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Pickering Interfaces strives to fulfil all relevant environmental laws and regulations and reduce wastes and releases to the environment. Pickering Interfaces aims to design and operate products in a way that protects the environment and the health and safety of its employees, customers and the public. Pickering Interfaces endeavours to develop and manufacture products that can be produced, distributed, used and recycled, or disposed of, in a safe and environmentally friendly manner.
PRODUCT SAFETY SAFETY SYMBOLS The following safety symbols may be used on the product and throughout the product documentation. MEANING / DESCRIPTION SYMBOL PROTECTIVE EARTH (GROUND) To identify any terminal which is intended for connection to an external conductor for protection against electric shock in case of a fault, or the terminal of a protective earth (ground) electrode.
Not to be used in safety critical circuits, refer to the Pickering Interfaces’ terms & conditions of sale. This module must not be used for the switching of Mains Circuits. For the switching of voltages up to the module’s full specification, Secondary Circuit power supplies and the Device Under Test must...
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CAUTION - PRODUCT DOCUMENTATION SYMBOL Suitably qualified & trained users should ensure that the accompanying documentation is fully read and understood before attempting to install or operate the product. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS All cleaning and servicing requires the equipment to be isolated and disconnected from the power source and user I/O signals (refer to the Maintenance Section).
Analog busing is housed within the module using in 2, 4, 8 or 12-slot sizes to suit high performance PXI matrix a high performance screened analog backplane. Pickering can requirements, it is constructed using instrumentation quality reed construct custom cable assemblies for all of our PXI modules, relays.
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2 Amp BRIC Matrix Modules From Pickering Pickering has over 50 years of experience designing relays to the 40-565B - 2-Pole Matrix - Electro-mechanical Relay highest quality levels demanded by the ATE industry. We know From 29x8 to 232x8 what makes a good relay and how to construct a reliable relay.
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SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Overview pickering BRIC Multi-Slot Matrix – 40-562B How to use the BRIC matrix to connect instrumentation to the UUT Single-Pole Matrices Single-pole 40-562B matrices extend from 10x32 configurations to 792x4 configurations X792 Double-Pole Matrices Double-pole 40-562B matrices extend from 22x16 configurations to 792x4 configurations X792 pickeringtest.com...
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SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION pickering Specifications BRIC Multi-Slot Matrix – 40-562B Relay Type Power Requirements The 40-562B BRIC modules are fitted with ruthenium sputtered +3.3V +12V -12V reed relays, these offer very long life with good low level switching 0.3A...
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Connector Accessories data sheets where a complete list Product Customization and documentation can be found for accessories, or refer to the Pickering PXI modules are designed and manufactured on our own Connection Solutions catalog. flexible manufacturing lines, giving complete product control and enabling simple customization to meet very specific requirements.
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We provide a full range of supporting cable and connector solutions for all our switching products—20 connector families with 1200+ products. We offer everything from simple mating connectors to complex cables assemblies and terminal blocks. All assemblies are manufactured by Pickering and are guaranteed to mechanically and electrically mate to our modules. Connectors & Backshells...
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BRIC Multi-Slot Matrix – 40-562B Programming Pickering provide kernel, IVI and VISA (NI & Keysight) drivers which are compatible with all Microsoft supported versions of Windows and popular older versions. For a list of all supporting operating systems, please see: pickeringtest.com/os...
SECTION 2 - TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION pickering SECTION 2 - TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION MECHANICAL DESCRIPTION The BRIC Module comprises an alloy chassis, 2 slot (3 daughtercards), 4 slot (6 daughtercards), 8 slot (12 daughtercards) or 12 slot (18 daughtercards) width, with an integral backplane and a number of Ultra High Density Matrix Daughtercards.
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SECTION 2 - TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION pickering Figure 2.2 - 96-pin Micro-D Connectors used on the 44x4 Daughtercards Figure 2.3 - 68-pin Micro-D Connectors used on the 22x8, 11x16 and 5x32 Daughtercards BRIC INTEGRATED PXI MATRIX SYSTEM WITH BIRST™ (40-562B) Page 2.2...
