Pickering 40-667B User Manual

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40-667B User Manual
PXI 30 A Solid State Multiplexer Module
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Issue 1.1 November 2021

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  • Page 1 40-667B User Manual PXI 30 A Solid State Multiplexer Module pickeringtest.com Issue 1.1 November 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 30A SOLID STATE MULTIPLEXER 40-667B Page (IV) Page (IV)
  • 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...
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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 • For suitably equipped products in the event of an emergency press the red “emergency stop” button situated on the front of the unit. 30A SOLID STATE MULTIPLEXER 40-667B 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 40-667B is a high current multiplexer available in dual 3-channel or single 6-channel configurations occupying two PXI slots. The switches used are fully isolated solid state relays which offer fast operation under hot switching conditions and high inrush current with no operational life degradation.
  • Page 10 Specifications 30 A Solid State MUX, 40-667B Relay Type Mechanical Characteristics The 40-667B is fitted with solid state MOSFET switches. Dual slot 3U PXI (CompactPCI card). 3D models for all versions in a variety of popular file Switching Specification formats are available on request.
  • Page 11 Single 6-Channel 30A MUX 40-667B-012 Single eBIRST tools are below. The 40-667B-011 requires a single tool, the 40-667B-012 requires master slave testing Note: The above modules are available in multiple and two sets of tools are required together with the channel selection mode by adding the “-M”...
  • 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 30 A Solid State MUX, 40-667B 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 30A SOLID STATE MULTIPLEXER 40-667B Page 1.6...
  • Page 15: Functional Description

    U1 to U18 U31 TO U39 BRIDGE TERMINATING RESISTORS RELAY R1 TO R12 DRIVERS U19 & U20 +3.3V PCI BRIDGE CONFIGURATION 40-667B-011 40-667B-012 Figure 2.1 - 30A Solid State MUX Module 40-667B: Functional Block Diagram 30A SOLID STATE MULTIPLEXER 40-667B Page 2.1...
  • Page 16 SECTION 2 - TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK 30A SOLID STATE MULTIPLEXER 40-667B 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 30A SOLID STATE MULTIPLEXER 40-667B 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 The 40-667B 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.
  • 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 30A SOLID STATE MULTIPLEXER 40-667B Page 4.4...
  • Page 25 SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering Figure 5.1 - Dual 3-Channel Solid State Multiplexer 40-667B-011: Pinouts Viewed From Front Panel, Connectors are 8-pin Power D-type Plugs. 30A SOLID STATE MULTIPLEXER 40-667B Page 5.1...
  • Page 26 SECTION 5 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION pickering pickering Figure 5.2 - Single 6-Channel Solid State Multiplexer 40-667B-012: Pinouts Viewed From Front Panel, Connectors are 8-pin Power D-type Plugs. 30A SOLID STATE MULTIPLEXER 40-667B 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 30A SOLID STATE MULTIPLEXER 40-667B 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 U3 & U4 40-667B-012 RELAY CROSS REFERENCE Multiplexer Daughter Relay Board Bank Channel U15 & U16 Inner U9 & U10 U3 & U4 U15 & U16 Outer U9 & U10 U3 & U4 30A SOLID STATE MULTIPLEXER 40-667B Page 7.2...
  • Page 31 SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE INFORMATION pickering Figure 7.1 - 40-667B Component Layout - Daughter Board 30A SOLID STATE MULTIPLEXER 40-667B Page 7.3...
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