Pickering 45-157 User Manual

Pickering 45-157 User Manual

Pxi 6u 48xspdt power relay module

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45-157 User Manual
PXI 6 U 48xSPDT Power Relay Module
pickeringtest.com
Issue 3.3 August 2023

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  • Page 1 45-157 User Manual PXI 6 U 48xSPDT Power Relay Module pickeringtest.com Issue 3.3 August 2023...
  • Page 2 © COPYRIGHT (2023) 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 PXI 6U 48xSPDT POWER RELAY MODULE 45-157 Page (IV) Page (IV)
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Module Architecture 45-157 ..........4.2 Programming The Module 45-157 ........4.3 Section 5 Connector Information ..............5.1 Section 6 Trouble Shooting .................6.1 Section 7 Maintenance Information ............7.1 Relay Lookup Table 45-157 ..........7.2 Component Layout 45-157 ............7.3 PXI 6U 48xSPDT POWER RELAY MODULE 45-157 Page (V)
  • Page 6 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK PXI 6U 48xSPDT POWER RELAY MODULE 45-157 Page (VI)
  • 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. 2 AMP 1-POLE UHD MATRIX MODULES 40-575 / 576 / 577 / 578 / 579 PXI 6U 48xSPDT POWER RELAY MODULE 45-157 Page (VIII) Page (VIII)
  • Page 9 VISA and Kernel Drivers Supplied for Windows y 3 Year Warranty The 45-157 SPDT Power Relay Module consists of 48 single pole changeover relays controlled by a PXI/CompactPCI interface. It is suitable for applications were conventional reed-relay based switching modules don’t have sufficient voltage rating or current carrying capacity.
  • Page 10 Up to 90 % non-condensing Chassis Compatibility Altitude: 5000 m Pickering 6 U PXI modules will operate in any 6 U PXI Storage and Transport Conditions chassis, in addition they will also operate (with 100 % Storage Temperature: -20 °C to +75 °C compatibillity) in any 6 U CompactPCI chassis.
  • Page 11 6 U 48xSPDT Power Relay, 45-157 Product Order Codes Mating Connectors & Cabling 6 U PXI 48xSPDT Power Relay Module 45-157-001 For connection accessories for the 45-157 module please refer to the 90-005D 50-pin D-type Connector Accessories Product Customization data sheet where a complete list and documentation...
  • Page 12 To learn more, please go to: pickeringrelay.com 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 VISA driver is also compatible with Real-Time Operating Systems such as LabVIEW RT.
  • Page 13 Three Year Warranty & Guaranteed Long-Term Support All standard products manufactured by Pickering Interfaces are warranted against defective materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of delivery to the original purchaser. Extended warranty and service agreements are available for all our modules and systems with various levels to suit your requirements.
  • Page 14 SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK PXI 6U 48xSPDT POWER RELAY MODULE 45-157 Page 1.6...
  • Page 15: Functional Description

    TERMINATING RESISTORS R1 TO R12 BRIDGE 50-PIN D-TYPE CONNECTOR RELAY CONTACTS RELAY COILS RELAY DRIVER PCI BRIDGE CONFIGURATION Figure 2.1 - 48 x SPDT Power Relay Module 45-157: Functional Block Diagram PXI 6U 48xSPDT POWER RELAY MODULE 45-157 Page 2.1...
  • Page 16 SECTION 2 - TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK PXI 6U 48xSPDT POWER RELAY MODULE 45-157 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 PXI 6U 48xSPDT POWER RELAY MODULE 45-157 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 45-157

    MODULE ARCHITECTURE 45-157 The 45-157-001 is an array of 48 SPST relays. In the default state the relay connections are between the common (C or Com) and B terminals. Energising a particular relay creates a signal path between the C and A terminals. The relay module’s switching architecture is shown in its default state in the diagram below:...
  • Page 23: Programming The Module 45-157

    SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering PROGRAMMING THE MODULE 45-157 Here are examples of using the drivers with the 45-157-001 (48 x SPDT) 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 PXI 6U 48xSPDT POWER RELAY MODULE 45-157 Page 4.4...
  • Page 25: Connector Information

    SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION Upper Connector Middle Connector Lower Connector No Connection No Connection No Connection Figure 5.1 - Power Relay Module 45-157-001: Pinout (50-pin Male D-type Connectors Viewed From Front of Module) PXI 6U 48xSPDT POWER RELAY MODULE 45-157 Page 5.1...
  • Page 26 SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK PXI 6U 48xSPDT POWER RELAY MODULE 45-157 Page 5.2...
  • 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 PXI 6U 48xSPDT POWER RELAY MODULE 45-157 Page 6.2...
  • 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 - Power Relay Module 45-157-001: Relay Numbering Signal Path Signal Path Signal Path Signal Path Relay Relay (default) (relay energised) (default) (relay energised) Com1 to B1 Com1 to A1 Com25 to B25...
  • Page 31 RL27 RL28 RL29 RL30 RL31 RL32 RL33 RL34 RL35 RL36 RL37 RL38 RL39 RL40 RL41 RL42 RL43 RL44 RL45 RL46 RL47 RL48 Figure 7.1 - Power Relay Module 45-157-001: Component Layout PXI 6U 48xSPDT POWER RELAY MODULE 45-157 Page 7.3...
  • Page 32 SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE INFORMATION pickering Figure 7.2 - Power Relay Module 45-157 PXI 6U 48xSPDT POWER RELAY MODULE 45-157 Page 7.4...

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