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- Page 1 User Manual Low Thermal EMF Multiplexer Module (Model No. 40-620) Issue 5.0 February 2019 pickeringtest.com pickering LOW THERMAL EMF MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-620 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 LOW THERMAL EMF MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-620 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).
- Page 9 • Single 23-Channel Multiplexer • Maximum Thermal Offset <1.5µV • Excellent Low Level Switching Characteristics • Uses High Reliability Pickering Reed Relays • Fast Operating Speed 500µs Typical per Relay • Switch up to 100V with 20W Max Power • Maximum Carry Current of 1A •...
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Page 10: Technical Specification
A spare reed relay is built onto the circuit board to allow easy maintenance with minimum downtime. All reed relays are manufactured by our sister company Pickering Electronics: pickeringrelay.com Switching Specification... - Page 11 93-016-103 Product Customization Spare Relay Kits Pickering PXI modules are designed and manufactured on our own Kits of replacement relays are available for the majority of flexible manufacturing lines, giving complete product control and Pickering’s PXI switching products, simplifying servicing 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 Low Thermal EMF MUX – 40-620 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 LOW THERMAL EMF MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-620 Page 1.6...
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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 Multiplexer Module is powered by +5V inputs via Compact PCI connector J1. The interface to the user test equipment is via the front panel mounted 96-pin micro-D connector, J2. - Page 16 SECTION 2 - TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK LOW THERMAL EMF MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-620 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 LOW THERMAL EMF MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-620 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 40-620 is a two pole multiplexer with one bank of 23 channels. Connections are made by operating a channel relay to make a connection between the common terminal and the corresponding channel terminal. The multiplexer’s... -
Page 23: Programming The Module
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 Driver - Open with PIL_OpenCards or PIL_OpenSpecifiedCard and close with PIL_CloseCards or PIL_CloseSpecifiedCards respectively. - Page 24 SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK LOW THERMAL EMF MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-620 Page 4.4...
- Page 25 SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION Channel 1.2 Channel 1.1 Channel 2.2 Channel 2.1 Channel 3.2 Channel 3.1 Channel 4.2 Channel 4.1 Channel 5.2 Channel 5.1 Channel 6.2 Channel 6.1 Channel 7.2 Channel 7.1 Channel 8.2 Channel 8.1...
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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 LOW THERMAL EMF MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-620 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 - Low Thermal EMF MUX Module 40-620-022 Relay Numbering Signal Path (with relay energised) Relay Number 1.1 to Com1 & 1.2 to Com2 2.1 to Com1 & 2.2 to Com2 3.1 to Com1 & 3.2 to Com2 4.1 to Com1 &...
- Page 31 SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE INFORMATION pickering Figure 7.1 - Low Thermal EMF MUX Module 40-620-022 RL10 RL11 RL12 RL13 RL14 SPARE RL15 RL16 RL17 RL18 RL19 RL20 RL21 RL22 RL23 Figure 7.2 - Low Themal EMF MUX Module 40-620-022: Relay Locations LOW THERMAL EMF MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-620 Page 7.3...
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