Pickering PXI BRIC 40-595A User manual

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Issue 3.6 February 2020
40-595A User Manual
PXI BRIC™ Power FIBO Matrix Module

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Technical details contained within this publication are subject to change without notice.
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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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.
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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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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
Mechanical Description ........................................................2.1
Functional Description .........................................................2.2
Maximum Frequency of Operations at Full Load ...............2.3
Fault Insertion Examples Using The FIBO Matrix .. ...........2.3
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
Module Architecture..............................................................4.2
Using The Module Under IVI.................................................4.3
Programming The Module ....................................................4.4
Using Pickering Drivers in LabVIEW ...................................4.8
Section 5
Connector Information................................................................5.1
Section 6
Trouble Shooting .........................................................................6.1
Section 7
Maintenance Information............................................................7.1
Fuse ........................................................................................7.1
Relay Look-Up Tables ...........................................................7.1
PCB Layout Diagram.............................................................7.4
Card Removal From BRIC.....................................................7.5
Card Replacement.................................................................7.7
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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BRIC POWER FIBO MATRIX MODULE (40-595A)
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SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
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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.

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SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
BRIC Power FIBO Matrix – 40-595A
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Specifications
Switching Specification - Crosspoint Relays
Contact Type: Gold ash over silver alloy
Cold Switching Capacity
Maximum Current:
Maximum Voltage:
10A
400VDC/250VAC*
Hot Switching Capacity
Maximum Current:
Maximum Voltage:
Maximum Power:†
Min. Switching Capacity:
10A
125VDC/250VAC*
300W/2500VA
10mA, 5VDC
Initial Path Resistance, On:
Path Resistance, Off:
<250mΩ
>1x109Ω
Operate Time: 10ms typical
Expected Life (operations)
- resistive load
Mechanical Life:
At Max. Switch Capacity:
>5x107
>1x105
* For full voltage rating, signal sources to be switched must be fully
isolated from mains supply and safety earth.
† For variation of maximum hot switching capacity of voltage with
current refer to plot.
Power Requirements
+3.3V +5V +12V -12V
0 2A 0 0
Relay Type
The 40-595A is tted with single-pole electro-mechanical power
relays, gold-ash over silver alloy contact.
Switching Specification - Breakout Relays
Contact Type: Gold ash over silver alloy
Cold Switching Capacity
Maximum Current:
Maximum Voltage:
8A
400VDC/250VAC*
Hot Switching Capacity
Maximum Current:
Maximum Voltage:
Maximum Power:†
Min. Switching Capacity:
8A
125VDC/250VAC*
240W/2000VA
10mA, 5VDC
Initial Path Resistance, On:
Path Resistance, Off:
<250mΩ
>1x109Ω
Operate Time: 10ms typical
Expected Life (operations)
- resistive load
Mechanical Life:
At Max. Switch Capacity:
>5x107
>1x105
* For full voltage rating, signal sources to be switched must be fully
isolated from mains supply and safety earth.
† For variation of maximum hot switching capacity of voltage with
current refer to plot.
30VDC / 250VAC Resisve
30VDC / 250VAC
Inducve
40-595A Current/Operating Life Plot
- Crosspoint Relays
40-595A Current/Voltage Plot - Crosspoint Relays
AC Resisve
AC Inducve
DC Resisve
DC Inducve
30VDC / 250VAC Resisve
30VDC / 250VAC
Inducve
40-595A Current/Operating Life Plot
- Breakout Relays
40-595A Current/Voltage Plot - Breakout Relays
AC Resisve
AC Inducve
DC Resisve
DC Inducve