Pickering 50-200 User manual

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50-200 User Manual
PCI CAN/FlexRay/Differential Bus Fault Insertion Card

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Technical details contained within this publication are subject to change without notice.
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WARRANTY
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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.
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environment. Pickering Interfaces aims to design and operate products in a way that protects the environment and the health and
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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.
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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 ..................................................................4.2
Programming The Card.........................................................4.6
Using Pickering Drivers in LabVIEW ...................................4.13
Section 5
Connector Information................................................................5.1
Section 6
Trouble Shooting.........................................................................6.1
Section 7
Maintenance Information............................................................7.1
Switching System Test Tools ...............................................7.1
Relay Lookup Tables.............................................................7.1
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.
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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.
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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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PCI CAN/FlexRay/Differential Bus Fault Insertion Switch 50-200
ISSUE 1.2 MAY 2018
yFault Insertion on 4 or 8 Channels of 2 Wire Connections
ySuited for CAN Bus and FlexRay Fault Insertion
yControlled Transmission Line Impedance
ySimple Insertion of Shorted Pair, Open and
Battery/Ground Connection
yVISA, IVI & Kernel Drivers Supplied for Windows
ySupported by eBIRST ™
y3 Year Warranty
Supported by eBIRST
eBIRST test tools simplify switching fault-finding by quickly testing
the system and graphically identifying the faulty relay. For more
information go to: pickeringtest.com/ebirst
Fault Connections
CH1 In
CH2 In
CH8 In
CH1 Out
CH2 Out
CH8 Out
CH3 In
CH4 In
CH3 Out
CH4 Out
CH5 In
CH6 In
CH5 Out
CH6 Out
CH7 In CH7 Out
F1a
F1b
F2a
F2b
F3a
F3b
F4a
F4b
50-200-008 2-Wire, 8-Channel
Fault Insertion Switch
Fault Connections
CH1 In
CH2 In
CH1 Out
CH2 Out
CH3 In
CH4 In
CH3 Out
CH4 Out
F1a
F1b
F2a
F2b
F3a
F3b
F4a
F4b
50-200-004 2-Wire, 4-Channel
Fault Insertion Switch
The 50-200 is for the simulation of common faults on two wire
communication interfaces such as CAN Bus. It has 4 or 8 two wire serial
channels which can be used to simulate open faults on either or both
wires, shorts between wires or shorts to one of eight externally applied
fault conditions – such as battery or ground - via four fault buses.
Each channel can carry 0.3 A and is rated to 100 V between pairs. The
pairs have controlled transmission line impedance suited to most
differential signalling systems, including fast CAN Bus and RS232.
Each fault bus can carry 2 A allowing multiple channels to be connected
to the same fault condition. Additionally, fault buses have a changeover
relay allowing the user to select alternative fault conditions.
The front panel connector is an easy to use 78-pin D-type fully
supported by Pickering Interfaces range of connector accessories.
Relays are high quality electro-mechanical with a long service life
designed for telecommunications.

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Specifications
Data Path Specification
Configuration: 4 or 8 pairs of two wire
connections designed for
use on differential serial
interfaces.
Faults Simulated: Open on either wire or
both, short between wires,
short to one of eight fault
connections via four fault
buses.
Differential Line
Impedance: 120 Ω
Voltage Rating:
Current Rating:
Max Hot Switch Power:
100 V*
0.3 A
30 W
Path Resistance: <2.5 Ω
Typical Bandwidth: 50 MHz Differential
Operate Time: 4 ms (typical)†
* For full voltage rating, signal sources must be fully
isolated from mains supply and safety earth.
† Including Mode A restricted usage feature overhead - see
user manual for further information.
Power Requirements
+3.3 V +5 V +12 V -12 V
150 mA 1 A 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 78-pin male D-type connector, for pin outs
please refer to the operating manual.
Operating/Storage Conditions
Operating Conditions
Operating Temperature:
Humidity:
Altitude:
0 °C to +55 °C
Up to 90 % non-condensing
5000 m
Storage and Transport Conditions
Storage Temperature:
Humidity:
Altitude:
-20 °C to +75 °C
Up to 90 % non-condensing
15000 m
PCI Compliance
The 50-200 complies with the PCI Specification 2.0 (issued
Feb 2004).
Signalling Environment: 33 MHz, 32-bit Universal
(+3.3 V or +5 V).
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.
Relay Type
The 50-200 is fitted with high quality electro-mechanical
relays, palladium-ruthenium gold covered contacts. A
spare relay is built onto the circuit board to allow easy
maintenance with minimum downtime.
Fault Bus Specification
Configuration: Four fault buses each with
a changeover relay for
selecting one of two fault
conditions.
Voltage Rating:
Current Rating:
Max Hot Switch Power:
100 V*
2 A
60 W
* For full voltage rating, signal sources must be fully
isolated from mains supply and safety earth.

