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X-Series ADAPT-a-SWITCH
CARRIER MODULE
MODEL 1260-100X
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Racal Instruments Group Limited, Technologie Park, D-51429 Bergisch Gladbach, Germany
PUBLICATION DATE: November 23, 2005
Copyright 2005 by Racal Instruments, Inc. Printed in the United States of America. All rights reserved.
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PUBLICATION NO. 980914-100X
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- Page 1 PUBLICATION DATE: November 23, 2005 Copyright 2005 by Racal Instruments, Inc. Printed in the United States of America. All rights reserved. This book or parts thereof may not be reproduced in any form without written permission of the publisher.
- Page 2 THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THIS RACAL INSTRUMENTS PRODUCT. For this product, or any other Racal Instruments product that incorporates software drivers, you may access our web site to verify and/or download the latest driver versions. The web address for driver downloads is: http://www.racalinstruments.com/downloads...
- Page 3 Authorization is required from Racal Instruments before you send us your product for service or calibration. Call your nearest Racal Instruments support facility. A list is located on the last page of this manual. If you are unsure where to call, contact Racal Instruments, Inc. Customer Support Department in Irvine, California, USA at 1-800-722-3262 or 1-949-859-8999 or via fax at 1-949-859-7139.
- Page 4 FOR YOUR SAFETY Before undertaking any troubleshooting, maintenance or exploratory procedure, read carefully the WARNINGS and CAUTION notices. This equipment contains voltage hazardous to human life and safety, and is capable of inflicting personal injury. If this instrument is to be powered from the AC line (mains) through an auto- transformer, ensure the common connector is connected to the neutral (earth pole) of the power supply.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Chapter 1 ..........................1-1 OVERVIEW............................1-1 Items Shipped with 1260-100X.....................1-1 Part Numbers, Options and Ordering Information ...............1-1 Functional Description........................1-2 Features ............................1-3 Compatibility with Racal Instruments 1260-Series ..............1-3 Ease of Use ..........................1-4 Maintainability ...........................1-4 Dynamically-Configured Analog Bus ..................1-5 Chapter 2 ..........................2-1 GETTING STARTED ........................2-1 Unpacking and Inspection ......................2-1... - Page 6 1260-100X User Manual Chapter 3 ..........................3-1 USING THE 1260-100X........................3-1 Checking the Response of Plug-Ins .....................3-1 Closing and Opening Relays......................3-1 Emergency Reset Function ......................3-2 Description..........................3-2 Interface............................3-2 Normal State of External Switch....................3-2 Scope of Reset Event.......................3-3 Sequence of Events .........................3-3 Chapter 4 ..........................4-1 MAINTENANCE..........................4-1 Performance Verification Procedure ....................4-1...
- Page 7 1260-100X User Manual Appendix A ........................... A-1 1260-100X SPECIFICATIONS......................A-1 General............................A-1 Mechanical ..........................A-1 Electrical ..........................A-1 Power and Cooling ........................A-2 Environmental.......................... A-2 EMC and Safety........................A-2 Reliability ..........................A-2 Appendix B ........................... B-1 1260-100X THEORY OF OPERATION ..................B-1 General............................
- Page 8 1260-100X User Manual Appendix C .......................... C-1 TROUBLESHOOTING........................C-1 Introduction..........................C-1 Troubleshooting Table......................... C-1 Communications Troubleshooting ................... C-2 List of Figures Figure 1-1, The 1260-100X Shown with Two X-series Adapt-a-Switch Cards Installed ....1-2 Figure 1-2, Ease-of-Use Features ....................1-5 Figure 2-1, The Front View –Two Carriers Configuration..............2-2 Figure 2-2, 1260-100X Configuration Switches ................2-4...
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Page 9: Chapter 1
The 1260-100X can be ordered as an assembly or as individual PART NUMBERS, pieces as needed depending upon the application. The following OPTIONS AND Part Numbers are available as standard products: ORDERING INFORMATION 408007 Includes: 408034 1260-100X Enclosure Assembly 4408035-100X Shipping Kit Racal Instruments © 2005 Overview 1-1... -
Page 10: Functional Description
3.3” longer and 0.4” wider than the non X-series cards, thus allowing higher density relay configurations. You may leave some slots unoccupied for future expansion. Each plug-in has its own unique configuration of relays or digital testing capabilities, such as: Racal Instruments © 2005 Overview 1-2... -
Page 11: Features
Racal cards. The 1260-100X Adapt-a-Switch Carrier is controlled by the same Option-01T controller installed in another carrier in the same Instruments 1260- group as conventional Racal Instruments 1260-Series switch Series modules. A single Option-01T Switch Controller Module may control up to twelve switch modules or plug-ins. This may include a combination of 1260-Series and Adapt-a-Switch plug-ins. -
Page 12: Ease Of Use
The switch system may be easily upgraded in the field by adding or changing plug-ins. • Sparing is less costly and more flexible, since individual plug- ins may be spared rather than the entire 1260-100X module. Racal Instruments © 2005 Overview 1-4... -
Page 13: Dynamically-Configured Analog Bus
The analog bus may be dynamically configured under software control. Analog Bus For instructions in using the analog bus, refer to the instruction manuals for the individual multiplexer and matrix plug-ins. Racal Instruments © 2005 Overview 1-5... - Page 14 1260-100X User Manual This page was left intentionally blank. Racal Instruments © 2005 Overview 1-6...
