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PXI BRIC™ Power FIBO Matrix 40-595A
ISSUE 5.0 MAY 2018
• Integrated High Power PXI Matrix Module
• Built In High Performance Screened 8-Channel
Analog Bus
• 3-Pin Breakout Configuration For Fault
Simulation and Specialist Test Applications
• Sizes Up To Dual 30x4 Power Matrix on
5 Daughter Cards
• Load Just The Number of Daughter Switch
Cards You Need For Your Application
• Uses Gold Flash Over Silver Alloy Contact
Electro-mechanical Relays
• Cross-point Switches 125VDC/250VAC, 10A
• Breakout Switches 125VDC/250VAC, 8A
• VISA, IVI & Kernel Drivers Supplied for
Windows
• Supported by PXI or LXI Chassis
• 3 Year Warranty
Schematic of the 40-595A-010 Dual 30x4
Power FIBO Matrix Module With 3-Pin Breakout (switches
are shown in their default state)
Y1.1
Y1.2
Y1.3
Y1.4
30x4 Fault Matrix - Bank 1
Y2.1
Y2.2
Y2.3
Y2.4
30x4 Fault Matrix - Bank 2
X1.1
X2.1
X30.1
X1.2
X1.3
X2.2
X2.3
X30.2
X30.3
BREAKOUT
BREAKOUT
The 40-595A is a matrix module based on the BRIC format
designed for fault insertion applications in safety critical testing. As
with other BRIC modules the matrix size can be scaled to suit the
application. The 40-595A has a very high current rating of 10 Amps,
ideal for higher power systems, and can be used as a conventional
matrix.
Fault insertion testing is when the response of a
controller is assessed with one or more sensors
providing poor information. This is to ensure that
the controller does not produce an inappropriate
response, such as turning an engine or
braking system off, risking a serious system
failure. Testing in aeronautic, aerospace and
automotive environments has to be rigorous and
documented to ensure that expensive failures or
loss of life do not occur.
The 40-595A allows such testing to be
automated, replacing manual test systems that
are hard to repeat and document. Referring to
the functional diagram, the 40-595 is typically
used with a sensor emulation connected to
breakout 1.2 or 1.3 and the controller under test
connected to 1.1. The connection can be broken
and a fault condition can be introduced, such as
a short circuit, on the Y axis. The third breakout
connection can be used to connect to a poor
sensor emulation, allowing the controller to be
tested with a more complex sensor present.
The dual bus arrangement allows an external series element to
be added across the breakout connections with shunt defects
provided by the Y axis.
The 40-595A allows up 8 types of fault to be connected to the Y
axis and up to 30 connections to sensors. Modules can be supplied
partially loaded for applications that do not require the full number
of daughter cards.
User connection is via 37-pin D-type plugs. These are fully
supported by our range of cable and connector accessories.
