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60-802 User Manual
LXI 50Ω 4-Channel Microwave Multiplexer
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Issue 2.1 February 2023

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  • Page 1 60-802 User Manual LXI 50Ω 4-Channel Microwave Multiplexer pickeringtest.com Issue 2.1 February 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

    CONTENTS Copyright Statement ..............II Technical Support and Warranty ..........III Product Safety ................IV Contents (this page) ..............V Warnings and Cautions .............. VII Section 1 Technical Specification ...............1.1 Section 2 Technical Description ..............2.1 Functional Description ............2.1 Configuration As A Matrix ..........2.2 Section 3 Installation ..................3.1...
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  • Page 7: Warnings And Cautions

    I/O signals that may be present. Blanking panels are available to order from Pickering. 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 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 Microwave MUX - up to 16 Multiplexer We are able to offer other microwave switching solutions, if Modules can be supported you have a custom requirement for switching please contact your local Pickering Interfaces sales representative. pickeringtest.com LXI 50Ω 4 CHANNEL MICROWAVE MULTIPLEXER 60-802 Page 1.1...
  • Page 10 SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION pickering Specifications 4 Channel Microwave MUX, 60-802 General Multiplexer Information Relay Manufacturer: Radiall Configuration: SP4T Microwave Multiplexer with up to 16 independent banks. LED Indicators: Multiplexers have blue LEDs to indicate a closed RF path.
  • Page 11 SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION pickering Specifications 4 Channel Microwave MUX, 60-802 Multiplexer Specification - 18 GHz Versions Characteristic Impedance: 50 Ω Connectors: Bandwidth: DC to 18 GHz Maximum RF Carry Power: 250 W (0-3 GHz) 150 W (3-8 GHz) 120 W (8-12.4 GHz)
  • Page 12 SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION pickering Specifications 4 Channel Microwave MUX, 60-802 Multiplexer Specification - 26.5 GHz Versions Characteristic Impedance: 50 Ω Connectors: Bandwidth: DC to 26.5 GHz Maximum RF Carry Power: 250 W (0-3 GHz) 150 W (3-8 GHz) 120 W (8-12.4 GHz)
  • Page 13 SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION pickering Specifications 4 Channel Microwave MUX, 60-802 Multiplexer Specification - 40 GHz Versions Characteristic Impedance: 50 Ω Connectors: SMA-2.9 Bandwidth: DC to 40 GHz Maximum RF Carry Power: 60 W (0-3 GHz) 35 W (3-8 GHz) 30 W (8-12.4 GHz)

  • Page 14: Technical Specification

    SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION pickering Specifications 4 Channel Microwave MUX, 60-802 Power Source Operating/Storage Conditions Operating Conditions Universal AC mains supply, 90-120/200-240 V 50-60 Hz Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +55 °C Power Inlet: Male IEC connector Humidity: Up to 90 % non-condensing...
  • Page 15 16 Multiplexer banks in 2U format ranges can be made to order, please contact sales office. Product Customization Pickering LXI units are designed and manufactured on our own flexible manufacturing lines, giving complete product control and enabling simple customization to meet very specific requirements.
  • Page 16 To learn more, please go to: pickeringrelay.com 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 The VISA driver support is provided for LabVIEW Real Time Operating Systems (Pharlap and Linux-RT).
  • Page 17 Three Year Warranty & Guaranteed Long-Term Support All standard products manufactured by Pickering Interfaces are warranted against defective materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of delivery to the original purchaser. Extended warranty and service agreements are available for all our modules and systems with various levels to suit your requirements.
  • Page 18 SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK LXI 50Ω 4 CHANNEL MICROWAVE MULTIPLEXER 60-802 Page 1.10...

  • Page 19: Technical Description

    Ethernet address. Programming documentation for the unit as well as data for Pickering’s other LXI compatible switching products is stored in the embedded processor and can be downloaded over the LAN interface. LXI Status LEDs on the front of the chassis indicate the condition of the unit and the LAN connection.

  • Page 20: Configuration As A Matrix

    SECTION 2 - TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION pickering CONFIGURATION AS A MATRIX As well as being able to be cascaded to form larger multiplexers, the 60-802 can be configured as a microwave matrix. For example, eight 4-way microwave multiplexers can be interconnected to create a 4x4 matrix, with the common of each multiplexer forming the X and Y connections.

  • Page 21: Installation

    The product 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. 2. Ensure that the designated area for the product is of a flat and solid construction to support its weight.

  • Page 22: Setting The Ip Address

    SECTION 3 - INSTALLATION pickering Figure 3-2. Side view of the Microwave Multiplexer showing the left hand side intake for cooling air SETTING THE IP ADDRESS To use the 60-802 Microwave Multiplexer over a LAN connection it should be set up and configured as described in the “LXI Getting Started Guide”...

