Astronics / EADS / Racal 1260-111 High Power Reed Form A/B Plug-In
The Astronics/EADS/Racal 1260-111 is a high-power reed relay in a plug-in format. It features a Form A/B contact configuration, suitable for switching applications requiring reliable performance.
- Model
- Astronics / EADS / Racal 1260-111
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $1,100
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- 1260-111
This unit
The Astronics/EADS/Racal 1260-111 is a high-power reed relay plug-in module engineered for high-voltage and high-current switching in demanding test environments. This Form A/B configuration delivers 24 independent dry-reed relays - 12 Form A (SPST-NO) and 12 Form B (SPST-NC) - integrated into the Adapt-a-Switch™ family for seamless deployment in VXIbus or GPIB/RS232 switching systems.
Technical Specifications
Contact Configuration: 12 × Form A (SPST-NO) + 12 × Form B (SPST-NC) independent dry-reed relays
Maximum Switching Voltage: 1000 VDC/VACpk-pk
Maximum Switching Current: 2 ADC or 2 AAC
Maximum Switching Power: 60 W
Maximum Switching VA: 60 VA
Contact Resistance: ≤ 500 mΩ initial path resistance
Thermal EMF: ≤ 40 µV
Insulation Resistance: ≥ 10⁹ Ω
Minimum Breakdown Voltage: 1.5 V
Switching Time: ≤ 2 ms (including settling)
Rated Switch Operations: 1,000,000 typical at 60 W resistive load
MTBF (MIL-STD-217E): ≥ 300,000 hrs
MTTR: ≤ 5 min
Key Features
Operating temperature range 0°C to 55°C; storage to −40°C to 75°C
Operating altitude to 10,000 ft; non-operating to 15,000 ft
Environmental tolerance: 85% ±5% RH non-condensing at ≤35°C
Mechanical shock rated 30 g, 11 ms half-sine
Vibration performance 0.013 in pk-pk, 5–55 Hz
Meets EN61010-1:1993+A2:1995 safety; EN55-11A emissions; EN61326:1997+A1:1998 immunity
Compact form factor: 4.5" H × 0.75" W × 9.5" D, 12 oz (0.34 kg)
Typical Applications High-power DC/AC switching, signal routing, automated test and measurement, relay matrix switching in laboratory and production environments.
Compatibility & Integration Designed for the Racal Instruments™ 1260-100 Adapt-a-Switch™ Carrier (VXIbus with Option 01T for message and register-based operation) or the 1256 Switching Chassis (GPIB/RS232). Driver support available for LabWindows™/CVI and LabVIEW™. VXIplug&play compatible with Win32® frameworks. Requires 48-pin DIN connector (not supplied).
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Voltage / Current Range | 1000 VDC/VACpk-pk, 2 ADC or 2 AAC |
Astronics / EADS / Racal 1260-111 — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Astronics / EADS / Racal 1260-111. Calibration covers all module-specific parameters per manufacturer datasheet, output accuracy and linearity, frequency accuracy, and VXI register and trigger bus compliance. All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Common Astronics / EADS / Racal 1260-111 faults: relay contact wear, DAC/ADC drift, VXI backplane connector oxidation. Common faults include relay contact wear, DAC or ADC gain drift, and VXI backplane edge connector oxidation. Most modules are repaired at the component level with full post-repair verification in a C-size or D-size mainframe.
Astronics / EADS / Racal 1260-111 price
This Astronics / EADS / Racal 1260-111 is listed at $1,100. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Astronics / EADS / Racal 1260-111 calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Astronics / EADS / Racal 1260-111 is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Calibration for this instrument covers all module-specific parameters per manufacturer datasheet, output accuracy and linearity, frequency accuracy, and VXI register and trigger bus compliance. Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
