Whats the main difference between the 6B Series and the other signal conditioning series (3B, 5B and 7B Series)?
A. The 3B, 5B and 7B Series modules provide an analog output representation of the input signal, whereas the 6B Series modules provide an RS-232 or RS-485 communications output. This output is a digital format and contains input/output signal information. The 3B, 5B and 7B Series modules’ output must be converted from analog to digital and interfaced with a computer. Various data acquisition boards from many vendors provide this conversion and interface, along with other features such as timing, triggering, digital I/O, etc. and extensive software options. The 6B Series modules include the analog to digital conversion circuitry and a microprocessor that gives an engineering units output (degrees, volts, %, etc.) The 6B Series must be connected with an RS-232 or RS-485 communications port on the host computer to read the data. This eliminates the need for a data acquisition board and also allows the modules to be located several hundred or thousand feet away from the computer. It also p
