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PXI/PXIe Microwave SPDT Relay Modules
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Issue 3.2 July 2022

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  • Page 1 40/42-780B User Manual PXI/PXIe Microwave SPDT Relay Modules pickeringtest.com Issue 3.2 July 2022...
  • Page 2 © COPYRIGHT (2022) PICKERING INTERFACES. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, translated or stored in any form, or by any means without the written permission of Pickering Interfaces. Technical details contained within this publication are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 3 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.

  • Page 4: Product Safety

    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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Pre Operation Checks ............3.1 Hardware Installation ............3.2 Software Installation .............3.2 Testing Operation ..............3.3 Section 4 Programming Guide ..............4.1 Programming Options For Pickering PXI/PXIe Modules ...4.1 Module Architecture ..............4.2 Programming the Module .............4.3 Section 5 Connector Information ..............5.1 Section 6 Trouble Shooting .................6.1 Section 7 Maintenance Information ............7.1...
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  • Page 7: Warnings And Cautions

    Unused slots in the host chassis are populated with blanking plates to prevent access to user I/O signals that may be present. Blanking panels are available to order from Pickering in a variety of slot widths. If the product is not used in this manner for example by using an extender card then additional care must be taken to avoid contact with exposed signals.
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  • Page 9: Technical Specification

    PXI Version Supported by PXI or LXI Chassis y VISA, IVI & Kernel Drivers Supplied for Windows y 3 Year Warranty Relay 1 The 40-780B (PXI) and 42-780B (PXIe) Microwave switching NO 1 Com 1 modules consist of one, two, three or four SPDT switches NC 1 capable of switching frequencies to 67 GHz in 50 Ω...
  • Page 10 SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION pickering PXI/PXIe Microwave SPDT Relay Modules 4x-780B Relay Type To provide maximum flexibility this range is available with either failsafe or latching relays. For definition, the contacts of failsafe relays return to the default state when the system power is removed whereas latching relay contacts retain their last set state when the power is removed.
  • Page 11 SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION pickering Specifications 4x-780B Specifications - 18 GHz & 26.5 GHz Versions Connectors: Insertion Loss: <0.2 dB to 3 GHz <0.3 dB to 8 GHz <0.4 dB to 12.4 GHz <0.5 dB to 18 GHz <0.7 dB to 26.5 GHz (26.5 GHz versions only) Isolation: >80 dB to 3 GHz...
  • Page 12 SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION pickering Specifications 4x-780B Specifications - 40 GHz & 50 GHz Versions Connectors: SMA-2.9 (40 GHz) SMA-2.4 (50 GHz) Insertion Loss: <0.8 dB to 40 GHz <1.1 dB to 50 GHz Isolation: >50 dB to 50 GHz VSWR: <1.9:1 to 50 GHz...
  • Page 13 SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION pickering Specifications 4x-780B Specifications - 67 GHz Versions Connectors: SMA-1.85 Insertion Loss: <0.30 dB to 6 GHz <0.40 dB to 12.4 GHz <0.50 dB to 18 GHz <0.70 dB to 26.5 GHz <0.80 dB to 40 GHz <1.10 dB to 67 GHz...
  • Page 14 SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION pickering Specifications 4x-780B Specifications - 12.4 GHz N-type Versions Connectors: N-type Insertion Loss: <0.15 dB to 1 GHz <0.20 dB to 2 GHz <0.25 dB to 3 GHz <0.35 dB to 8 GHz <0.50 dB to 12.4 GHz Isolation: >85 dB to 1 GHz...
  • Page 15 SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION pickering Specifications 4x-780B Specifications - 2.5 GHz 75Ω Versions Connectors: 1.6/5.6 Female Insertion Loss: <0.20 dB to 1 GHz <0.30 dB to 2.5 GHz Isolation: >80 dB to 1 GHz >70 dB to 2.5 GHz VSWR: <1.20:1 to 1 GHz...
  • Page 16 Mechanical Characteristics Front panel mounted switches: Configuration: SPDT Microwave Switch, 1 to 4 independent banks. • 40-780B single & dual (except -511 & -512) Indicators: Blue LEDs indicate activated relays - Single slot 3U PXI (CompactPCI card) (failsafe versions only) •...
  • Page 17 7 = 67 GHz (SMA 1.85) Example part numbers: A PXI dual, SPDT 26.5 GHz, failsafe, panel mounted module would require part number 40-780B-532 A PXIe single, SPDT 18 GHz, latching, remote mounted module would require part number 42-780B-521-E-LA Please refer to the user manual for all individually defined valid part numbers.
  • Page 18 Side View of the PXI Quad SPDT Microwave Relay Module Product Customization Pickering modules are designed and manufactured on our own flexible manufacturing lines, giving complete product control and enabling simple customization to meet very specific requirements. Customization can include: •...
  • Page 19 SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION pickering PXI/PXIe Microwave SPDT Relay Modules 4x-780B The 4x-780B is part of a range of switching modules suitable for RF and microwave applications. Pickering’s Range of PXI & PXIe Microwave Switching Modules Switch Type Banks Frequency Range Model No.
  • Page 20 • All chassis conforming to the 3U PXI and 3U Compact PCI (cPCI) specification • Legacy and Hybrid Peripheral slots in a 3U PXI Express (PXIe) chassis • Pickering Interfaces LXI or LXI/USB Modular Chassis The PXIe versions of this module are compatible with the following chassis types: •...
  • Page 21 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. These accessories are detailed in Connector Accessories data sheets, where a complete list and documentation can be found for each accessory.
  • Page 22 Supporting Products & Software 4x-780B 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 more information go to pickeringtest.com/os The VISA driver is also compatible with Real-Time Operating Systems such as LabVIEW RT. For other RTOS support contact Pickering.
  • Page 23 To view, download or request any of our product resources go to pickeringtest.com/resources © Copyright (2022) Pickering Interfaces. All Rights Reserved. Pickering Interfaces maintains a commitment to continuous product development, consequently we reserve the right to vary from the description given in this data sheet. pickeringtest.com Page 15 PXI/PXIe MICROWAVE SPDT RELAY MODULES 40/42-780B Page 1.15...
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  • Page 25: Technical Description

