Pickering SYSTEM 10 User manual

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User Manual
GPIB Digital I/O Breadboard/
Digital I/O Module
(Model Nos. 10-220A/410B/410C)
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SYSTEM 10/20
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No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, translated or stored in any form, or by
any means without the written permission of Pickering Interfaces.
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.
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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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 ............................................................3.1
Software Installation .............................................................3.3
Section 4
Programming Guide....................................................................4.1
Programming the Module .....................................................4.1
Section 5
Connector Information................................................................5.1
Section 6
Trouble Shooting.........................................................................6.1
Section 7
Maintenance Information............................................................7.1
PCB and Component Layout................................................7.2
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 System 10/20 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.
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.
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.

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GPIB Breadboard Module 10-220A
ISSUE 3.3 JUL 2019
• Fully Enclosed and Screened Breadboard
Module
• Choice of 16-Bits Digital I/O, 32-Bits Output or
32-Bits Input
• Choice of Output Types: TTL, CMOS or Open
Collector Transistor
• Provides Access to System 10 Analogue Bus
• 5V and 12V Power Supplies Available
• Pickering Interfaces Can Construct Special
Circuits to Customer Requirements
System 10 Breadboard Modules are intended for applications
where users wish to incorporate their own circuit within a System
10/20 case. Breadboard 10-220A has 32 I/O ports, with a choice of
TTL, CMOS or open collector transistor outputs.
Typical Applications:
• Construction of Special One-Off Circuits
• Programmable Ampliers
• Programmable Attenuators
• Filters
• Special Circuits to Drive External Relays
• Mounting Special Relay Types
• Analogue to Digital Conversion (ADC)
• Digital to Analogue Conversion (DAC)
• Dummy Multiplexer Channels for Calibration Purposes
PCB Layout for the 10-220A Breadboard Module
Backplane Connector
Microprocessor Control SIM Card
Connector
BREADBOARD
WORKSPACE
AREA
Digital I/O SIM Card
The 10-220A Series of Breadboard Modules allows the user to
construct their own circuit in situations where a System 10 module
is not available. For example when it is required to integrate a non-
switching function within a System 10/20 case.
Typical applications include: Accessing the internal analogue bus,
to create custom circuitry that can be conveniently housed within
a System 10/20 case and to build special “one off” switching
modules.
Pickering can construct and test breadboard circuits to your
exact specications, please contact sales ofce to discuss your
application in detail.
If your requirement will not t within a System 10 Breadboard
Module then please look at the System 20 range.
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Breadboard Module – 10-220A
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Specifications
Operating/Storage Conditions
Operating Conditions
Operating Temperature:
Humidity:
Altitude:
0°C to +55°C
Up to 95% non-condensing
5000m
Storage and Transport Conditions
Storage Temperature:
Humidity:
Altitude:
-20°C to +75°C
Up to 95% non-condensing
15000m
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
The Breadboard Module conforms to the 3U height (128mm)
Eurocard standard and is housed in a 160mm deep screened
plug-in module. Panel width for all versions with standard
connectors is 2.4 Inches.
Connectors
Connections are made via 2 front panel mounted 37-pin D-type
male connectors, for pin outs please refer to the operating manual.
Extender Cable
A backplane extender cable is available (10-954-005) to assist in
construction and debugging of you custom circuit.
Programming
The Digital I/O module is simple to program either by single bit or
by word (8 or 16 bits).
ARESET a Clear all outputs on module a
CLOSE a,b Set bit number bon module a
DELAY t Force a minimum delay of tmilliseconds
between two instructions
OPEN a,b Clear bit number bon module a
READ? a[,b] Read word (8 or 16 bits) on module a.If the
bit number bis supplied then a 1 or 0 value for
that bit only is returned
RESET Clear all bits/switches on all modules
VIEW? a[,b] View status of module a, can be viewed at any
time either as a word or by bit bas a logical
value (1 or 0)
WRITE a,w Send word wto module a
TTL Compatible Output
Driver I.C.:
Maximum drive:
Max Voltage:
Max Current Drive:
Operate/Release Time:
74F245
15 TTL inputs
7V
Sink: 8mA max
Source: 0.4mA
<1ms (after internal bus DAV)
Open Collector Transistor
(suitable for driving relay coils)
Driver I.C.:
Maximum Standoff Volts:
Max Power per O/P:
Max Power per Byte:
Max Current Drive
Operate/Release Time:
ULS2803A
50V
1.0W
1.6W
500mA
<1ms (after internal bus DAV)
TTL Compatible Input
Driver I.C.:
Maximum Standoff Voltage:
Nominal True voltage:
Nominal False voltage:
74F245
7V
>2.0V
<0.8V
Data is strobed when the READ? operation executes
General Breadboard Details
Maximum Component Height: 40mm.
Maximum Lead Length Below Board: 4mm.
Backplane Access: Available via a DIN 41612 connector, this gives
access to the Analogue Bus (5 poles) and User Workspace Area
(useful for custom inter-module connections).
Power Supply: Choice of 5 & 12Volts DC, up to 1A current (within
the overall limit of the power supply, 45W for System 10). The 5V
and Ground lines are bused around the pcb to facilitate circuit
construction.
Additional 10-220 Breadboard Details
Input/Output Capability: 16 bits of digital output plus 16 bits of
digital input. Data may be written or read in word (16 or 32 bit),
byte or bit form.
Workspace Area: Square pad and DIP construction areas.
Input/Output Driver Types
The 10-220 Module is available in three basic versions; 32-bit
output, 32-bit input, or combined 16-bit input and 16-bit output.
Outputs can be specied as TTL or Open Collector.

