The Keysight/Agilent/HP E1419A is a register-based VXI measurement and control card designed for automated test and data acquisition in mixed-signal and mixed-sensor environments. This C-size, single-slot module provides flexible signal conditioning through configurable plug-on cards, enabling diverse test setups without additional VXI hardware. The E1419A delivers integrated analog-to-digital conversion with autoranging capability, on-board engineering unit conversion, and real-time decision-making functions suitable for electromechanical design verification and calibration workflows.
Technical Specifications
Module Architecture
• Form Factor: C-size, 1-slot VXI module
• Module Type: Register-based
• Maximum Signal Conditioning Plug-ons (SCPs): 4 per module
Analog-to-Digital Converter (Base Module)
• Full-Scale Range: ±16 V
• Autoranging Gains: x1, x4, x16, x64, x256
• Accuracy: Specified for single sample; improves with averaging
Signal Conditioning Plug-on Options
The E1419A accepts up to four SCPs from the following families:
• Direct input: E1501A (8-channel)
• Fixed filters: E1502A (7 Hz), E1512A (25 Hz), E1508A/E1509A (with gain)
• Programmable signal conditioning: E1503A (8-channel filter and gain)
• Strain measurement: E1506A (120 Ω), E1507A (350 Ω), E1511A (4-channel transient, double-wide)
• Sample and hold: E1510A (4-channel)
• Analog outputs: E1531A (8-channel voltage), E1532A (8-channel current), E1537A (4-channel voltage)
• Current source: E1505A (8-channel)
• Custom circuits: E1504A (breadboard)
– Key Features
• Scalable multifunction architecture via hot-swappable SCP configuration
• On-board engineering unit conversion for direct measurement correlation
• Flexible autoranging from ±16 V base input
• Real-time decision-making and event counting capabilities
• Integrated signal conditioning reduces external hardware requirements
– Measurement Capabilities
• Voltage and current measurements
• Temperature monitoring (thermocouples, thermistors, RTDs)
• Frequency measurement and counting
• Total event count
– Compatibility & Integration
Full VXIbus compatibility with programming support via HP VEE and National Instruments LabVIEW drivers.
