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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 2 AMP 2-POLE HIGH DENSITY MATRIX MODULES 40-580/582/583 Page (IV) Page (IV)
Using IVI Driver, Direct I/O Driver or VISA Driver ....4.3 Section 5 Connector Information ..............5.1 Section 6 Troubleshooting ................6.1 Section 7 Maintenance Information ............7.1 Switching System Test Tools ..........7.1 Relay Look-Up Tables ............7.1 2 AMP 2-POLE HIGH DENSITY MATRIX MODULES 40-580/582/583 Page (V)
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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...
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• 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 2-POLE HIGH DENSITY MATRIX MODULES 40-580/582/583 Page (VIII) 2 AMP 1-POLE UHD MATRIX MODULES 40-575 / 576 / 577 / 578 / 579...
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• Supported by PXI or LXI Chassis • Supported by BIRST ™ and eBIRST ™ Test Tools • 3 Year Warranty The 40-580/582 are 256 crosspoint PXI matrices with dual pole Supported by eBIRST switching. The matrix configurations are 16x16 or 32x8 using 2-pole electro-mechanical relays with 2A current handling.
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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...
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For more information go to: pickeringtest.com/ebirst DIN connector that is fully supported by our wide range of cable and connector accessories. Pickering’s Range of 256 Crosspoint 2 Amp PXI Matrix Modules Built-In Relay Self-Test - BIRST Matrix Size Poles Max Current Model No.
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This product is supported by the eBIRST test tools which simplify Product Customization the identification of failed relays, the required eBIRST tools are Pickering PXI modules are designed and manufactured on our own below. For more information go to: pickeringtest.com/ebirst...
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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...
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2 Pole High Density Matrix – 40-580/582 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...
The module comprises a mother board and a daughter board populated with 2-pole electro-mechanical relays configured as a 32x8 matrix (40-580), a 16x16 matrix (40-582) or a 64x4 matrix (40-583). The relays are energised via control signals from relay drivers which are controlled from PCI bridge and control logic. The main PCI interface circuitry, drivers and relays that make up one half of the matrix are built onto the mother board.
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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.
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.
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.
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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...
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PROGRAMMING THE HIGH DENSITY MATRIX The 40-580, 40-582 and 40-583 are two pole switching matrices with 256 crosspoints.Connections are made by operating the relays at the crosspoints between X and Y lines allowing single X-Y connections, or X-X connections using a Y line as a path.
Once the drivers are installed the manual “Sys40Prg.pdf” and driver help files which fully describes these functions can be found in the Pickering folder(s) or the Pickering entries on your Start Menu. The card must be opened before use and closed after using the following function calls: Direct I/O driver - Open with PIL_OpenCards or PIL_OpenSpecifiedCard and close with PIL_CloseCards or PIL_CloseSpecifiedCards respectively.
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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...
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The Pickering Interfaces BIRST (Built-In Relay Self Test) Tool provides a simple means of testing selected Pickering Interfaces switching products, including this model. The tool can be used to find relay faults or to provide confirmation that a product is operating correctly, either as part of the regular system calibration or because a system fault is suspected and the switch system needs to be eliminated from the fault finding procedure.
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