  • Page 23: Installing The Software

    SECTION 3 - INSTALLATION pickering Figure 3-4. Example configuration window used to manually set the IP address of a Pickering LXI device INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE From the device web page, select ‘Driver Download’ from the menu at the left of the page. This will retrieve the driver from the instrument and install it on your PC.
  • Page 24 SECTION 3 - INSTALLATION pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK LXI 50Ω 4 CHANNEL MICROWAVE MULTIPLEXER 60-802 Page 3.4...

  • Page 25: Programming Guide

    SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE PROGRAMMING OPTIONS FOR PICKERING INTERFACES LXI UNITS 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 26: Programming The 60-802

    The Direct I/O driver is composed of a suite of separate libraries which interact to provide full control of a MUX Bank 2 Pickering LXI unit. In the case of a switch card the communications library picmlx, and the switching library piplx, are needed.
  • Page 27 Disconnect function. The following code snippet demonstrates the minimum steps required to operate a switch on a Pickering LXI unit. Firstly a device session is opened on the card located at bus 0, device 20 inside the LXI unit located at 192.168.1.100.
  • Page 28 - chG1, chG2, chG3, chG4 ChB4 comH - chH1, chH2, chH3, chH4 ChC1 Bank 3 The implementation of a MUX switch in the Pickering driver ChC2 requires explicit disconnection of a previously connected path before a new path may be selected. ComC...
  • Page 29 SSH (Secure SHell) Interface Refer to the section “Command Line Control of Pickering LXI Instruments” on the following pages for details of how to open this interface and general information on the command set available. After opening an SSH session the 60-802 is controlled as follows: To select a multiplexer sub-unit on the LXI unit (card 1), type AD followed by the card number and sub-unit number eg: AD 1 2 (this will select multiplexer bank 2).

  • Page 30: Command Line Control

    LXI instrument from the Windows utility PILMon and provides identical functionality. Enabling the Command Line Control Utility Pickering LXI devices do not provide an SSH server in the normal configuration state, the service must be explicitly enabled.
  • Page 31 SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering Step 2 - Enable the SSH server Select the Diagnostics page from the main menu LXI 50Ω 4 CHANNEL MICROWAVE MULTIPLEXER 60-802 Page 4.7...
  • Page 32 SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering Click on Start SSH server The SSH server is now operative and instrument control access is available from an external SSH client application. NOTES: The password and state of the SSH server are stored in non-volatile memory within the LXI device and so will remain in effect even after a power cycle.
  • Page 33 SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering Instrument Control from an SSH Client In the following examples the SSH client PuTTY is used, the user will have to adapt the instructions for any other client. First start up the SSH client and enter the IP address of the LXI device. The user will be prompted for a login name and password.
  • Page 34 Before attempting to control a card it is important to understand the switch architecture of that card and to know how to address the required switch. Each Pickering switch card is represented as a set of one or more sub-units, each sub-unit containing one or more switches.
  • Page 35 SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering Commonly used mnemonic commands Will list all the open cards, providing the Card Number of each which is essential for further control of a card, also provided are the details of the card model number and architecture.
  • Page 36 = UNMASK|MASK an individual output MB <bit_pattern> = set OUTPUT sub-unit mask (to hex bit-pattern) = view sub-unit output mask (as hex bit-pattern) = take control of all Pickering switch cards = release control of all Pickering switch cards VO <bus> <slot> = open card at specified location VC <card>...

  • Page 37: Using The Soft Front Panel

    SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering USING THE SOFT FRONT PANEL LXI 50Ω 4 CHANNEL MICROWAVE MULTIPLEXER 60-802 Page 4.13...
  • Page 38 SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK LXI 50Ω 4 CHANNEL MICROWAVE MULTIPLEXER 60-802 Page 4.14...

  • Page 39: Connections

    SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering SECTION 5 - CONNECTIONS Ethernet Port LAN Reset BANK 8 Service Port (for Pickering diagnostics only) BANK 7 IP Address Display BANK 6 BANK 5 Figure 5-1. Front and Rear Panel Layout for the 60-802 LXI...
  • Page 40 SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering Ethernet Port Reset Button BANK 8 BANK 16 Service Port (for Pickering diagnostics only) BANK 7 BANK 15 IP Address BANK 6 BANK 14 Display Figure 5-2. Front BANK 5 BANK 13 and Rear Panel...
  • Page 41 SECTION 6 - TROUBLE SHOOTING pickering BANK 1 BANK 2 BANK 3 BANK 4 BANK 5 60-802-x09 BANK 6 BANK 7 BANK 8 BANK 9 BANK 1 BANK 2 BANK 3 BANK 4 BANK 5 60-802-x10 BANK 6 BANK 7...
  • Page 42 SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering Index Dot (Ch1) (Ch2) Common (Ch5) (Ch4) Figure 5-3. Channel Numbering for the Microwave Relays The red text indicates the physical connector numbering displayed on the front of the relay NOTE 1: Only the correct SMA connector series should be mated with this unit. The 60-802-4xx versions (40GHz bandwidth) use SMA-2.9 connectors and the user should only mate...