SECTION 2 - TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION pickering FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION A functional block diagram for the BRIC4 version is provided in Figure 2.5 - other BRIC sizes have the same architecture with 2, 8 or 12 slot occupancy. The module is powered by a +5V and +3.3V input via compact PCI connector J1 mounted on the backplane.
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SECTION 2 - TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION pickering Matrix Daughtercard 6 4-Slot Backplane Y Isolation Relays Y Bus Relay Matrix Coils X Bus EEPROM Control Relay Drivers U2 to U25 Logic Matrix Daughtercard 5 Y Isolation Relays Y Bus Relay Matrix Coils...
PREOPERATION CHECKS (UNPACKING) PREOPERATION CHECKS (UNPACKING) 1. Check the module for transport damage and report any damage immediately to Pickering Interfaces. 1. Check the module for transport damage and report any damage immediately to Pickering Interfaces. Do not attempt to install the product if any damage is evident.
For a system comprising more than one chassis, turn ON the last chassis in the system followed by the penultimate, etc, and finally turn ON the external controller or chassis containing the system controller. 9. For Pickering Interfaces modular LXI installation there is no requirement to use any particular power up sequence.
Figure 3.2 - General Soft Front Panel Icon A selector panel will appear, listing all installed Pickering PCI, PXI or LXI switch cards and resistor cards. Click on the card you wish to control, and a graphical control panel is presented allowing operation of the card.
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SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING PROGRAMMING OPTIONS FOR PICKERING INTERFACES PXI MODULES For information on the installation and use of drivers and the programming of Pickering’s products in various software environments, please refer to the Software User Manual. This is available as a download from: https://www.pickeringtest.com/support/software-drivers-and-downloads...
SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering MODULE ARCHITECTURE - X4 CONFIGURATIONS Versions of the 40-562B with 4 Y connections are high density single or double pole switching matrices constructed from 44x4 sub-matrix cards linked with an analog backplane. Depending upon the mechanical size, (BRIC2, 4, 8 or 12) between 2 and 18 sub-matrix cards can be fitted.
SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering MODULE ARCHITECTURE - X8 CONFIGURATIONS Versions of the 40-562B with 8 Y connections are high density single or double pole switching matrices constructed from 22x8 sub-matrix cards linked with an analog backplane. Depending upon the mechanical size, (BRIC2, 4, 8 or 12) between 2 and 18 sub-matrix cards can be fitted.
SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering MODULE ARCHITECTURE - x16 CONFIGURATIONS Versions of the 40-562B with 16 Y connections are high density single or double pole switching matrices constructed from 11x16 sub-matrix cards linked with an analog backplane. Depending upon the mechanical size, (BRIC2, 4, 8 or 12) between 2 and 18 sub-matrix cards can be fitted.
SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering MODULE ARCHITECTURE - x32 CONFIGURATIONS Versions of the 40-562B with 32 Y connections are high density single pole switching matrices constructed from 5x32 sub-matrix cards linked with an analog backplane. Depending upon the mechanical size, (BRIC2, 4, 8 or 12) between 2 and 18 sub-matrix cards can be fitted.
Once the drivers are installed the manual “Sys40Prg.pdf” and driver help files which fully describes these functions can be found in the Pickering folder(s) or the Pickering entries on your Start Menu. The card must be opened before use and closed after using the following function calls: Direct I/O Driver - Open with PIL_OpenCards or PIL_OpenSpecifiedCard and close with PIL_CloseCards or PIL_CloseSpecifiedCards respectively.
Backplane Isolation Switches - 8 for each sub-matrix fitted (144 for a fully populated BRIC12) Setting an X to Y Signal Path Using The Direct I/O Driver or VISA Driver: Using the Pickering Direct I/O driver: DWORD sub_unit = 1; //Matrix PIL_ClearSub(CardNo, sub_unit);...
