Keysight 34970A/34972A Data Acquisition Switch Unit User’s Guide

About this manual

This guide covers safety precautions, regulatory markings, and software licensing for the Keysight 34970A/34972A Data Acquisition / Switch Unit. It explains how to connect, ground, and power the instrument safely, and describes the standard interfaces (GPIB, RS‑232, LAN, USB) and optional plug‑in modules.

The manual also details the instrument’s performance specifications, such as channel capacity, measurement accuracy, and environmental limits, and provides instructions for using the BenchLink Data Logger software, remote control commands, and SCPI programming.

What's inside

• Safety Information
• Software Updates / Licenses
• Safety Symbols
• Safety Considerations
• Regulatory Markings
• Data Acquisition / Switch Unit Overview
• Plug‑In Modules at a Glance
• Specifications

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

What safety steps must be taken before powering the unit?

Verify all safety precautions, make all connections before applying power, select the appropriate power line voltage, and ground the instrument with a protective earth terminal.

How many measurement channels does the 34970A/34972A support?

The instrument supports up to 60 channels per instrument, which equals 120 single‑ended channels.

What interfaces are standard on the 34970A and 34972A models?

The 34970A includes GPIB (IEEE‑488) and RS‑232 interfaces; the 34972A adds LAN and USB interfaces.