Pickering PXI BRIC 40-569B User manual

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Issue 1.4 May 2023
40-569B User Manual
PXI BRIC™ Resource Distributor
& Bus Matrix Inputs Module

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Products serviced and repaired outside of the warranty period are warranted for ninety days.
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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
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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 PXI Modules ............4.1
Module Architecture 40-569B ..............................................4.2
Sub-Units and Programming................................................4.2
Section 5
Connector Information................................................................5.1
Section 6
Trouble Shooting.........................................................................6.1
Section 7
Maintenance Information............................................................7.1
Fuse ........................................................................................7.1
Relay Lookup Tables.............................................................7.1
Component Layout................................................................7.8
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.
!
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 Resource Distributor & Bus Matrix Inputs Module 40-569B
ISSUE 1.1 JUN 2022
yDesigned to Support the Requirements of the
ARINC 608A Specification
yIntegrated PXI 2 A Matrix Module With Built In
High Performance Screened Analog Bus
yHot Switching 200 VDC/180 VAC, 2 A, 60 W
ySeparate Bus Matrix Inputs and Resource
Distributor Daughter Cards
yLoad Just The Number Of Daughter Switch
Cards You Need For Your Application,
Expansion Cards Can Be Added Later
yPartially Populated Versions Available
yVISA/IVI Drivers Supplied for Windows
ySupported by PXI or LXI Chassis
y3 Year Warranty
BRIC Analog Backplane
Bus
Matrix
Inputs
Daughter
Card #1
Bus
Matrix
Inputs
Daughter
Card #2
Resource
Distributor
Daughter
Card
#1
Resource
Distributor
Daughter
Card #2
40-569B BRIC Module
Test Signal Connections
Bus
Matrix
Inputs
Daughter
Card #3
Bus
Matrix
Inputs
Daughter
Card #4
Bus
Matrix
Inputs
Daughter
Card #5
Bus
Matrix
Inputs
Daughter
Card #6
Schematic diagram for a fully loaded 40-569B BRIC8 with 6 Bus Matrix Inputs Cards
and 2 Resource Distributor Cards
BRIC ™ 2nd Generation PXI 2A Switch Matrix
The 40-569B BRIC is a range of high density bus matrix
inputs and resource distributor bused configurations
capable of hot switching up to 2 A and up to 200 VDC/
180 VAC.The 40-569B BRIC modules are available in 4 or
8 slot PXI sizes and are constructed using high quality
electro-mechanical relays.
Typical applications include signal routing for avionics test
systems that conform to the ARINC 608A specification. The
flexibility of the 40-569B BRIC module allows a custom
combination of Bus Matrix Inputs and Resource Distributor
cards to meet the user’s requirements.
High Reliability and Ease of Use
The 40-569B is designed to minimise the cost and
complexity of cable assemblies to the device under
test and instrumentation. Analog busing is housed
within the module using a high performance screened
analog backplane. Pickering can construct custom cable
assemblies for all of our PXI modules, please contact sales
office for further assistance.

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Overview
2-POLE 16 x 4 MATRIX
2-POLE 8 x 4 MATRIX
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
2222222222222222
50-PIN D-TYPE CONNECTOR
2
2
2
2
ALL MATRIX
CROSSPOINTS
ARE 2-POLE
RESOURCE DISTRIBUTOR CARD
BRIC
ANALOG
BUS
(16-WIRE)
4-POLE 16 x 2 MATRIX
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
160-PIN DIN 41612 CONNECTOR
4
4
ALL MATRIX CROSSPOINTS
ARE 4-POLE WITH INDEPENDANT
2-POLE FUNCTIONALITY
BUS MATRIX
INPUTS CARD
BRIC
ANALOG
BUS
(16-WIRE)
4-POLE 16 x 2 MATRIX
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
4
4
Schematic Diagram
For The Resource
Distributor Daughter
Card
Schematic Diagram For The Bus Matrix Inputs Daughter Card
Pickering PXI Modules
are compatible with Mass
Interconnect
solutions from both VPC
and MAC Panel. Shown is
the 40-569B with the MAC
Panel Scout