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Page 15: Chapter 2
4. Have a qualified person check the instrument for safety before use. 1. Use the original packing material when returning the Reshipment switching module to Racal Instruments for servicing. The Instructions original shipping carton and the instrument’s plastic foam will provide the necessary support for safe reshipment. -
Page 16: Option-01T
3. To be controlled by a single Option-01T, a group of switch modules and carriers must be installed in a contiguous group of VXIbus chassis slots and the Option-01T must be installed in the left-most module in the group. Racal Instruments © 2005 Getting Started 2-2... - Page 17 VXI module), equipped with Option-01T • Slots 4 and 5:1260-100 Adapt-a-Switch carrier, containing three 1260-138 plug-ins and two 1260-150 RF switch plug-ins. • Slot 6:1260-22 Power Switch (conventional one- slot VXI module) • Slot 7:1260-22 Power Switch Racal Instruments © 2005 Getting Started 2-3...
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Page 18: Setting Configuration Switches
For groups that are larger than twelve, additional Option-01T modules are used. Model 1260-100X has its own configuration switches located Setting on the back panel (See Figure 2-2). Configuration Switches Figure 2-2, 1260-100X Configuration Switches Racal Instruments © 2005 Getting Started 2-4... -
Page 19: Local Bus Daisy-Chain Switches
The plug-ins are addressed in the following pattern: • 7-12 (closed) When the switch is set to this position, the module addresses of the plug-ins are from 7 through 12, in the following pattern: Racal Instruments © 2005 Getting Started 2-5... -
Page 20: Installing The 1260-100X Into Avxibus Chassis
Simultaneously push the upper handle downward and the lower handle upward until the carrier is fully inserted. Tighten the upper and lower retaining screws. Racal Instruments © 2005 Getting Started 2-6... -
Page 21: Making Connections To Plug-Ins (Pin-Outs)
The self-test includes the following: 1. PROM checksum 2. RAM write/read pattern verification 3. Microprocessor instruction test 4. Non-volatile RAM verification 5. Timer test This self-test represents 70% fault detection. Racal Instruments © 2005 Getting Started 2-7... -
Page 22: Closing And Opening Relays
Closing a Relay in Chapter 1: Getting Started of the Opening Relays Option-01T Instruction Manual. Other commands are specific to individual plug-ins. For detailed information on module-specific commands, refer to the instruction manual for the appropriate plug-in. Racal Instruments © 2005 Getting Started 2-8... -
Page 23: Chapter 3
For high-speed operation, use the register-based mode with Racal Instruments VXIplug&play drivers. detailed information, refer to the VISA and the VXIplug&play Software section of Chapter 2: Using the Option-01T in the Option-01T Instruction Manual. Racal Instruments © 2005 Using the 1260-100X 3-1... -
Page 24: Emergency Reset Function
1260-120. If desired, a jumper setting on the plug-ins allows it to Normal State of accommodate a normally-closed external switch. Normally-open External Switch is the default. Refer to the individual plug-in manual. Racal Instruments © 2005 Using the 1260-100X 3-2... -
Page 25: Scope Of Reset Event
1260-120. It is important to note that a global reset condition opens relays on all plug-ins and 1260-Series modules that connected same Option-01T, regardless of whether they are equipped with the interface for the external reset switch. Racal Instruments © 2005 Using the 1260-100X 3-3... - Page 26 1260-100X User Manual This page was left intentionally blank. Racal Instruments © 2005 Using the 1260-100X 3-4...
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Page 27: Chapter 4
Option-01T operation in register-based mode • 1260-100X receive and transmit functions. • VXIbus chassis Equipment Required • Embedded slot 0 controller, or MXI slot 0 controller with IBM-compatible PC • A carrier with an Option-01T installed. Racal Instruments © 2005 Maintenance 4-1... -
Page 28: Software Required
8. The Option-01T is recognized as DEVICE_3. 9. The self-test for DEVICE_3 passed. 10. 16K-bytes memory allocated DEVICE_3. 11. Start the VXI Interactive Control (VIC) program (by National Instruments). Racal Instruments © 2005 Maintenance 4-2... - Page 29 23. Repeat steps 12 through 17 for each of the remaining plug-ins. 24. Turn the chassis power switch off. 25. If fewer plug-ins are available than the number of Racal Instruments © 2005 Maintenance 4-3...
