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60-890-010 User Manual
LXI SPDT, SP6T & SP6T-T Microwave Switch
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Issue 1.1 July 2021

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  • Page 1 60-890-010 User Manual LXI SPDT, SP6T & SP6T-T Microwave Switch pickeringtest.com Issue 1.1 July 2021...
  • Page 2 © COPYRIGHT (2021) 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 LXI SPDT, SP6T & SP6T-T MICROWAVE SWITCH 60-890-010 Page (IV) Page (IV)

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    LXI Status Indicators ............6.1 LAN Reset .................6.2 Section 7 Maintenance Information ............7.1 Microwave Switch Parts List ...........7.2 General Maintenance ............7.5 RF Relay Removal/Refitting ..........7.8 Appendix A Fitting Rack Mounting Flanges ..........A.1 LXI SPDT, SP6T & SP6T-T MICROWAVE SWITCH 60-890-010 Page (V)
  • Page 6 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK LXI SPDT, SP6T & SP6T-T MICROWAVE SWITCH 60-890-010 Page (VI)

  • Page 7: Warnings And Cautions

    I/O signals that may be present. Blanking panels are available to order from Pickering. If the product is not used in this manner for example by using an extender card then additional care must be taken to avoid contact with exposed signals.
  • Page 8 CONNECTORS OR CABLE ASSEMBLIES THAT ENSURE OPERATORS WILL NOT (0.8–1.1 N·m) for stainless steel connectors. INADVERTENTLY COME IN CONTACT WITH HIGH VOLTAGES. LXI HIGH VOLTAGE 2-POLE MATRIX 60-310 Page viii LXI SPDT, SP6T & SP6T-T MICROWAVE SWITCH 60-890-010 Page (VIII)

  • Page 9: Technical Specification

    API or built in soft front panel. Switching Components of the The ability to control the unit at a distance aids the testing 60-890-010 Microwave Switch of systems without the need for a physical presence. pickeringtest.com LXI SPDT, SP6T & SP6T-T MICROWAVE SWITCH 60-890-010 Page 1.1...
  • Page 10 SP6T SP6T 18GHz 18GHz RL15 SPDT 18GHz RL16 SPDT 18GHz RL10 SP6T SP6T 18GHz 18GHz RL17 SPDT 40GHz Switching Diagram for the 60-890-010 SPDT, SP6T & SP6T-T Microwave Switch pickeringtest.com LXI SPDT, SP6T & SP6T-T MICROWAVE SWITCH 60-890-010 Page 1.2...
  • Page 11 80 W (6 GHz) Expected Life: >10 million operations 60 W (12.4 GHz) 50 W (18 GHz) 20 W (26.5 GHz) 10 W (40 GHz) Expected Life: >10 million operations pickeringtest.com LXI SPDT, SP6T & SP6T-T MICROWAVE SWITCH 60-890-010 Page 1.3...
  • Page 12 30 W (8-12.4 GHz) (between channels): <1 ps 25 W (12.4-18 GHz) 15 W (18-26.5 GHz) 5 W (26.5-40 GHz) Expected Life: >2 million operations per position guaranteed (typically >5 million) pickeringtest.com LXI SPDT, SP6T & SP6T-T MICROWAVE SWITCH 60-890-010 Page 1.4...
  • Page 13 Up to 90 % non-condensing Altitude: 15000 m Safety & CE Compliance All products are fully CE compliant and meet applicable EU directives: Low-voltage safety EN61010-1:2010, EMC Immunity EN61326-1:2013, Emissions EN55011:2009+A1:2010. pickeringtest.com LXI SPDT, SP6T & SP6T-T MICROWAVE SWITCH 60-890-010 Page 1.5...
  • Page 14 60-891 LXI 36:1 Microwave MUX. Available With SMA Connectors (18 GHz) or BNC Connectors (4 GHz). Pickering LXI units are designed and manufactured on our own flexible manufacturing lines, giving complete product control and enabling simple customization to meet very specific requirements.
  • Page 15 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 16 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 17: Technical Description

    LAN interface from a remote computer using the unit’s unique Ethernet address. Programming documentation for the unit as well as data for Pickering’s other LXI compatible switching products is stored in the embedded processor and can be downloaded over the LAN interface. LXI Status LEDs on the front of the chassis indicate the condition of the unit and the LAN connection.
  • Page 18 SECTION 2 - TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK LXI SPDT, SP6T & SP6T-T MICROWAVE SWITCH 60-890-010 Page 2.2...

  • Page 19: Installation

    The product 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. 2. Ensure that the designated area for the product is of a flat and solid construction to support its weight.

  • Page 20: Setting The Ip Address

    If this does occur press and hold the LAN Reset button on the back panel of the device for a full factory reset (see Section 6 “Troubleshooting” for details). LXI SPDT, SP6T & SP6T-T MICROWAVE SWITCH 60-890-010 Page 3.2...

