Pickering 50-110 User manual

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50-110/115/120/125 User Manual
PCI Reed Relay Card

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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.
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT
For Technical Support please contact Pickering Interfaces either by phone, the website or via e-mail.
WARRANTY
All products manufactured by Pickering Interfaces are warranted against defective materials and workmanship for a period of
three years, excluding programmable power supplies, from the date of delivery to the original purchaser. Any product found to be
defective within this period will, at the discretion of Pickering Interfaces be repaired or replaced.
Products serviced and repaired outside of the warranty period are warranted for ninety days.
Extended warranty and service are available. Please contact Pickering Interfaces by phone, the website or via e-mail.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
Pickering Interfaces operates under an environmental management system similar to ISO 14001.
Pickering Interfaces strives to full 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.
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MEANING / DESCRIPTION SYMBOL
PROTECTIVE EARTH (GROUND)
To identify any terminal which is intended for connection to an external conductor for
protection against electric shock in case of a fault, or the terminal of a protective earth
(ground) electrode.
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE
To indicate hazards arising from dangerous voltages.
WARNING / CAUTION
An appropriate safety instruction should be followed or caution to a potential hazard
exists.
Refer to the relevant instructions detailed within the product manual.
HEAVY
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.
!
kg
SAFETY SYMBOLS
PRODUCT SAFETY
The following safety symbols may be used on the product and throughout the product documentation.

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Copyright Statement ...................................................................II
Technical Support and Warranty................................................III
Product Safety .............................................................................IV
Contents (this page)....................................................................V
Warnings and Cautions ..............................................................VII
Section 1
Technical Specication...............................................................1.1
Section 2
Technical Description .................................................................2.1
Functional Description..........................................................2.1
Section 3
Installation....................................................................................3.1
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 PCI Cards ................4.1
Card Architecture - 50-110-021/121......................................4.2
Card Architecture - 50-115-021/121......................................4.4
Card Architecture - 50-115-022/122......................................4.6
Card Architecture - 50-120-021.............................................4.8
Card Architecture - 50-125-021/121......................................4.9
Programming The Card.........................................................4.11
Section 5
Connector Information................................................................5.1
Section 6
Trouble Shooting.........................................................................6.1
Section 7
Maintenance Information............................................................7.1
Relay Lookup Table - 50-110-021/121 ..................................7.2
Relay Lookup Table - 50-115-021/121 ..................................7.3
Relay Lookup Table - 50-115-022/122 ..................................7.4
Relay Lookup Table - 50-120-021 .........................................7.5
Relay Lookup Table - 50-125-021/121 ..................................7.6
Component Layout................................................................7.7
CONTENTS

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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
WARNING - HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENTS SYMBOL
This product is not specically designed for use in hazardous environments, for example in explosive
atmospheres. If the product is to be used in hazardous environments we recommend that the user
ensures suitable protective measures are taken.
!
CAUTION - HANDLING OF ELECTROSTATIC-SENSITIVE DEVICES SYMBOL
Certain semiconductor devices used in this equipment are liable to damage due to static voltage.
Observe the following precautions when handling these devices in their unterminated state, or
sub-assemblies containing these devices:
1. Persons removing sub-assemblies from equipment using these devices must be earthed by a
wrist strap and a resistor at the point provided on the equipment.
2. Soldering irons used during the repair operations must be low voltage types with earthed tips and
isolated from the mains voltage by a double insulated transformer.
3. Outer clothing worn must be unable to generate static charges.
4. Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) tted with these devices must be stored and transported in
anti-static bags.
WARNING - DANGER OF ELECTRIC SHOCK SYMBOL
This card may contain hazardous voltages. Before removing the card from the chassis remove all
supplies and disconnect user I/O signals.
Unused slots in the PC chassis are populated with blanking plates to prevent access to user I/O
signals that may be present. . If the product is not used in this manner for example by using an
extender card then additional care must be taken to avoid contact with exposed signals.
Not to be used in safety critical circuits, refer to the Pickering Interfaces’ terms & conditions of sale.
This card must not be used for the switching of Mains Circuits. For the switching of voltages up to
the card’s full specication, Secondary Circuit power supplies and the Device Under Test must be
fully isolated from the Mains Circuit and the safety earth.
The host chassis must be correctly installed and be connected to mains or factory safety ground,
please refer to your chassis installation manual.
Diagram Showing Separation Between The Mains Circuit and Secondary Circuit / DUT
For the purposes of this document, a Mains Circuit is an installation classied as Overvoltage
Category II up to 300V. Separation between the Secondary Circuit and Mains Circuit is achieved
by a transformer in which the primary windings are separated from the secondary windings by
reinforced insulation, double insulation, or a screen connected to the protective conductor terminal.
PCI Switching
Card
Device
Under Test
Power
Supply
Power
Supply
Host Chassis
Secondary Circuit
Mains
Circuit
Mains
Circuit
Mains/Factory
Safety Ground

