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Vxi switching card, 18ghz microwave switch module

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Racal 1260-60B
18 GHz Microwave Switch Module
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  • Page 1 Racal 1260-60B 18 GHz Microwave Switch Module In Stock New From Surplus Stock Open Web Page https://www.artisantg.com/50945-3 A l l t r a d e m a r k s , b r a n d n a m e s , a n d b r a n d s a p p e a r i n g h e r e i n a r e t h e p r o p e r t y o f t h e i r r e s p e c t i v e o w n e r s .
  • Page 2 PUBLICATION DATE: May 8, 2001 Copyright 2001 by Racal Instruments, Inc. Printed in the United States of America. All rights reserved. This book or parts thereof may not be reproduced in any form without written permission of the publisher.
  • Page 3 Authorization is required from Racal Instruments before you send us your product for service or calibration. Call your nearest Racal Instruments support facility. A list is located on the last page of this manual. If you are unsure where to call, contact Racal Instruments, Inc. Customer Support Department in Irvine, California, USA at 1-800-722-3262 or 1-949-859-8999 or via fax at 1-949-859-7139.
  • Page 4 FOR YOUR SAFETY Before undertaking any troubleshooting, maintenance or exploratory procedure, read carefully the WARNINGS and CAUTION notices. This equipment contains voltage hazardous to human life and safety, and is capable of inflicting personal injury. If this instrument is to be powered from the AC line (mains) through an autotransformer, ensure the common connector is connected to the neutral (earth pole) of the power supply.
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  • Page 6 NOTE FOR SYSTEMS WITH 1260-OPT 01T The “Module-Specific Syntax” section of this manual shows the command syntax for the 1260-01S Smart Card. If you are using the newer 1260-01T Smart Card, the commands will NOT work as shown. Consult the 1260-01T Manual for a description of the commands which may be used with the 1260- 01T Smart Card.
  • Page 7 Control Information for the 1260-60 The following information describes the control-register-to-relay-channel mapping for a 1260-60 Relay Module. This information may be used to control a 1260-60 when using a 1260-01T in the register-based mode of operation. There are two types of relays which populate the 1260-60 module. The standard relays (channels 0 through 111), are each controlled by a single bit within an 8-bit Control Register.
  • Page 8 User Manual 1260-60A/B Table of Contents Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION ......................... 1-1 1260-60A/B Module Specification....................1-1 Specifications ..........................1-2 1X12 Switch Arrays Specifications .................... 1-3 General ............................. 1-4 Chapter 2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION ....................2-1 Unpacking and Inspection ......................2-1 Reshipment Instructions ......................2-1 Option 01 Installation.........................
  • Page 9 User Manual 1260-60A/B Chapter 4 CONNECTOR PIN CONFIGURATION..................4-1 RF Relays ..........................4-1 Relay Banks..........................4-1 Chapter 5 THEORY OF OPERATION......................5-1 PCB Assemblies ........................5-1 Chapter 6 DRAWINGS ..........................6-1 Chapter 7 PARTS LIST..........................7-1 Chapter 8 OPTIONAL HARNESS ASSEMBLIES..................8-1 Chapter 9 PRODUCT SUPPORT.........................
  • Page 10 User Manual 1260-60A/B List of Figures Figure 1-1, 1260-60 ........................1-1 Figure 4-1, 1260-60A/B Front Panel ..................... 4-2 Figure 4-2, Relay Bank Pin Configuration ..................4-3 Figure 4-3, Internal Supply Sink Driver Example................4-4 Figure 4-3, External Supply Sink Driver Example................4-4 Figure 4-3, Internal Supply Source Driver Example ..............
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  • Page 12 User Manual 1260-60A/B Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION The 1260-60A,B consists of three 1P2T, 18GHz switches and two 1260-60A/B 1X12 switches. The 1x12 switches are used to drive external Module relays, although other applications are possible. Specification Figure 1-1, 1260-60 Introduction 1-1 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ...
  • Page 13 9in. lbs. torque maximum. Recommended Torque Wrench: Wiltron Model 01- 201, 8in. lbs. RF Impedance 50Ω, nominal Termination 50Ω, nominal (1260-60B only) Insertion Loss, dB Max 0.2 DC-4GHz 0.3 40Hz- 80Hz 0.4 80Hz- 12GHz 0.5 120Hz- 180Hz Isolation, dB Mm DC-4Ghz...
  • Page 14 User Manual 1260-60A/B 1X12 Switch Arrays Specifications User Connector 34-Pin Connector. Body Part #601855-034, Solder Type Pins #601857 Number of Banks Number of Switches per Bank 12, 1-wire Relay Driver Configurations Source Driver, External Supply (User Configurable) Source Driver, VXI +5V Supply Source Driver, VXI +12V Supply Source Driver, VXI +24V Supply Sink Driver, External Supply...
  • Page 15 User Manual 1260-60A/B General Power Requirements (I 0.4A (2.8 A with Option 01 installed) plus current drawn by external loads on 1x12 relay banks +12V 60mA per energized microwave relay (-60A) 130mA per energized microwave relay (- 60B) +24V 10mA per relay (energized) plus current drawn by external loads on 1x12 relay banks Cooling Requirements...
  • Page 16 Have a qualified person check the instrument for safety before use. Use the original packing if it is necessary to return the Reshipment switching module to Racal Instruments for calibration or Instructions servicing. The original shipping carton and the instrument's plastic foam will provide the necessary support for safe reshipment.
