Pickering LXI 60-891-045 User manual

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LXI Custom Microwave Unit
60-891-045 User Manual

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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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Contents
Copyright Statement........................................................................................................................................................(ii)
Technical Support and Warranty...................................................................................................................................(iii)
Product Safety...................................................................................................................................................................(iv)
Contents (this page).........................................................................................................................................................(v)
Warnings and Cautions...................................................................................................................................................(vi)
Section 1
Technical Specification....................................................................................................................................................1.1
Section 2
Technical Description ......................................................................................................................................................2.1
Functional Description...............................................................................................................................................2.1
Section 3
Installation.........................................................................................................................................................................3.1
Pre Operation Checks ................................................................................................................................................3.1
Hardware Installation................................................................................................................................................3.1
Setting the IP Address...............................................................................................................................................3.2
Installing the Software ..............................................................................................................................................3.3
Soft Front Panel Operation ...........................................................................................................................................3.3
Section 4
Programming Guide.........................................................................................................................................................4.1
Programming Options for Pickering LXI Units......................................................................................................4.1
Programming the Microwave Unit ..........................................................................................................................4.2
Command Line Control..............................................................................................................................................4.8
Using the Soft Front Panel........................................................................................................................................4.14
Section 5
Connectors.........................................................................................................................................................................5.1
Section 6
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................................................6.1
LXI Status Indicators..................................................................................................................................................6.1
LAN Reset.....................................................................................................................................................................6.2

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Contents
Section 7
Maintenance Information................................................................................................................................................7.1
Microwave Unit Parts List.............................................................................................................................................7.2
General Maintenance ....................................................................................................................................................7.5
Appendix A
Fitting Rack Mounting Flanges......................................................................................................................................A.1