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CAUTION - PRODUCT DOCUMENTATION SYMBOL
Suitably qualied & trained users should ensure that the accompanying documentation is fully read
and understood before attempting to install or operate the product.
!
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
All cleaning and servicing requires the equipment to be isolated and disconnected from the power source and user I/O
signals (refer to the Maintenance Section).
• Appropriate manual handling procedures should be followed as dictated by the weight of the individual module or
the combined weight of the modules & chassis.
• Should a fault occur with the module or chassis, immediately isolate and disconnect the incoming power to the
chassis and the user I/O signals.
• Ensure the equipment is installed, operated and maintained by trained and authorised personnel.
• For suitably equipped products in the event of an emergency press the red “emergency stop” button situated on
the front of the unit.

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SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
y25, 32, 50 or 64 Reed Relays Per Card
ySPST, DPST and SPDT Configurations
yRuthenium Reed Relays Suitable For Low Level Signals
yUses High Reliability Pickering Reed Relays For
Maximum Performance
yFast Operating Speed 250 µs Typical
ySwitch up to 150 VDC/100 VAC, 1.25 A with 20 W
Max Power
yDrivers Supplied for Windows & Linux, Plus Support
for Real-time Systems
yShares Similar Architecture To PXI 40-110 Module
y3 Year Warranty
The 50-110/115 range of switching cards is available in
both Changeover (SPDT) and Normally Open (SPST & DPST)
configurations. Connections are made via a front panel 200-pin
female connector.
General purpose reed relays are suitable for the construction
of small switching networks, for switching larger relays or for
operating external devices (e.g. lamps, solenoids etc.).
All of the reed relays used in our PCI cards are manufactured
by our Relay Division.
Pickering reed relays offer very high reliability (over 108
operations) with maximum switching performance, especially
for low level signals.
B32
A32
C32
A32
C32
A25.2
C25.2
A25.1
C25.1
B1
A1
C1
B2
A2
C2
A1.2
C1.2
A1.1
C1.1
A1
C1
A2
C2
A3
C3
B64
A64
C64
B2
A2
C2
B3
A3
C3
B1
A1
C1
A64
C64
A2
C2
A3
C3
A4
C4
A1
C1
A50.2
C50.2
A50.1
C50.1
A2.2
C2.2
A2.1
C2.1
A1.2
C1.2
A1.1
C1.1
50-110-021
32xSPDT
50-110-121
64xSPDT
50-115-021
32xSPST
50-115-121
64xSPST
50-115-022
25xDPST
50-115-122
50xDPST
Front Panel Connector
This product is based on the obsolete Molex LFH series connector
that has been superseded by a Pickering commissioned form,
fit, function equivalent. The new connector series is 100%
compatible with the Molex connectors allowing either gender of
Pickering connector to mate with the corresponding Molex part
without issue.
Range Description:
• 50-110-x21 32 or 64 SPDT Reed Relays.
• 50-115-x21 32 or 64 SPST Reed Relays.
• 50-115-x22 25 or 50 DPST Reed Relays.
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Relay Type
The 50-110 & 50-115 are fitted with ruthenium reed relays,
these offer very long life with good low level switching
performance and excellent contact resistance stability. Spare
reed relays are built onto the circuit board to allow easy
maintenance with minimum downtime.
All reed relays are manufactured by our Relay Division, for
more information visit: pickeringrelay.com
Switching Specification
Switch Type: Ruthenium Reed
Max Switching Voltage: 150 VDC/100 VAC*
Max Power:
Max Switch Current:
Max Carry Current:
3 W (50-110)
20 W (50-115)
0.25 A (50-110)
1 A (50-115)
1.25 A
On Path Resistance:
Off Path Resistance:
Thermal Offset:
<800 mΩ (400 mΩ typical)
>109 Ω
<20 µV (50-110)
<30 µV (50-115)
Operate Time:
Release Time:
<0.5 ms, 0.25 ms typical
<0.5 ms, 0.25 ms typical
Expected Life, low power:
Expected Life, full power:
>1x108 operations
>1x106 operations
* For full voltage rating, signal sources must be fully isolated
from mains supply and safety earth.
Power Requirements
+3.3 V +5 V Backplane +12 V -12 V
0 Min:
Typical:
Max:
