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PXI Data Communications Multiplexer Module
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  • Page 1 40-736 User Manual PXI Data Communications Multiplexer Module pickeringtest.com Issue 5.6 July 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.

  • Page 4: Product Safety

    If this product is heavy reference should be made to the safety instructions for provisions of lifting and moving. STATIC SENSITIVE To indicate that static sensitive devices are present and handling precautions should be followed. REED RELAY MODULE 40-110/115/120/125 DATA COMMS MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-736 Page (IV) Page (IV)

  • 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 ..............4.2 Programming the Module .............4.2 Section 5 Connector Information ..............5.1 Interface Board Information ..........5.2 Section 6 Trouble Shooting .................6.1...
  • Page 6 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK DATA COMMS MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-736 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 • For suitably equipped products in the event of an emergency press the red “emergency stop” button situated on the front of the unit. DATA COMMS MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-736 Page (VIII) 2 AMP 1-POLE UHD MATRIX MODULES 40-575 / 576 / 577 / 578 / 579...
  • Page 9 AFDX, Ethernet and BroadR-Reach links. Single 32, Dual 16, Quad 8 40-736 BroadR-Reach, LVDS, channel, differential pair The 40-736 is capable of switching 1 Gb Ethernet signals USB, RS232 and the design includes a switching network that simplifies Single 8:1 or 16:1 differential 40-737...

  • Page 10: Technical Specification

    SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Overview pickering Data Communications MUX, 40-736 40-736 Data Communications Multiplexer: Example Configurations 4 Pairs Rx/Tx 8-Way Multiplexer Switching Reversing 4 Pairs of Signals Switch Suitable for 1 Gb Ethernet switching. 8-Way 4 Pairs The Low Cost option 40-965-901...
  • Page 11 Data Communications MUX, 40-736 Relay Type Mechanical Characteristics The 40-736 is fitted with electro-mechanical Relays, Single slot 3U PXI (CompactPCI card). these offer long life with good switching performance. A 3D models for all versions in a variety of popular file spare relay is built onto the circuit board to allow easy formats are available on request.
  • Page 12 Connection Solutions catalog. The 40-965-903 converter board enables standard USB leads to be connected to the 78-pin plug of the 40-736 for 8:1 USB switching applications. NOTE: This breakout card can be used with the 40-736 for...
  • 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 Data Communications MUX, 40-736 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 is also compatible with Real-Time Operating Systems such as LabVIEW RT.

  • Page 15: Functional Description

    Tree MUX 8-Way 2-Pole Tree MUX All Signal Paths Rx/Tx 8-Way Are 2-Pole Reversing 2-Pole Switch Tree MUX 8-Way 2-Pole Tree MUX Figure 2.1 - Data Comms Multiplexer Module 40-736: Functional Block Diagram DATA COMMS MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-736 Page 2.1...

  • Page 16: Switching Diagrams

    M4OUT3P (pin 7) RL40 M4OUT4N (pin 10) Figure 2.2 - Data Comms M4OUT3N (pin 8) RL37 Multiplexer Module 40-736: M4OUT2P (pin 5) M4OUT1P (pin 3) Switching Diagram RL39 M4OUT2N (pin 6) M4OUT1N (pin 4) DATA COMMS MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-736 Page 2.2...
  • Page 17 M4OUT4P (M4-7) M4OUT3P (M3-7) RL40 M4OUT4N (M4-8) Figure 2.3 - Data Comms Multiplexer Module M4OUT3N (M3-8) RL37 40-736 Used With 40-965-901 RJ45 Interface Board - M4OUT2P (M2-7) M4OUT1P (M1-7) RJ45 Connectors: COM (J2), M1-M8 (J3-J10) RL39 M4OUT2N (M2-8) M4OUT1N (M1-8) DATA COMMS MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-736 Page 2.3...
  • Page 18 M4OUT3N (USB3-1) RL37 M4OUT2P (USB2-4) M4OUT1P (USB1-4) RL39 M4OUT2N (USB2-1) M4OUT1N (USB1-1) Figure 2.4 - Data Comms Multiplexer Module 40-736 Used With 40-965-903 USB Interface Board - USB Connectors: USB COM (J2), USB1-USB8 (J3-J10) DATA COMMS MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-736 Page 2.4...