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WARNING - Hazardous Environments Symbol
This product is not specifically 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:
• 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.
• 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.
• Outer clothing worn must be unable to generate static charges.
• Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) fitted with these devices must be stored and transported in anti-static bags.
Warnings & Cautions
WARNING - Danger of Electric Shock Symbol
This unit may contain hazardous voltages. Before removing the unit from the rack remove all supplies and
disconnect user I/O signals.
If the unit has removable modules, unused slots in the chassis must be populated with blanking panels to
prevent access to user I/O signals that may be present. Blanking panels are available to order from Pickering.
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 unit must not be used for the switching of Mains Circuits. For the switching of voltages up to the unit’s
full specification, Secondary Circuit power supplies and the Device Under Test must be fully isolated from the
Mains Circuit and the safety earth.
The chassis must be correctly installed and be connected to mains or factory safety ground, please refer to the
installation section of this manual.
Diagram Showing Separation Between The Mains Circuit and Secondary Circuit / DUT
For the purposes of this document, a Mains Circuit is an installation classified 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.
Switching
Module
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 qualified & 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.
Warnings & Cautions
WARNING - RACK MOUNTING
If it is required to fit this unit into a 19 inch rack, its weight must be supported by side
brackets, runners or a suitable equipment shelf.
The fixing holes in the front panel flanges are designed only for securing the device in the
rack and must NOT be used to support the weight of the whole device.
Please refer to Appendix A for the procedure for fitting the supplied flanges to either side of
the front panel.
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WARNING
Only the correct connector series should be mated with this unit. SMA connectors are used
and the user should only mate the correct type to the unit, failure to do so may result in
damage to the connector.
Also, it is important that the SMA connector’s nut is properly tightened to the correct torque
with a 5/16 inch wrench. This should be 3-5 in·lbs (0.3 to 0.6 N·m) for brass, and 7-10 in·lbs
(0.8–1.1 N·m) for stainless steel connectors.
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Section 1 - Technical Specification
yCustom Microwave Unit with SP10T Switches
& Power Dividers
y5x SP10T Terminated Switches with 18 GHz
Bandwidth
ySingle 4-Way Power Divider & Triple 12-Way
Power Dividers with 6 GHz Bandwidth
y50 Ω Characteristic Impedance
yCompact 4 U Form Factor
yLXI Standard 1.4 Compliant
yIVI & Direct I/O Drivers
y3 Year Warranty
The 60-891-045 Microwave Unit is suitable for switching 50 Ω
signals up to 18 GHz. With five SP10T switches and power
dividers it is ideal for constructing complex microwave
switching systems for many applications. Connection is by
SMA connectors mounted on the front panel.
The unit’s SP10T switches have automatic termination where
signal channels are connected to 50 Ω when not routed.
Controlling the System
The 60-891-045 is controlled through an LXI interface based
on Ethernet 1000Base-T. This provides a quick and easy
5x Terminated SP10T Switches
3
4
5
6
1
2
7
8
9
10
C
off
3
4
5
6
1
2
7
8
9
10
C
off
3
4
5
6
1
2
7
8
9
10
C
off
3
4
5
6
1
2
7
8
9
10
C
off
3
4
5
6
1
2
7
8
9
10
C
off
PD2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
C
PD3
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
C
PD4
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
C
PD1
1 2 3 4
C
Power Splitters/Combiners
RL1 RL2 RL3 RL4 RL5
Switching Diagram for the 60-891-045 Microwave Multiplexer
method of installing the 60-891-045 and a simple way of
controlling the unit from a remote location through its API or
built in custom soft front panel. The ability to control the unit
at a distance allows the testing of systems without the need
for a physical presence.
Other Microwave Switching Configurations
We are able to offer other microwave switching solutions, if
you have a custom requirement for switching please contact
your local Pickering Interfaces sales representative.
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Section 1 - Technical Specification
Specifications – 18 GHz SP10T Terminated Switch
Operating Frequency: 0 - 18 GHz
Characteristic Impedance: 50 Ω
Connector Type: SMA
Insertion Loss: <0.2 dB to 3 GHz
<0.3 dB to 8 GHz
<0.4 dB to 12.4 GHz
<0.5 dB to 15.5 GHz
<0.7 dB to 18 GHz
Isolation: >80 dB to 3 GHz
>70 dB to 8 GHz
>60 dB to 12.4 GHz
>60 dB to 15.5 GHz
>55 dB to 18 GHz
VSWR: <1.2:1 0 to 3 GHz
<1.3:1 to 8 GHz
<1.4:1 to 12.4 GHz
<1.5:1 to 15.5 GHz
<1.7:1 to 18 GHz
Maximum RF Carry Power: 240 W to 3 GHz
150 W to 8 GHz
120 W to 12.4 GHz
110 W to 15.5 GHz
100 W to 18 GHz
Termination Power Rating: 1 W per termination,
3 W total power
Expected Life (Low Power): >2 million operations per
position
General Unit Information
Configuration: Five SP10T terminated
microwave switches,
Single 4-Way Power
Divider and Triple 12-Way
Power Divider
Operate Time: 15 ms for SP10T switches
Maximum Voltage 100 VDC
Maximum Switch Current: 1 A
Specifications – 6 GHz 4-Way
Power Splitter/Combiner
Operating Frequency: 0.5 - 6 GHz
Characteristic Impedance: 50 Ω
Connectors: SMA
Insertion Loss: <0.9 dB to 3 GHz
<1.3 dB to 6 GHz
Isolation: >19 dB to 0.6 GHz
>23 dB to 6 GHz
VSWR (C): <1.5:1 to 6 GHz
VSWR (1-4): <1.25:1 to 6 GHz
Phase Unbalance: 6 Degree to 6 GHz
Amplitude Unbalance: 0.4 dB to 6 GHz
Maximum Current: 1 A (0.25 A for each port)
Power Handling (Split): 30 W
Power Handling (Combine): 0.5 W
Specifications – 6 GHz 12-Way
Power Splitter/Combiner
Operating Frequency: 0.6 - 6 GHz
Characteristic Impedance: 50 Ω
Connectors: SMA
Insertion Loss: <2.4 dB to 3 GHz
<4.5 dB to 6 GHz
Isolation: >20 dB to 3 GHz
>18 dB to 6 GHz
VSWR (C): <2.4:1 to 6 GHz
VSWR (1-12): <1.6:1 to 3 GHz
<1.5:1 to 6 GHz
Phase Unbalance: 8 Degree to 3 GHz
10 Degree to 6 GHz
Amplitude Unbalance: <0.9 dB to 3 GHz
<1.6 dB to 6 GHz
Maximum Current: 1.2 A (0.1 A for each port)
Power Handling (Split): 20 W
Power Handling (Combine): 1.5 W
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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
Safety & CE Compliance
All modules 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.
Power Source
Universal AC mains supply, 90-120/200-240 V 50-60 Hz
Power Inlet: Male IEC connector
Power Rating: 100 VA maximum
Fuse Rating: 5 A, 250 V
LAN Interface
Compliant to LXI Standard 1.4, the 60-891-045 has a
1000Base-T Ethernet Interface via a standard RJ-45
connector mounted on the rear panel with an LCD display
showing the unit’s IP address.
Cooling
Fan assisted cooling, front air intakes and rear exhaust.
LXI Status Indicators
Front panel mounted LEDs:
• Power
• Ready
• Error
• LAN
• Active
Mechanical Characteristics
4 U high, full 19” rack width, 500mm deep.
Supplied with front panel ears to enable rack mounting on a
shelf or other rear support mechanism.
3D models for all versions in a variety of popular file formats
are available on request.
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Support Products
Mating Connectors & Cabling
For connection accessories for the 60-891-045 multiplexer
please refer to the 90-011D RF Cable Assemblies data sheet
where a complete list and documentation can be found for
accessories, or refer to the Connection Solutions catalog.
Product Order Codes
LXI Custom Microwave Unit,
5xSP10T Terminated, 18 GHz SMA, Plus
Power Dividers: 60-891-045
Product Customization
Pickering LXI units 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.
Further LXI RF Switching Solutions from
Pickering Interfaces
60-891-001 LXI 36:1 Microwave Multiplexer.
Available With SMA Connectors (18 GHz) or BNC
Connectors (4 GHz).
60-721A LXI 72-Channel High Performance Video
Multiplexer with a 1 GHz bandwidth.
60-750/751 LXI Microwave Matrix. Bandwidth up to
20 GHz and is available in sizes from Single 3x3 up to
Dual 4x4 with Loop-Thru and termination options.
60-801/802 LXI Microwave Multiplexer, up to 40 GHz
bandwidth and support for up to 16 banks of 6 or 4
way multiplexers.
60-800/803 LXI Microwave Multiplexer. Unterminated
versions to 67 GHz with up to 16 banks. Terminated
versions to 50 GHz with up to 14 banks.
6 or 4 way multiplexers supported.
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Section 2 - Technical Description
Functional Description
Figure 2-1. Block Diagram for the 60-891-045 Microwave Unit
The 60-891-045 is a custom microwave unit with 5 banks of 10 channel multiplexers under control of an LXI interface
designed for the routing of signals with frequencies up to 18GHz. All unused signals are automatically terminated into 50Ω.
Power dividers are also included with one 4-way unit and three 12-way units, all with 6GHz bandwidth. User connections
are via SMA connectors on the front panel. A block diagram for the unit is shown in Figure 2-1.
Switch setting information for the unit is sent from the Embedded Processor to the Relay Driver PCBs via a Bridge circuit.
The Relay Driver board’s data ports are interconnected in a daisy chain and are controlled with a serial data stream from
the Bridge board. Programming information for the processor is sent to the unit via the LAN interface from a remote
computer using the unit’s unique Ethernet address. Programming documentation for the unit as well as data for Pickering’s
other LXI compatible switching products is stored in the embedded processor and can be downloaded over the LAN
interface. LXI Status LEDs on the front of the chassis indicate the condition of the unit and the LAN connection
Power
Supplies
LAN
Interface
PWR
RDY
ERR
LAN
ACT
Status LEDs
RJ45
Socket
Embedded
Processor
Logic
Supply
Relay Coil
Supply
10-Channel Terminated Microwave Multiplexers
Control Control
Control Control
Control Control
Bridge
Board
Relay Drivers #1
SP10T-T (RL1)
SP10T-T (RL2)
SP10T-T (RL3)
Control Control
Control Control
SP10T-T (RL4)
SP10T-T (RL5)
Relay Drivers #2
Relay Drivers #3
12-Way (PD2) 12-Way (PD3) 12-Way (PD4)4-Way (PD1)
Power Splitters/Combiners