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Overview
40-569B BRIC Key Advantages
• Complete PXI Switching Solution in one PXI Module.
• Simplified cabling, easy to connect to the DUT thus minimizing costs.
• Internal Shielded Analog Bus giving maximum signal integrity with easy expansion at
minimal cost with maximum bandwidth and isolation.
• Targeted at high performance matrix switching with minimized cost.
• Build just the matrix configuration you need. Modular architecture allows users to buy
just as much matrix capacity as they require, expansion cards can be added later.
• BRICs allow use of much lower cost 8 or 14 slot PXI chassis (such as 40-908 or 40-914).
• Simpler and faster programming with Direct I/O, VISA and IVI Drivers + LabView Soft
Front Panels.
• Custom versions built to order.
The 40-569B Matrix module is based on the proven features of Pickering’s large range of BRIC
Integrated Matrix modules.
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BUS
MATRIX
INPUTS
RESOURCE
DISTRIBUTOR
RESOURCE
DISTRIBUTOR
BUS
MATRIX
INPUTS
BUS
MATRIX
INPUTS
BUS
MATRIX
INPUTS
BUS
MATRIX
INPUTS
BUS
MATRIX
INPUTS
Available Versions of the 40-569B
The 40-569B can be supplied in BRIC4 or
BRIC8 format with a minimum configuration
of a single Bus Matrix card and a single
Resource Distributor card. The maximum
configuration is a BRIC8 populated with 6
Bus Matrix cards and 2 Resource Distributor
cards as shown below. For a list of all the
possible configurations, please refer to the
product codes on the Ordering Information
page.

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Specifications
Switching Specification
Switch Type: Electro-mechanical
Contact Type: Palladium-Ruthenium,
Gold Covered Bifurcated
Max Hot Switch Voltage:
Max Cold Switch Voltage:
200 VDC/180 VAC*
270 VDC/180 VAC*
(maximum voltage slew
rate 3 V/µs)
Max Power:
Max Switch Current:
Max Continuous Carry Current:
Max Pulsed Carry Current
Example (for a single switch
path):
60 W/62.5 VA
2 A †
2 A †
6 A for 100 ms
(up to 10 % duty cycle)
Initial Path Resistance (Bus
Matrix Inputs to Resource
Distributor)
On:
Off:
Minimum Voltage:
Differential Thermal Offset:
<1000 mΩ
>109 Ω
100 µV
<10 µV
Operate Time: <3 ms typical,
single operation
Expected Life (operations)
Very low power signal load:
Low power load (2 W):
Medium power load (30 W):
Full power load (60 W):
>1x108
>1.5x107 (0.1 A 20V DC)
>5x106 (1 A 30 VDC)
>1x105 (2 A 30 VDC)
Bus Matrix Inputs isolation
path resistors: 100 kΩ, 0.5 W, 1 %
* For full voltage rating, signal sources to be switched
must be fully isolated from mains supply and safety earth.
† Please be aware of switch path current restriction with
Bus Matrix Inputs isolation path resistors in circuit
Power Requirements
+3.3 V +5 V +12 V -12 V
0 <4 A (typ 1 A) 0 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.
Width and Dimensions
Four or eight slot 3U PXI module (CompactPCI).
3D models for these modules in a variety of popular file
formats are available on request.
Module Weight
Empty BRIC Fully Loaded BRIC
BRIC4 0.9 Kg 2.1 Kg
BRIC8 1.6 Kg 4.0 Kg
BRIC daughter card 0.2 Kg
Connectors
PXI bus via 32-bit P1/J1 backplane connector.
Connections are made to the Bus Matrix Inputs card via a
front panel 160-pin male DIN 41612 connector (includes a
strain relief fixing for use with Pickering’s cableforms).
Connections are made to the Resource Distributor card via
a front panel 50-pin male D-type connector.
Note: We recommend that Pickering mating connectors are used
with this module. These are designed to ensure there are no
mechanical interference problems when used in a PXI chassis.
Relay Type
The 40-569B BRIC modules are fitted with electro-mechanical
relays.
Typical Bandwidth and Crosstalk
Bandwidth (-3 dB): >8 MHz
Crosstalk (typical): 10 kHz:
100 kHz:
1 MHz:
10 MHz:
-60 dB
-50 dB
-30 dB
-12 dB
Isolation: 10 kHz:
100 kHz:
1 MHz:
10 MHz:
>90 dB
>80 dB
>56 dB
>36 dB
Maximum Crosspoint Count
The 40-569B has a suggested maximum number of
simultaneously operated crosspoints of 104, please refer to
manual for detailed breakdown. Higher closure counts are
possible, please contact sales office for further information.

