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LXI Modular High Voltage Matrix 65-218
ISSUE 2.0 SEP 2023
yModular Matrix Design With 4 Y Axis Connections
yUser Configurable for X Dimensions by Plugin
Addition, up to 300 X Connections
yCapability to Use Internal Bus for Y
Connection Between Plugin Modules
yX & Y Loop-Thru Connections Allow Easy
Matrix Expansion
ySwitch up to 2 A / 2 A Carry
yCold Switch 750 VDC / Standoff 1000 VDC
for 1 s With Low Duty Cycle, When Not
Utilizing Chassis Internal Bus.
yVersion With 1000 VDC Cold Switching /
1000 VDC Standoff
yBuilt-In Scan List Sequence Stores With
Triggering Capability
ySupported by
BIRST
™ &
eBIRST
™ Test Tools
yFully Compliant to 1.5 LXI Standard
y3 Year Warranty
The 65-218 is a modular platform that provides a large high voltage
matrix solution. It consists of a 65-200 scalable chassis which can be
populated with up to six 65-218 plugin matrix modules. The modules
are loaded into the front of the chassis giving the best flexibility and
ease of maintenance.
Each plugin module is a high voltage matrix with a carry current of
2 A plus higher pulse conditions - see specification table. The plugin
modules are 50x4 matrices and are available in the following types:
65-218-111 - no access to the chassis backplane and capable of cold
switching 750 VDC continuous. 65-218-101 - access to five separate
internal buses on the chassis backplane and limited to 400 VDC cold
switching. 65-218-121-CC - version with no backplane access and
1000 V cold switching.
The internal buses allow the Y connections of the matrix to be
interconnected to form larger matrix sizes. Six 65-218-101 plugin
modules in a 65-200 chassis can be linked to create a 300x4 matrix.
Simplified Diagram For 65-218 Configured as a 300x4 Matrix
(Y Isolation Switches are only applicable to 65-218-101 Plugin)
Built-In Relay Self-Test -
BIRST
The BIRST facility provides a quick and easy way of
finding relay failures. No test equipment is required,
simply unplug the front panel connectors, launch the
BIRST application and the tool will run a diagnostic
test that will find all relays with faulty contacts.
For more information go to: pickeringtest.com/birst
Supported by
eBIRST
This matrix is also supported by eBIRST. These tools
simplify switching system fault-finding by quickly
testing the system and graphically identifying the
faulty relay.
For more information go to: pickeringtest.com/ebirst
X and Y loop-thru connection on the plugin module’s
front panel allow the linking of 50x4 matrices within
the same chassis or between adjacent chassis. This
allows easy matrix expansion in both the X and Y
directions.
Both types of plugin module have X isolation switches
between the matrix and the front panel connector. The
65-218-101 also has Y isolation switches for the front
panel connector and the six internal Y buses. Isolation
switches allow unused signal paths to be disconnected
to preserve signal integrity.
Configuring the Matrix
To select the parts that you need to create a matrix
simply:
• Specify a 65-200-002 LXI Scalable Chassis.
• Add Matrix Plugin Modules with or without chassis
internal Y-bus access as required.
Pickering’s Range of LXI High Voltage Matrices
Y-Axis X Range Poles Model No.
4 50 to 300 1 65-218
2 100, 200 or 300 2 60-310
4 75, 150 or 225 2 60-311
Y1
Y2
Y3
Y4
X Bus Loop-Thru
Y Bus Loop-Thru
1-Pole
Crosspoint
1-Pole
Isolation
1-Pole
Isolation
X299
X397
X300
X298
X8
X7
X6
X1
X3
X2
X4
X5
Y Isolation
Switches
X Isolation
Switches
