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Keysight M9101A Startup Manual

Pxi matrix and multiplexer switch modules
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  • Page 1 Startup Guide M9101A, M9102A, M9103A, M9120A, M9121A, M9122A Keysight PXI Matrix and Multiplexer Switch Modules...

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    Warranty © Keysight Technologies, Inc. 2014-2018 No part of this manual may be repro- To contact Keysight for sales and techni- THE MATERIAL CONTAINED IN THIS duced in any form or by any means cal support, refer to the support links on DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED “AS IS,”...

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    In Case of Damage Cleaning Instruments that appear damaged or Clean the outside of the Keysight mod- defective should be made inoperative ule/chassis with a soft, lint-free, and secured against unintended oper- slightly dampened cloth. Do not use ation until they can be repaired by detergent or chemical solvents.
  • Page 5 REMOTE OPERATION When any channel is connected to a hazardous voltage source, the instrument and the device under test should be supervised, following local EHS practices to restrict access. To prevent electrical shock, use only wires that are rated for the maximum voltage applied to any channel.
  • Page 6 To return unwanted products, contact This is the symbol for an Industrial, your local Keysight office for more Products display the following sym- Scientific, and Medical Group 1 Class A information. product.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    PXIe System..........12 Install Keysight IO Libraries Suite ....... . 13 Install instrument drivers .
  • Page 8 Environmental Operating Conditions ....... . 50 Keysight PXI Matrix and Multiplexer Modules Startup Guide...

  • Page 9: Keysight Pxi Multiplexer And Matrix Switch Modules Introduction

    - M9121A Matrix Switch: 4x64, 2-Wire, Reed Relays - M9122A Matrix Switch: 8x32, 1-Wire, Armature Relays Keysight also supplies software drivers that allow you to support the modules in all popular PXI chassis’ and programming environments. Soft Front Panel software allows you to exercise the channels for test purposes.

  • Page 10: Related Documentation

    - Help file for the PXI Switch Modules IVI-C/IVI-COM device drivers - Help file for the PXI Switch Modules LabVIEW G device drivers - Keysight PXI Switch Modules Data Sheet. For the latest specifications, check the Keysight web site at: www.keysight.com/find/pxiswitch.

  • Page 11: Inspect For Damage

    To avoid damage when handling a module; do not touch exposed connector pins. Return the module for service Should it become necessary to return a Keysight switch module for repair or service, follow the steps below: 1 Review the warranty information shipped with your product.

  • Page 12: Step 2: Verify Shipment Contents

    CD contains software, drivers and all product printed documentation in PDF format for the PXI switch modules. - An Automation-Ready CD with Keysight IO Libraries Suite (version 16.0 or later). - Any other accessories that you ordered (cables, connectors, etc.).

  • Page 13: System Requirements

    Step 3: Install the Software on the System Controller System requirements The following table lists the minimum system requirements for Keysight IO Libraries Suite 16. In general, any x86 or x64 (except Itanium) should work but there may be a significant decrease in performance.

  • Page 14: Install Keysight Io Libraries Suite

    4 Choose the default option for any “Found Hardware” dialogs Install Keysight IO Libraries Suite Keysight IO Libraries Suite 16.0 (or later) is required for the PXI modules. It includes the Keysight Connection Expert, the IVI Shared Components, and the VISA Shared Components.

  • Page 15: Install Instrument Drivers

    Virtual Instrument (IVI) driver is available for programming the Keysight switch modules using Microsoft development environments (e.g., Visual Studio, C, C++, C#, Visual Basic), Keysight VEE, MATLAB, or National Instruments LabVIEW. Accept the license terms and click Next. – Keysight Software License Agreement for drivers for use with LabVIEW Software.

  • Page 16: Step 4. Connect The Pc To The Pxi Chassis

    - If you are using a desktop or rack mount PC, install the M9047 PCIe Desktop Adapter in the PC. With a Keysight Y1202A cable, connect the adapter to the System Interface module. - If you are using a laptop PC, install the M9045 PCIe ExpressCard Adapter in the laptop.