- Page 30 26. For the 1260-100X set the module address switch on the carrier to the 7-12 position. Repeat steps 5 through 20. When calculating the address offset in step 12, remember that the module addresses now range from 7 through 12. Racal Instruments © 2005 Maintenance 4-4...
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Page 31: Chapter 5
Support Offices section on the following page. Use the original packing material when returning the 1260-100X WARRANTY to Racal Instruments for calibration or servicing. The original shipping container and associated packaging material will provide the necessary protection for safe reshipment. -
Page 32: Support Offices
Tel: +44 (0) 1202 872800; Fax: +44 (0) 1202 870810 Via Milazzo 25, 20092 Cinisello B, Milan, Italy Tel: +39 (0)2 6123 901; Fax: +39 (0)2 6129 3606 Racal Instruments Group Limited, Technologie Park, D-51429 Bergisch Gladbach, Germany Tel: +49 2204 844205; Fax: +49 2204 844219 Racal Instruments ©... - Page 33 3. Please give any additional information you feel would be beneficial in facilitating a faster repair time (i.e., modifications, etc.) 4. Is calibration data required? Yes No (please circle one) Call before shipping Ship instruments to nearest support office. Note: We do not accept “collect” shipments. Racal Instruments © 2005 Product Support 5-3...
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Page 35: 1260-100X Specifications
Weight: 4.3 lbs (2.0 kg) Front-Panel Connectors Provided by each plug-in switch card Indicators NONE Electrical RF Shielding Fixed steel shields between plug-in slots Analog Bus Four two-wire channels 50-ohm impedance differential Pair 2A current capacity Racal Instruments © 2005 1260-100X Specifications A-1... -
Page 36: Power And Cooling
Mean Time Between 646,921hours, MIL-HBK-217, Reliability Failures (MTBF) ground-benign, 25 Mean Time To Repair Replace plug-in: 5 min. (MTTR) Replace other: <30 min. *Measured from start of VXIbus cycle until relay coil is fully energized. Racal Instruments © 2005 1260-100X Specifications A-2... -
Page 37: 1260-100X Theory Of Operation
The fuses used are as follows. MANUFACTURER’S RATING RACAL PART FUSE MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (AMPS) NUMBER Wickmann USA, Inc. 418 2100000 921545 Wickmann USA, Inc. 417 1315000 3.15 921546 Wickmann USA, Inc. 417 1315000 3.15 921546 Racal Instruments © 2005 1260-100X Theory of Operation B-1... -
Page 38: Signal Connections
PCB traces that daisy-chain from one plug-in to the next, connecting to all six slots in parallel. Each pair of traces is impedance-matched to 50 ohms, and is routed for maximum isolation and minimum crosstalk. Racal Instruments © 2005 1260-100X Theory of Operation B-2... -
Page 39: Local Bus Signal Routing
LBUSC11S signal low to announce a synchronous event. When LBUSC11S goes low, the Option-01T polls the plug- ins to determine which one generated the interrupt. It then responds accordingly. Racal Instruments © 2005 1260-100X Theory of Operation B-3... -
Page 40: Communications
HLBUS_DATAOUT. There are eight data bits, with the most- significant bit sent first. The signal HLBUS_STROBE is used only when writing, not when reading. During reading, it remains at logic 0. Racal Instruments © 2005 1260-100X Theory of Operation B-4... -
Page 41: Pld Programming Connector
1260-100X User Manual J9is a 10-pin header that is connected to the PLD (U3). It uses the JTAG interface to allow in-system programming of the PLD during Programming upgrades or troubleshooting. Connector Racal Instruments © 2005 1260-100X Theory of Operation B-5... - Page 42 1260-100X User Manual This page was left intentionally blank. Racal Instruments © 2005 1260-100X Theory of Operation B-6...
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Page 43: Troubleshooting
Plug-in not fully seated. Module Address Switch in Chapter 2: Getting Started. • Communication problem with • Ensure that plug-in is firmly Option-01T, 1260-100X engaged. Carrier, or plug-in. • See special troubleshooting procedure below, entitled “Communications Troubleshooting” Racal Instruments © 2005 Troubleshooting C-1... -
Page 44: Communications Troubleshooting
6. If the Fail LED illuminates, and stays on after five seconds, then the Option-01T may be defective; contact Racal Customer Support. Racal Instruments © 2005 Troubleshooting C-2... - Page 45 3. Otherwise, go to step 8. 3. Execute the Racal Instruments 1260-Series soft front panel program. It should display a list of all plug-ins and 1260-Series modules that are connected to the Option-01T. If it does not display a list, then go to step 8.