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PXI High Density Matrix Module
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Issue 6.3 February 2020

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  • Page 1 40-521 User Manual PXI High Density Matrix Module pickeringtest.com Issue 6.3 February 2020...
  • Page 2 © COPYRIGHT (2020) 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 HIGH DENSITY MATRIX MODULE 40-521 Page (IV) Page (IV)

  • 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 40-521-021 .........4.2 Module Architecture 40-521-022 .........4.5 Programming The Module ............4.8 Section 5 Connector Information ..............5.1 40-521-021 ................5.1...
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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. HIGH DENSITY MATRIX MODULE 40-521 Page (VIII) 2 AMP 1-POLE UHD MATRIX MODULES 40-575 / 576 / 577 / 578 / 579...

  • Page 9: Technical Specification

    • Supported by PXI or LXI Chassis • Supported by eBIRST ™ • 3 Year Warranty Model 40-521 ultra high density matrix module is configured as a 24x8, available in a choice of 1-pole and 2-pole formats. Supported by eBIRST...
  • Page 10 High Density Matrix – 40-521 Relay Type Mechanical Characteristics The 40-521 modules are fitted with ruthenium sputtered reed Single slot 3U PXI (CompactPCI card). relays, these offer very long life with good low level switching 3D models for all versions in a variety of popular file formats are performance and excellent contact resistance stability.
  • Page 11 This product is supported by the eBIRST test tools which simplify the identification of failed relays, the required eBIRST tools are Product Customization below. For more information go to: pickeringtest.com/ebirst Pickering PXI modules are designed and manufactured on our own Product Test Tool Adaptor Termination...
  • 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 High Density Matrix – 40-521 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 14 SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK HIGH DENSITY MATRIX MODULE 40-521 Page 1.6...

  • Page 15: Functional Description

    RELAY COILS TERMINATING PCI BRIDGE RESISTORS MODULE R4 TO R15 CONFIGURATION U5, U6 AND U7 PCI BRIDGE CONFIGURATION RELAY DRIVERS U101 TO U116 Figure 2.1 - High Density Matrix Module (40-521): Functional Block Diagram HIGH DENSITY MATRIX MODULE 40-521 Page 2.1...
  • Page 16 SECTION 2 - TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK HIGH DENSITY MATRIX MODULE 40-521 Page 2.2...

  • 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 HIGH DENSITY MATRIX MODULE 40-521 Page 3.4...

  • 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 40-521-021

    MODULE ARCHITECTURE 40-521-021 The 40-521-021 utilises an array of 192 single pole relays configured as a 24x8 matrix. In the default state all relays are open circuit. Energising a particular relay creates a signal path between its C and A terminals. The 40-521-021 module’s switching architecture is shown in its default state in the diagram below:...
  • Page 23 SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering 40-521-021 (24 X 8 MATRIX) Y3 and Y4 Signal Path Relay Signal Path Relay Unit (with relay energised) Number Unit (with relay energised) Number Y3 to X1 RL65 Y4 to X1 RL97 Y3 to X2...
  • Page 24 SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering 40-521-021 (24 X 8 MATRIX) Y7 and Y8 Signal Path Relay Signal Path Relay Unit (with relay energised) Number Unit (with relay energised) Number Y7 to X1 RL193 Y8 to X1 RL225 Y7 to X2...

  • Page 25: Module Architecture 40-521-022

    MODULE ARCHITECTURE 40-521-022 The 40-521-022 utilises an array of 192 double pole relays configured as a 24x8 matrix. In the default state all relays are open circuit. Energising a particular relay creates a signal path between its C and A terminals. The 40-521-022 module’s switching architecture is shown in its default state in the diagram below:...
  • Page 26 SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering 40-521-022 (24 X 8 MATRIX) Y3 and Y4 Signal Path Relay Signal Path Relay Unit (with relay energised) Number Unit (with relay energised) Number Y3.1 to X1.1 and Y3.2 to X1.2 RL65 Y4.1 to X1.1 and Y4.2 to X1.2 RL97 Y3.1 to X2.1 and Y3.2 to X2.2...
  • Page 27 SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering 40-521-022 (24 X 8 MATRIX) Y7 and Y8 Signal Path Relay Signal Path Relay Unit (with relay energised) Number Unit (with relay energised) Number Y7.1 to X1.1 and Y7.2 to X1.2 RL193 Y8.1 to X1.1 and Y8.2 to X1.2 RL225 Y7.1 to X2.1 and Y7.2 to X2.2...

  • Page 28: Programming The Module

    SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering PROGRAMMING THE MODULE Here are examples of using the drivers with the 40-521-021 module. Other modules in the range operate in a similar way. Using PILPXI To operate a relay the user could use the simple OpCrosspoint, OpBit or the WriteSub commands OpCrosspoint DWORD sub_unit = 1;...
  • Page 29 SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION Single 1-Pole 24x8 Matrix 40-521-021 40-521-021-S Figure 5.1 - Matrix Module 40-521-021: Pinouts (96-pin male micro-D connector viewed from front panel of module) HIGH DENSITY MATRIX MODULE 40-521 Page 5.1...
  • Page 30 Y2.1 Y2.2 Y3.1 Y3.2 Y4.1 Y4.2 Y5.1 Y5.2 Y6.1 Y6.2 Y7.1 Y7.2 Y8.1 Y8.2 40-521-022 Figure 5.2 - Matrix Module 40-521-022: Pin Outs (96-pin male micro-D connector viewed from front panel of module) HIGH DENSITY MATRIX MODULE 40-521 Page 5.2...

  • 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 HIGH DENSITY MATRIX MODULE 40-521 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 X14,Y4 X14,Y3 X14,Y2 X15,Y8 X15,Y7 X15,Y6 X15,Y5 X15,Y4 X15,Y3 X15,Y2 X16,Y8 X16,Y7 X16,Y6 X16,Y5 X16,Y4 X16,Y3 X16,Y2 X16,Y1 X15,Y1 X14,Y1 X13,Y1 X12,Y1 X11,Y1 X10,Y1 X9,Y1 X8,Y1 X7,Y1 X6,Y1 X5,Y1 X4,Y1 X3,Y1 X2,Y1 X1,Y1 HIGH DENSITY MATRIX MODULE 40-521 Page 7.2...
  • Page 35 X21,Y4 X21,Y3 X21,Y2 X21,Y1 X22,Y7 X22,Y6 X22,Y5 X22,Y4 X22,Y3 X22,Y2 X22,Y1 X23,Y7 X23,Y6 X23,Y5 X23,Y4 X23,Y3 X23,Y2 X23,Y1 X24,Y7 X24,Y6 X24,Y5 X24,Y4 X24,Y3 X24,Y2 X24,Y1 X17,Y8 X18,Y8 X19,Y8 X20,Y8 X21,Y8 X22,Y8 X23,Y8 X24,Y8 HIGH DENSITY MATRIX MODULE 40-521 Page 7.3...
  • Page 36 U108 C102 C120 C119 C118 C117 C116 C115 C114 C113 J101 U109 U110 U111 U112 U113 U114 U115 U116 C103 C101 DAUGHTERBOARD pickering J102 Figure 7.1 - Matrix Module 40-521: Board Component Layout HIGH DENSITY MATRIX MODULE 40-521 Page 7.4...

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