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High density spst, dpst & spdt relay modules
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4x-145A/146A/148A User Manual
PXI/PXIe High Density SPST, DPST & SPDT Relay Modules
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Issue 1.1 April 2023

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  • Page 1 4x-145A/146A/148A User Manual PXI/PXIe High Density SPST, DPST & SPDT Relay Modules pickeringtest.com Issue 1.1 April 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

    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 - 4x-145A-001/101/201 ......4.2 Module Architecture - 4x-145A-001/101/201-NC ....4.3 Module Architecture - 4x-146A-002/202 .......4.4 Module Architecture - 4x-148A-001/101/201 ......4.5 Programming The Module ............4.6...
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  • 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 This product is based on the obsolete Molex LFH series connector switching, for controlling larger relays or for operating that has been superseded by a Pickering commissioned form, fit, external devices such as lamps and solenoids. function equivalent. The new connector series is 100% compatible with the Molex connectors allowing either gender of Pickering connector to mate with the corresponding Molex part without issue.
  • Page 10 Pin Compatibility: 40-140A/141/142/143 & 4x-145A/146A/148A series of modules are 100% pin compatible (except shielded types) allowing use of either module type in your test system. Exactly which type to select depends on your application, if in doubt please contact the Pickering sales office. pickeringtest.com...
  • Page 11 SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION pickering Specifications 4x-145A/146A/148A Relay Type Power Requirements - 42-145A/146A/148A The 4x-145A/146A/148A are fitted with electro-mechanical Module +3.3 V +12 V Relays Switched signal relays. The modules are single circuit board 42-145A 0.39 A 0.44 A...
  • Page 12 Humidity: Up to 90 % non-condensing Altitude: 5000 m function Pickering equivalent connector that is intermateable with the original Molex parts. Storage Temperature: -20 °C to +75 °C Humidity:...
  • Page 13 Relay Kit PXIe High Density Relay Module, Electro-mechanical Relays 4x-145A/146A/148A 91-100-001 50 x SPST, Normally Open 42-145A-001 For further assistance, please contact your local Pickering 75 x SPST, Normally Open 42-145A-101 sales office. 100 x SPST, Normally Open 42-145A-201 Mating Connectors & Cabling...
  • Page 14 • 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 15 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 16 Supporting Products & Software 4x-145A/146A/148A 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 support is provided for LabVIEW Real Time Operating Systems (Pharlap and Linux-RT). For other RTOS support contact Pickering.
  • Page 17 To view, download or request any of our product resources go to pickeringtest.com/resources © Copyright (2023) 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 9 PXI/PXIe High Density Relay Modules 4x-145A/146A/148A Page 1.9...
  • Page 18 SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK PXI/PXIe High Density Relay Modules 4x-145A/146A/148A Page 1.10...

  • Page 19: Technical Description

    SECTION 2 - TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION pickering SECTION 2 - TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION A functional block diagram is provided in Figure 2.1. The High Density Relay Module is powered by +3.3V and +5V (PXI) or +3.3V and +12V (PXIe) supplies via the backplane connectors. The interface to the user test equipment is via the front panel mounted 200-pin LFH type connector, J2.
  • Page 20 SECTION 2 - TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION pickering GUIDANCE ON POWER HANDLING (PXI CHASSIS) The PXI standard recommends that each slot consumes less than 25 Watts to ensure that the chassis does not overheat. Some chassis may be capable of handling more than 25W per slot.
  • Page 21 • switch as two closures. It should be noted that users with a Pickering Interfaces 40-908, 40-914 or 40-918 PXI chassis mounted in accordance with the user instructions ensuring free air flow, can expect a capacity of 40W per slot.
  • Page 22 SECTION 2 - TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK PXI/PXIe High Density Relay Modules 4x-145A/146A/148A Page 2.4...

  • Page 23: 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 24: 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 25: 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 26 SECTION 3 - INSTALLATION pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK PXI/PXIe High Density Relay Modules 4x-145A/146A/148A Page 3.4...