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Section 3 - Installation
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Pre-operation Checks (Unpacking)
1. Check the module for transport damage and report any damage immediately to Pickering Interfaces.
Do not attempt to install the product if any damage is evident.
2. Ensure that the designated area for the product is of flat and solid construction to support its weight.
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Refer to the Warnings and Cautions at the front of this manual
The module is designed for indoor use only.
Installing the Microwave Unit
The 60-891-045 may be mounted on a desk top or fitted into a standard 19 inch rack (rack mounting flanges are supplied
with the unit that can be fitted to the sides of the front panel). When fitting into a rack it is important to provide adequate
support using side brackets or runners, the mounting holes in the front panel flanges are designed only for securing the
unit in the rack and must NOT be used to support the weight of the whole unit.
The 60-891-045 relies upon forced air cooling. Internal fans draw air through slots in the front panel and expel air through
two vents in the rear panel. When positioning the chassis, make sure that there is adequate clearance to allow unrestricted
air flow through these vents. The locations of the air intakes and outlets are shown in Figures 3-1 and 3-2.
Power is supplied to the rear of the unit using a standard IEC power lead and the power on/off switch is located next to the
power inlet socket. The unit is supplied with a suitable Earthed mains power lead, If a different lead is used it is important to
ensure that an adequate Earth connection is present. When mounted in a rack, provision should be made to allow access to
the rear of the unit. This is to enable the operation of the power on/off switch and the Reset button. The rear panel layout is
shown in Figure 3-2.
The Microwave Unit is controlled by the host computer via an Ethernet interface. The RJ45 socket on the rear of the unit can
be connected to a hub or switch via an Ethernet cable to allow control over a local area or wide area network. Alternatively
a crossover Ethernet cable can be used to connect the unit to a laptop PC and local control can be carried out isolated from
a network. The IP address of the unit has to be manually or automatically configured before it can be used on a network,
please refer to the following section “Setting the IP Address” and the “LXI Getting Started Guide” document to carry out this
process.
Figure 3-1. Front view of the Microwave Unit
showing user RF connectors & intake slots for cooling air next to the microwave and power dividers