    SECTION 2 - TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION pickering SECTION 2 - TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION A functional block diagram is provided in Figure 2.1. The module is powered by +5V (PXI), +3.3V and +12V supplies via PCI Bus connectors mounted on the mother board. The interface to the user test equipment is via the microwave relay’s SMA, N-type or 1.6/5.6 connectors.
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  • Page 27: Installation

    Modular products require installation in a suitable PXI/PXIe/LXI chassis. The module is 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.

  • Page 28: Hardware Installation

    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.

  • Page 29: Testing Operation

    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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  • Page 31: Programming Guide

    SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE Programming Options for Pickering Interfaces PXI/PXIe 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...

  • Page 32: Module Architecture

    SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering MODULE ARCHITECTURE The 40/42-780B modules are microwave changeover relays with single, dual, triple or quad switches mounted on the front panel, or single, dual or triple switches controlled remotely via cables. The number of switches and maximum frequency handling is dependent upon the product order code.

  • Page 33: Programming The Module

    SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering PROGRAMMING THE MODULE Here are some simple examples of using the drivers with the 40/42-780B quad SPDT relay module. Using PILPXI To operate a relay the user could use the simple OpBit command or the WriteSub commands OpBit DWORD sub_unit = 1;...
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  • Page 35 SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering Relay 1 Relay 1 Relay 1 Relay 2 Single SPDT Figure 5.1 - Single Microwave Relay Module 40/42-780B: Connector Positions Connector Module Part No. Frequency Type 40/42-780B-511 & 40/42-780B-511-LA 12.4GHz...
  • Page 36 SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering pickering Relay 1 Relay 1 Relay 1 Relay 2 Relay 1 Relay 2 Relay 3 Relay 2 Dual SPDT Figure 5.2 - Dual Microwave Relay Module 40/42-780B: Connector Positions PXI/PXIe MICROWAVE SPDT RELAY MODULES 40/42-780B...
  • Page 37 SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering pickering Relay 1 Relay 1 Relay 3 Relay 1 Relay 2 Relay 1 Relay 2 Relay 3 Relay 2 Triple SPDT Figure 5.3 - Triple Microwave Relay Module 40/42-780B: Connector Positions PXI/PXIe MICROWAVE SPDT RELAY MODULES 40/42-780B...
  • Page 38 SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering pickering Relay 1 Relay 1 Relay 3 Relay 1 Relay 2 Relay 1 Relay 2 Relay 3 Relay 2 Relay 3 Relay 4 Relay 2 Relay 4 Quad SPDT Figure 5.4 - Quad Microwave Relay Module 40/42-780B: Connector Positions PXI/PXIe MICROWAVE SPDT RELAY MODULES 40/42-780B Page 5.4...
  • Page 39 SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering pickering pickering pickering 40/42-780B-xx1-E & 40/42-780B-xx2-E & 40/42-780B-xx3-E & 40/42-780B-LA-xx1-E 40/42-780B-LA-xx2-E 40/42-780B-LA-xx3-E Figure 5.5 - Microwave Relay Module 40/42-780B Remote Mounted Versions: Connector Positions NOTE 1: Only the correct SMA connector series should be mated with these Connector modules.
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  • Page 41: Trouble Shooting

    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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  • Page 43: Maintenance Information

    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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  • Page 45: Appendix A Part Number List

    (N-Type) (SMA) (SMA) (SMA 2.9) (SMA 2.4) (SMA 1.85) (1.6/5.6) 40-780B-511-E 40-780B-521-E 40-780B-531-E 40-780B-541-E 40-780B-551-E 40-780B-571-E 40-780B-751-E Single Failsafe PXIe 42-780B-511-E 42-780B-521-E 42-780B-531-E 42-780B-541-E 42-780B-551-E 42-780B-571-E 42-780B-751-E 40-780B-512-E 40-780B-522-E 40-780B-532-E 40-780B-542-E 40-780B-552-E 40-780B-572-E 40-780B-752-E Dual Failsafe PXIe 42-780B-512-E 42-780B-522-E 42-780B-532-E 42-780B-542-E 42-780B-552-E 42-780B-572-E 42-780B-752-E...
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