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Mechanical Specications
Voltage Supplies
Logic Supply 5Vdc ±5%
Typical current consumption 600mA
† Approx. dimensions. Standard 160mm Eurocard.
Model 10-220A
Approx. Weight 0.7kg
Dimensions (mm) 3U Eurocard as specied in
DIN41494
Front Panel Width 61mm (12HP)
Height 128
Overall Length † 189
Breadboard Module – 10-220A
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Mating Connectors & Cabling
Backplane Extender Cable (0.5m)
37-Pin D-type Socket with Crimp Pins
10-954-005
10-960-037
For other 37-pin connection accessories for the 10-220A modules
please refer to the 90-007D 37-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.
Product Order Codes - Ruthenium Reed
Breadboard 16 Bits Out + 16 Bits In
Breadboard 32 Bits Out + 0 Bits In
Breadboard 0 Bits Out + 32 Bits In
10-220A-001
10-220A-002
10-220A-003
Options:
CMOS compatible logic
Open collector transistor output
High voltage remote driver
-C
-O
-H
Product Customization
Pickering System 10 modules are designed and manufactured
on our own exible manufacturing lines, giving complete product
control and enabling simple customization to meet very specic
requirements.
Customization can include:
• Alternative relay types
• Mixture of relay types
• Alternative number of relays
• Different performance specications
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 ofce to discuss.

