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PXI Solid State Versatile Multiplexer Module
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  • Page 1 40-683A User Manual PXI Solid State Versatile Multiplexer Module pickeringtest.com Issue 1.4 November 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 SOLID STATE VERSATILE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-683A Page (IV) Page (IV)

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Programming Options for PXI Modules ......4.1 Programming The Module ............4.2 Programming Lookup Tables ..........4.7 Section 5 Connector Information ..............5.1 Section 6 Trouble Shooting .................6.1 Section 7 Maintenance Information ............7.1 Relay Lookup Tables .............7.1 SOLID STATE VERSATILE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-683A Page (V)
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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 • For suitably equipped products in the event of an emergency press the red “emergency stop” button situated on the front of the unit. SOLID STATE VERSATILE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-683A Page (VIII) 2 AMP 1-POLE UHD MATRIX MODULES 40-575 / 576 / 577 / 578 / 579...

  • Page 9: Technical Specification

    Supported by eBIRST connections used as extra signal inputs. eBIRST test tools simplify fault-finding by quickly testing The 40-683A can be operated as a conventional multiplexer with break-before-make action when a new channel is the system and graphically identifying the faulty relay.
  • Page 10 Com 5.2 40.2 41.1 Com 6.1 MUX6 Com 6.2 48.2 49.1 Com 7.1 MUX7 Com 7.2 56.2 57.1 Com 8.1 MUX8 Com 8.2 64.2 Functional Diagram of 40-683A Solid State Versatile Multiplexer pickeringtest.com SOLID STATE VERSATILE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-683A Page 1.2...
  • Page 11 Specifications Solid State Verstatile MUX, 40-683A Relay Type Mechanical Characteristics The 40-683A is fitted with Solid State Switches. Single slot 3U PXI (CompactPCI card). 3D models for all versions in a variety of popular file Switching Specification formats are available on request.
  • Page 12 Product Customization component. For more information go to: pickeringtest.com/ebirst Pickering modules are designed and manufactured on our Product Test Tool Adaptor own flexible manufacturing lines, giving complete product...
  • 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 Solid State Verstatile MUX, 40-683A 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...

  • Page 15: Functional Description

    SECTION 2 - TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION The 40-683A can be configured by the user to provide many different multiplexer configurations. This functional description provides an overview of these possibilities based on the functional diagram in Figure 2.1. MUX1...
  • Page 16 To 1 Pole Selection Switches Figure 2.2 - 40-683A Module: Output MUX 1 Pole Selection Switches Each of these switches allows the MUX to be set to be one pole or two pole, or allows the corresponding MUX output to be disconnected: 2 pole setting Series relays are closed and shunt switch is open.
  • Page 17 Pole2 Switches Switches Figure 2.4 - 40-683A Module: Selecting Pole 1 or Pole 2 to Create a 1-Pole MUX Isolation Setting The output MUX can be disconnected by opening the series relays Note: Disconnection can also be set by using the Isolation Switches, however if the module is being set as a wide MUX then it may on some occasions be desirable to use this control to lower the capacitive loading on the MUX by disconnecting unwanted sections>...
  • Page 18 Com 2 To 1 Pole Com 3 Selection Isolation Switches Switches Com 4 Com 5 Com 6 Com 7 Com 8 Figure 2.5 - 40-683A Module: Inter-Bank Connections - First Tier Switches SOLID STATE VERSATILE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-683A Page 2.4...
  • Page 19 To 1 Pole Com 3 Selection Isolation Switches Switches Com 4 Com 5 Com 6 Com 7 Com 8 Figure 2.6 - 40-683A Module: Inter-Bank Connections - First and Second Tier Switches SOLID STATE VERSATILE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-683A Page 2.5...
  • Page 20 Com 7.2 Com 8.1 Com 8.2 Figure 2.8 - 40-683A Module: Isolation Switches Very Wide MUXs It should be noted that the COM ports can be used as MUX outputs in some circumstances. Example: If COM 1 is used as the input and all output MUXs connected to it then COM2 to COM 8 can be used as additional MUX outputs by closing the interbank and isolation switches.

  • Page 21: 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 22: 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 23: 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 24 SECTION 3 - INSTALLATION pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK SOLID STATE VERSATILE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-683A Page 3.4...

  • Page 25: Programming Guide

    SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING 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 26: Programming The Module

