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- Page 1 40-725 User Manual PXI RF Matrix Module pickeringtest.com Issue 6.4 June 2021...
- Page 2 © COPYRIGHT (2021) 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.
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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 Modules ....4.1 Module Architecture 40-725 ..........4.2 Sub-Units 40-725 ..............4.3 Programming The Module ............4.4 Section 5 Connector Information ..............5.1 Section 6 Trouble Shooting .................6.1... - Page 6 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK RF MATRIX MODULE 40-725 Page (VI)
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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. - Page 8 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK RF MATRIX MODULE 40-725 Page (VIII)
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Page 9: Technical Specification
Only the maximizing isolation and RF performance. signal is switched, all grounds are common. Other RF Matrix Modules in Pickering’s PXI Range: 40-726A 12x8 300 MHz, 50 Ω/75 Ω - Optional Y Loop-Thru ISOLATION 40-727 16x4 300 MHz, 50 Ω/75 Ω... - Page 10 SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Specifications pickering 8x9 RF Coaxial Matrix, 40-725 40-725-511 (50 Ω SMB) Perfomance Plots 40-725-511 (50 Ω Version) Insertion Loss Plot to 500 MHz 40-725-511 (50 Ω Version) VSWR Plot to 500 MHz 40-725-511 (50 Ω Version) Crosstalk Plot to 500 MHz 40-725-511 (50 Ω...
- Page 11 SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Specifications pickering 8x9 RF Coaxial Matrix, 40-725 40-725-751 (75 Ω SMB) Perfomance Plots 40-725-751 (75 Ω Version) Insertion Loss Plot to 300 MHz 40-725-751 (75 Ω Version) VSWR Plot to 300 MHz 40-725-751 (75 Ω Version) Crosstalk Plot to 300 MHz 40-725-751 (75 Ω...
- Page 12 PXI bus via 32-bit P1/J1 backplane connector. All reed relays are manufactured by our sister company X and Y Signals via 17 front panel mounted coaxial SMB Pickering Electronics: pickeringrelay.com connectors. General Switching Specification...
- Page 13 93-005-001 93-005-202A Product Customization Spare Relay Kits Pickering modules are designed and manufactured on our Kits of replacement relays are available for the majority of own flexible manufacturing lines, giving complete product Pickering’s PXI switching products, simplifying servicing control and enabling simple customization to meet very and reducing down-time.
- Page 14 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 15 8x9 RF Coaxial Matrix, 40-725 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...
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Page 17: Functional Description
SECTION 2 - TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION pickering SECTION 2 - TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION A functional block diagram is provided in Figure 2.1. The RF Matrix Module is powered by a +5V input via Compact PCI connector J1. The interface to the user test equipment is via the front panel mounted connectors. The module comprises a PCB populated with single pole RF relays. - Page 18 SECTION 2 - TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK RF MATRIX MODULE 40-725 Page 2.2...
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Page 19: Installation
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. -
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 RF MATRIX MODULE 40-725 Page 3.4...
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Page 23: Programming Guide
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... -
Page 24: Module Architecture 40-725
SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering MODULE ARCHITECTURE 40-725 The 40-725 is an array of single pole relays configured as an 8x9 matrix with isolation relays on the X and Y axis. In the default state all relays are open circuit. Energising a particular crosspoint relay creates a signal path between the corresponding X and Y terminals. - Page 25 SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering TABLE 4.1 - 8x9 RF Matrix Module: Sub-Units 40-725-511 / 711 / 721 / 731 / 751 40-725 RF Matrix PCB - Signal Path with relay energised Matrix Matrix Matrix Signal Signal Signal Relay...
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Page 26: Programming The Module
SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering PROGRAMMING THE MODULE Here are some examples of using the drivers with the 40-725 module. Using PILPXI To operate a relay the user could use the simple OpCrosspoint, OpBit or the WriteSub commands OpCrosspoint DWORD sub_unit = 1;... - Page 27 SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION Figure 5.1 provides Pin-Outs for the RF Matrix Modules in the 40-725 range. pickering pickering 40-725-511/721/731/751 40-725-711 Figure 5.1 - RF Matrix Module 40-725: Pin-Outs RF MATRIX MODULE 40-725...
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Page 29: 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 30 SECTION 6 - TROUBLE SHOOTING pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK RF MATRIX MODULE 40-725 Page 6.2...
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Page 31: 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 32 SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE INFORMATION pickering TABLE 7.1 - 8x9 RF Matrix Module 40-725: Relay Numbering 8x9 RF Matrix Module (Signal paths with relay energised) Matrix Isolation Matrix Isolation Matrix Isolation Signal Signal Signal Relay Relays Relay Relays Relay Relays...
- Page 33 SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE INFORMATION pickering RL107 RL106 RL105 RL104 RL103 RL102 RL101 RL100 RL99 RL98 RL102 RL99 RL107 RL106 RL105 RL104 RL101 RL100 RL98 RL103 RL92 RL91 RL90 RL89 RL88 RL97 RL96 RL95 RL94 RL93 RL97 RL96 RL95 RL94...
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