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GPIB Digital Input/Output Module 10-410B
ISSUE 4.3 JUL 2019
• Digital I/O Module With 32-Bit Capability
• Choice of 16-Bit I/O, 32-Bit Input or 32-Bit
Output
• Choice of Output Types: TTL, CMOS or Open
Collector
• TTL Output Option Suitable for Driving
External Logic
• Open-Collector Outputs Option Suitable for
Driving External Relay Coils
• Programmable By Bit, Byte or Word (16 Bits)
The 10-410B range of Digital I/O Modules are suitable for operating
external devices, such as heavy duty relays (power, RF and high
voltage types), solenoids, lamps etc., or for interfacing with external
logic, e.g. a programmable instrument with a BCD interface. Writing
and reading can be done at bit, byte or word level to simplify
programming effort. Applications include generating control signals,
stimulus and sensing status from digital devices.
Two choices of output drive are available: TTL for interacting with
external logic and Open Collector Transistor for operating external
devices with voltages to 50V DC and currents to 500mA.
Model 10-410B-004 is intended for driving the 20-310/320 high
voltage modules, these modules are optically isolated when
mounted in a separate case.
Range Description:
• 10-410B-001 Digital I/O Module with 16-Bit TTL.
Output and 16 Bit TTL Input.
• 10-410B-002 32-Bit Digital Output Module.
• 10-410B-003 32-Bit Digital Input Module.
• 10-410B-004 32-Bit High Voltage Driver Module.
One of the following options may also be specied:
• -C CMOS Compatible Logic
• -O Open Collector Output
16-Bit Digital I/O
Model 10-410B-001
32-Bit Digital I/P
Model 10-410B-003
OUT1
OUT2
OUT16
IN1
IN2
IN16
IN1
IN2
IN32
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Open Collector Transistor Driver (Option -O)
Driver I.C.:
Maximum Standoff Volts:
Max Power per O/P:
Max Power per Byte:
Max Current Drive
Operate/Release Time:
ULS2803A
50V
1.0W
1.6W
500mA
<1ms (after internal bus DAV)
Digital TTL Compatible Input (Model 10-410B-001/003)
Driver I.C.:
Maximum Standoff Voltage:
Nominal True voltage:
Nominal False voltage:
74LS674
7V
>2.0V
<0.8V
Data is strobed when the READ? operation executes
Note: Care must be taken when interfacing the 10-410B module
with external circuits which may produce high voltage spikes or RF
interference. Additional noise protection may be required, please
contact Pickering if you wish to discuss your requirement.
Digital Input/Output Module – 10-410B
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Specifications
Operating/Storage Conditions
Operating Conditions
Operating Temperature:
Humidity:
Altitude:
0°C to +55°C
Up to 95% non-condensing
5000m
Storage and Transport Conditions
Storage Temperature:
Humidity:
Altitude:
-20°C to +75°C
Up to 95% non-condensing
15000m
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
All modules conform to the 3U height (128mm) Eurocard standard
and are160mm deep screened plug-in card. Front panel width for
all versions is 2.4 inches.
Connectors
Connections are made via 2 front panel mounted 37-pin D-type
male plugs except 10-410B-004 which has a single 37-pin D-type
plug.
Programming
The Digital I/O module is simple to program either by single bit or
by word (8 or 16 bits).
ARESET a Clear all outputs on module a
CLOSE a,b Set bit number bon module a
DELAY t Force a minimum delay of tmilliseconds
between two instructions
OPEN a,b Clear bit number bon module a
READ? a[,b] Read word (8 or 16 bits) on module a. If the
bit number bis supplied then a 1 or 0 value for
that bit only is returned
RESET Clear all bits/switches on all modules
VIEW? a[,b] View status of module a, can be viewed at any
time either as a word or by bit bas a logical
value (1 or 0)
WRITE a,w Send word wto module a
Input and Output Driver Specifications
TTL Compatible Output Driver
(Model 10-410B-001/002)
Driver I.C.:
Maximum drive:
Max Voltage:
Max Current Drive:
Operate/Release Time:
74LS673
15 TTL inputs
7V
Sink: 8mA max
Source: 0.4mA
<1ms (after internal bus DAV)

