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PXI-2569 Features Table 1. Signal Descriptions Signal Description CHxW0 Wire 0 signal connection CHxW1 Wire 1 signal connection COMxW0 Routing destination for Wire 0 on the corresponding channel COMxW1 Routing destination for Wire 1 on the corresponding channel 100-SPST Topology...
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PXI-2569 Features Table 2. Signal Descriptions Signal Description Signal connection COMx Routing destination for the corresponding channel PXI-2569 Hardware Diagram This figure shows the hardware diagram of the module. COM0 COM1 COM2 COM3 COM99 CH99 Topologies PXI-2569 50-DPST Topology Module software name: 2569/50-DPST (NISWITCH_TOPOLOGY_2569_50_DPST) The module is composed of 100 armature latching SPST relays.
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When scanning the module, a typical scan list entry could be ch2->com2;. This entry closes the relay between CH2 and COM2. PXI-2569 Relay Replacement The module uses electromechanical armature relays. Refer to the following table for information about ordering replacement relays.
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Isopropyl alcohol ■ Cotton swabs ■ Note NI recommends using lead-free solder for relay replacement on lead-free assemblies, and lead solder for relay replacement on lead assemblies. Notice Do not rework lead assemblies using a lead-free work station. Lead solder from the unit could contaminate the station.
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PXI-2569 Features Complete the following sets of steps to disassemble your module and replace a failed relay. 1. Ground yourself using a grounding strap or a ground connected to your PXI chassis. Note Properly grounding yourself prevents damage to your module from electrostatic discharge.
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PXI-2569 Features Channel Relay Channel Relay Channel Relay Channel Relay Name Name Name Name Name Name Name Name CH19 CH44 CH69 CH94 CH20 CH45 CH70 CH95 CH21 CH46 CH71 CH96 CH22 CH47 CH72 CH97 CH23 CH48 CH73 CH98 CH24 CH49...
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PXI-2569 Features a. Screws b. Washers c. Lead Covers (If Present) d. Hex Standoff e. Base Board 4. Separate the mezzanine board from the base board. 5. Locate the assembly and serial number labels on the board with the relay you want to replace.
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Do not use flux remover to clean the board after relay replacement. Use the NI-SWITCH Switch Soft Front Panel to reset the relay count after you have replaced a failed relay. Refer to the Switch Soft Front Panel Help for more information.
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