  • Page 21: Installing The Software

    SECTION 3 - INSTALLATION pickering Figure 3-4. Example configuration window used to manually set the IP address of a Pickering LXI device INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE From the device web page, select ‘Driver Download’ from the menu at the left of the page. This will retrieve the driver from the instrument and install it on your PC.
  • Page 22 SECTION 3 - INSTALLATION pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK LXI SPDT, SP6T & SP6T-T MICROWAVE SWITCH 60-890-010 Page 3.4...

  • Page 23: Programming Guide

    SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE PROGRAMMING OPTIONS FOR PICKERING INTERFACES LXI UNITS 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 24: Programming The Microwave Switch

    NC. The default de-energised state is with NC SPDT Switch Terminated SP6T Switch routed to Com and NO open circuit. Figure 4-1. 60-890-010 LXI Microwave Switch - Relay Overview LXI SPDT, SP6T & SP6T-T MICROWAVE SWITCH 60-890-010 Page 4.2...
  • Page 25 Com to 1 comG chG2 Com to 2 SP6T comG chG3 Com to 3 (unterminated comG chG4 Com to 4 18GHz) comG chG5 Com to 5 comG chG6 Com to 6 LXI SPDT, SP6T & SP6T-T MICROWAVE SWITCH 60-890-010 Page 4.3...
  • Page 26 Com to NO (18GHz) noL3 ncL4 SPDT comL4 RL15 Com to NO (18GHz) noL4 ncL5 SPDT comL5 RL16 Com to NO (18GHz) noL5 ncL6 SPDT comL6 RL17 Com to NO (40GHz) noL6 LXI SPDT, SP6T & SP6T-T MICROWAVE SWITCH 60-890-010 Page 4.4...
  • Page 27 Direct I/O Driver, piplx The Direct I/O driver is composed of a suite of separate libraries which interact to provide full control of a Pickering LXI unit. In the case of a switch card the communications library picmlx, and the switching library piplx, are needed.
  • Page 28 Disconnect function. The following code snippet demonstrates the minimum steps required to operate a switch on a Pickering LXI unit. Firstly a device session is opened on the card located at bus 0, device 20 inside the LXI unit located at 192.168.1.100.
  • Page 29 SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering The implementation of a MUX switch in the Pickering driver requires explicit disconnection of a previously connected path before a new path may be selected. That is, a set of calls thus: Connect(“comG”, “chG1”);...
  • Page 30 SSH (Secure SHell) Interface Refer to the section “Command Line Control of Pickering LXI Instruments” on the following pages for details of how to open this interface and general information on the command set available. After opening an SSH session the 60-890-010 is controlled as follows: To select a multiplexer sub-unit on the LXI unit (card 1), type AD followed by the card number and sub-unit number eg: AD 1 2 (this will select multiplexer bank 2).

  • Page 31: Command Line Control

    LXI instrument from the Windows utility PILMon and provides identical functionality. Enabling the Command Line Control Utility Pickering LXI devices do not provide an SSH server in the normal configuration state, the service must be explicitly enabled.
  • Page 32 LAN Reset button located at the rear of the device in the appropriate manner, refer to Section 7 of this manual for details of this process. Disabling security will stop the SSH service. LXI SPDT, SP6T & SP6T-T MICROWAVE SWITCH 60-890-010 Page 4.10...
  • Page 33 First start up the SSH client and enter the IP address of the LXI device. The user will be prompted for a login name and password. The username for instrument control is ‘sshuser’, the password is that defined by the user when setting security. LXI SPDT, SP6T & SP6T-T MICROWAVE SWITCH 60-890-010 Page 4.11...
  • Page 34 Before attempting to control a card it is important to understand the switch architecture of that card and to know how to address the required switch. Each Pickering switch card is represented as a set of one or more sub-units, each sub-unit containing one or more switches.
  • Page 35 In the case of matrix sub-units, the XC and XO commands are useful, obviating the need for the user to calculate the bit position for a crosspoint in the matrix by allowing a point to be addressed by row and column address. LXI SPDT, SP6T & SP6T-T MICROWAVE SWITCH 60-890-010 Page 4.13...
  • Page 36 = show PSU output voltage setting PE <0|1> = DISABLE|ENABLE the output of a PSU = show number of free cards = list bus/slot locations of free cards = quit the program LXI SPDT, SP6T & SP6T-T MICROWAVE SWITCH 60-890-010 Page 4.14...

  • Page 37: Using The Soft Front Panel

    - Tabs at the top of the screen are used to select the particular relay to be controlled Figure 4-5. Once the required relay has been selected, the buttons representing a particular switching element can be clicked on to enable the corresponding signal path LXI SPDT, SP6T & SP6T-T MICROWAVE SWITCH 60-890-010 Page 4.15...
  • Page 38 SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK LXI SPDT, SP6T & SP6T-T MICROWAVE SWITCH 60-890-010 Page 4.16...

