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PXI/PXIe SPST 5 A Power Relay Module
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Issue 1.4 August 2023

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  • Page 1 40/42-153 User Manual PXI/PXIe SPST 5 A Power Relay Module pickeringtest.com Issue 1.4 August 2023...
  • Page 2 © COPYRIGHT (2023) 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 ............4.4 Section 5 Connector Information ..............5.1 Section 6 Trouble Shooting .................6.1 Section 7 Maintenance Information ............7.1...
  • Page 6 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK PXI/PXIe SPST 5 A POWER RELAY MODULE 40/42-153 Page (VI)

  • Page 7: Warnings And Cautions

    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...
  • Page 8 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).
  • Page 9 40-157 8xDPDT 400 VDC, 250 VAC 40/42-158 8, 16, 24 or 32xSPDT The 40-153 (PXI) and 42-153 (PXIe) power relay modules 10 or 20xSPST 10 A or are suitable for switching either mains voltage or DC. 40-160 125 VDC, 250 VAC...
  • Page 10 SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Overview pickering SPST 5 A Power Relay, 40/42-153 40/42-153-003/103 Power Relay Module Switching Architecture - 25 x SPST 40/42-153-002 Power Relay Module 40/42-153-004/104 Power Relay Module Switching Architecture - 36 x SPST Switching Architecture - 18 x SPST Hardware Interlock +3.3 V...
  • Page 11 Thermal Offset: 3 µV (typical) Mechanical Characteristics Operate Time: 10 ms (typical) 40-153 - Single slot 3 U PXI (CompactPCI card). Expected Life (operations) - resistive load 42-153 - Single slot 3 U PXIe, compatible with PXIe hybrid slot. operations Mechanical Life: >2x10...
  • Page 12 SPST 5 A Power Relay, 40/42-153 Product Customization Product Order Codes Pickering modules are designed and manufactured on our PXI 5 A Power Relay Module own flexible manufacturing lines, giving complete product 50 x SPST (50-pin SGMC Connectors) 40-153-001...
  • Page 13 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...
  • Page 14 SPST 5 A Power Relay, 40/42-153 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...

  • Page 15: 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 and +3.3V (PXI) or +3.3V and +12V (PXIe) supplies via the backplane connectors. Depending upon the model number, the interface to the user test equipment is via one or two front panel mounted 50-pin SGMC connectors, a 50-pin D-type or a 37-pin D-type connector.

  • Page 16: Hardware Interlock

    SECTION 2 - TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION pickering HARDWARE INTERLOCK The 40/42-153-xxx-HI modules have an interlock feature that can be used to return the relays (assuming they are fully functional) to their default unpowered state if the interlock connector is not in place or if the connection between the two interlock pins is open-circuit.
  • Page 17 SECTION 2 - TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION pickering +3.3V +3.3V +3.3V 40/42-153-xxx-HI 40/42-153-xxx-HI 40/42-153-xxx-HI POWER POWER POWER Enable Enable Enable RELAY RELAY RELAY MODULE MODULE MODULE Status Status Status PXI Gnd PXI Gnd PXI Gnd To Other 40/42-153-xxx-HI Modules Figure 2.2 - All 40/42-153-xxx-HI Modules Enabled by a Common Signal MASTER +3.3V...
  • Page 18 SECTION 2 - TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK PXI/PXIe SPST 5 A POWER RELAY MODULE 40/42-153 Page 2.4...

  • Page 19: 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 20: 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 21: 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.
  • Page 22 SECTION 3 - INSTALLATION pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK PXI/PXIe SPST 5 A POWER RELAY MODULE 40/42-153 Page 3.4...

  • Page 23: 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 24: Module Architecture

    SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering MODULE ARCHITECTURE The 40/42-153 is an array of 50, 36, 25 or 18 uncommitted SPST relays. In the default state, all signal paths are open circuit. Energising a particular relay creates a path between the C and A terminals. The relay module’s...
  • Page 25 SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering TABLE 4.1 - SPST 5A Power Relay Module 40/42-153 Sub-unit/Bit Allocations Signal Path (with relay energised) Sub-Unit 40/42-153-001 40/42-153-002 40/42-153-003/103 40/42-153-004/104 C1 to A1 C1 to A1 C1 to A1 C1 to A1 C2 to A2...