  • Page 27: 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 28 SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering Module Architecture - 4x-145A Normally Open Versions The 4x-145A-001/101/201 are arrays of 50, 75 or 100 uncommitted SPST relays. In the default state, all signal paths are open, energising a particular relay creates a signal path between the C and A terminals. The relay module’s switching architectures are shown in their default state in the diagram below:...
  • Page 29 SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering Module Architecture - 4x-145A Normally Closed Versions The 4x-145A-001/101/201-NC are arrays of 50, 75 or 100 uncommitted SPST relays. In the default state, all signal paths are connected between the C and the corresponding B terminals, energising a particular relay disconnects the signal path The relay module’s switching architectures are shown in their default state in the diagram below:...

  • Page 30: Module Architecture - 4X-146A-002/202

    SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering Module Architecture - 4x-146A The 4x-146A is an array of 25 or 50 uncommitted DPST relays. In the default state, all signal paths are open. Energising a particular relay creates a signal path between the C and A terminals of both poles of the corresponding channel.

  • Page 31: Module Architecture - 4X-148A-001/101/201

    SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering Module Architecture - 4x-148A The 4x-148A is an array of 32, 48 or 64 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.

  • Page 32: Programming The Module

    SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering Programming The Module Here are examples of using the drivers with the 4x-145A-001 (50 x SPST) module. All other versions in the series operate in the same way but with different numbers of bits in the sub-unit.

  • Page 33: Using Pickering Drivers In Labview

    USING PICKERING DRIVERS IN LabVIEW Most Pickering drivers include a LabVIEW wrapper to permit full operation of the Pickering product from the LabVIEW environment. These wrappers are normally installed to the current LabVIEW folder system during installation of the Pickering driver.
  • Page 34 SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK PXI/PXIe High Density Relay Modules 4x-145A/146A/148A Page 4.8...

  • Page 35: Connector Information

    SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION 50 x SPST Figure 5.1 - Pinouts: 50xSPST High Density Relay Module 4x-145A-001 (200-pin female LFH connector viewed from front of module) PXI/PXIe High Density Relay Modules 4x-145A/146A/148A Page 5.1...
  • Page 36 SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering 75 x SPST Figure 5.2 - Pinouts: 75xSPST High Density Relay Module 4x-145A-101 (200-pin female LFH connector viewed from front of module) PXI/PXIe High Density Relay Modules 4x-145A/146A/148A Page 5.2...
  • Page 37 SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering A100 C100 100 x SPST A100 C100 Figure 5.3 - Pinouts: 100xSPST High Density Relay Module 4x-145A-201 (200-pin female LFH connector viewed from front of module) PXI/PXIe High Density Relay Modules 4x-145A/146A/148A Page 5.3...
  • Page 38 SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering 50 x SPST Normally Closed Figure 5.4 - Pinouts: 50xSPST High Density Relay Module 4x-145A-001-NC (200-pin female LFH connector viewed from front of module) PXI/PXIe High Density Relay Modules 4x-145A/146A/148A Page 5.4...
  • Page 39 SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering 75 x SPST Normally Closed Figure 5.5 - Pinouts: 75xSPST High Density Relay Module 4x-145A-101-NC (200-pin female LFH connector viewed from front of module) PXI/PXIe High Density Relay Modules 4x-145A/146A/148A Page 5.5...
  • Page 40 SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering B100 C100 100 x SPST Normally Closed B100 C100 Figure 5.6 - Pinouts: 100xSPST High Density Relay Module 4x-145A-201-NC (200-pin female LFH connector viewed from front of module) PXI/PXIe High Density Relay Modules 4x-145A/146A/148A...
  • Page 41 SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering A1.1 C1.1 A2.1 C2.1 A1.2 C1.2 A2.2 C2.2 A3.1 C3.1 A4.1 C4.1 A3.2 C3.2 A4.2 C4.2 A5.1 C5.1 A6.1 C6.1 A5.2 C5.2 A6.2 C6.2 A7.1 C7.1 A8.1 C8.1 A7.2 C7.2 A8.2 C8.2 A9.1 C9.1 A10.1...
  • Page 42 SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering A1.1 C1.1 A2.1 C2.1 A1.2 C1.2 A2.2 C2.2 A3.1 C3.1 A4.1 C4.1 A3.2 C3.2 A4.2 C4.2 A5.1 C5.1 A6.1 C6.1 A5.2 C5.2 A6.2 C6.2 A7.1 C7.1 A8.1 C8.1 A7.2 C7.2 A8.2 C8.2 A9.1 C9.1 A10.1...
  • Page 43 SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering 32 x SPDT FP_GND FP_GND FP_GND FP_GND Figure 5.9 - Pinouts: 32xSPDT High Density Relay Module 4x-148A-001 (200-pin female LFH connector viewed from front of module) PXI/PXIe High Density Relay Modules 4x-145A/146A/148A Page 5.9...
  • Page 44 SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering 48 x SPDT FP_GND FP_GND FP_GND FP_GND Figure 5.10 - Pinouts: 48xSPDT High Density Relay Module 4x-148A-101 (200-pin female LFH connector viewed from front of module) PXI/PXIe High Density Relay Modules 4x-145A/146A/148A Page 5.10...
  • Page 45 SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering 64 x SPDT FP_GND FP_GND FP_GND FP_GND Figure 5.11 - Pinouts: 64xSPDT High Density Relay Module 4x-148A-201 (200-pin female LFH connector viewed from front of module) PXI/PXIe High Density Relay Modules 4x-145A/146A/148A Page 5.11...
  • Page 46 SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK PXI/PXIe High Density Relay Modules 4x-145A/146A/148A Page 5.12...