  • Page 39: Connections

    3-5 in·lbs (0.3 to 0.6 N·m) for brass, and 7-10 in·lbs (0.8–1.1 N·m) for stainless steel connectors. Figure 5-1. Front Panel Layout for the 60-890-010 LXI Microwave Switch LXI SPDT, SP6T & SP6T-T MICROWAVE SWITCH 60-890-010 Page 5.1...
  • Page 40 Reset Button Service Port (for Pickering diagnostics only) IP Address Display Air Outlet Air Outlet Power Switch Fuses Mains Inlet Figure 5-2. Rear Panel Layout for the 60-890-010 LXI Microwave Switch LXI SPDT, SP6T & SP6T-T MICROWAVE SWITCH 60-890-010 Page 5.2...

  • Page 41: Trouble Shooting

    Refer to the Warnings and Cautions at the front of this manual INSTALLATION PROBLEMS The Plug & Play functionality of Pickering switching products generally ensures trouble-free installation. If you do experience any installation problems you should first ensure that all cables are properly connected.

  • Page 42: Lan Reset

    Q All of my device’s lights are on, why don’t I see a green Ready light, even after a few minutes? Your device has a fault, contact your local sales office. Please contact your local Pickering Interfaces sales office for any further support or email: Lxisupport@pickeringtest.com You can also visit our website for product updates, help and downloadable materials at: http://www.pickeringtest.com...

  • Page 43: Maintenance Information

    PCB. The tables can be used in the fault finding process and should be used in conjunction with the corresponding PCB layout diagrams to identify the position of faulty relays. LXI HIGH DENSITY EMR MATRIX 60-550/551 LXI SPDT, SP6T & SP6T-T MICROWAVE SWITCH 60-890-010 Page 7.1 Page 7.1...

  • Page 44: Microwave Switch Parts List

    The following pages provide a parts list and internal layout for the PCBs and sub-assemblies that make up the LXI Microwave Switch. Figure 7-1. 60-890-010 Microwave Switch With Top Cover Removed LXI SPDT, SP6T & SP6T-T MICROWAVE SWITCH 60-890-010 Page 7.2...
  • Page 45 C-CN-822 Ribbon Cable: LXI Status LED Board to 16-pin C-CN-991 Microcontroller Board Cooling Fan Assembly 12V DC, 60mm, C-MS-630 Aerco 15mm thick AD0612HB-D73GL Cooling Fan Controller Board PCB 619 A-PC-619 LXI SPDT, SP6T & SP6T-T MICROWAVE SWITCH 60-890-010 Page 7.3...
  • Page 46 Power Supply (RL14) “PSU 1” SPDT Switch (RL15) SPDT Switch (RL16) SPDT Switch (RL17) SPDT Relay LED Board in 3 Positions Figure 7-2. 60-890-010 LXI Microwave Switch - Internal Module Layout LXI SPDT, SP6T & SP6T-T MICROWAVE SWITCH 60-890-010 Page 7.4...

  • Page 47: General Maintenance

    • Power Supplies and Power Distribution. Figure 7.3 provides a diagram of how the PCBs are interconnected and gives Pickering part numbers for the various assemblies. The fully populated 60-890-010 microwave switch is described, but other variants with different switch counts are essentially the same.
  • Page 48 The speed of the fans is regulated by a Fan Controller board which is supplied with +12V from the A-PC-651 DC Distribution Board. LXI SPDT, SP6T & SP6T-T MICROWAVE SWITCH 60-890-010 Page 7.6...
  • Page 49 With Fuse Drawer SPDT Relay Assy (C-CN-1196) Relay LED PCBs (A-PC-1364) RL17 RL17 SPDT Relay Assy 60-890-010 CHASSIS Mains Power Input Figure 7-3. 60-890-010 LXI Microwave Switch - Internal Wiring LXI SPDT, SP6T & SP6T-T MICROWAVE SWITCH 60-890-010 Page 7.7...

  • Page 50: Rf Relay Removal/Refitting

    3. Carefully withdraw the relay from the front panel, taking care not to over stretch the ribbon cable connected to the back of the relay. LXI SPDT, SP6T & SP6T-T MICROWAVE SWITCH 60-890-010 Page 7.8...
  • Page 51 6. The unit is now ready to have a new relay module fitted. LXI SPDT, SP6T & SP6T-T MICROWAVE SWITCH 60-890-010 Page 7.9...
  • Page 52 10. Finally, re-connect any RF cabling that was removed in step 1. The chassis can now be powered up and the new relay is ready for use. LXI SPDT, SP6T & SP6T-T MICROWAVE SWITCH 60-890-010 Page 7.10...

  • Page 53: Fitting Rack Mounting Flanges

    APPENDIX A - FITTING RACK MOUNTING FLANGES Pickering’s LXI devices are supplied with mounting flanges to enable fitting into a standard 19 inch rack. The following procedure describes the attachment of the flanges to the unit’s side extrusions, a No.1 cross head screwdriver will be required.
  • Page 54 APPENDIX A - FITTING RACK MOUNTING FLANGES pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK LXI SPDT, SP6T & SP6T-T MICROWAVE SWITCH 60-890-010 Page A.2...

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