HP/Agilent Z2417A VXI 32-Channel Mercury-Wetted Form C Switch

The Agilent Z2417A, 32-Channel Mercury-Wetted, Form C Switch module is a C-Size VXIbus and VMEbus register-based product which can be used for switching, scanning and control. The switch can operate in a C-Size VXIbus or VMEbus mainframe. The switch has 32 channels of Form C relays. Each channel includes a relay with common (C), normally open (NO) and normally closed (NC) contacts.

For the Form C switch, switching consists of opening and closing a channel relay to provide alternate connections to user devices. Scanning consists of closing a set of relays, one at a time.