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Keysight M9131A Startup Manual

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  • Page 1 Startup Guide M9130A, M9131A, M9132A, M9133A, M9135A Keysight PXI General Purpose Switch Modules...
  • Page 3 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 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

    Power the controller ......... . . 13 Install Keysight IO Libraries Suite ....... . 13 Install instrument drivers .
  • Page 8 Environmental Operating Conditions ....... . 46 Keysight PXI General Purpose Switch Modules Startup Guide...

  • Page 9: Keysight Pxi General Purpose Switch Modules Introduction

    - M9133A PXI SPST Switch, 100 channels, Reed Relays - M9135A PXI SPST Power Relay, 20 channels, 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 General Purpose 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 General Purpose 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

    Keysight IO Libraries Connection Expert finds them. 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: Power The Controller

    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 hard ware does not support “hot-swap” capabilities (changing modules while power is applied to the chassis). - Before installing Keysight PXI Modules into the chassis, the chassis must be powered off to prevent damage to the PXI mod ule. Remove all cables/terminal blocks from the module prior to installing or removing the mod ule.
  • 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 General Purpose Switch 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

    Module specifications are guaranteed by design. Characteristics For detailed specifications, refer to the M9130A flyer on the Switch Module Software and Product Information CD or the Switch data sheet online at www.keysight.com/find/pxiswitch. Keysight PXI General Purpose Switch Modules Startup Guide...

  • Page 21: Default Path Settings

    All relays open Module Functional Description The Keysight PXI General Purpose 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

    Instrument Specific Syntax for the channel number. The Instrument Specific Syntax for channel numbers is used by the IVI and LabVIEW driver open/close commands. Keysight PXI General Purpose Switch Modules Startup Guide...

  • Page 23: Identifying Channel Numbers

    Module Front Panel Connectors And System Connections Identifying Channel Numbers Channel number Instrument Specific Syntax for the Keysight PXI General Purpose Switch Modules is in the form: chn where chn is the actual channel number. For example, RouteCloseChannel(“ch8”) will close the relay that connects channel 8 COM (common) to it’s NO (Normally Open) terminal.

  • Page 24: M9130A Pxi Spdt Switch: 26 Channels

    Figure 2 and the associated table lists the front panel 78 pin D male connector (viewed from the module front panel) and pin connections. Table 1 lists the pin out by channel number. Keysight PXI General Purpose Switch Modules Startup Guide...
  • Page 25 Ch 6 NC Ch 13 NC Ch 20 NC Ch 26 NC Ch 7 COM Ch 14 COM CH 7 NO CH 14 NO All pins are used Ch 7 NC Ch 14 NC Keysight PXI General Purpose Switch Modules Startup Guide...

  • Page 26: M9131A Pxi Spdt Switch: 64 Channels

    Module Front Panel Connectors And System Connections M9131A PXI SPDT Switch: 64 channels Keysight's M9131A switch module is an array of 64 single pole, double throw (Form C) relays. In the default (not energized) state, all signal paths are between the COM terminal and the corresponding Normally Closed (NC) terminal.
  • Page 27 Ch 62 COM Ch 63 COM Ch 64 COM Ch 61 NC Ch 62 NC Ch 63 NC Ch 64 NC Figure 3 M9131A Connector (viewed from the front panel) and Pinout Keysight PXI General Purpose Switch Modules Startup Guide...
  • Page 28 Ch 16 NO Ch 32 NO Ch 48 NO Ch 64 NO Ch 16NC Ch 32 NC Ch 48 NC Ch 64 NC Pins Not used: 1, 2, 99, 100-102, 199, 200 Keysight PXI General Purpose Switch Modules Startup Guide...

  • Page 29: M9132A Pxi Spst Switch: 50 Channels

    Module Front Panel Connectors And System Connections M9132A PXI SPST Switch: 50 channels Keysight's M9132A switch module is an array of 50 single pole, single throw (Form A) relays. In the default (not energized) state, all relays are open (no connection to the COM terminal).
  • Page 30 Ch 46 COM Ch 47 COM Ch 48 COM Ch 49 NO Ch 50 NO Ch 49 COM Ch 50 COM Figure 4 M9132A Connector (viewed from the front panel) and Pinout Keysight PXI General Purpose Switch Modules Startup Guide...
  • Page 31 Ch 50 NO Ch 12 COM Ch 25 COM Ch 38 COM Ch 50 COM Ch 13 NO Ch 26 NO Ch 13 COM Ch 26 COM Pins not used: 1-26, 75-100, 101-124, 177-200 Keysight PXI General Purpose Switch Modules Startup Guide...