  • Page 17: Step 5: Install The Switch Modules In The Pxi Chassis

    - PXI hardware does not support “hot-swap” capabilities (changing modules while power is applied to the chassis). - Before installing or removing Keysight PXI Modules, the chassis must be powered off to prevent damage to the PXI module. Remove all cables/terminal blocks from the module prior to installing or removing the module.
  • Page 18 If you are using a remote controller linked to the M9021A Cable Interface, you must Shut Down the PC BEFORE you power down the chassis. When you restore power, you must power up the chassis BEFORE you power up the PC. Keysight PXI Matrix and Multiplexer Modules Startup Guide...

  • Page 19: Step 6. Verify Operation Of The Module

    Step 6. Verify Operation of the Module Step 6. Verify Operation of the Module Run Keysight IO Libraries Connection Expert If Keysight Connection Expert is already running on the system controller, click the Refresh All button to identify any hardware you have just installed or re-connected.

  • Page 20: Verify Operation

    The following graphic shows an example of the SFP for the M9101A Multiplexer module; it shows channel 36 and the isolation relay closed. Beginning with SFP Version 1.1.x, if you have another application, either your own program or another instance of the SFP interface, that has initialized the switch module, then the SFP enters it’s “monitor”...

  • Page 21: Characteristics

    All cross point relays are open Module Functional Description The Keysight PXI Matrix and Multiplexer switch modules conform to the single slot, 3U form factor (100mm by 160mm / 3.94 in. by 6.3 in.) Eurocard standard. These modules meet PXI Specification 2.2. Local bus, trigger bus, and star trigger are not included.

  • Page 22: Module Programming

    Switch Module Software and Product Information Many methods in the IviSwtch interfaces accept a channel string parameter. The channel names supported by the AgMSwitch driver depend upon the specific switch module to which the driver is connected. Keysight PXI Matrix and Multiplexer Modules Startup Guide...

  • Page 23: Identifying Channel Numbers

    For example, RouteCloseChannel(“m1r2c12”) closes the relays to connect row 2 to column 12 of matrix 1. See the following graphic of the M9120A with crosspoint R2C12 closed: Keysight PXI Matrix and Multiplexer Modules Startup Guide...

  • Page 24: Module Front Panel Connectors And System Connections

    Module Front Panel Connectors And System Connections Module Front Panel Connectors And System Connections The following pages show the topology diagrams, front panels and connector pin outs for the individual PXI matrix and multiplexer modules. Keysight PXI Matrix and Multiplexer Modules Startup Guide...

  • Page 25: M9101A Pxi Multiplexer Module: 64-Channel, 2 Wire

    Figure 2 M9101A Front Panel and Simplified Schematic M9101A Connector Pinout Figure 3 and the associated table show the front panel 200 pin D female connector (viewed from the front panel) and pin connections. Table 1 on page 26 lists the channel connections on the connector.
  • Page 26 Ch 62 H Ch 61 H Ch 64 L Ch 63 L Ch 62 L Ch 61 L COM H COM L Figure 3 M9101A Connector (viewed from the front panel) and Pinout Keysight PXI Matrix and Multiplexer Modules Startup Guide...
  • Page 27 CH 32 L 166 CH 48 L 174 CH 64 L 182 Pins not used:1 - 18, 83 - 100, 101-118, 183 - 198 Table 1 M9101A Channel Number to Connector Pin Out Keysight PXI Matrix and Multiplexer Modules Startup Guide...