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Ordering Information
Product Order Codes
PCI 4-Channel Differential Pair
Fault Insertion Switch Card 50-200-004
PCI 8-Channel Differential Pair
Fault Insertion Switch Card 50-200-008
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 relay types
• Mixture of 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
eBIRST Switching System Test Tool
This product is supported by the eBIRST test tools which
simplify the identification of failed relays, the required
eBIRST tools are below. For more information go to:
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Product Test Tool Adaptor
50-200 93-006-001 Not Required
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
50-200 91-100-001
For further assistance, please contact your local Pickering
sales office.
Mating Connectors & Cabling
For general purpose (non-differential) connection
accessories for the 50-200 card please refer to the
90-006D 78-pin D-type connector data sheet where
a complete list and documentation can be found for
accessories, or refer to the Connection Solutions catalog.
Note: To use the 50-200 up to its full operating frequency,
cables with twisted pairs must be used.

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Supporting Products & Software
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.
Visit: pickeringtest.com/cdt to start your design.
Mass Interconnect
We recommend the use of a mass interconnect solution when an
Interchangeable Test Adapter (ITA) is required for a PXI or LXI based
test system. Our modules are fully supported by both 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, please go to: pickeringrelay.com
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.
Connectors & Backshells Multiway Cable Assemblies RF Cable Assemblies Connector Blocks
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 a list of all supporting operating systems, please see: pickeringtest.com/os
The VISA driver is also compatible with Real-Time Operating Systems such as LabVIEW 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+)
• Keysight VEE and OpenTAP
• Mathworks Matlab
• 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, please go to: pickeringtest.com/software

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Supporting Products & Software
© Copyright (2021) 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.
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, please go to: pickeringtest.com/spm
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, please 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 a period of three years from the date of delivery to the original purchaser. Extended warranty and service agreements
are available for all our modules and systems with various levels to suit 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, please go to: pickeringtest.com/support
Available Product Resources
We have a large library of product resources including success stories, product and support videos, articles and white
papers as well as application specific product brochures to assist when looking for the switching, simulation and
connection solutions you need. We have also published handy reference books on Switching Technology and for the PXI
and LXI standards.
To view, download or request any of our product resources, please visit: pickeringtest.com/resources

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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
Figure 2.1 - Differential Bus Fault Insertion Card 50-200:
Functional Block Diagram
Relay
Drivers
U8 to U13
PCI
Interface
& Control
Logic
U1 to U7
+5V
PCI Bus Edge Connector J1
PCI DIFFERENTIAL BUS FAULT INSERTION CARD 50-200
Front Panel Connector J2
78-pin Male D-type
Relays RL1 to RL92
Four or Eight Channel
Differential Fault Insertion Switch
+3.3V
GND
A functional block diagram is provided in Figure 2.1. The Fault Insertion Card is powered by +5V and +3.3V supplies
via the PCI edge connector J1. The interface to the user test equipment is via the front panel mounted 78-pin male
D-type connector, J2. The card comprises a PCB populated with 92 or 48 electro-mechanical relays congured as
an 8 or 4 channel differential fault insertion switch depending on the card type. The relays are energised via control
signals from relay drivers U8 to U13 under control from the PCI interface and control logic.

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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.
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!
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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