  • Page 43: Lxi Status Indicators

    Refer to the Warnings and Cautions at the front of this manual INSTALLATION PROBLEMS The Plug & Play functionality of Pickering switching products generally ensures trouble-free installation. If you do experience any installation problems you should first ensure that all cables are properly connected.

  • Page 44: Lan Reset

    Q All of my device’s lights are on, why don’t I see a green Ready light, even after a few minutes? Your device has a fault, contact your local sales office. Please contact your local Pickering Interfaces sales office for any further support or email: Lxisupport@pickeringtest.com You can also visit our website for product updates, help and downloadable materials at: http://www.pickeringtest.com...

  • Page 45: Maintenance Information

    SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE INFORMATION SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE INFORMATION pickering pickering SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE INFORMATION Refer to the Warnings and Cautions at the front of this manual PERIODIC MAINTENANCE This product does not require any periodic maintenance. GENERAL CLEANING •...

  • Page 46: Microwave Multiplexer Parts List

    SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE INFORMATION pickering MICROWAVE MULTIPLEXER PARTS LIST The 60-802 LXI Microwave Multiplexer chassis contains up to 16 microwave relays, 1 to 4 Relay Driver PCBs as well as 2 Power Supplies and a Microcontroller assembly. The following pages provide a parts list and internal layout for the PCBs and sub-assemblies that make up the LXI Microwave Multiplexer.
  • Page 47 SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE INFORMATION pickering Table 7-1. 60-802 LXI Microwave Multiplexer - 16-Bank Version Chassis Parts List Pickering Manufacturer Description Value/Type Part Number Part Number Multi-Rail Power Supply “PSU1” ±12V, +5V, +3.3V C-PS-009 Single Rail Power Supply “PSU2” +12V...
  • Page 48 SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE INFORMATION pickering RELAY LED CONNECTION BOARD IN BOARD IN 16 POSITIONS 16 POSITIONS LXI STATUS LED BOARD µWAVE MICRO- µWAVE MUX #9 MUX #1 CONTROLLER BOARD µWAVE µWAVE FPGA MUX #10 MUX #2 BRIDGE DAUGHTER BOARD µWAVE...

  • Page 49: General Maintenance

    Power Supplies and Power Distribution. Figure 7.3 provides a diagram of how the PCBs are interconnected and gives Pickering part numbers for the various assemblies. The 60-802 version with 16 multiplexer banks is described, but other variants with different bank counts are essentially the same.
  • Page 50 SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE INFORMATION pickering Microwave Relay Assembly The microwave relay assemblies consist of a 4 to 1 RF multiplexer soldered to an interface PCB. Ribbon cables transfer switching signals to the interface PCBs from the relay driver boards. The microwave relay assemblies are fitted through apertures in the front panel allowing them to be replaced without removing the chassis covers or removing the chassis from the host rack.
  • Page 51 SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE INFORMATION pickering External LAN Connection Ribbon Cable (C/CN/951) Microcontroller LXI Status Board (A/PC/1004) LED Board (A/PC/652) Relay Ribbon Cables (16 off) (C/CN/1351) Relay LED Ribbon Cable (C/CN/979) PCBs (16 off) (A/PC/990) BANK 1 µWave Relay Assy BANK 2 µWave Relay Assy...

  • Page 52: Rf Relay Removal/Refitting

    SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE INFORMATION pickering RF RELAY REMOVAL/REFITTING The RF relays of the 60-802 are replaceable units, in case of failure, they can easily be changed by the user. The relays are removed from the front panel without opening the chassis covers or removing the chassis from its rack installation.
  • Page 53 SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE INFORMATION pickering 4. Once the relay is free from the front panel the control ribbon cable on the back of the relay must be removed. 5. Disconnect the ribbon cable by moving the retaining clips outwards, this ejects the plug on the relay from the socket on the cable.
  • Page 54 SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE INFORMATION pickering 7. Observing the connector’s orientation grooves, attach the new relay to the ribbon cable by inserting the socket on the cable into the plug on the relay and pushing the retaining clips inwards. 8. Fit the new relay into the front...

  • Page 55: Fitting Rack Mounting Flanges

    APPENDIX A - FITTING RACK MOUNTING FLANGES Pickering’s LXI devices are supplied with mounting flanges to enable fitting into a standard 19 inch rack. The following procedure describes the attachment of the flanges to the unit’s side extrusions, a No.1 cross head screwdriver will be required.
  • Page 56 APPENDIX A - FITTING RACK MOUNTING FLANGES pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK LXI 50Ω 4 CHANNEL MICROWAVE MULTIPLEXER 60-802 Page A.2...

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