Pickering 45-541 User manual

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Issue 4.2 May 2021
45-541 User Manual
PXI 6 U Ultra High Density Matrix Module With BIRST ™

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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.
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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 PXI Modules ..............................4.1
Programming The Matrix ......................................................4.2
Using IVI Driver, Direct Driver or VISA Driver .....................4.3
Using Pickering Drivers in LabVIEW ...................................4.4
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 Look-Up Tables ...........................................................7.1
Component Layout................................................................7.9
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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WARNING - DANGER OF ELECTRIC SHOCK SYMBOL
This module may contain hazardous voltages. Before removing the module from the rack remove all
supplies and disconnect user I/O signals.
Unused slots in the host chassis are populated with blanking plates to prevent access to user I/O
signals that may be present. Blanking panels are available to order from Pickering in a variety of
slot widths. 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 module must not be used for the switching of Mains Circuits. For the switching of voltages up
to the module’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.
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.
PXI 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 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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PXI 6 U Ultra High Density Matrix 45-541
ISSUE 4.0 SEP 2018
y132x8 High Density Matrix in 6 U PXI Format
yUses High Reliability Pickering Ruthenium Reed
Relays For Maximum Performance
ySwitch up to 100 VDC/70 VAC RMS, 0.5 A with 10 W
Max Power
yFast Operating Speed (typically 0.5 ms)
yVISA/IVI & Kernel Drivers Supplied for Windows
yEase of Maintenance & Repair Through the
Use of Leaded Relays
ySupported by
BIRST ™ and eBIRST ™ Test Tools
y3 Year Warranty
The 45-541 is an ultra high density 6 U PXI reed relay
matrix in 132x8 format with 1 pole switching.
Typical applications include signal routing in functional ATE
and data acquisition systems. The matrix is constructed
using high reliability sputtered ruthenium reed relays with
>109 operations to give maximum switching confidence with
long life and stable contact resistance.
Larger matrices may be constructed by daisy chaining
the common signals from multiple modules. However, for
applications that require a very large matrix, Pickering’s
range of BRIC™ modules are the best solution.
Pickering Interfaces can construct custom cable
assemblies for all of our PXI modules, please contact sales
office for further assistance.
45-541 132x8 Matrix Switching Diagram
X2 X4 X8 X1 X3 X5 X6 X7 X12 X9 X10 X11 X14 X16 X13 X15
X132 X130 X131
Y2
Y4
Y8
Y1
Y3
Y5
Y6
Y7
Matrix
Crosspoint
X18 X17 X20 X22 X19 X21 X24 X23 X26 X28 X25 X27 X30 X29 X32 X34 X31 X33
Relay Type
The 45-541 module is fitted with ruthenium sputtered
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 please vist: pickeringrelay.com
Built-In Relay Self-Test - BIRST
The BIRST facility provides a quick and simple way of
finding relay failures. No test equipment is required, simply
disconnect the UUT from the module’s connector, 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
In addition to BIRST, this module is supported by our
eBIRST test tools. These tools simplify switching fault-
finding by quickly testing the system and graphically
identifying the faulty relay.
For more information go to: pickeringtest.com/ebirst

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Specifications
Switching Specification
Contact Type: Ruthenium Reed
Maximum Switch Voltage: 100 VDC/70 VAC* RMS†
Maximum Power:†
Maximum Switch Current:
Maximum Carry Current:
10 W
0.5 A
0.5 A
Initial Path Resistance
On (Single Module):
Off (Single Module):
<750 mΩ
>109 Ω
Operate Time: 0.5 ms typical
Maximum number of
simultaneously operated relays: 100
Expected Life, low power load:
Expected Life, full power load:
>109 operations
>5x106 operations
(20 V, 500 mA, 10 W)
* For full voltage rating, signal sources to be switched
must be fully isolated from mains supply and safety earth.
† In phase signals only.
RF Specification - In a 50 Ω System
Bandwidth
(-3dB insertion loss, 50 Ω): 10 MHz
Crosstalk: Typically <-30 dB
to 10 MHz
Isolation: Typically >47 dB
to 10 MHz
Power Requirements
+3.3 V +5 V +12 V -12 V
400 mA 1.1 A 50 mA 0
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
PXI & CompactPCI Compliance
The module is compliant with the PXI Specification
2.2. Local Bus, Trigger Bus and Star Trigger are not
implemented.
Uses a 33 MHz 32-bit backplane interface.
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.
Mechanical Characteristics
Single slot 6 U PXI (CompactPCI) module.
3D models for all versions in a variety of popular file
formats are available on request.
Chassis Compatibility
Pickering 6 U PXI modules will operate in any 6 U PXI
chassis, in addition they will also operate (with 100 %
compatibillity) in any 6U CompactPCI chassis.
Connectors
PXI bus via 32-bit P1/J1 backplane connector.
Signals via 3 front panel 50-pin male D-type connectors, for
pin outs please refer to the operating manual.
Pickering Electronics State-Of-The-Art Reed Relays
PXI Matrix modules are constructed using very high
density Reed Relays manufactured by our Relay Division.
Sputtered Ruthenium
Reed Relays
offer maximum
performance, they are
hermetically sealed
and offer a very
stable, long life relay
contact (typically 109
operations) with very
fast operate time.
Alternative types such as electro-mechanical armature
relays or non-instrumentation grade reed relays are lower
cost but do not offer the consistent contact resistance, long
life, fast switching speed and low level switching capability
of a reed relay.
All of the reed relays used in our matrix switching modules
are manufactured by our Relay Division, these offer
maximum switching performance. For more information,
please visit the reed relay web site: pickeringrelay.com

