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- Page 1 50-725 User Manual PCI 8x9 RF Coaxial Matrix Card pickeringtest.com Issue 6.2 May 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 PCI Cards ....4.1 Module Architecture 50-725 ..........4.2 Module Sub-Units ..............4.2 Programming The Card ............4.4 Section 5 Connector Information ..............5.1 Section 6 Trouble Shooting .................6.1... - Page 6 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK 8x9 RF COAXIAL MATRIX CARD 50-725 Page (VI)
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Page 7: Warnings And Cautions
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS WARNING - HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENTS SYMBOL This product is not specifically designed for use in hazardous environments, for example in explosive atmospheres. If the product is to be used in hazardous environments we recommend that the user ensures suitable protective measures are taken. - Page 8 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK 8x9 RF COAXIAL MATRIX CARD 50-725 Page (VIII)
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Page 9: Technical Specification
SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION pickering PCI 8x9 RF Coaxial Matrix Card 50-725 SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION y 8x9 RF Coaxial Matrix y Up To 500 MHz Bandwidth y 50 Ω and 75 Ω Versions Available y High Quality Ruthenium Reed Relays y High Density SMB Coaxial Connectors y 75 Ω... - Page 10 SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION pickering Specifications PCI 8x9 RF Coaxial Matrix, 50-725 RF Performance Plots for the 50-725-511 50 Ω RF Coaxial Matrix 50-725-511 (50 Ω Version) Isolation to 500 MHz 50-725-511 (50 Ω Version) Insertion Loss to 500 MHz 50-725-511 (50 Ω...
- Page 11 SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION pickering Specifications PCI 8x9 RF Coaxial Matrix, 50-725 RF Performance Plots for the 50-725-751 75 Ω RF Coaxial Matrix 50-725-751 (75 Ω Version) Insertion Loss to 300 MHz 50-725-751 (75 Ω Version) Isolation to 300 MHz 50-725-751 (75 Ω...
- Page 12 Specifications SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION pickering PCI 8x9 RF Coaxial Matrix, 50-725 Mechanical Characteristics Relay Type The 50-725 is fitted with ruthenium sputtered reed relays, Single slot short PCI format. these offer very stable switch contact resistance with 3D models for all versions in a variety of popular file...
- Page 13 This product is supported by the eBIRST test tools which simplify the identification of failed relays, the required Product Customization eBIRST tools are below. For more information go to: Pickering PCI cards are designed and manufactured on our pickeringtest.com/ebirst own flexible manufacturing lines, giving complete product Product...
- Page 14 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 is also compatible with Real-Time Operating Systems such as LabVIEW RT.
- Page 15 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.
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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 Card is powered by a +5V input via the edge connector. 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 8x9 RF COAXIAL MATRIX CARD 50-725 Page 2.2...
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Page 19: Installation
Modular products require installation in a suitable chassis. The card is designed for indoor use only. PREOPERATION CHECKS (UNPACKING) 1. Check the card 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
8. Power-up the host system. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION First install the appropriate Pickering PCI switch card drivers by running the installer program Setup.exe (provided in a compressed zip file), either from the CD-ROM supplied, or by downloading the latest version from our website pickeringtest.com... -
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 8x9 RF COAXIAL MATRIX CARD 50-725 Page 3.4...
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Page 23: Programming Guide
SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE PROGRAMMING OPTIONS FOR PICKERING INTERFACES PCI CARDS 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 50-725
SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering MODULE ARCHITECTURE 50-725 The 50-725 Coaxial Matrix Cards utilise 106 SPST relays. In the default state the relays are open circuit. Energising a particular relay creates a signal path between the ‘C’ and ‘A’ terminals. The relay module’s switching architecture... - Page 25 SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering TABLE 4.2 - Module Sub-Units (continued) Signal Path Signal Path Sub-Unit (Relay Relay Sub-Unit (Relay Relay Energised) Energised) Y1, X1 Y6, X1 Y1, X2 Y6, X2 Y1, X3 Y6, X3 Y1, X4 Y6, X4...
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Page 26: Programming The Card
SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering PROGRAMMING THE CARD Here are some simple examples of using the drivers with the 50-725 card. 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: Connector Information
SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering Figure 5.1 - 8x9 RF Coaxial Matrix Card 50-725: Connector Positions 8x9 RF COAXIAL MATRIX CARD 50-725 Page 5.1... - Page 28 SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK 8x9 RF COAXIAL MATRIX CARD 50-725 Page 5.2...
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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 8x9 RF COAXIAL MATRIX CARD 50-725 Page 6.2...
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Page 31: 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 The PCI card does not require any periodic maintenance. Please consult the chassis supplier regarding any periodic maintenance required for the chassis. - Page 32 SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE INFORMATION pickering RL10 RL15 RL18 RL19 RL11 RL12 RL13 RL14 RL16 RL17 RL20 RL21 RL22 RL23 RL24 RL25 RL26 RL27 RL28 RL29 RL30 RL35 RL31 RL32 RL33 RL34 RL36 RL37 RL38 RL39 RL40 RL41 RL42 RL43...
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