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If this product is heavy reference should be made to the safety instructions for provisions of lifting and moving. STATIC SENSITIVE To indicate that static sensitive devices are present and handling precautions should be followed. REED RELAY MODULE 40-110/115/120/125 Page (IV)
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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• For suitably equipped products in the event of an emergency press the red “emergency stop” button situated on the front of the unit. REED RELAY MODULE 40-110/115/120/125 2 AMP 1-POLE UHD MATRIX MODULES 40-575 / 576 / 577 / 578 / 579...
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• Supported by PXI or LXI Chassis • Supported by eBIRST ™ • 3 Year Warranty The 40-110/115 range of switching modules are available in both Changeover (SPDT) and Normally Open (SPST & DPST) configurations. Connections are made via a front panel 96-pin male micro-D connector.
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Switching Diagrams for the 40-110/115 Reed Relay Modules Relay Type Mechanical Characteristics The 40-110 & 40-115 are fitted with Reed Relays (Ruthenium Single slot 3U PXI (CompactPCI card). sputtered type), these offer very long life with good low level Module weight: 200g (40-115-121).
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Spare Relay Kits Product Customization Kits of replacement relays are available for the majority of Pickering PXI modules are designed and manufactured on our own Pickering’s PXI switching products, simplifying servicing and flexible manufacturing lines, giving complete product control and reducing down-time.
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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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Reed Relay Module – 40-110/115 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...
Modular products require installation in a suitable PXI/LXI chassis. The module is designed for indoor use only. PREOPERATION CHECKS (UNPACKING) 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.
SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE 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...
MODULE ARCHITECTURE - 40-110-021/121 The 40-110-021 is an array of 16, and the 40-110-121 is an array of 32 uncommitted changeover relays. In the default state, all signal paths are between the C terminal and the corresponding B terminal. Energising a particular relay disconnects the B terminal and creates a signal path between the C and A terminals.
C24 to A24 — C25 to A25 — C26 to A26 — C27 to A27 — C28 to A28 — C29 to A29 — C30 to A30 — C31 to A31 — C32 to A32 REED RELAY MODULE 40-110/115/120/125 Page 4.3...
C20.1 to A20.1 & C20.2 to A20.2 — C21.1 to A21.1 & C21.2 to A21.2 — C22.1 to A22.1 & C22.2 to A22.2 — C23.1 to A23.1 & C23.2 to A23.2 — C24.1 to A24.1 & C24.2 to A24.2 REED RELAY MODULE 40-110/115/120/125 Page 4.4...
C5 to A5 C6 to A6 C7 to A7 C8 to A8 C9 to A9 C10 to A10 C11 to A11 C12 to A12 C13 to A13 C14 to A14 C15 to A15 C16 to A16 REED RELAY MODULE 40-110/115/120/125 Page 4.5...
C13 to A13 C14 to A14 C15 to A15 C16 to A16 C17 to A17 C18 to A18 C19 to A19 C20 to A20 C21 to A21 C22 to A22 C23 to A23 C24 to A24 REED RELAY MODULE 40-110/115/120/125 Page 4.6...
PROGRAMMING THE MODULE Here are examples of using the drivers with the 40-110-121 (32 x SPDT) module. Other modules in the range operate in the same way but have a different number of bits in the sub-unit. Using PILPXI...
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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For PXI modules which are supported in one of Pickering Interfaces’ Modular LXI Chassis (such as the 60-102B and 60-103B) no module software update is required. If the module was introduced after the LXI chassis was manufactured the module may not be recognized, in this case the chassis firmware may need upgrading.
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SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE INFORMATION pickering TABLE 7.1 - Reed Relay Module 40-110-021/121 Relay Numbering Signal Path Signal Path Relay No. Relay No. (with relay energised) (with relay de-energised) 40-110-021 40-110-121 C1 to A1 C1 to B1 C2 to A2...
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A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C RL29 RL30 RL31 RL32 A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C pickering Figure 7.1 - 40-110/115 Reed Relay Module Component Layout REED RELAY MODULE 40-110/115/120/125 Page 7.3...
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RL28 Not Fitted C13 to A13 RL13 — RL29 Not Fitted C14 to A14 RL14 — RL30 Not Fitted C15 to A15 RL15 — RL31 Not Fitted C16 to A16 RL16 — RL32 Not Fitted REED RELAY MODULE 40-110/115/120/125 Page 7.4...
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A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C RL29 RL30 RL31 RL32 A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C pickering Figure 7.2 - 40-120/125 Reed Relay Module Component Layout REED RELAY MODULE 40-110/115/120/125 Page 7.5...
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