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Ordering Information
Product Order Codes
PXI 6 U Ultra High Density Matrix
Single 132x8, 1-Pole 45-541-001
Product Customization
Pickering modules 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. This product requires master
slave testing and one set of each tool is required together
with the master slave cable 93-970-301. For more
information go to: pickeringtest.com/ebirst
Product Test Tool Adaptor
45-541 93-005-001 Not Required
Spare Relay Kits
Kits of replacement relays are available for the majority of
Pickering’s switching products, simplifying servicing and
reducing down-time.
Product Relay Kit
45-541 91-100-009
For further assistance, please contact your local Pickering
sales office.
Mating Connectors & Cabling
For connection accessories for the 45-541 module please
refer to the 90-005D 50-pin D-type Connector Accessories
data sheet where a complete list and documentation
can be found for accessories, or refer to the Connection
Solutions catalog.

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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
A functional block diagram is provided in Figure 2.1. The Module is powered by the +12V, +5V and +3.3V supplies
from the PXI backplane via Compact PCI connector J1. The interface to the user’s equipment is via three front panel
mounted 50-pin D-type connectors, J3, J4 and J5.
The module comprises a mother board and a daughter board populated with 1-pole ruthenium reed relays congured
as a 132x8 matrix. The relays are energised via control signals from relay drivers U11 to U78. Each relay driver is
loaded with serial data from PCI bridge U1 to operate the required matrix crosspoint. The main PCI interface circuitry
and the drivers and relays that make up one half of the matrix are built onto the mother board. The daughter board
is tted on top of the mother board and is populated with the drivers and relays that make up the other half of the
matrix. Signals are sent between the two halves of the matrix via an inter-PCB connector. Module conguration is
determined by data stored in Serial EPROM U3. PCI Bridge U1 is congured by Flash EPROM U2.
Relays
RL529-1056
Matrix
66x8, 1-pole
Relays
RL1-528
Matrix
66x8, 1-pole
Front Panel Connectors J3-5
3 x 50-pin D-type
Interconnection
Daughter Board
Relay
Drivers
U11-44
Relay
Drivers
U45-78
Module
Configuration
U3
PCI Bridge
Configuration
U2
Terminating
Resistors
R1-14
PCI Bridge U1
Compact PCI Bus Connector J1
Mother Board
BIRST
+12V
+5V
+3.3V
GND
Figure 2.1 - Ultra High Density Matrix Module 45-541: Functional Block Diagram

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Chassis
6U PXI Module
Ejector Handle
in Outward Position
Ejector Handle
in Outward Position
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PREOPERATION 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. Position the chassis relative to any other equipment the module(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 module is of at and solid construction to
withstand and support the combined weight of the module(s) and chassis.
SECTION 3 - INSTALLATION
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Refer to the Warnings and Cautions at the front of this manual
Modular products require installation in a suitable PXI/LXI chassis. The module is designed for indoor use only.
Figure 3.1 - Installing the Module into a PXI/cPCI/LXI Chassis
PXI / LXI Chassis

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SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
First install the appropriate Pickering PXI 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 (CHASSIS)
1. The chassis must be electrically installed in accordance with local regional electrical codes by a qualied
engineer.
2. The chassis must be grounded.
Electrostatic discharge can damage the components on the module. To avoid such damage in handling the
board refer to page VII.
Ensure that there is adequate ventilation.
The module 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 slot in the rack.
3. Remove the blanking plate for the chosen slot.
4. Ensure that the injector/ejector handles are in the outward position. Align the module with the card guides
on the top and bottom of the slot.
Do not move the injector/ejector handles whilst inserting the module as the module will not insert properly.
5. Hold the handles whilst slowly sliding the module into the card guides until the handles catch on the injector/
ejector rails (refer to Figure 3.1).
6. Simultaneously move both injector/ejector handles to the inward position until the module rmly seats into the
backplane. The front panel of the module should be ush with the front panel of the chassis.
7. Secure the front panel of the module using both screws to the chassis front panel mounting rails.
8. In a system employing a remote control interface to connect an external controller to a PXI chassis or to link
multiple chassis, power-up the system as follows:
a. For a system comprising an external controller and one chassis, power up the chassis before powering up
the external controller.
b. For a system comprising more than one chassis, turn ON the last chassis in the system followed by the
penultimate, etc, and nally turn ON the external controller or chassis containing the system controller.
9. For Pickering Interfaces modular LXI installation there is no requirement to use any particular power up
sequence.

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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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