Pickering 40-617A User Manual page 9

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PXI 18-Bank, 3-Channel, 1-Pole Multiplexer
• 18 Separate Multiplexers in One Module
• Each Multiplexer is Single Pole, 3-Way
• Isolation Switches to Reduce Signal Loading
• Inter-Bank Linking Relays Allow Multiplexer Size
to be Increased in Multiples of 3
• Includes 12xSPST Uncommitted Relays
• Multiplexer Channels Can be Set Individually
• Switches Up To 100 Volts, 1 Amp, 20 Watt.
• Uses High Reliability Ruthenium Reed Relays for
Maximum Performance
• VISA, IVI & Kernel Drivers Supplied for Windows
• Supported by PXI or LXI Chassis
• Supported by eBIRST ™
• 3 Year Warranty
The 40-617A module consists of 18 electrically isolated banks
of multiplexers controlled by a PXI interface. Each bank is a 1
to 3 multiplexer and inter-bank linking relays allow the size of a
multiplexer to be increased in multiples of 3 by joining the common
terminals of adjacent banks. Closing one linking switch produces a
6 channel multiplexer, closing all linking switches produces an 54
channel multiplexer.
The 40-617A can be operated as a conventional multiplexer
with break-before-make action when a new channel is selected.
Alternatively, product variants can be supplied that allow multiple
channels to be simultaneously selected.
The 40-617A channel selection configurations have been revised
from the 40-617. The 40-617A defaults to single channel selection
with multiple channel selection variants defined by use of a suffix.
Multiplexer Bank 1
Switching Diagram for the 40-617A 18-Bank, 3-Channel, 1-Pole Multiplexer Including 12 SPST Relays
18 BANK, 3 CHANNEL, 1-POLE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-617A
SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Multiplexer Bank 2
12 off SPST Uncommitted Relays
SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
The module includes isolation switching that connects only
the currently active multiplexer bank to its common terminal.
This minimizes capacitive loading and leakage current in large
multiplexer systems.
12xSPST uncommitted relays are included which are separate from
the multiplexers and are accessed via the front panel connector.
The module can be cascaded for applications that require large
multiplexer systems, it is also suitable for test systems that require
a large number of signals to be switched in parallel.
Supported by eBIRST
eBIRST switching system test tools simplify switching system fault-
finding by quickly testing the system and graphically identifying the
faulty relay.
For more information go to: pickeringtest.com/ebirst
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