yGigabit Ethernet Interface
yUSB3 Control
yAccepts More Than 1000 Pickering Interfaces
PXI 3U Switch and Simulation Modules
yAccepts most Pickering Interfaces 3U
PXI Instrumentation Modules
yApplications From Simple Switching
to RF, Microwave and Optical
yFront Panel IP Address Display
ySequence Service & Triggering Option
yLow Audible Operating Noise
y3 Year Warranty
cPCI
Backplane
3U PXI Modules
Embedded
Controller
60-102D
Chassis
1 6
PCI
Interface
LAN
Interface
USB
Interface
Control Computer
Control
via
Ethernet
or USB
2 3 4 5
Power
Supply
Scan List
Sequencing
& Triggering
(60-102D
-002 only)
Triggering I/O
(60-102D-002 only)
7Plugging Pickering Interfaces PXI
modules into the 60-102D LXI/
USB Modular Chassis provides an
LXI compliant switching platform.
An Ethernet or USB lead is the
only physical control connection
required.
The 60-102D is compliant with the LXI Standard 1.4 and supports
Pickering Interfaces 3U PXI switching and simulation modules as
though they are an LXI compliant device, complete with a driverless
soft front panel. The 60-102D supports up to seven 3U modules and
is equivalent to an 8 slot PXI chassis.
The chassis allows all switching and simulation PXI modules from
Pickering and most† instrumentation products (such as digital I/O,
attenuators, power supplies) to be installed and controlled. It is
supplied with a built-in generic IVI driver to control the modules
in accordance with the LXI specification, but can also be controlled
through a kernel driver.
Modules available for installation cover a large variety of functions
include switches, matrices and multiplexers capable of switching
µA up to 40 A. RF, microwave and optical switching functions are
supported as well as some instrument functions such as variable
resistor modules. For more information on compatible PXI modules,
please refer to the 60-102D manual.
The Ethernet interface enables the chassis to be controlled through
a LAN connection with a front panel display showing the IP address.
The chassis allows remote operation of modules over long distances
including world wide networks. The separation of the chassis from
the controller’s PCI bus simplifies system power-on sequencing and
provides independence from the migration of the Windows and VISA
environment.
The half rack width and compact 4U height of the 60-102D allows
efficient use of space. One 100 cfm fan insures maximum module
cooling and an efficient direct convection design allows operation
over an extended temperature range. Low acoustic emissions
make the chassis ideal for noise critical applications such as an
office or laboratory. The sound level is dependent upon fan speed
which is automatically controlled according to the internal chassis
temperature.
The 60-102D can be configured over its LXI compliant interface using
any standard web browser or via its USB port. The interface can be
used to load soft front panels for the installed modules so users can
manually access them without the need for drivers on the controller.
† For compatibility of Pickering’s PXI modules other than switching
or simulation functions, please check the module’s data sheet.
Updated Product Information
This product has been introduced as a “form & fit” update to the
60-102C, the electrical performance and software are the same. The
60-102D has the added features of a USB interface and Sequence
Service & Triggering.
pickeringtest.com
60-102D
LXI/USB 7-Slot Modular Chassis
Issue 1.0 April 2023