    MUXes of larger size, for example16x1, 24,1, 32x1 etc. It is also possible to use the 2-wires as individual inputs, changing a 2-wire 8x1 section into a 1-wire 16x1. In terms of sub-units, discussed briefly in the preceding section, the 40-683A contains 13 sub-units as follows: Sub-Unit...
  • Page 27 // Select input 1 of first 16x1 MUX (1st bit on first 8x1 bank) PIL_OpBit(card, 1, 1, 1); // Select input 9 of first 16x1 MUX (1st bit on 2nd 8x1 bank) PIL_OpBit(card, 2, 1, 1); PIL_CloseSpecifiedCard(card); SOLID STATE VERSATILE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-683A Page 4.3...
  • Page 28 // Select input 1 of first 16x1 MUX (1st bit on first 8x1 bank) pipx40_setChannelState(vi, 1, 1, 1); // Select input 9 of first 16x1 MUX (1st bit on 2nd 8x1 bank) pipx40_setChannelState(vi, 2, 1, 1); pipx40_close(vi); SOLID STATE VERSATILE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-683A Page 4.4...
  • Page 29 The following configurations are provided in the pi40iv.ini driver configuration file in your installation. Use one of these strings in the InitWithOptions function. The format of the string is 40-683A-001-(pole)w(bank)/(channel)x1 as shown below:...
  • Page 30 PRL101 PRL102 MUX8 Com 8.2 64.2 PRL57 TO PRL64 PRL104B Figure 4.1 - Relay Switching Schematic, programming sub-unit numbers are in blue, bit numbers within a sub-unit are in circled in red. SOLID STATE VERSATILE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-683A Page 4.6...

