Astronics / EADS / Racal Option 01T Switch Controller Card
The Astronics/EADS/Racal Option 01T is a switch controller card designed for managing and controlling various switching functions within electronic systems. This card is ideal for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications requiring reliable and precise control over signal routing and switching.
- Model
- Astronics / EADS / Racal Option 01T
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $650
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- Option 01T
This unit
The Astronics/EADS/Racal Option 01T Switch Controller Card is a daughterboard designed to integrate with the 1260 Series of switch modules, particularly the 1260-100 Adapt-a-Switch® Carrier. It has comprehensive management and control of multiple switching functions across complex electronic systems in aerospace, defense, and industrial applications requiring precise signal routing. The Option 01T supersedes the Option 01 and is the recommended controller for all new system designs.
Technical Specifications
Switching Speed: Relay switching and digital I/O transitions under 9 microseconds
Maximum Control Capacity: Up to twelve 1260-Series switch modules and/or Adapt-a-Switch plug-in switch cards
Carrier Module Configuration: One Option 01T required for every two 1260-100 carrier modules (each carrier accommodates six switch cards)
VXIbus Trigger Lines: Controls all eight TTL trigger lines on the VXIbus platform
Key Features
Dual Control Modes: Register-based interface for direct control register access; message-based interface supporting SCPI and IEEE-488.2 commands
Routing Commands: Assignment of signal path names (Oscilloscope, DMM, Timer/Counter) to relay paths
Power-up Recall: System powers up in predetermined state
Scan Function: Synchronizes relay selection across multiple channels
Programmable Delays: User-selectable timing intervals during channel switching
Include Feature: Controls two or more relays within single or multiple modules
Confidence Mode: Verifies correct relay operation after each switching command
Fail-Safe Conditions: Pre-programmable to prevent unwanted channel closures and switching matrix contentions
VXIplug&play Support: Framework-based compatibility
Compatibility & Integration
VXIbus Platform: Full integration with VXI local bus (LBus) interface
Switch Module Control: Manages Racal Instruments VXIbus switch modules via message-based interface
Mainframe Compatibility: Controls other switch modules within the mainframe via LBus
Astronics / EADS / Racal Option 01T — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Astronics / EADS / Racal Option 01T. Calibration covers I/O channel accuracy per specification, analog output and input calibration to rated accuracy, and functional communication interface test (serial, Ethernet, fieldbus). All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Common Astronics / EADS / Racal Option 01T faults: blown I/O fuses, failed analog modules, power supply capacitor failure. Common faults include blown I/O protection fuses, failed analog I/O modules, power supply capacitor failure, and serial or Ethernet communication port damage.
Astronics / EADS / Racal Option 01T price
This Astronics / EADS / Racal Option 01T is listed at $650. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Astronics / EADS / Racal Option 01T calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Astronics / EADS / Racal Option 01T 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 I/O channel accuracy per specification, analog output and input calibration to rated accuracy, and functional communication interface test (serial, Ethernet, fieldbus). Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