  • Page 47: 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 48 SECTION 6 - TROUBLE SHOOTING pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK PXI/PXIe High Density Relay Modules 4x-145A/146A/148A Page 6.2...

  • Page 49: 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 50 SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE INFORMATION pickering TABLE 7.1 - SPST High Density Relay Module 4x-145A-001/101/201 (normally open) Relay Numbering Signal Path Signal Path Relay No. Relay No. Relay No. Relay No. Relay No. Relay No. (with relay (with relay 4x-145A-001...
  • Page 51 SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE INFORMATION pickering Figure 7.1 - 4x-145A SPST (normally open) High Density Relay Module Component Layout PXI/PXIe High Density Relay Modules 4x-145A/146A/148A Page 7.3...
  • Page 52 SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE INFORMATION pickering TABLE 7.2 - SPST High Density Relay Module 4x-145A-001/101/201-NC (normally closed) Relay Numbering Signal Path Relay No. Relay No. Relay No. Signal Path Relay No. Relay No. Relay No. (with relay 4x-145A-001 4x-145A-101 4x-145A-201...
  • Page 53 SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE INFORMATION pickering Figure 7.2 - 4x-145A SPST (normally closed) High Density Relay Module Component Layout PXI/PXIe High Density Relay Modules 4x-145A/146A/148A Page 7.5...
  • Page 54 SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE INFORMATION pickering TABLE 7.3 - DPST High Density Relay Module 4x-146A-002/202 Relay Numbering Signal Path Relay No. Relay No. (with relay energised) 4x-146A-002 4x-146A-202 C1.1 to A1.1 & C1.2 to A1.2 C2.1 to A2.1 & C2.2 to A2.2 C3.1 to A3.1 &...
  • Page 55 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 56 SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE INFORMATION pickering TABLE 7.4 - SPDT High Density Relay Module 4x-148A-001/101/201 Relay Numbering Signal Path Signal Path Relay No. Relay No. Relay No. (with relay energised) (with relay de-energised) 4x-148A-001 4x-148A-101 4x-148A-201 C1 to A1 C1 to B1...
  • Page 57 SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE INFORMATION pickering Figure 7.4 - 4x-148A SPDT High Density Relay Module Component Layout PXI/PXIe High Density Relay Modules 4x-145A/146A/148A Page 7.9...
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