Agilent / Central Engineering CENC-TAC8 8-Channel Tachometer Conditioner Module

The Agilent / Central Engineering CENC-TAC8 is an 8-channel tachometer conditioner module designed for conditioning tachometer signals. It is a C-size, register-based VXIbus and VMEbus module that counts pulses from magnetic pickups and tachometer generators, making it suitable for monitoring rotor speeds in applications such as industrial automation, engine testing, and process control. The module can accurately sense both low-tooth and high-tooth signals for encoded 1/rev tachometers, down to a 2:1 ratio for low teeth. Beyond its tachometer conditioning capabilities, the CENC-TAC8 can also function as a general-purpose frequency counter, capable of measuring signals with a wide variety of amplitudes and waveforms. It supports simultaneous measurements on all eight channels at a rate of up to 50 measurements per second per channel.

### Technical Specifications

* **Module Type:** 8-Channel Tachometer Conditioner Module
* **Bus Architecture:** VXIbus and VMEbus (C-size, register-based)
* **Signal Input:** Magnetic pickups and tachometer generators
* **Tachometer Signal Handling:**
* Counts pulses from tachometer signals.
* Supports encoded 1/rev tachometers.
* Accurately senses both low-tooth and high-tooth signals.
* Low teeth sensing down to a 2:1 ratio.
* **Frequency Counter Capabilities:**
* General-purpose frequency counter functionality.
* Accommodates signals with a wide range of amplitudes and waveforms.
* **Measurement Capabilities:**
* Simultaneous measurement on all eight channels.
* Measurement rate: Up to 50 measurements per channel per second.
* **Output Options:**
* Frequency (Hertz)
* Raw timer counts
* Engineering units:
* RPM
* rad/sec
* Period
* Fuel flow
* **Filtering:** Includes a 2-kHz low-pass filter option for channels.
* **Sensitivity:** Configurable, with specifications mentioned for 294 mV p-p, 345 mV p-p, and 656 mV p-p.
* **Input Frequency Range (for testing/calibration):**
* Maximum frequency for channel counting: 1800 to 2200 Hz.
* Target input frequencies for configuration: 17 GO, 1000 Hz.

### Physical and Electrical

* **Form Factor:** C-size module.
* **Safety:** Safety Class I instrument with a protective earth terminal when installed in a mainframe.

### Compatibility

* **Bus Systems:** VXIbus and VMEbus.

### Product Status

* The Agilent / Central Engineering CENC-TAC8 module is listed as obsolete by some sources, but may still be available through third-party suppliers specializing in legacy or refurbished equipment.

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