0.8 W
1.4 W
5 W
0 0
Mechanical Characteristics
Single slot short PCI format.
3D models for all versions in a variety of popular file formats
are available on request.
Connectors
Signals via a 200-pin female LFH* connector, for pin outs
please refer to the operating manual.
* LFH relates to the obsolete Molex connector series and is
retained for continuity, products will be fitted with a form, fit,
function Pickering equivalent connector that is intermateable
with the original Molex parts.
PCI Compliance
The 50-110/115 range complies with the PCI Specification 2.0
(issued Aug 2000).
Signalling Environment: 33 MHz, 32-bit (+5 V only).
Safety & CE Compliance
All cards are fully CE compliant and meet applicable EU
directives:
Low-voltage safety EN61010-1:2010,
EMC Immunity EN61326-1:2013,
Emissions EN55011:2009+A1:2010.
Operating/Storage Conditions
Operating Temperature:
Humidity:
Altitude:
0 °C to +55 °C
Up to 90 % non-condensing
5000 m
Storage Temperature:
Humidity:
Altitude:
-20 °C to +75 °C
Up to 90 % non-condensing
15000 m
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Product Order Codes
32 x SPDT, Ruthenium Reed Relays
64 x SPDT, Ruthenium Reed Relays
50-110-021
50-110-121
32 x SPST, Ruthenium Reed Relays
64 x SPST, Ruthenium Reed Relays
25 x DPST, Ruthenium Reed Relays
50 x DPST, Ruthenium Reed Relays
50-115-021
50-115-121
50-115-022
50-115-122
Product Customization
Pickering PCI cards are designed and manufactured on our
own flexible manufacturing lines, giving complete product
control and enabling simple customization to meet very
specific requirements.
Customization can include:
• Alternative reed relay types
• Mixture of reed relay types
• Alternative number of relays
• Different performance specifications
All customized products are given a unique part number, fully
documented and may be ordered at any time in the future.
Please contact your local sales office to discuss.
Support Products
Spare Relay Kits
Kits of replacement relays are available for the majority of
Pickering’s PXI switching products, simplifying servicing and
reducing down-time.
Product Relay Kit
50-110-021/121
50-115-021/121
50-115-022/122
91-100-026
91-100-048
91-100-062
For further assistance, please contact your local Pickering
sales office.
Mating Connectors & Cabling
For connection accessories for the 50-110/115 range please
refer to the 90-002D 200-pin LFH Connector Accessories data
sheet where a complete list and documentation can be found
for accessories, or refer to the Connection Solutions catalog.
Pickering can supply mating 200-pin connectors and cable
assemblies to enable easy integration of the 50-110 & 50-115
series of relay cards
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Supporting Products & Software
Connectors
& Backshells
Multi-way
Cable Assemblies
RF Cable
Assemblies
Breakouts
Connectivity Solutions
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. These accessories are detailed in Connector Accessories data sheets, where a
complete list and documentation can be found for each accessory.
Connector
Blocks
We also offer customized cabling and have a free online Cable Design Tool that can be used to create custom cable solutions for
many applications.
• Fully supported on modern browsers and tablet operating systems.
• Built-in tutorials and videos allow you to get quickly up to speed.
• Store cable assemblies in the Cloud and develop over time.
• Each cable design has a downloadable PDF documentation file
detailing all specifications
Start designing your custom cabling, go to pickeringtest.com/cdt
Mass Interconnect
We recommend the use of a mass interconnect solution when an Interchangeable Test Adapter (ITA) is required for PXI/LXI
based test systems. Our modules are fully supported by Virginia Panel and MacPanel.
Pickering Reed Relays
We are the only switch provider with in-house reed relay manufacturing capability
via our Relay Division. These instrument grade reed relays feature SoftCenter™
technology, ensuring long service life and repeatable contact performance.
To learn more go to pickeringrelay.com

