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- Page 1 User Manual Very High Power Automotive Multiplexer Module (Model No. 40-664A) Issue 1.0 March 2019 pickeringtest.com pickering VERY HIGH POWER AUTOMOTIVE MUX MODULE 40-664A Page (1)
- Page 2 © COPYRIGHT (2019) 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 PXI Modules ....4.1 Module Architecture ..............4.2 Programming The Module ............4.3 Section 5 Connector Information ..............5.1 Section 6 Trouble Shooting .................6.1 Section 7 Maintenance Information ............7.1... - Page 6 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK VERY HIGH POWER AUTOMOTIVE MUX MODULE 40-664A Page (VI)
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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 CAUTION - PRODUCT DOCUMENTATION SYMBOL Suitably qualified & trained users should ensure that the accompanying documentation is fully read and understood before attempting to install or operate the product. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS All cleaning and servicing requires the equipment to be isolated and disconnected from the power source and user I/O signals (refer to the Maintenance Section).
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Page 9: Technical Specification
SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION pickering PXI Very High Power Automotive DC Multiplexer 40-664A SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION • Very High Power EMR Multiplexer Module • Available in 20 Amp and 40 Amp Versions • Capable of Switching up to 14 Volts DC For Automotive Test Applications •... - Page 10 SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION pickering Specifications Very High Power DC MUX – 40-664A Relay Type The 40-664A is fitted with electro-mechanical power relays, with silver alloy contact material. DC Resistive (14V Version) Switching Specification - 14 Volt Versions Contact Type:...
- Page 11 PXI & CompactPCI Compliance Product Customization The module is compliant with the PXI Specification 2.2. Local Bus, Pickering PXI modules are designed and manufactured on our own Trigger Bus and Star Trigger are not implemented. flexible manufacturing lines, giving complete product control and enabling simple customization to meet very specific requirements.
- Page 12 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 13 Very High Power DC MUX – 40-664A 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...
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Page 15: Functional Description
SECTION 2 - TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION pickering SECTION 2 - TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION A functional block diagram is provided in Figure 2.1. The Very High Power Automotive Multiplexer Module is powered by +12V and +5V inputs via Compact PCI connector J1. The interface to the user test equipment is via a front panel mounted 8-pin power D-Type connector. - Page 16 SECTION 2 - TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK VERY HIGH POWER AUTOMOTIVE MUX MODULE 40-664A Page 2.2...
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Page 17: 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 18: 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 19: 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 20 SECTION 3 - INSTALLATION pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK VERY HIGH POWER AUTOMOTIVE MUX MODULE 40-664A Page 3.4...
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Page 21: 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 22: Module Architecture
SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering MODULE ARCHITECTURE The 40-664A is a single pole multiplexer available with one bank of four channels. Connections are made by operating a channel relay to make a connection between the common terminal and the corresponding channel terminal. -
Page 23: Programming The Module
SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering PROGRAMMING THE MODULE Here are examples of using the drivers with the Very High Power Multiplexer module. Using PILPXI To operate a relay the user could use the simple OpBit command or the WriteSub commands OpBit DWORD sub_unit = 1;... - Page 24 SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK VERY HIGH POWER AUTOMOTIVE MUX MODULE 40-664A Page 4.4...
- Page 25 SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering Chan 1 Chan 1 Chan 2 Chan 2 Chan 3 Chan 3 Chan 4 Chan 4 4 Channel Multiplexer Figure 5.1 - Very High Power Automotive Multiplexer 40-664A-001 & 40-664A-002: Pinout Viewed From Front Panel, Connector is a 8-pin Power D-type Plug.
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Page 27: 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 28 SECTION 6 - TROUBLE SHOOTING pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK VERY HIGH POWER AUTOMOTIVE MUX MODULE 40-664A Page 6.2...
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Page 29: 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 30 SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE INFORMATION pickering Table 7.1 - Very High Power Automotive Multiplexer 40-664A-001/002 Relay Numbering 40-664A-001 40-664A-002 Signal Path Control Control (with relay energised) Power Relay Power Relay Relay Relay Com to Chan 1 Com to Chan 2...
- Page 31 SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE INFORMATION pickering Figure 7.1 - 40-664A-001/002 Component Layout VERY HIGH POWER AUTOMOTIVE MUX MODULE 40-664A Page 7.3...
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