Agilent 34972A, Keysight 34972A, HP 34972A
LXI Data Acquisition / Data Logger Switch Unit

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KEYSIGHT 34972A

The Keysight / Agilent 34972A Data Acquisition / Data Logger Switch Unit consists of a 3-slot mainframe with a built-in 6 ½ digit DMM and eight different switch and control modules. This 34972A features built-in LAN and USB interfaces so you can easily connect to a PC or laptop without needing to purchase additional IO cards or converter interfaces. The intuitive graphical Web interface offers easy remote control over the network with per channel measurement configuration, data logging and data monitoring. With the Keysight 34972A, there is no computer required for field applications. Use a USB flash drive to upload data logging configurations from BenchLink Data Logger into the 34972A and to transfer large data sets back to the computer. Simply connect the USB stick to your PC when you return and easily import into a spreadsheet or other applications for data analysis.

The Agilent 34972A can accept any of the 34970A plug-in modules. With a simple address change the 34972A is easily integrated into an existing test with no wiring or hardware changes. The plug-in modules also feature on-board screw terminals and relay closure count so you can create a compact data logger, full-featured data acquisition system or low-cost switching unit that is easy to connect, configure and use on the bench, on a network or in field applications.

The included BenchLink Data Logger software provides a familiar Microsoft® Windows® interface for test configuration and real-time data display and analysis. Setup and make measurements quickly, export data or use the built-in graphs to log your results. Download free BenchLink Data Logger software. Or, use the 34830A BenchLink Data Logger Pro that adds advanced data logging and decision making for your more complex data acquisition tasks. Download free BenchLink Data Logger software.

Key features and specifciations of the Keysight 34972A Data Acquistion / Logger include:

• 3-slot LXI data acquisition unit with 6 ½-digit DMM (22-bit) and 8 plug-in modules to choose from
• Measures 11 different input signals including temperature with thermocouples, RTDs and thermistors; DC/AC volts or current; 2- or 4-wire resistance; frequency and period
• Accepts all 34970A switch and control plug-in modules, and is backward compatible with the 34970A SCPI command set
• 1Gbit LAN and USB 2.0 for easy connectivity to the PC
• USB memory port for data storage or transfer
• Graphical Web interface for easy set up and control
• Free BenchLink data logger software to create tests without programming