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Figure 3-2. Rear view of the Microwave Unit showing the mains supply connection,
LAN socket, IP address display & cooling air outlets
Setting the IP Address
To use the 60-891-045 Microwave Unit over a LAN connection it should be set up and configured as described in the “LXI
Getting Started Guide” document.
If the IP address is to be set manually and before connecting to a network, contact your IT department so they can give you
the correct settings for:
• IP Address
• Subnet Mask
• Default Gateway
• DNS Server(s)
Once you have the required information, the IP configuration window is used to manually set the IP address. This is shown
in Figure 3-4.
The current IP address setting of the 60-891-045 is indicated on an LCD display on the rear panel of the chassis.
Incorrect setting will result in a loss of communication and may also be indicated by a red LAN LED on the front panel. If
this does occur press and hold the LAN Reset button on the back panel of the device for a full factory reset (see Section 6
“Troubleshooting” for details).
Figure 3-3. Display for IP Address on Rear Panel

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Section 3 - Installation
Soft Front Panel Operation
The 60-891-045 Microwave Multiplexer can be programmed using the Soft Front Panel. This can be run as a Java Applet
from the device’s LXI home page. You must have the Java Runtime environment loaded from Sun Microsystems to use this
facility. This application can be downloaded from www.sun.com/java .
To access the Soft Front Panel, first select Instrument Control from the Instrument Home Page, then click the relevant
icon in the displayed window to launch the Java applet.
For a description of the controls, refer to “Using The Soft Front Panel” at the end of Section 4.
Installing the Software
From the device web page, select ‘Driver Download’ from the menu at the left of the page. This will retrieve the driver from
the instrument and install it on your PC.
Alternatively, the driver may be found on the DVD shipped with the product in the ‘Drivers_LXI’ folder:
Series-60-Setup.exe.
This driver may also be found on the Pickering Interfaces web-site at:
http://www.pickeringtest.info/downloads/drivers/Sys60/
or from the Software Downloads section at:
www.pickeringtest.com
Figure 3-4. Example configuration window used to manually set the IP address of a Pickering LXI device

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Section 4 - Programming
Programming Options for Pickering Interfaces LXI Units
For information on the installation and use of drivers and the programming of Pickering’s products in various software
environments, please refer to the Software User Manual.
This is available as a download from:
pickeringtest.com/support/software-drivers-and-downloads
Also, it can be accessed from the DVD supplied with the product:
<DVD_DRIVE>\downloads\Documentation\Software-Manual.pdf

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Section 4 - Programming
Programming the Microwave Unit
The 60-891-045 is a custom microwave unit constructed from five 10-channel (SP10T) terminated microwave switches as
well as 4 and 12-channel power dividers. Signals paths on the SP10T switches can be set between the common terminal
and any one of the 10 positions or to no connection. All switches include automatic termination where unused channels
are routed into 50Ω.
The initial state of the SP10T switches is with the common terminal open circuit and all channels terminated into 50Ω. This
is also the default (power off) state.
5x Terminated SP10T Switches
3
4
5
6
1
2
7
8
9
10
C
off
Sub-unit 1
bit 1
bit 2
bit 3
bit 4
bit 5
bit 6
bit 7
bit 8
bit 9
bit 10
RL1
3
4
5
6
1
2
7
8
9
10
C
off
Sub-unit 2
bit 1
bit 2
bit 3
bit 4
bit 5
bit 6
bit 7
bit 8
bit 9
bit 10
RL2
3
4
5
6
1
2
7
8
9
10
C
off
Sub-unit 3
bit 1
bit 2
bit 3
bit 4
bit 5
bit 6
bit 7
bit 8
bit 9
bit 10
RL3
3
4
5
6
1
2
7
8
9
10
C
off
Sub-unit 4
bit 1
bit 2
bit 3
bit 4
bit 5
bit 6
bit 7
bit 8
bit 9
bit 10
RL4
3
4
5
6
1
2
7
8
9
10
C
off
Sub-unit 5
bit 1
bit 2
bit 3
bit 4
bit 5
bit 6
bit 7
bit 8
bit 9
bit 10
RL5
Figure 4-1. 60-891-045 LXI Microwave Unit - Switching Architecture Showing Sub-unit Allocations
(default switch positions shown)