  • Page 26: Programming The Module

    SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering PROGRAMMING THE MODULE Here are examples of using the drivers with the 40/42-153-004 module. Other modules in the range operate in the same way but have different numbers of bits in their sub-units. Using PILPXI...
  • Page 27 SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering Using The Interlock Function The following functions are applicable to 40/42-153-xxx-HI modules fitted with the optional hardware interlock. Get the status of Interlock Use the attribute “ATTR_INTERLOCK_STATUS”, to the get the status of the interlock.
  • Page 28 SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK PXI/PXIe SPST 5 A POWER RELAY MODULE 40/42-153 Page 4.6...
  • Page 29 SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION Port 1 Port 2 50 x SPST Figure 5.1 - Pinout: 40/42-153-001 50xSPST 5A Power Relay Module (2 x 50-pin SGMC Male Connectors Viewed From Front of Module) PXI/PXIe SPST 5 A POWER RELAY MODULE 40/42-153...
  • Page 30 SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering Port 1 Port 2 36 x SPST Figure 5.2 - Pinout: 40/42-153-002 36xSPST 5A Power Relay Module (2 x 50-pin SGMC Male Connectors Viewed From Front of Module) PXI/PXIe SPST 5 A POWER RELAY MODULE 40/42-153...
  • Page 31 SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering 25 x SPST Figure 5.3 - Pinout: 40/42-153-003 25xSPST 5A Power Relay Module (50-pin SGMC Male Connector Viewed From Front of Module) PXI/PXIe SPST 5 A POWER RELAY MODULE 40/42-153 Page 5.3...
  • Page 32 SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering 25 x SPST Figure 5.4 - Pinout: 40/42-153-103 25xSPST 5A Power Relay Module (50-pin D-type Male Connector Viewed From Front of Module) PXI/PXIe SPST 5 A POWER RELAY MODULE 40/42-153 Page 5.4...
  • Page 33 SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering 18 x SPST Figure 5.5 - Pinout: 40/42-153-004 18xSPST 5A Power Relay Module (50-pin SGMC Male Connector Viewed From Front of Module) PXI/PXIe SPST 5 A POWER RELAY MODULE 40/42-153 Page 5.5...
  • Page 34 SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering 18 x SPST Figure 5.6 - Pinout: 40/42-153-104 18xSPST 5A Power Relay Module (37-pin D-type Male Connector Viewed From Front of Module) PXI/PXIe SPST 5 A POWER RELAY MODULE 40/42-153 Page 5.6...
  • Page 35 SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering +3.3V (link to pin 2 Ground to allow operation) Status (daisy-chain Enable (link to pin 1 connection to to allow operation) subsequent modules) Figure 5.7 - Pinout: Hardware Interlock Connector Applicable to 40/42-153-xxx-HI Modules With Hardware Interlock Option...
  • Page 36 SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK PXI/PXIe SPST 5 A POWER RELAY MODULE 40/42-153 Page 5.8...

  • Page 37: 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...
  • Page 38 SECTION 6 - TROUBLE SHOOTING pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK PXI/PXIe SPST 5 A POWER RELAY MODULE 40/42-153 Page 6.2...

  • Page 39: 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.
  • Page 40 SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE INFORMATION pickering TABLE 7.1 - SPST 5A Power Relay Module 40/42-153 Relay Numbering Signal Path (with relay energised) Relay Number 40/42-153-001 40/42-153-002 40/42-153-003 40/42-153-004 40/42-153-103 40/42-153-104 C1 to A1 C1 to A1 C1 to A1 C1 to A1 —...
  • Page 41 SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE INFORMATION pickering RL10 RL11 RL12 RL13 RL14 RL15 RL16 RL17 RL18 RL19 RL20 RL21 RL22 RL23 RL24 RL25 RL26 RL27 RL28 RL29 RL30 RL31 RL32 RL33 RL34 RL35 RL36 RL37 RL38 RL39 RL40 RL41 RL42 RL43...
  • Page 42 SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE INFORMATION pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK PXI/PXIe SPST 5 A POWER RELAY MODULE 40/42-153 Page 7.4...

  • Page 43: Interlock Connector Wiring

    APPENDIX A - INTERLOCK CONNECTOR WIRING pickering APPENDIX A - INTERLOCK CONNECTOR WIRING The following procedure describes the steps required for the wiring of the interlock connector supplied with versions of the module with the hardware interlock function - all images are courtesy Gigatronix.
  • Page 44 APPENDIX A - INTERLOCK CONNECTOR WIRING pickering Half Shell (A) Braided Screen 4. Fold back braided screen then position the half shells. Note position of orientation lug/slot. Half Shell (B) Trimmed Braided Screen 5. Slide the collet forward trapping the braided screen then trim.

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