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Supporting Products & Software
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 more information go to pickeringtest.com/os
The VISA driver support is provided for LabVIEW Real Time Operating Systems (Pharlap and Linux-RT). For other RTOS support
contact Pickering. These drivers may be used with a variety of programming environments and applications including:
• Pickering Interfaces Switch Path Manager
• National Instruments products (LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, Switch Executive, MAX, TestStand, VeriStand, etc.)
• Microsoft Visual Studio products (Visual Basic, Visual C++)
• Programming Languages C, C++, C#, Python
• Keysight VEE and OpenTAP
• Mathworks MATLAB, Simulink
• Marvin ATEasy
• MTQ Testsolutions Tecap Test & Measurement Suite
Drivers for popular Linux distributions are available, other environments are also supported, please contact Pickering
with specific enquiries. We provide Soft Front Panels (SFPs) for our products for familiarity and manual control, as well as
comprehensive documentation and example programs to help you develop test routines with ease.
To learn more about software drivers and development environments go to pickeringtest.com/software
DMM+ R3a
S+ R3b
DMM- R3c
S- R3d
DMM
S+ S-
DMM+ DMM-
aX1 aX3
aX4
aX7 aX9 aX11 aX13 aX15 aX17 aX19 aX21 aX23 aX25 aX27 aX31
aY1
aY2
aY3
aY4
Switch 1
bY1
bY2
bY3
bY4
bY5
bY6
bY7
bY8
bX1 bX5 bX7 bX9 bX11 bX13 bX15 bX17 bX19 bX21 bX23
R3a R3b
R3c R3d
Switch 2 Device Under Test
Signal Routing Software
Our signal routing software, Switch Path Manager,
automatically selects and energizes switch paths
through Pickering switching systems. Signal
routing is performed by simply defining test
system endpoints to be connected together, greatly
accelerating Test System software development.
To learn more go to pickeringtest.com/spm

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Supporting Products & Software
© Copyright (2023) Pickering Interfaces. All Rights Reserved.
Pickering Interfaces maintains a commitment to continuous product development, consequently we reserve the right to vary from the description given in this data sheet.
Diagnostic Relay Test Tools
eBIRST Switching System Test Tools are designed
specifically for our PXI, PCI or LXI products, these tools
simplify switching system fault-finding by quickly testing
the system and graphically identifying the faulty relay.
To learn more go to pickeringtest.com/ebirst
Three Year Warranty & Guaranteed Long-Term Support
All standard products manufactured by Pickering Interfaces are warranted against defective materials and workmanship for
three years from the date of delivery to the original purchaser. Extended warranty and service agreements are available with
various levels for your requirements. Although we offer a 3-year warranty as standard, we also include guaranteed long-term
support—with a history of supporting our products for typically 15-20 years.
To learn more go to pickeringtest.com/support
Available Product Resources
We have a library of resources including success stories, product and support videos, articles and white papers as well as
application-specific brochures to assist you. We have also published reference books on switching technology and the PXI and
LXI standards.
To view, download or request any of our product resources go to pickeringtest.com/resources
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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
Functional block diagrams are provided in Figures 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3. The Reed Relay Module is powered by a
+5V input via the edge connector. The interface to the user test equipment is via the front panel mounted 200-
pin LFHconnector, J1. The module comprises a PCB populated with up to 64, SPST, SPDT or DPST reed relays,
depending on the module type. The relays are energised via control signals from relay drivers U8 to U15. The relay
driver is addressed by PCI bridge U1 to output the required signal. Module conguration is determined by data
stored in EEPROM U7. PCI Bridge U1 is congured by EEPROM U2.
Relays RL1-64
Front Panel Connector J2
200-pin Female LFH Connector
Relay
Drivers
U8-11
Card
Configuration
U7
PCI Bridge
Configuration
U2
PCI Bridge U1
GND
PCI Bus Edge Connector J1
PCI REED RELAY CARD 50-110-021/121 & 50-115-021/121
+5V
32xSPDT, 64xSPDT, 32xSPST
or 64xSPST Reed Relays
Figure 2.1 - Reed Relay Cards 50-110-021/121 & 50-115-021/121:
Functional Block Diagram
Relays RL1-50
Front Panel Connector J2
200-pin Female LFH Connector
Relay
Drivers
U8-11
Card
Configuration
U7
PCI Bridge
Configuration
U2
PCI Bridge U1
GND
PCI Bus Edge Connector J1
PCI REED RELAY CARD 50-115-022/122
+5V
25xDPST or 50xDPST
Reed Relays
Figure 2.2 - Reed Relay Cards 50-115-022/122, 50-120-021 & 50-125-021/121:
Functional Block Diagram
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Supporting Products & Software
© Copyright (2023) Pickering Interfaces. All Rights Reserved.
Pickering Interfaces maintains a commitment to continuous product development, consequently we reserve the right to vary from the description given in this data sheet.
Diagnostic Relay Test Tools
eBIRST Switching System Test Tools are designed
specifically for our PXI, PCI or LXI products, these tools
simplify switching system fault-finding by quickly testing
the system and graphically identifying the faulty relay.
To learn more go to pickeringtest.com/ebirst
Three Year Warranty & Guaranteed Long-Term Support
All standard products manufactured by Pickering Interfaces are warranted against defective materials and workmanship for
three years from the date of delivery to the original purchaser. Extended warranty and service agreements are available with
various levels for your requirements. Although we offer a 3-year warranty as standard, we also include guaranteed long-term
support—with a history of supporting our products for typically 15-20 years.
To learn more go to pickeringtest.com/support
Available Product Resources
We have a library of resources including success stories, product and support videos, articles and white papers as well as
application-specific brochures to assist you. We have also published reference books on switching technology and the PXI and
LXI standards.
To view, download or request any of our product resources go to pickeringtest.com/resources
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Relays RL1-50
Front Panel Connector J2
200-pin Female LFH Connector
Relay
Drivers
U8-11
Card
Configuration
U7
PCI Bridge
Configuration
U2
PCI Bridge U1
GND
PCI Bus Edge Connector J1
PCI REED RELAY CARD 50-120-021 & 50-125-021/121
+5V
32xSPDT, 32xSPST or 50xSPST
Screened Reed Relays
Figure 2.3 - Screened Reed Relay Cards 50-120-021 & 50-125-021/121:
Functional Block Diagram