  • Page 28: M9102A Pxi Multiplexer Module:128-Channel, 1 Wire

    Module Front Panel Connectors And System Connections M9102A PXI Multiplexer Module:128-Channel, 1 Wire Keysight’s M9102A high density multiplexer module operates as a conventional multiplexer module with break-before-make action. An isolation switch connects the closed channel to the module COMmon. This allows for minimum capacitive loading and leakage currents in large multiplexer systems.
  • Page 29 Ch 116 Ch 114 Ch 127 Ch 125 Ch 123 Ch 121 Ch 128 Ch 126 Ch 124 Ch 122 COMmon Figure 5 M9102A Connector (viewed from the front panel) and Pinout Keysight PXI Matrix and Multiplexer Modules Startup Guide...
  • Page 30 Ch 127 Ch 32 Ch 64 Ch 96 Ch 128 Pins not used:1 - 18, 83 - 100, 101-118, 183 - 198, 200 Table 2 M9102A Channel Number to Connector Pin Out Keysight PXI Matrix and Multiplexer Modules Startup Guide...

  • Page 31: M9103A Pxi Multiplexer: 99-Channel, 2 Wire

    Module Front Panel Connectors And System Connections M9103A PXI Multiplexer: 99-Channel, 2 Wire Keysight’s M9103A high density multiplexer module operates as a conventional multiplexer module with break-before-make action. This module uses armature relays. An isolation switch connects the closed channel(s) to the module COMmon. This allows for minimum capacitive loading and leakage currents in large multiplexer systems.
  • Page 32 Ch 99 H Ch 98 H Ch 97 H COM L Ch 99 L CH 98 L Ch 97 L Figure 7 M9103A Connector (viewed from the front panel) and Pin Out Keysight PXI Matrix and Multiplexer Modules Startup Guide...
  • Page 33 CH 74 L CH 99 L CH 25 H CH 50 H CH 75 H 114 CH 25 L CH 50 L CH 75 L Table 3 M9103A Channel Number to Connector Pin Out Keysight PXI Matrix and Multiplexer Modules Startup Guide...

  • Page 34: M9120A Pxi Matrix Switch Module: 4X32, 2 Wire

    M9120A Connector Pinout Figure 9 and the associated table show the front panel 78 pin D male connector (viewed from the front panel) and pin connections. Table 4 lists the channel connections on the connector. Keysight PXI Matrix and Multiplexer Modules Startup Guide...
  • Page 35 Row 2 H Row 3 H Row 1 L Row 4 H Row 2 L Row 3 L Row 4 L Figure 9 M9120A Connector (viewed from the front panel) and Pinout Keysight PXI Matrix and Multiplexer Modules Startup Guide...
  • Page 36 Col 8 L Col 16 L Col 24 L Col 32 L Pins not used: 17, 18, 37, 56, 57, 76 Table 4 M9120A Row and Column Number to Connector Pin Out Keysight PXI Matrix and Multiplexer Modules Startup Guide...

  • Page 37: M9121A Pxi Matrix Switch: 4X64, 2 Wire

    Module Front Panel Connectors And System Connections M9121A PXI Matrix Switch: 4x64, 2 Wire Keysight’s M9121A Matrix Switch module is an ultra high density module configured as a 64 column by four row matrix. Each relay is a 2-pole switch as shown in the functional schematic below.
  • Page 38 Row 2 H Row 3 H Row 4 H Row 1 L Row 2 L Row 3 L Row 4 L Figure 11 M9121A Connector (viewed from the front panel) and Pinout Keysight PXI Matrix and Multiplexer Modules Startup Guide...
  • Page 39 Col 16 L Col 32 L Col 48 L Col 64 L Pins not connected: 1, 4-18, 100, 97-83, 101, 104-118, 200, 197-183 Table 5 M9121A Row and Column Number to Connector Pin Out Keysight PXI Matrix and Multiplexer Modules Startup Guide...

  • Page 40: M9122A Pxi Matrix Switch: 8X32, 1 Wire

    Module Front Panel Connectors And System Connections M9122A PXI Matrix Switch: 8x32, 1 Wire Keysight’s M9122A Matrix Switch module is a high density module configured as a 32 column by eight row matrix. Each relay is a single-pole switch as shown in the functional schematic below.
  • Page 41 Col 28 Col 29 Col 30 Col 31 Col 32 Pins not used: 3,4, 5, 16,17, 21, 22, 37, 38, 50 Table 6 M9122A Row and Column Number to Connector Pin Out Keysight PXI Matrix and Multiplexer Modules Startup Guide...

