Agilent/Keysight E1413B

The Agilent/Keysight E1413B is a C-size VXI module that provides 6-channel high-voltage isolated digital input and output for industrial control, monitoring, and data acquisition in demanding environments. The module combines on-board signal processing with flexible scanning architecture to deliver reliable performance in applications requiring electrical isolation and programmatic control.

– Technical Specifications

• Module Type: C-size VXI-based digital I/O module
• Channels: 6-channel high-voltage isolated digital I/O
• Data Format: IEEE floating-point data format at speed
• Engineering Unit Conversion: On-board per-channel conversion to engineering units at speed
• Scanning: Multiple scan lists with configurable scan rates; FIFO buffer for data logging; Current Value Table (CVT) for rapid data access
• Address Space: Extended device addressing in A16 and A24 space
• Calibration: Per-channel on-board calibration bus and source with programmatic control
• Programming Interfaces: SCPI, CSCPI, and direct register-level access

– Key Features

• High-voltage isolation protects connected equipment and system integrity in harsh industrial environments
• Signal Conditioning Plug-ins (SCPs) provide input protection and signal conditioning for eight-channel blocks; voltage range and protection specifications determined by selected SCP
• Flexible scanning with multiple configurable scan rates accommodates diverse measurement profiles
• On-board engineering unit conversion eliminates post-processing overhead
• Current Value Table enables low-latency data retrieval for time-critical applications

– Typical Applications

• Industrial equipment control and monitoring
• Automated test systems requiring high-voltage isolation
• Data acquisition in electrically harsh environments
• Equipment protection in systems with potential fault conditions

– Compatibility & Integration

Integrates into VXI modular instrument systems with standard VXI chassis and controllers. Requires earth ground connection before operation for electrical safety. Signal conditioning and input protection specifications are determined by the installed Signal Conditioning Plug-in.