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SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering SUB-UNIT 2 SUB-UNIT 1 Backplane 396x8 Matrix (X1-Y1 to X396-Y8) Isolation Front Panel Connector Bit 1 Bit 2 Bit 3 Bit 4 Bit 5 Bit 6 Bit 7 Bit 8 Sub-matrix Card #1 Front Panel Connector...
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SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering Using the IVI Driver The IVI driver assigns names to each channel or node. To program the 40-562B BRIC matrix from the IVI driver it is necessary to know the name of these channels. The channel naming for the matrix is shown in Table 4.2 and the channel naming for the isolation switches is shown in Table 4.3.
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SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering TABLE 4.3 - Backplane Y Isolation Switches, IVI Driver Naming (Independent Isolation Versions - Sub-Matrix Cards 1 to 12) Sub- Sub- IVI Channel IVI Channel Matrix Function Matrix Function Name Name Card No. Card No.
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SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering TABLE 4.3- Continued - Backplane Y Isolation Switches, IVI Driver Naming (Independent Isolation Versions - Sub-Matrix Cards 13 to 18) Sub- IVI Channel Matrix Function Name Card No. comB97, chB97 Connects Y1 to backplane “Y1”...
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SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION The diagrams on the following pages show the connector pinouts for fully populated BRIC modules. Use Tables 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 and 5.4 on the following pages to find the slot numbers used in the connector diagrams for a particular 40-562B BRIC model number.
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SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering TABLE 5.2 - Connector Diagram Look-up Table - x8 Versions MODEL NUMBER / CONNECTOR DIAGRAM LOOK-UP TABLE - X8 CONFIGURATIONS CONNECTOR SLOTS CONNECTOR SLOTS MODEL NUMBER MODEL NUMBER DIAGRAM USED DIAGRAM USED 40-562B-021-44X8 Figure 5.7...
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SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering TABLE 5.3 - Connector Diagram Look-up Table - x16 Versions MODEL NUMBER / CONNECTOR DIAGRAM LOOK-UP TABLE - X16 CONFIGURATIONS CONNECTOR SLOTS CONNECTOR SLOTS MODEL NUMBER MODEL NUMBER DIAGRAM USED DIAGRAM USED 40-562B-021-22X16 Figure 5.13...
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SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering TABLE 5.4 - Connector Diagram Look-up Table - x32 Versions MODEL NUMBER / CONNECTOR DIAGRAM LOOK-UP TABLE - X32 CONFIGURATIONS CONNECTOR SLOTS MODEL NUMBER DIAGRAM USED 40-562B-021-10X32 Figure 5.19 1 and 2 40-562B-021-15X32 Figure 5.19...
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SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 4 Slot 5 Slot 6 S. Gnd S. Gnd S. Gnd S. Gnd S. Gnd S. Gnd S. Gnd Figure 5.13 - Single Pole BRIC2 Module 40-562B-221-33x16 (Slots 1 to 3), Single Pole BRIC4 Module 40-562B-021-66x16 (Slots 1 to 6), Single Pole BRIC8 Module 40-562B-121-132x16 (Slots 1 to 6) &...
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SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 4 Slot 5 Slot 6 S. Gnd S. Gnd S. Gnd S. Gnd S. Gnd S. Gnd S. Gnd Figure 5.19 - Single Pole BRIC2 Module 40-562B-221-15x32 (Slots 1 to 3), Single Pole BRIC4 Module 40-562B-021-30x32 (Slots 1 to 6), Single Pole BRIC8 Module 40-562B-121-60x32 (Slots 1 to 6) &...
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SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering Slot 7 Slot 8 Slot 9 Slot 10 Slot 11 Slot 12 Slot S. Gnd S. Gnd S. Gnd S. Gnd S. Gnd S. Gnd S. Gnd Figure 5.20 - Single Pole BRIC8 Module 40-562B-121-60x32 (Slots 7 to 12) &...