  • Page 17 User Manual 1260-60A/B 1260-60 (A or B) 5=ON 6=ON Note that incorrect setting of the ID byte DIP switches will cause an incorrect module ID to be reported to the user in response to a PDATAOUT command. All other module functionality is unaffected by the setting of the ID byte switches.
  • Page 18 User Manual 1260-60A/B The right cover can now be reinstalled on the module. Installation Instructions 2-3 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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  • Page 20 User Manual 1260-60A/B Chapter 3 MODULE SPECIFIC SYNTAX The Module Specific Syntax for the 1260-6A,B module is as 1260-60A/B follows: Syntax <mod addr>.<bank no><relay no> where <mod addr> is the address of the 1260-60A,B. NOTE The <mod addr> used here is NOT the VXIbus defined logical address of the 1260 Series Master.
  • Page 21 User Manual 1260-60A/B line by separating the path designators by commas. Command lines terminate at the end of the line. The Module Specific Syntax for the 1260-60A,B is required for Commands use in the OPEN and CLOSE commands. It will also appear in data output by the 1260 Series Master in response to the PDATAOUT command.
  • Page 22 User Manual 1260-60A/B The PSETUP command causes the specified module to transmit PSETUP its sequence mode. The supported sequence modes are IMM (Immediate), BBM (Break-Before-Make), and MBB (Make- Before-Break). The syntax used is: PSETUP <mod addr>[;<mod addr>][;<mod addr>]..The response to the PSETUP command for the 1260-60A,B is as follows: <header>...
  • Page 23 User Manual 1260-60A/B sending the command: CNF ON 2. Each time a relay is opened or closed, ensure the operation is complete using the following procedure: a. Send the OPEN or CLOSE command, e.g.: OPEN 3.200 b. Send the YERR command to read back the error YERR c.
  • Page 24 Figure 4-2 shows the pin locations for the 34-pin Relay Bank Relay Banks connector, 31. Table 4-1 lists the 31 pin signals. Connector 31 is Racal Instruments Part Number 601856- 034. The mating connectors are Racal Instruments Part Number 601855-034 for the connector body, and 601857 for the pins.
  • Page 25 User Manual 1260-60A/B Figure 4-1, 1260-60A/B Front Panel Connector Pin Configuration 4-2 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 26 User Manual 1260-60A/B Table 4-1, 1260-60A,B Pin Assignments Bank A Bank B Function Function External B+ External B+ HH,JJ,KK External Ground HH,JJ,KK External Ground LL,MM,NN External Ground LL,MM,NN External Ground Contact 0 Contact 0 Contact 1 Contact 1 Contact 2 Contact 2 Contact 3 Contact 3...
  • Page 27 User Manual 1260-60A/B + 5 V + 1 2V + 2 4V E XT ER N A L B + E XT ER N A L G R O U N D E XT ER N A L R E L AY C O N TA C T 0 C O N TA C T 1 C O N TA C T 3...
  • Page 28 User Manual 1260-60A/B + 5 V + 1 2V + 2 4V E XT ER N A L B + E XT ER N A L G R O U N D C O N TA C T 0 C O N TA C T 1 C O N TA C T 3 E XT ER N A L R E L AY...
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  • Page 30 User Manual 1260-60A/B Chapter 5 THEORY OF OPERATION The 1260-60A,B consists of two PCB assemblies. The small PCB Assemblies one is used only to mount connector 31 to the front panel. The main logic PCB assembly contains DC relay banks, 1260 Local Bus interface circuitry, and drivers for both the relay bank and the RF relays.
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  • Page 32 User Manual 1260-60A/B Chapter 6 DRAWINGS 407157-001, -002, Final Assembly, 1260-60A,B ............... 6-3 405068, PCB Assembly, Connector Interface ..............6-5 435068, Schematic, Connector Interface ................6-6 407159, PCB Assembly, 1260-60A,B ................6-7 435056, Schematic, 1260-64/60/15................... 6-8 Drawings 6-1 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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  • Page 54 User Manual 1260-60A/B Chapter 7 PARTS LIST 407157-001, Final Assembly, 1260-60A................6-3 407157-002, Final Assembly, 1260-60B................6-4 407158, Ship Kit, 1260-60A/B ................... 6-5 405068, PCB Assembly, Connector Interface ..............6-5 407159, PCB Assembly, 1260-60A,B ................6-6 List of Suppliers......................... 6-8 Parts List 7-1 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ...
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  • Page 62 User Manual 1260-60A/B Chapter 8 OPTIONAL HARNESS ASSEMBLIES The following harness assembly is used to connect Racal Instruments Model 1260-60 to Freedom Series Test Receiver Interface. Each harness documentation consists of an assembly drawing, parts list, and wire list. 407293, Virginia Panel, Inc. Series VP90 Interface Harness ..........8-3 For more information on Racal Instruments complete line of Test Receiver Interface Solutions, contact your Sales Representative.
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  • Page 72 Support Offices section on the following page. Use the original packing material when returning the 1260-60A Reshipment or 1260-60B to Racal Instruments for calibration or servicing. Instructions The original shipping crate and associated packaging material will provide the necessary protection for safe reshipment.
  • Page 73 User Manual 1260-60A/B Racal Instruments, Inc. Support Offices 4 Goodyear St., Irvine, CA 92618-2002 Tel: (800) RACAL-ATE, (800) 722-2528, (949) 859-8999; FAX: (949) 859-7139 Racal Instruments, Ltd. 480 Bath Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 6BE, United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1628 604455; FAX: +44 (0) 1628 662017 Racal Systems Electronique S.A.

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