  • Page 42: Multiplexer And Matrix Module Accessories

    Multiplexer and Matrix Module Accessories Multiplexer and Matrix Module Accessories Multiplexer switch modules M9101A, M9102A, M9103A Mul tiplexer Module Accessories Y1182A male Connector Block: 200 pin, shielded, Y1189A Connector Cable: 200 pin male to four 50 pin female, 1Meter Y1190A...

  • Page 43: Y1180A 50 Pin Shielded Connector Block

    Y1180A 50 Pin Shielded Connector Block This shielded connector block provides a simple method of connecting wires to Keysight M9122A PXI switch modules with a 50 pin D-Type front panel connector. The screw terminals accept wires up to 20AWG and have a simple screw clamp for strain relief.

  • Page 44: Y1181A 78 Pin Shielded Connector Block

    Y1181A 78 Pin Shielded Connector Block This shielded connector block provides a simple method of connecting wires to Keysight M9120A PXI matrix modules with a 78 pin D-Type front panel connector. The screw terminals accept wires up to 20AWG and the connector block has a simple screw clamp for strain relief.

  • Page 45: Y1182A 200 Pin Shielded Connector Block

    Y1182A 200 Pin Shielded Connector Block This shielded connector block provides a simple method of connecting wires to Keysight M9101A, M9102A, M9103A and M9121A PXI switch modules with 200 pin D-Type front panel connectors. The screw terminals accept wires up to 26AWG and the connector block has a simple screw clamp for strain relief.

  • Page 46: Y1185A, Y1186A 50 Pin Male To Female Connector Cable

    Disconnect all source voltages before connecting or removing the source-to-mod ules I/O connector or wiring the connector block. All field wiring must be rated for the highest voltage applied to any single channel. Keysight PXI Matrix and Multiplexer Modules Startup Guide...

  • Page 47: Y1189A, Y1190A 200 Pin Male To Female Connector Cable

    Y1189A, Y1190A 200 Pin Male to Female Connector Cable These cable assemblies are used to extend the front panel connections of the Keysight M9101A, M9102A, M9103A and M9121A PXI switch modules with the 200 pin D-Type connector. It is built from four bundles of 50 wire 28AWG ribbon cable.
  • Page 48 200 pin module connector, refer to the specific module: M9101A (page 24), M9102A (page 27), M9103A (page 30), and M9121A (page 36). Cable 1 Cable 2 Cable 3 Cable 4 Figure 20 Y1189A, Y1190A 50 pin connectors pinouts Keysight PXI Matrix and Multiplexer Modules Startup Guide...

  • Page 49: Disassembling The Terminal Block Clam Shells

    5 To reassemble the clamshell, make certain the screw locks are in place. Place the calm shell halves together. Tighten the two clam shell screws. Keysight PXI Matrix and Multiplexer Modules Startup Guide...

  • Page 50: Electrical Operating Conditions

    It is important to provide external current limiting, such as fuses, if the module inputs are connected to high energy sources. Install current limiting devices between high energy sources and the module inputs. For the latest specifications, check the Keysight web site at: www.keysight.com/find/pxiswitch. Keysight PXI Matrix and Multiplexer Modules Startup Guide...
  • Page 51 4x64 channels, 100Vrms or Vdc, 0.5A, 10VA per 4x64 channels, 40Vrms or Vdc, 0.5A, 10VA per channel channel M9122A 8x32 channels, 100Vrms or Vdc, 2A, 60VA per 8x32 channels, 40Vrms or Vdc, 2A, 60VA per channel channel Keysight PXI Matrix and Multiplexer Modules Startup Guide...
  • Page 52 Environmental Operating Conditions Keysight PXI Matrix and Multiplexer Modules Startup Guide...
  • Page 53 Keysight PXI Matrix and Multiplexer Modules Startup Guide...
  • Page 54 This information is subject to change without notice. © Keysight Technologies, 2014-2018 Edition 4, December 2018 *M9101-90001* M9101-90001 www.keysight.com...

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