  • 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 DATA COMMS MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-736 Page 3.4...

  • 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

    PIL_SubType, PIL_SubInfo pilpxi For further detail of how to access and use Pickering drivers the user is advised to refer to the documentation provided with the installed drivers. PROGRAMMING THE MODULE Sub-unit 1 (Input Switch and Reverse Polarity Switch) This sub unit contains relays 1 to 14 which are used to control connection to the MUXs.
  • Page 25 SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering For example to set connect IN1 to MUX4 (assuming “Reverse 2” is set to normal/default) Using the Pickering Direct I/O driver: DWORD SubUnit = 1; PIL_OpBit (CardNo, SubUnit, 1, 1); PIL_OpBit (CardNo, SubUnit, 2, 1);...
  • Page 26 OUT8 (pins 37, 38)* OUT8 (pins 17, 18)* For example to select MUX2 OUT5 (pins 50 and 51) use Sub-unit 3 and bit 5. Using the Pickering Direct I/O driver: DWORD SubUnit = 3; DWORD BitNo = 5; PIL_OpBit (CardNo, SubUnit, BitNo, 1);...
  • Page 27 RL36, RL37, RL39 “ComE”,”chE2” MUX4 Out2 RL36, RL37 “ComE”,”chE3” MUX4 Out3 RL36, RL40 “ComE”,”chE4” MUX4 Out4 RL36 “ComE”,”chE5” MUX4 Out5 RL38, RL41 “ComE”,”chE6” MUX4 Out6 RL38 “ComE”,”chE7” MUX4 Out7 RL42 “ComE”,”chE8” MUX4 Out8 None Energised DATA COMMS MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-736 Page 4.5...
  • Page 28 SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK DATA COMMS MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-736 Page 4.6...
  • Page 29 M1OUT4N M4OUT5P M3OUT5P M2OUT5P M1OUT5P M4OUT5N M3OUT5N M2OUT5N M1OUT5N M4OUT6P M3OUT6P M2OUT6P M1OUT6P M4OUT6N M3OUT6N M2OUT6N M1OUT6N M4OUT7P M3OUT7P M2OUT7P M1OUT7P M4OUT7N M3OUT7N M2OUT7N M1OUT7N M4OUT8P M3OUT8P M2OUT8P M1OUT8P M4OUT8N M3OUT8N M2OUT8N M1OUT8N DATA COMMS MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-736 Page 5.1...

  • Page 30: Interface Board Information

    Figure 5.2 - Low Cost RJ45 Interface Board 40-965-901: Connector Positions 44.6mm USB COM (J2) USB1 (J3) USB2 (J4) USB3 (J5) USB4 (J6) USB5 (J7) USB6 (J8) USB7 (J9) USB8 (J10) Figure 5.3 - USB Interface Board 40-965-903: Connector Positions DATA COMMS MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-736 Page 5.2...
  • Page 31 SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering 59.3mm Figure 5.4 - Compact RJ45 Interface Board 40-965-907: Connector Positions DATA COMMS MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-736 Page 5.3...
  • Page 32 SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK DATA COMMS MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-736 Page 5.4...

  • Page 33: 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 34 SECTION 6 - TROUBLE SHOOTING pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK DATA COMMS MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-736 Page 6.2...

  • Page 35: 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 36 RL17, RL20 MUX4 Out3 RL36, RL40 MUX1 Out6 RL17 MUX4 Out4 RL36 MUX1 Out7 RL21 MUX4 Out5 RL38, RL41 MUX1 Out8 None Energised MUX4 Out6 RL38 MUX4 Out7 RL42 MUX4 Out8 None Energised DATA COMMS MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-736 Page 7.2...
  • Page 37 RL40 RL39 RL24 RL23 RL38 RL37 RL22 RL36 RL20 RL21 RL19 RL18 RL35 RL34 RL33 RL32 RL17 RL16 RL31 RL30 RL15 RL29 SPARE Figure 7.1 - 40-736-001 Data Comms Multiplexer Module Relay Positions DATA COMMS MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-736 Page 7.3...
  • Page 38 SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE INFORMATION pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK DATA COMMS MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-736 Page 7.4...

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