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Pickering 40-616A User Manual

Pxi 16 bank, 5 channel, 1-pole multiplexer module
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40-616A User Manual
PXI 16 Bank, 5 Channel, 1-Pole Multiplexer Module
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Issue 1.1 March 2020

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  • Page 1 40-616A User Manual PXI 16 Bank, 5 Channel, 1-Pole Multiplexer Module pickeringtest.com Issue 1.1 March 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 16 BANK, 5 CHANNEL, 1-POLE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-616A Page (IV) Page (IV)

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Programming The Module ............4.4 Section 5 Connector Information ..............5.1 Section 6 Trouble Shooting .................6.1 Section 7 Maintenance Information ............7.1 Switching System Test Tools ..........7.1 Relay Lookup Table 40-616A ..........7.2 Component Layout 40-616A..........7.3 16 BANK, 5 CHANNEL, 1-POLE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-616A Page (V)
  • Page 6 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK 16 BANK, 5 CHANNEL, 1-POLE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-616A 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. 16 BANK, 5 CHANNEL, 1-POLE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-616A Page (VIII) 2 AMP 1-POLE UHD MATRIX MODULES 40-575 / 576 / 577 / 578 / 579...

  • Page 9: Technical Specification

    The 40-616A channel selection configurations have been revised testing the system and graphically identifying the faulty relay. from the 40-616. The 40-616A defaults to single channel selection For more information go to: pickeringtest.com/ebirst with multiple channel selection variants defined by use of a suffix.
  • Page 10 16-Bank, 5-Channel, 1-Pole MUX – 40-616A Relay Type Mechanical Characteristics The 40-616A is fitted with ruthenium sputtered reed relays, these Single slot 3U PXI (CompactPCI card). offer very long life with good low level switching performance and 3D models for all versions in a variety of popular file formats are excellent contact resistance stability.
  • Page 11 Kits of replacement relays are available for the majority of Product Customization Pickering’s PXI switching products, simplifying servicing and reducing down-time. Pickering PXI modules are designed and manufactured on our own flexible manufacturing lines, giving complete product control and Product Relay Kit 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 16-Bank, 5-Channel, 1-Pole MUX – 40-616A 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 16 BANK, 5 CHANNEL, 1-POLE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-616A Page 1.6...

  • Page 15: Functional Description

    R3 TO R14 U5, U6 PCI BRIDGE MODULE CONFIGURATION CONFIGURATION 16 OFF SINGLE POLE MUX ISOLATION SWITCH COMMON Figure 2.1 - 16 Bank, 5 Channel, 1 Pole Multiplexer Module 40-616A: Block Diagram 16 BANK, 5 CHANNEL, 1-POLE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-616A Page 2.1...
  • Page 16 SECTION 2 - TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK 16 BANK, 5 CHANNEL, 1-POLE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-616A 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 16 BANK, 5 CHANNEL, 1-POLE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-616A 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

    MODULE ARCHITECTURE 40-616A The 40-616A is an array of 112 SPST relays, in their default state, all relays are open circuit. Energising a particular relay creates a signal path between its C and A terminals. The multiplexer module’s switching architecture is shown...
  • Page 23 SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering Table 4.1 - Multiplexer Module 40-616A: Sub-Unit Reference 40-616A Sub-Unit Reference Bank Relay Bank Relay Switch Function Relay RL41 Bank 1 Isolation RL81 RL42 Bank 2 Isolation RL82 RL43 Bank 3 Isolation RL83 RL44...

  • Page 24: Programming The Module

    SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering PROGRAMMING THE MODULE 40-616A Here are some examples of using the drivers with the 40-616A-021 module. Note: The Isolation and Bank-Linking relays may need setting similarly. Using PILPXI To operate a relay the user could use the simple OpBit or the WriteSub commands.
  • Page 25 Chan 4 94 46 Chan 4 Chan 5 95 47 Chan 5 96 48 Figure 5.1 - Multiplexer Module 40-616A: Pinouts (96-pin micro-D male connector viewed from front of module) 16 BANK, 5 CHANNEL, 1-POLE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-616A Page 5.1...
  • Page 26 SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK 16 BANK, 5 CHANNEL, 1-POLE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-616A 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 16 BANK, 5 CHANNEL, 1-POLE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-616A 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 - Multiplexer Module 40-616A: Relay Numbering 40-616A Switch Function/Relay Cross Reference Relay Relay Relay Switch Function Switch Function Switch Function Number Number Number Bank 1 Chan 1 Bank 9 Chan 1 RL41...
  • Page 31 SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE INFORMATION pickering Figure 7.1 - Multiplexer Module 40-616A: Component Layout 16 BANK, 5 CHANNEL, 1-POLE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-616A Page 7.3...
  • Page 32 SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE INFORMATION pickering Figure 7.2 - Multiplexer Module 40-616A-021 16 BANK, 5 CHANNEL, 1-POLE MULTIPLEXER MODULE 40-616A Page 7.4...

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