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Ordering Information
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
40-569B 91-100-001
For further assistance, please contact your local Pickering
sales office.
Mating Connectors & Cabling
For connection accessories for the 40-569B module please
refer to the 90-001D 160-pin DIN 41612 and 90-005D
50-pin D-type Connector Accessories data sheets where
a complete list and documentation can be found for
accessories, or refer to the Connection Solutions catalog.
Product Order Codes
BRIC4 - 4 Slot High Density 2 A
Resource Distributor & Bus Matrix
Inputs Module 40-569B-0XX
BRIC8 - 8 Slot High Density 2 A
Resource Distributor & Bus Matrix
Inputs Module 40-569B-1XX
When ordering a 40-569B module the number of daughter
cards is specified by XX shown in the part number, see the
configuration table below for the specific code.
For the expansion of an existing BRIC matrix or
replacement of faulty BRIC daughter cards please contact
your local sales office.
Upgrading With Daughtercards
BRIC modules can be upgraded to a larger matrix size
using daughtercards, please consult your local sales office
for further information.
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.
Number of
Resource
Distributor
Cards
Number of
Bus Matrix
Inputs
Cards
BRIC4 BRIC8
1 1 40-569B-011 40-569B-111
2 1 40-569B-021 40-569B-121
1 2 40-569B-012 40-569B-112
2 2 40-569B-022 40-569B-122
1 3 40-569B-013 40-569B-113
2 3 40-569B-123
1 4 40-569B-114
2 4 40-569B-124
1 5 40-569B-115
2 5 40-569B-125
1 6 40-569B-116
2 6 40-569B-126

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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
Chassis Compatibility
This PXI module must be used in a suitable chassis. It is compatible with the following chassis types:
• All chassis conforming to the 3U PXI and 3U Compact PCI (cPCI) specification
• Legacy and Hybrid Peripheral slots in a 3U PXI Express (PXIe) chassis
• Pickering Interfaces LXI or LXI/USB Modular Chassis
Chassis Selection Guide
Standard PXI or hybrid PXIe Chassis from any Vendor:
• Mix our 1000+ PXI switching & simulation modules with
any vendor’s PXI instrumentation
• Embedded or remote Windows PC control
• Real-time Operating System Support
• High data bandwidths, especially with PXI Express
• Integrated module timing and synchronization
Pickering LXI or LXI/USB Modular Chassis—only accept
our 1000+ PXI Switching & Simulation Modules:
• Ethernet or USB control enables remote operation
• Low-cost control from practically any controller
• LXI provides manual control via Web browsers
• Driverless software support
• Power sequencing immunity
• Ethernet provides chassis/controller voltage isolation
• Independence from Windows operating system
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