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Table 4-1. 60-891-045 LXI Microwave Unit - Sub-unit/Bit Allocation
Switch No. Switch
Type Sub-unit Bit Signal Path (relay energized)
Signal Path
(relay de-energized)
RL1 SP10T 1
1 RL1 C to 1 RL1 Open
2 RL1 C to 2 RL1 Open
3 RL1 C to 3 RL1 Open
4 RL1 C to 4 RL1 Open
5 RL1 C to 5 RL1 Open
6 RL1 C to 6 RL1 Open
7 RL1 C to 7 RL1 Open
8 RL1 C to 8 RL1 Open
9 RL1 C to 9 RL1 Open
10 RL1 C to 10 RL1 Open
RL2 SP10T 2
1 RL2 C to 1 RL2 Open
2 RL2 C to 2 RL2 Open
3 RL2 C to 3 RL2 Open
4 RL2 C to 4 RL2 Open
5 RL2 C to 5 RL2 Open
6 RL2 C to 6 RL2 Open
7 RL2 C to 7 RL2 Open
8 RL2 C to 8 RL2 Open
9 RL2 C to 9 RL2 Open
10 RL2 C to 10 RL2 Open
RL3 SP10T 3
1 RL3 C to 1 RL3 Open
2 RL3 C to 2 RL3 Open
3 RL3 C to 3 RL3 Open
4 RL3 C to 4 RL3 Open
5 RL3 C to 5 RL3 Open
6 RL3 C to 6 RL3 Open
7 RL3 C to 7 RL3 Open
8 RL3 C to 8 RL3 Open
9 RL3 C to 9 RL3 Open
10 RL3 C to 10 RL3 Open
RL4 SP10T 4
1 RL4 C to 1 RL4 Open
2 RL4 C to 2 RL4 Open
3 RL4 C to 3 RL4 Open
4 RL4 C to 4 RL4 Open
5 RL4 C to 5 RL4 Open
6 RL4 C to 6 RL4 Open
7 RL4 C to 7 RL4 Open
8 RL4 C to 8 RL4 Open
9 RL4 C to 9 RL4 Open
10 RL4 C to 10 RL4 Open
RL5 SP10T 5
1 RL5 C to 1 RL5 Open
2 RL5 C to 2 RL5 Open
3 RL5 C to 3 RL5 Open
4 RL5 C to 4 RL5 Open
5 RL5 C to 5 RL5 Open
6 RL5 C to 6 RL5 Open
7 RL5 C to 7 RL5 Open
8 RL5 C to 8 RL5 Open
9 RL5 C to 9 RL5 Open
10 RL5 C to 10 RL5 Open

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Section 4 - Programming
Direct I/O Driver, piplx
The Direct I/O driver is composed of a suite of separate libraries which interact to provide full control of a Pickering LXI
unit. In the case of a switch card the communications library picmlx, and the switching library piplx, are needed.
Firstly a communication session to the LXI unit is established. This provides a session handle to the remote LXI unit which
must be used in all subsequent communication with the unit.
Then a specified card on the remote LXI unit is opened and a handle to that card obtained, this handle must be used in all
subsequent function calls to that card.
To operate a switch, the PIPLX_OpBit command may be used to select an individual output. The simplest way to clear
a switch is to call PIPLX_ClearSub. Please note that a maximum of one connection may be made on any individual
switch sub-unit, closure of an output of the switch will cause any other previously made connections on that switch to be
released.
After use the card should be closed and the LXI session released to free the card and the LXI unit for other use.
DWORD err;
SESSION lxi_session;
DWORD card_handle;
DWORD sub_unit, bit;
err = PICMLX_Connect(0, “192.168.1.100”, 1024, 2000, &lxi_session);
if (err == 0)
{
 err=PIPLX_OpenSpeciedCard(lxi_session,0,20,&card_handle);
if (err == 0)
{
sub_unit = 1;
bit = 1;
PIPLX_OpBit(lxi_session, card_handle, sub_unit, bit, 1);
  PIPLX_CloseSpeciedCard(lxi_session,card_handle);
}
PICMLX_Disconnect(lxi_session);
}