  • Page 32: M9133A Pxi Spst Switch: 100 Channels

    Module Front Panel Connectors And System Connections M9133A PXI SPST Switch: 100 channels Keysight's M9133A switch module is an array of 100 single pole, single throw (Form A) relays. In the default (not energized) state, all relays are open (no connection to the COM terminal).
  • Page 33 Ch 97 NO Ch 98 NO Ch 99 NO Ch 100 NO Ch 97 COM Ch 98 COM Ch 99 COM Ch 100 Figure 5 M9133A Connector (viewed from the front panel) and Pinout Keysight PXI General Purpose Switch Modules Startup Guide...
  • Page 34 Ch 49 COM Ch 74 COM Ch 99 COM Ch 25 NO Ch 50 NO Ch 75 NO Ch 100 NO Ch 25 COM Ch 50 COM Ch 75 COM Ch 100 Keysight PXI General Purpose Switch Modules Startup Guide...

  • Page 35: M9135A Pxi Spst Power Relay: 20 Channels

    Figure 6 on the next page lists the dual front panel 20 pin connectors (as viewed from the module front panel) with the pin connections. Not for connection to mains. Do not connect this mod ule or it’s accessories to mains. Keysight PXI General Purpose Switch Modules Startup Guide...
  • Page 36 M9135A Front Panel Connector (viewed from the front panel) Pinout The following graphs represent the voltage/current derating and relay life expectancy. Current/Voltage Curve Figure 7 M9135A Operating Curves -- Do not exceed 5A per channel Keysight PXI General Purpose Switch Modules Startup Guide...

  • Page 37: General Purpose Module Accessories

    Power Cable: 20 pin, female to unterminated, 1 Meter Y1192A Power Cable: 20 pin, female to unterminated, 2 Meter Y1193A Power Connector: 20 pin, female (universal), solder pin The following pages describe the various option cables and terminal blocks. Keysight PXI General Purpose Switch Modules Startup Guide...

  • Page 38: Y1181A 78 Pin Shielded Connector Block

    Y1181A 78 Pin Shielded Connector Block This shielded connector block provides a simple method of connecting wires to a Keysight M9130A PXI switch module with a 78 pin D-Type front panel connector. The screw terminals accept wires up to 20AWG and the connector block has simple screw clamp for strain relief.

  • Page 39: 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 M9131A, M9132A, M9133A 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 40: Y1187A, Y1188A 78 Pin Male To Female Connector Cable

    These cable assemblies are used to extend the front panel connections of the Keysight M9131A, M9132A, and M9133A PXI switch modules with the 200 pin D-Type connector. It is built from four bundles of 50 wire 28AWG ribbon cable. A braided sleeve covers each of the four bundles.
  • Page 41 200 pin module connector, refer to the specific module: M9131A (page 25), M9132A (page 28), and M9133A (page 31). Cable 1 Cable 2 Cable 3 Cable 4 Figure 12 Y1189A, Y1190A 50 pin connectors pinouts Keysight PXI General Purpose Switch Modules Startup Guide...

  • Page 42: Y1191A, Y1192A 20 Pin Female To Unterminated Power Cable

    General Purpose Module Accessories Y1191A, Y1192A 20 Pin Female to Unterminated Power Cable This cable is designed for connecting the Keysight M9135A 20-pin male MS-M connectors to your device under test. The unterminated end are color coded (standard resistor color codes) and numbered and are provided with crimped-on ferrules to prevent splaying of the wire strands.

  • Page 43: Y1193A 20Pin Female, Solder Pin Connector

    Not for connection to mains. Do not exceed the current and voltage rating of the M9135A mod ule. Figure 15 Connector diagram on left viewed from the solder cup contact side, not the front of the connector Keysight PXI General Purpose Switch Modules Startup Guide...
  • Page 44 Thumbscrews Insulator Housing Roll Pin Cable Strain Relief Figure 16 Y1193A Assembly Although not required, we suggest you purchase the Positronic Industries 9099-0-0 Terminal Insertion Tool and the 9081-0-0 Terminal Removal Tool. Keysight PXI General Purpose Switch Modules Startup Guide...

  • Page 45: 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 General Purpose Switch Modules Startup Guide...

  • Page 46: 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 General Purpose Switch Modules Startup Guide...
  • Page 47 100 channels, 100Vrms or Vdc, 1A, 25VA per channel 100 channels, 40Vrms or Vdc, 1A, 25VA per channel M9135A 20 channels, 125Vdc/250Vrms, 5A, 300VA per 20 channels, 100Vrms/100Vdc, 5A, 300VA per channel channel Keysight PXI General Purpose Switch Modules Startup Guide...
  • Page 48 Environmental Operating Conditions Keysight PXI General Purpose Switch Modules Startup Guide...
  • Page 49 Keysight M9195A PXIe Digital Stimulus/Response Startup Guide...
  • Page 50 This information is subject to change without notice. © Keysight Technologies, 2014-2018 Edition 5, December 2018 *M9130-90001* M9130-90001 www.keysight.com...

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