Pickering 40-666A User Manual

Pxi 10 a & 30 a solid state multiplexer module

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40-666A/667A User Manual
PXI 10 A & 30 A Solid State Multiplexer Module
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Issue 1.2 November 2021

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  • Page 1 40-666A/667A User Manual PXI 10 A & 30 A Solid State Multiplexer Module pickeringtest.com Issue 1.2 November 2021...
  • Page 2 Pickering Interfaces. Technical details contained within this publication are subject to change without notice. ISO 9001 Reg No. FM38792 10A & 30A SOLID STATE MUX MODULES 40-666A / 667A REED RELAY MODULE 40-110/115/120/125 Page (II) Page (II)
  • 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 10A & 30A SOLID STATE MUX MODULES 40-666A / 667A Page (IV) Page (IV)
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Programming The Module ............4.3 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 Tables .............7.1 10A & 30A SOLID STATE MUX MODULES 40-666A / 667A Page (V)
  • Page 6 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK 10A & 30A SOLID STATE MUX MODULES 40-666A / 667A 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. 10A & 30A SOLID STATE MUX MODULES 40-666A / 667A Page (VIII) 2 AMP 1-POLE UHD MATRIX MODULES 40-575 / 576 / 577 / 578 / 579...
  • Page 9: Technical Specification

    Supported by PXI or LXI Chassis y Supported by eBIRST ™ y 3 Year Warranty The 40-666A is a high current multiplexer available in dual 3-channel or single 6-channel configurations occupying two PXI slots. Fully isolated solid state relays are used which offer fast operation under hot switching conditions and high inrush current with no operational life degradation.
  • Page 10 Safety & CE Compliance 100 mA 350 mA All modules 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 10A & 30A SOLID STATE MUX MODULES 40-666A / 667A Page 1.2...
  • Page 11 All customized products are given a unique part number, fully documented and may be ordered at any time in the future. Please contact your local sales office to discuss. pickeringtest.com 10A & 30A SOLID STATE MUX MODULES 40-666A / 667A Page 1.3...
  • Page 12 For more information go to: pickeringtest.com/ebirst defined by use of a suffix. 40-667A-011 Dual 3-Channel Solid State 40-667A-012 Single 6-Channel Solid State Multiplexer Schematic Diagram Multiplexer Schematic Diagram pickeringtest.com 10A & 30A SOLID STATE MUX MODULES 40-666A / 667A Page 1.4...
  • Page 13 AC voltages as multiple asynchronous supplies Emissions EN55011:2009+A1:2010. can create high differential voltages between channels. Power Requirements +3.3 V +5 V +12 V -12 V 100 mA 350 mA pickeringtest.com 10A & 30A SOLID STATE MUX MODULES 40-666A / 667A Page 1.5...
  • Page 14 All customized products are given a unique part number, fully documented and may be ordered at any time in the future. Please contact your local sales office to discuss. pickeringtest.com 10A & 30A SOLID STATE MUX MODULES 40-666A / 667A Page 1.6...
  • Page 15 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 16 30 A Solid State MUX, 40-667A 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 17: Functional Description

    U19 & U20 +3.3V PCI BRIDGE CONFIGURATION 40-666A-011 & 40-667A-011 40-666A-012 & 40-667A-012 Figure 2.1 - 10A & 30A Solid State MUX Modules 40-666A & 40-667A: Functional Block Diagram 10A & 30A SOLID STATE MUX MODULES 40-666A / 667A Page 2.1...
  • Page 18 SECTION 2 - TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK 10A & 30A SOLID STATE MUX MODULES 40-666A / 667A Page 2.2...
  • Page 19: 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 20: 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 21: 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 22 SECTION 3 - INSTALLATION pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK 10A & 30A SOLID STATE MUX MODULES 40-666A / 667A Page 3.4...
  • Page 23: 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 24: Module Architecture

    MODULE ARCHITECTURE The 40-666A/667A is a single pole multiplexer available with two banks of three channels or one bank of six 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 architecture is shown in the diagrams below: 40-666A-011 &...
  • Page 25: 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 26 SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING GUIDE pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK 10A & 30A SOLID STATE MUX MODULES 40-666A / 667A Page 4.4...
  • Page 27: Connector Information

    SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering Figure 5.1 - Dual 3-Channel Solid State Multiplexer 40-666A-011 & 40-667A-011: Pinouts Viewed From Front Panel, Connectors are 8-pin Power D-type Plugs. 10A & 30A SOLID STATE MUX MODULES 40-666A / 667A...
  • Page 28 SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering pickering Figure 5.2 - Single 6-Channel Solid State Multiplexer 40-666A-012 & 40-667A-012: Pinouts Viewed From Front Panel, Connectors are 8-pin Power D-type Plugs. 10A & 30A SOLID STATE MUX MODULES 40-666A / 667A Page 5.2...
  • Page 29: 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 30 SECTION 6 - TROUBLE SHOOTING pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK 10A & 30A SOLID STATE MUX MODULES 40-666A / 667A Page 6.2...
  • Page 31: 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 32 40-666A-012 & 40-667A-012 RELAY CROSS REFERENCE Multiplexer Daughter Relay Board Bank Channel U15 & U16 Inner U9 & U10 U3 & U4 U15 & U16 Outer U9 & U10 U3 & U4 10A & 30A SOLID STATE MUX MODULES 40-666A / 667A Page 7.2...
  • Page 33 SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE INFORMATION pickering Figure 7.1 - 40-666A & 40-667A Component Layout - Daughter Board 10A & 30A SOLID STATE MUX MODULES 40-666A / 667A Page 7.3...
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