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Supporting Products & Software
© Copyright (2022) 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.
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
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 2.2. The BRIC Module is powered by a +5V input via Compact PCI
connector J1 mounted on the Backplane. The maximum population of the BRIC8 module is 2 Resource Distributor
Cards and 6 Bus Matrix Inputs Cards.
The Resource Distributor daughter card is a single PCB populated with elecro-mechanical relays congured as
interconnected 16x4 and 8x4 2-pole matrices. The 16 off 2-pole X-bus signals are connected to a front panel
mounted 50-pin D-type plug. 8 off 2-pole Y-bus signals appear on the rear connector of the daughter card and are
bussed to the other cards in the BRIC module via the Analog Backplane (these signals are also fed to the 50-pin
D-type plug on the Resource Distributor card).
The Bus Matrix Inputs daughter card assembly consists of interconnected upper and lower PCBs populated with
electro-mechanical relays. Both upper and lower PCBs are congured as 4-pole 16x2 matrices with Y-buses
connected to the analog backplane via isolation and changeover relays. The X-bus of both matrices is fed to the
front panel mounted 160-pin DIN 41612 connector on the lower PCB.
The daughter card assemblies are interconnected via the backplane which provides power, control signals from the
PCI interface and connection to the Analog Bus. Matrix card connections on the backplane are via J2 to J5 (J2 to J9
BRIC 8). The Analog Bus routes signals to all the installed daughter cards.
The relays on the daughter cards are energised via control signals from the relay drivers, which are addressed by
the PCI bridge U1 and control logic mounted on the Backplane. The PCI Bridge U1 is congured by EEPROM U2
and the control logic by U7.
Cold Switching
In order to use voltages above the hot switching limit, users must ensure that any fast voltage transients applied to
the switching module are kept within the data sheet maximum slew rate.
Figure 2.1 - 40-569B 8-Slot BRIC shown populated with
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PCI
BRIDGE
U1
PCI BRIDGE
CONFIGURATION
U2
TERMINATING
RESISTORS
COMPACT PCI BUS CONNECTOR J1
CONTROL
LOGIC
U3 TO U6,
U8 TO U10
+5V
0V
4-SLOT BACKPLANE
J5
J4
CONTROL BUS
The 8-Slot Backplane is fitted
with 8 connectors J2 to J9 and
an additional IC, U11.
A maximum of 2 Resource Distributor
and 6 Bus Matrix Inputs daughter cards
can be fitted to the 8-Slot Backplane.
J3
J2
CONFIGURATION
U7
ANALOG BUS
160 PIN DIN41612 PLUG
MOTHER BOARD
EEPROM
U1
J1
CONTROL
DAUGHTER BOARD
RELAY
DRIVERS
U10 TO U15
J3
RELAY
DRIVERS
U2 TO U7
J2
RELAY
COILS MATRIX
ISOLATION
RELAYS
RELAY
COILS MATRIX
J4
ANALOG BUS
CONTROL
ISOLATION
RELAYS
BUS MATRIX MODULE
160 PIN DIN41612 PLUG
MOTHER BOARD
EEPROM
U1
J1
CONTROL
DAUGHTER BOARD
RELAY
DRIVERS
U10 TO U15
J3
RELAY
DRIVERS
U2 TO U7
J2
RELAY
COILS MATRIX
ISOLATION
RELAYS
RELAY
COILS MATRIX
J4
ANALOG BUS
CONTROL
ISOLATION
RELAYS
BUS MATRIX MODULE
50 PIN D-TYPE PLUG
MOTHER BOARD
EEPROM
U1
J1
CONTROL
RELAY
DRIVERS
U2 TO U7
J2
RELAY
COILS
MATRIX
ANALOG BUS
RESOURCE
DISTRIBUTOR
50 PIN D-TYPE PLUG
MOTHER BOARD
EEPROM
U1
J1
CONTROL
RELAY
DRIVERS
U2 TO U7
J2
RELAY
COILS
MATRIX
ANALOG BUS
RESOURCE
DISTRIBUTOR
Figure 2.1 - 40-569B Module: Functional Block Diagram
(4-Slot BRIC tted with 2 Resource Distributor and 2 Bus Matrix Inputs daughter cards)

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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
Figure 3.1 - Installing the Module into a PXI / cPCI / LXI Chassis
PXI/Compact PCI
Chassis
BRIC Module
Ejector Handle
in Down Position
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BRIC4
Injector/Ejector Rail
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 handle is in its downward position. Align the module with the card guides on
the top and bottom of the slot.
Do not raise the injector/ejector handle whilst inserting the module as the module will not insert properly.
5. Hold the handle whilst slowly sliding the module into the card guides until the handle catches on the injector/
ejector rail (refer to Figure 3.1).
6. Raise the injector/ejector handle 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.