Introducing the switch & sense 8, Chapter 1 – Measurement Computing SWITCH User Manual
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Chapter 1
Introducing the Switch & Sense 8
This guide contains all of the information you need to install, configure, and program the Switch & Sense 8.
The Switch & Sense 8 is a USB 1.1 low-speed device used for data acquisition and control. It is designed for
USB 1.1 ports, and was tested for full compatibility with both USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 ports. The Switch & Sense
8 is supported under popular Microsoft
®
Windows
®
operating systems.
The Switch & Sense 8 offers eight single pole double throw (SPDT) relays and eight isolated inputs. You can
configure each of the isolated inputs with an optional input filter. The input filters are enabled and disabled by
software control.
The Switch & Sense 8 is shown below. All I/O connections are made to four sets of screw terminals on the
Switch & Sense 8.