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SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering Slot 12 Slot 13 Slot 14 Slot 15 Slot 16 Slot 17 Slot 18 S. Gnd S. Gnd S. Gnd S. Gnd S. Gnd S. Gnd Figure 5.21 - Single Pole BRIC12 Module 40-562B-321-90x32 (Slots 13 to 18): Pinouts BRIC INTEGRATED PXI MATRIX SYSTEM WITH BIRST™...
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PCI configuration, highlighting any potential configuration problems. Specific details of all installed Pickering switch cards are included. All the installed Pickering switch cards should be listed in the “Pilpxi information” section - if one or more cards is missing it may be possible to determine the reason by referring to the PCI configuration dump contained in the report, but interpretation of this information is far from straightforward, and the best course is to contact Pickering support: support@pickeringtest.com, if possible...
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The Pickering Interfaces BIRST (Built-In Relay Self Test) Tool provides a simple means of testing selected Pickering Interfaces switching products, including this model. The tool can be used to find relay faults or to provide confirmation that a product is operating correctly, either as part of the regular system calibration or because a system fault is suspected and the switch system needs to be eliminated from the fault finding procedure.
Replacement of relays should only be carried out by qualified personnel using the correct equipment. If qualified personnel are not available, or the location of a defective relay cannot be positively determined it is recommended that the module is returned to Pickering Interfaces or a replacement daughtercard is ordered.
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SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE INFORMATION pickering TABLE 7.1 - 44x4 Daughtercard Isolation Relay Look-Up Table BRIC INTEGRATED PXI MATRIX SYSTEM WITH BIRST™ (40-562B) Page 7.3...
Replacement of relays should only be carried out by qualified personnel using the correct equipment. If qualified personnel are not available, or the location of a defective relay cannot be positively determined it is recommended that the module is returned to Pickering Interfaces or a replacement daughtercard is ordered.
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SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE INFORMATION pickering TABLE 7.20 - 22x8 Daughtercard Isolation Relay Look-Up Table BRIC INTEGRATED PXI MATRIX SYSTEM WITH BIRST™ (40-562B) Page 7.15...
Replacement of relays should only be carried out by qualified personnel using the correct equipment. If qualified personnel are not available, or the location of a defective relay cannot be positively determined it is recommended that the module is returned to Pickering Interfaces or a replacement daughtercard is ordered.
Replacement of relays should only be carried out by qualified personnel using the correct equipment. If qualified personnel are not available, or the location of a defective relay cannot be positively determined it is recommended that the module is returned to Pickering Interfaces or a replacement daughtercard is ordered.
SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE INFORMATION pickering DAUGHTERCARD REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT CAUTION WHEN REMOVING DAUGHTERCARDS FROM THE CHASSIS IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE IS FOLLOWED. Tools Required • Small Cross-Head Screwdriver • Bric Extraction Tool 44-999-001 Removal Procedure NOTE If blanking plates are fitted, remove these first. If more than one daughtercard is to be removed, remove the daughtercard that is furthest to the LEFT, i.e.
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SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE INFORMATION pickering To remove the Daughtercard in slot 1 or 2: Remove the cross-head screw securing the ejector handle to daughtercards 1 and 2. Remove the ejector handle. Remove the remaining three cross-head screws securing daughtercards 1 and 2 to the BRIC Chassis.
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SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE INFORMATION pickering Release the two securing screws to the front of both side panels. (Note: On some earlier units complete removal of the side covers may be advisable to ease replacement) Clip the removal tool over the daughtercard front panel connector.
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SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE INFORMATION pickering CAUTION THE BACKPLANE CONNECTORS ARE NOT PROVIDED WITH LOCATING GUIDES. IN THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE IS IT IMPORTANT THAT THE DAUGHTERCARD CONNECTOR IS ALIGNED WITH THE BACKPLANE CONNECTOR BEFORE THE MODULE IS PUSHED FULLY HOME.
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