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Pxi 25 a & 1.5 a solid state spst switch modules
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40-184A/185A User Manual
PXI 25 A & 1.5 A Solid State SPST Switch Modules
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Issue 2.1 August 2023

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  • Page 1 40-184A/185A User Manual PXI 25 A & 1.5 A Solid State SPST Switch Modules pickeringtest.com Issue 2.1 August 2023...
  • Page 2 Pickering Interfaces. Technical details contained within this publication are subject to change without notice. ISO 9001 Reg No. FM38792 25A & 1.5A SOLID STATE SPST SWITCH MODULES 40-184A/185A REED RELAY MODULE 40-110/115/120/125 Page (II) Page (II)
  • 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 25A & 1.5A SOLID STATE SPST SWITCH MODULES 40-184A/185A Page (IV) Page (IV)

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Section 5 Connector Information ..............5.1 Section 6 Trouble Shooting .................6.1 Section 7 Maintenance Information ............7.1 Switching System Test Tools ..........7.1 Relay Lookup Tables .............7.1 Appendix A Interlock Connector Wiring ............A.1 25A & 1.5A SOLID STATE SPST SWITCH MODULES 40-184A/185A Page (V)
  • Page 6 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK 25A & 1.5A SOLID STATE SPST SWITCH MODULES 40-184A/185A 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. 2 AMP 1-POLE UHD MATRIX MODULES 40-575 / 576 / 577 / 578 / 579 25A & 1.5A SOLID STATE SPST SWITCH MODULES 40-184A/185A Page (VIII) Page (VIII)

  • Page 9: Technical Specification

    Supported by eBIRST ™ y 3 Year Warranty The 40-184A has 6 off high current SPST switches in two PXI slots or 3 off high current SPST switches in one PXI slot. Each SPST switch uses a fully isolated solid state relay which offers...
  • Page 10 PXI bus via 32-bit P1/J1 backplane connector. Signals via front panel connectors, for pin outs refer to the operating manual. Operate Time: 20 µs • 40-184A-001: 2 x male 8-pin power D-Type connectors. Maximum Operating Speed: 1845 cycles/sec • 40-184A-002: 1 x male 8-pin power D-Type connector.
  • Page 11 For a complete list of connection accessories and All customized products are given a unique part number, fully documentation for the 40-184A module, please refer to our documented and may be ordered at any time in the future. 8-pin Power D-type datasheet (90-012D).
  • Page 12 Switch - 3 x SPST 3-Channel & 6-Channel Solid State SPST Switch 40-185A-001 Solid State Modules with Optional Hardware Interlock Switch - 6 x SPST Issue 2.0 June 2023 pickeringtest.com 25A & 1.5A SOLID STATE SPST SWITCH MODULES 40-184A/185A Page 1.4...
  • Page 13 For further details please Processor Relay Driver(s) refer to the Hardware Interlock section within the user manual. Interlock Signal Routing Diagram for 40-185A Versions With Hardware Interlock Option pickeringtest.com Page 2 25A & 1.5A SOLID STATE SPST SWITCH MODULES 40-184A/185A Page 1.5...
  • Page 14 Uses a 33 MHz 32-bit backplane interface. Safety & CE Compliance All modules are fully CE compliant and meet applicable EU directives: Low-voltage safety EN61010-1:2010, EMC Immunity EN61326-1:2013, Emissions EN55011:2009+A1:2010. pickeringtest.com Page 3 25A & 1.5A SOLID STATE SPST SWITCH MODULES 40-184A/185A Page 1.6...

  • Page 15: Functional Description

    Figure 2.1 - 25A & 1.5A Solid State SPST Switches 40-184A-001 & 40-185A-001: Functional Block Diagram Note: the 40-184A-002 & 40-185A-002 3x SPST (3xSPST) are fitted with only one daughter Switches board. 6x SPST Switches 25A & 1.5A SOLID STATE SPST SWITCH MODULES 40-184A/185A Page 2.1...