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Mechanical Specications
Voltage Supplies
Logic Supply 5Vdc ±5%
Typical current consumption 600mA
† Approx. dimensions. Standard 160mm Eurocard.
Model 10-410B
Approx. Weight 0.7kg
Dimensions (mm) 3U Eurocard as specied in
DIN41494
Front Panel Width 61mm (12HP)
Height 128
Overall Length † 189
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Product Order Codes
Digital Input/Output Module:
TTL 16-Bit Input + TTL 16-Bit Output
TTL 32-Bit Output
TTL 32-Bit Input
32-Bit High Voltage Remote Driver
10-410B-001
10-410B-002
10-410B-003
10-410B-004
Optional CMOS Compatible Logic
Optional Open Collector Outputs
-C
-O
Product Customization
Pickering System 10 modules are designed and manufactured
on our own exible manufacturing lines, giving complete product
control and enabling simple customization to meet very specic
requirements.
Customization can include:
• Alternative relay types
• Mixture of relay types
• Alternative number of relays
• Different performance specications
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 ofce to discuss.
Mating Connectors & Cabling
37-Pin D-type Socket with Crimp Pins 10-960-001
For other 37-pin connection accessories for the 10-410B series
modules please refer to the 90-007D 37-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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SECTION 2 - TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
CARD
LATCHING
BUFFER
U6
ADDRESS
DECODING
BUFFER
U5
FLASH
MEMORY
U7
MEMORY
ADDRESS
DECODING
READ/
WRITE
DECODING
RESET
CONTROL
U2
MICROPROCESSOR
U1
CHIP
SELECT
DECODING
U8
RS232
PORT
RS232
LINE
DRIVER
U4
SPI
BUFFERS
TO/FROM
I/O
MODULE
TO/FROM
BACKPLANE
TO/FROM
BACKPLANE
TO/FROM
BACKPLANE
LED
BUFFER
U9
CONTROL
BUFFER
U10
RELAY
SUPPLY
Q1, Q2
CONTACT
TEST
TO LEDs
Figure 2.1 - Microprocessor Control SIM Module: Functional Block Diagram
A Functional Block Diagram is provided in Figures 2.1 and 2.2. The Breadboard/Digital Modules are powered by
+12V and +5V inputs via the 32 way Backplane connector J3. The interface to the user test equipment is via the
two front panel mounted 37 way D-type connectors. Both modules comprise a Microprocessor Control SIM card
and Digital I/O SIM card and the 10-220A module is provided with a breadboard workspace area. The 37 way
connectors are not connected to the breadboard on the 10-220A module.
The Microprocessor Control SIM card (Figure 7.5) accepts control signals from the backplane connector J3.
These signals are processed by microprocessor U1 and distributed around the card. Control signals generated
by the Microprocessor Control SIM card are applied to the Digital I/O SIM card, which, depending on the module
conguration, i.e. 16 bit I/O, 32 bit In or 32 bit Out, sets the I/O as required (Figure 2.2).
The RS232 port located on the Microprocessor Control SIM card is primarily used to set the module address.

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Figure 2.2 - Digital I/O SIM Module: Functional Block Diagram
TO/FROM
MICROPROCESSOR
SIM CARD U1
U2
U3
U4
U5
BUFFERS DRIVERS J1
TERMINATING
RESISTORS
U6
U7
U8
U9
EEPROM
U10

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Power
Supply
(Posn 1)
Interface
Module
(Posn 2)
Other modules
(Not position dependent)
Figure 3.1 - Model 10-930A-002 Rear Access System10 Chassis
with Various Modules Fitted
kg
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. 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
!
Refer to the Warnings and Cautions at the front of this manual
Modular products require installation in a suitable System 10/20 chassis.
The module is designed for indoor use only.
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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. Ensure the power supply lead provides the necessary integrity of chassis ground.
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.

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MODULE INSTALLATION
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. If the module has address switches ensure they are set to the appropriate position. (See Section 4).
Note individual modules are not sent out with a system drawing detailing their address.
3. Choose an appropriate slot in the rack and remove the blanking plate (if tted).
(See the Pickering 10-910M IEEE-488 GPIB System 10/20 Ancillaries manual for further details).
(When tted, additional modules will be automatically recognised by the interface card. See Figure 3.1).
4. If necessary t the module guide rails as supplied with the module to both the top and bottom of the chassis
in that slot position. One guide rail slot should be to the left of the connector as shown in Figure 3.2.
5. Align the module with the backplane and screw holes at the front of the chassis.
Hold the handle whilst slowly sliding the module into the card guides until the module seats rmly into the
backplane. See Figure 3.3. The front panel of the module should be ush with the front or rear panel of the
chassis.
6. Screw the front panel of the module to the chassis front panel mounting rails.
7. Ensure all necessary modules including the power supply are tted to the rack and other slots blanked off
before powering up.
To achieve the correct initialisation of the sytem, ensure any slave chassis are powered up before the master
chassis.
Figure 3.2 - Module Guide Rail Position

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Figure 3.3 - Card Insertion in a Model 10-930A-001 Front Access Chassis
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
Refer to the Pickering manual 10-921M.
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Download page will provide the driver software for the various programming environments encountered.

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