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LXI/USB 18-Slot Modular Chassis 60-103D
ISSUE 1.0 JAN 2023
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
60-103D
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
(60-103D
-002 only)
Triggering I/O
(60-103D-002 only)
7 128 9 10 11 13 1814 15 16 17
Plugging Pickering Interfaces PXI modules into the 60-103D LXI/USB Modular Chassis provides an LXI
compliant switching platform. A simple Ethernet lead is the only physical control connection required.
The 60-103D 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 60-103D supports up to 18 off 3U
modules and is equivalent to a 19 slot PXI chassis.
The chassis allows all switching and simulation 3U 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 including switches, matrices and multiplexers capable
of switching µA up to 40A. RF, microwave and optical switches
are supported as well as some instrument functions such as
variable resistor modules. For more information on compatible
PXI modules, please refer to the 60-103D User 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 the remote operation of switching
modules over long distances including world wide networks. The
separation of the chassis from the controller’s PCI bus simplifies
power-on sequencing of systems and provides independence
from the migration of the Windows and VISA environment.
The compact 4U height of the 60-103D allows efficient use of rack
space. Three fans ensure maximum module cooling and an efficient
direct convection design allows operation over an extended
temperature range.
The 60-103D can be configured over its LXI compliant interface
using any standard web browser. The interface can be used to load
soft front panels for the installed modules, so they can be manually
accessed 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.
Note: This product has been introduced as a “form & fit” update
to the 60-103B, the electrical performance and software are the
same. The 60-103D has the added features of a USB interface and
Sequence Service & Triggering.
Pickering’s Range of PXI & PXIe Chassis
Chassis Type Slots Chassis Size Model No.
PXI 8 4U Full Rack 40-908
PXI 14 4U Full Rack 40-914
PXI 19 4U Full Rack 40-923A
PXI 8 4U Half Rack 40-924
PXIe Hybrid (Gen 3) 8 4U Half Rack 42-924
PXIe Hybrid (Gen 3) 18 4U Full Rack 42-925
PXIe Hybrid (Gen 2) 18 4U Full Rack 42-926
PXI with LXI/USB Control* 7 4U Half Rack 60-102D
PXI with LXI/USB Control* 18 4U Full Rack 60-103D
PXI with LXI/USB Control 2 1U Half Rack 60-104
PXI with LXI/USB Control 4 2U Half Rack 60-105
PXI with LXI/USB Control* 6 1U Full Rack 60-106
*Includes Scan List Sequencing and optional Triggering function.
