As part of Pickering's ever-expanding range of PXI simulation modules, the 41-765 also allows programmable slew speeds so that different sensors can be effectively simulated.
The 41-765's analog output/current loop simulators feature multiple output modes—4-20mA, 0-24mA, +/-24mA, 0-5V, +/-5V, and +/-12mV—which further enhance simulation accuracy and versatility. The modules include built-in relays for short circuits and an opening function that allows for fault insertion testing on each channel. The devices can also operate in full isolation mode to prevent ground loops.
Offering 4 to 16 channels in a single PXI slot, the 41-765 modules are the highest-density simulators of their kind, freeing up PXI or LXI/USB chassis slots for other instruments. The new modules feature a user-friendly, simple front panel. Kernel and VISA drivers are included, and they are compatible with all major programming environments, including C/C++, .NET, Python, LabVIEW, and MATLAB.
According to Paul Bovingdon, Product Manager for Simulation at Pickering Interfaces: “Most simulators are handheld, manual devices. By automating the process, the 41-765 current-loop/analog-output simulation modules save time and improve accuracy in simulation applications such as hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulations.
Designed to simulate industrial current-loop transceivers in applications such as process instrumentation, PID (Proportional-Integral-Derivative) controllers, SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems, and PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), the 41-765 modules come with a three-year warranty. The modules can be self-powered using the PXI chassis power supply or can be externally powered in full isolation mode. A channel can be either a source or a receiver, emulating a transmitter or receiver. A PXIe version is available upon request. Pickering also provides a full range of compatible cables and connectors.”