  • Page 16: Hardware Interlock

    HARDWARE INTERLOCK The 40-184A-00x-HI and 40-185A-00x-HI modules have an interlock feature that can be used to return the relays (assuming they are fully functional) to their default unpowered state if the interlock connector is not in place or if the connection between the two interlock pins is open-circuit.
  • Page 17 Hardware Interlock Interlock Interlock Status Status Status PXI Gnd PXI Gnd PXI Gnd To Other Modules With Hardware Interlock Figure 2.2 - All 40-184A/185A-00x-HI Modules Enabled by a Common Signal Master +3.3V +3.3V +3.3V Module Module Module With With With...
  • Page 18 SECTION 2 - TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK 25A & 1.5A SOLID STATE SPST SWITCH MODULES 40-184A/185A 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 25A & 1.5A SOLID STATE SPST SWITCH MODULES 40-184A/185A 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

    MODULE ARCHITECTURE The 40-184A-001 and 40-185A-001 modules are arrays of 6 uncommitted SPST relays, the 40-184A-002 & 40-185A- 002 are arrays of 3 uncommitted SPST relays. In their default state, all signal paths are open circuit. Energising a particular relay creates a signal path between the C and A terminals. The relay module’s switching architectures are...

  • Page 25: Programming The Module

    SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering PROGRAMMING THE MODULE Here are examples of using the drivers with the 40-184A/185A Using PILPXI To operate a relay the user could use the simple OpBit command or the WriteSub commands OpBit DWORD sub_unit = 1;...
  • Page 26 SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering Using The Interlock Function The following functions are applicable to 40-184A-00x-HI and 40-185A-00x-HI modules fitted with the optional hardware interlock. Get the status of Interlock Use the attribute “ATTR_INTERLOCK_STATUS”, to the get the status of the interlock.
  • Page 27 SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering CH1-3 CH4-6 Figure 5.1 - 6 x Solid State SPST Switches 40-184A-001 & 40-185A-001: Pinouts Viewed From Front Panel, Connectors are 8-pin Power D-type Plugs. 25A & 1.5A SOLID STATE SPST SWITCH MODULES 40-184A/185A...
  • Page 28 SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering pickering Figure 5.2 - 3 x Solid State SPST Switches 40-184A-002 & 40-185A-002: Pinouts Viewed From Front Panel, Connector is an 8-pin Power D-type Plug. 25A & 1.5A SOLID STATE SPST SWITCH MODULES 40-184A/185A...
  • Page 29 Figure 5.3 - Pinout: Hardware Interlock Connector Applicable to 40-184A-00x-HI & 40-185A-00x-HI Modules With Hardware Interlock Option (4-pin 00 Series Female Connector Viewed From Front of Module) Refer to Appendix A for Wiring and Assembly Instructions...
  • Page 30 SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK 25A & 1.5A SOLID STATE SPST SWITCH MODULES 40-184A/185A Page 5.4...

  • Page 31: 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 32 SECTION 6 - TROUBLE SHOOTING pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK 25A & 1.5A SOLID STATE SPST SWITCH MODULES 40-184A/185A Page 6.2...

  • Page 33: 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 34 40-185A-001 & 40-185A-002 40-184A-001 A4 to C4 U13 & U14 & 40-185A-001 40-184A-001 A5 to C5 Outer U7 & U8 & 40-185A-001 40-184A-001 A6 to C6 U1 & U2 & 40-185A-001 25A & 1.5A SOLID STATE SPST SWITCH MODULES 40-184A/185A Page 7.2...
  • Page 35 SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE INFORMATION pickering Figure 7.1 - 40-184A & 40-185A Component Layout - Daughter Board 25A & 1.5A SOLID STATE SPST SWITCH MODULES 40-184A/185A Page 7.3...
  • Page 36 SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE INFORMATION pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK 25A & 1.5A SOLID STATE SPST SWITCH MODULES 40-184A/185A Page 7.4...

  • Page 37: Interlock Connector Wiring

    2. Strip outer jacket, braided screen and individual conductors. 4.0 mm Refer to the guideline stripping 0.5 mm dimensions shown. 2.5 mm 7.0 mm 3. Solder terminate each individual conductor. 25A & 1.5A SOLID STATE SPST SWITCH MODULES 40-184A/185A Page A.1...
  • Page 38 Note alignment of orientation lug with colored dot on the housing. Thread 7. Apply suitable thread lock and secure the back nut to the recommended torque of 0.25 Nm. 25A & 1.5A SOLID STATE SPST SWITCH MODULES 40-184A/185A Page A.2...

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