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Figure 3.1 - Inserting a PCI Card into a PC Chassis
kg
PREOPERATION CHECKS (UNPACKING)
1. Check the card for transport damage and report any damage immediately to Pickering Interfaces.
Do not attempt to install the product if any damage is evident.
2. Position the PC chassis relative to any other equipment the card(s) will connect with. Ensure the chassis is
not connected to the electrical supply.
3. Ensure that the designated area for the chassis containing the card(s) is of at and solid construction to
withstand and support the total weight of the PC Chassis and cards.
SECTION 3 - INSTALLATION
!
Refer to the Warnings and Cautions at the front of this manual
Modular products require installation in a suitable chassis. The card is designed for indoor use only.

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SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
First install the appropriate Pickering PCI switch card drivers by running the installer program Setup.exe (provided
in a compressed zip le), either from the CD-ROM supplied, or by downloading the latest version from our website
pickeringtest.com - the recommended method. Setup is accompanied by a ReadMe le containing
additional installation information. A single installation covers all cards in the System 40, System 45 and System
50 ranges.
When installation completes, the installed drivers’ ReadMe le is offered for display. It can also be displayed
later using a shortcut on the Programs>>Pickering menu.
If you are not a LabVIEW user you should choose the “full” version, and once that has been installed run
the LabVIEW Runtime Engine installer via the shortcut on the Programs>>Pickering menu. In the absence of
LabVIEW the Runtime Engine is required to support the Pickering Test Panels application.
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HARDWARE INSTALLATION
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION (PC CHASSIS)
1. The PCI card must be electrically installed in accordance with local regional electrical codes by a qualied
engineer.
2. The PC chassis must be grounded.
Electrostatic discharge can damage the components on the card and in the chassis. To avoid such damage
when handling the products refer to page VII.
Ensure that there is adequate ventilation.
The card should be installed in accordance with the following procedure:
1. Ensure that the system is turned OFF but still connected to mains so that it remains grounded.
2. Choose an appropriate free PCI slot in the host system.
3. Remove the blanking plate for the chosen slot and retain the xing screw.
4. Carefully remove the card from its anti-static bag and insert the card’s edge connector into the free slot in
the host system (refer to Figure 3.1).
5. Ensure the card is fully inserted into the edge connector and the front panel is fully in contact with the back
of card aperture in the host chassis.
6. Use the xing screw to secure the front panel of the card to the host chassis’ mounting rail.
7. Replace the chassis cover(s).
8. Power-up the host system.

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Figure 3.3 - General Soft Front Panel Selector
TESTING OPERATION
After installation of the hardware and Pickering PXI Driver software package start the General Soft Front
Panel (GSFP) using the desktop icon or via the Start menu (Start Menu-> Pickering Interfaces Ltd ->
General Soft Front Panel).
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.
Panels can be opened simultaneously for all the installed cards.
More details how to use the GSFP can be found in the manual, via menu Help\Manual
Figure 3.2 - General Soft Front Panel Icon

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