The Keysight Technologies (formerly Agilent / HP) 3853A is a 10-slot extender mainframe designed to expand the channel capacity of the HP 3852A Data Acquisition and Control System. It allows high-speed physical expansion of the system backplane to accommodate additional measurement and control plug-in modules.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | HP 3852A/3853A system extender interface (via extender cable accessory) |
| Display | Front panel status LEDs (Power, Extender, Error/Fail) |
| Cooling | Forced air via internal fan |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 V / 120 V / 220 V / 240 V AC (selectable), 48 to 66 Hz |
| Operating Temperature | 0 - 55 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 425 mm × 352 mm × 574 mm |
| Weight | 19.1 kg |
System Architecture & Capacity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Module Slots | 10 |
| Compatible Base Mainframe | HP 3852A Data Acquisition/Control Unit |
| Maximum Extender Mainframes per System | 7 |
| Maximum Total System Slots | 78 (8 in base HP 3852A + 10 in each of 7 HP 3853A extenders) |
Supported Plug-In Modules
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Supported Plug-In Modules | All HP 447XX series multiplexer, switch, digital I/O, counter, and D/A modules |
Physical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Rackmount or benchtop |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -40 °C to 75 °C |
| Operating Humidity | Up to 95% RH @ 40 °C |
| Operating Altitude | up to 4600 m |
| Storage Altitude | up to 15300 m |
Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Safety Compliance | Class I IEC 348, UL 1244, CSA 556B |
Technology
Data Acquisition / Backplane Expansion
Applications
High-channel-count industrial data acquisition, automated testing, and control systems.