  • Page 31: Programming Lookup Tables

    Bank 4, Channel 6 MUX(8)* Channel Bank 4, Channel 7 MUX(8)* Channel Bank 4, Channel 8 * For modules with multi-channel selection capability (“-M” ordering option) the sub-unit type will be “MUXM(8)” SOLID STATE VERSATILE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-683A Page 4.7...
  • Page 32 Bank 8, Channel 6 MUX(8)* Channel Bank 8, Channel 7 MUX(8)* Channel Bank 8, Channel 8 * For modules with multi-channel selection capability (“-M” ordering option) the sub-unit type will be “MUXM(8)” SOLID STATE VERSATILE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-683A Page 4.8...
  • Page 33 Bank 5, interbank linking SWITCH(8) Interbank Linking Bank 5, interbank linking SWITCH(8) Interbank Linking Bank 7, interbank linking Note: Bank references listed above relate to an 8-bank configuration, for variants, the bank identifiers will change. SOLID STATE VERSATILE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-683A Page 4.9...
  • Page 34 4 \ 8 8 \ 8 Note: The two individal channels from a single relay in 1-pole mode are selected by using the 1/2-pole & pole shorting relays detailed in Table 4.3. SOLID STATE VERSATILE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-683A Page 4.10...
  • Page 35 4 \ 8 8 \ 8 Note: The two individal channels from a single relay in 1-pole mode are selected by using the 1/2-pole & pole shorting relays detailed in Table 4.3. SOLID STATE VERSATILE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-683A Page 4.11...
  • Page 36 4 \ 8 8 \ 8 Note: The two individal channels from a single relay in 1-pole mode are selected by using the 1/2-pole & pole shorting relays detailed in Table 4.3. SOLID STATE VERSATILE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-683A Page 4.12...
  • Page 37 4 \ 8 8 \ 8 Note: The two individal channels from a single relay in 1-pole mode are selected by using the 1/2-pole & pole shorting relays detailed in Table 4.3. SOLID STATE VERSATILE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-683A Page 4.13...
  • Page 38 4 \ 8 8 \ 8 Note: The two individal channels from a single relay in 1-pole mode are selected by using the 1/2-pole & pole shorting relays detailed in Table 4.3. SOLID STATE VERSATILE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-683A Page 4.14...
  • Page 39 4 \ 8 8 \ 8 Note: The two individal channels from a single relay in 1-pole mode are selected by using the 1/2-pole & pole shorting relays detailed in Table 4.3. SOLID STATE VERSATILE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-683A Page 4.15...
  • Page 40 4 \ 8 127 128 8 \ 8 Note: The two individal channels from a single relay in 1-pole mode are selected by using the 1/2-pole & pole shorting relays detailed in Table 4.3. SOLID STATE VERSATILE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-683A Page 4.16...
  • Page 41 4 \ 8 8 \ 8 Note: The two individal channels from a single relay in 1-pole mode are selected by using the 1/2-pole & pole shorting relays detailed in Table 4.3. SOLID STATE VERSATILE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-683A Page 4.17...
  • Page 42 Note 1: Do NOT energise the 1-pole & 2-pole selection relays at the same time as applied channel signals will be shorted together. Note 2: The above 1-pole configurations assume that the .1 common pin(s) are being used on the front panel connector. SOLID STATE VERSATILE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-683A Page 4.18...
  • Page 43 1-Pole selection 10 \ 8 2-Pole selection 11 \ 8 Isolation 9 \ 8 Note: The above 1-pole configurations assume that the .1 common pin(s) are being used on the front panel connector. SOLID STATE VERSATILE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-683A Page 4.19...
  • Page 44 Note 1: Do NOT energise the 1-pole & 2-pole selection relays at the same time as applied channel signals will be shorted together. Note 2: The above 1-pole configurations assume that the .1 common pin(s) are being used on the front panel connector. SOLID STATE VERSATILE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-683A Page 4.20...
  • Page 45 2-Pole selection 11 \ 8 Interbank Linking 13 \ 8 Isolation 9 \ 7 Note: The above 1-pole configurations assume that the .1 common pin(s) are being used on the front panel connector. SOLID STATE VERSATILE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-683A Page 4.21...
  • Page 46 Note 1: Do NOT energise the 1-pole & 2-pole selection relays at the same time as applied channel signals will be shorted together. Note 2: The above 1-pole configurations assume that the .1 common pin(s) are being used on the front panel connector. SOLID STATE VERSATILE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-683A Page 4.22...
  • Page 47 Interbank Linking 13 \ 7 Interbank Linking 13 \ 8 Isolation 9 \ 5 Note: The above 1-pole configurations assume that the .1 common pin(s) are being used on the front panel connector. SOLID STATE VERSATILE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-683A Page 4.23...
  • Page 48 Note 1: Do NOT energise the 1-pole & 2-pole selection relays at the same time as applied channel signals will be shorted together. Note 2: The above 1-pole configurations assume that the .1 common pin(s) are being used on the front panel connector. SOLID STATE VERSATILE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-683A Page 4.24...
  • Page 49 Interbank Linking 13 \ 7 Interbank Linking 13 \ 8 Isolation 9 \ 1 Note: The above 1-pole configurations assume that the .1 common pin(s) are being used on the front panel connector. SOLID STATE VERSATILE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-683A Page 4.25...
  • Page 50 SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK SOLID STATE VERSATILE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-683A Page 4.26...
  • Page 51 40-683A Pin Designations - IVI Modes The 40-683A has a number of modes of operation when controlled through IVI where the MUX can be set to a specified configuration. The tables on the following pages apply to each of the IVI mode settings. For more information on the IVI modes see the IVI section in the programming chapter of this manual.
  • Page 52 BANK 7 BANK 8 chH4 chH8 chH12 chH16 Figure 5.2 - Multiplexer Module 40-683A: IVI mode corresponding to 8-Bank, 16-Channel, 1-Pole pin designations. The pin designations shown correspond to the IVI port. SOLID STATE VERSATILE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-683A Page 5.2...
  • Page 53 (2) chH4 (2) chH6 (2) chH8 (2) Figure 5.3 - Multiplexer Module 40-683A: IVI mode corresponding to 8-Bank, 8-Channel, 2-Pole pin designations. The pin designations shown correspond to the IVI port. SOLID STATE VERSATILE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-683A Page 5.3...
  • Page 54 BANK 4 Figure 5.4 - Multiplexer Module 40-683A: IVI mode corresponding to 4-Bank, 32-Channel, 1-Pole pin designations. The pin designations shown correspond to the IVI port. SOLID STATE VERSATILE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-683A Page 5.4...
  • Page 55 (2) chD14 (2) chD16 (2) chD16(2) BANK 4 Figure 5.5 - Multiplexer Module 40-683A: IVI mode corresponding to 4-Bank, 16-Channel, 2-Pole pin designations. The pin designations shown correspond to the IVI port. SOLID STATE VERSATILE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-683A Page 5.5...
  • Page 56 Figure 5.6 - Multiplexer Module 40-683A: IVI mode corresponding to 2-Bank, 64-Channel, 1-Pole pin designations. The pin designations shown correspond to the IVI port. SOLID STATE VERSATILE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-683A Page 5.6...
  • Page 57 (2) chB28 (2) chB30 (2) chB32 (2) Figure 5.7 - Multiplexer Module 40-683A: IVI mode corresponding to 2-Bank, 32-Channel, 2-Pole pin designations. The pin designations shown correspond to the IVI port. SOLID STATE VERSATILE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-683A Page 5.7...
  • Page 58 Figure 5.8 - Multiplexer Module 40-683A: IVI mode corresponding to 1-Bank, 128-Channel, 1-Pole pin designations. The pin designations shown correspond to the IVI port. SOLID STATE VERSATILE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-683A Page 5.8...
  • Page 59 (2) chA60 (2) chA62 (2) chA64 (2) Figure 5.9 - Multiplexer Module 40-683A: IVI mode corresponding to 1-Bank, 64-Channel, 2-Pole pin designations. The pin designations shown correspond to the IVI port. SOLID STATE VERSATILE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-683A Page 5.9...
  • Page 60 SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK SOLID STATE VERSATILE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-683A Page 5.10...

  • Page 61: 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 62 SECTION 6 - TROUBLE SHOOTING pickering SOLID STATE VERSATILE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-683A Page 6.2...

  • Page 63: 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 64 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48 96, 97, 101, 102 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64 SOLID STATE VERSATILE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-683A Page 7.2...
  • Page 65 1-pole mode depending on where the signal originates. The common (c) relay is used to route the .2 MUX signals to the .1 common output pin on the module connector and can remain de-energised when signals from the .1 sections are used in 1-pole mode. SOLID STATE VERSATILE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-683A Page 7.3...
  • Page 66 SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE INFORMATION pickering 104A 104B SPARE SPARE 100B 100A Figure 7.1 - Solid State Versatile Multiplexer Module 40-683A: Relay Positions SOLID STATE VERSATILE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-683A Page 7.4...

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