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LXI High Density 512x8 EMR Matrix 60-550/551
ISSUE 4.5 APR 2018
• Single Pole High Density
Matrix - Up To 4096 Crosspoints
• Dual Analog Bus
• Matrix Size 128x8 to 512x8 (60-550)
• Matrix Size 128x4 to 512x4 (60-551)
• Uses High Quality Electro-Mechanical Relays
• Switch up to 300VDC/250VAC and up to
60W Max Power
64x8 MATRIX
88
BUS ISOLATION
/SELECTION
64
64x8 MATRIX
88
BUS ISOLATION
/SELECTION
64
64x8 MATRIX
88
BUS ISOLATION
/SELECTION
64
X1 to X64 X64 to X128 X449 to X512Bus A Bus B
88
60-550 Single Pole 512x8
EMR Matrix Schematic
Diagram. The 60-550 has
up to eight 64x8 sub-
matrices linked by two
analog buses. Isolation/
Selection switches allow
the Y bus of a sub-matrix
to be connected to Bus
A, Bus B or isolated from
the other sub-matrices.
The 60-551 has the same
topology but with 64x4
sub-matrices and 4-wire
analog buses.
• Maximum Switch Current of 2A
• 1U Rack Mountable Enclosure
• LXI Standard 1.4 Compliant
• IVI & Direct I/O Drivers
• Supported by BIRST ™ & eBIRST ™ Test Tools
• 3 Year Warranty
Built-In Relay Self-Test -
BIRST
The BIRST facility provides a quick and simple way of nding relay
failures. No test equipment is required, simply un-plug the user
connectors, launch the BIRST application and the tool will run a
diagnostic test that will nd all relays with faulty contacts.
For more information go to: pickeringtest.com/birst
Supported by
eBIRST
In addition to BIRST, these matrices are also supported by eBIRST.
These tools simplify switching system fault-nding by quickly testing
the system and graphically identifying the faulty relay.
For more information go to: pickeringtest.com/ebirst
The 60-550 is a high density single pole 512x8 matrix suitable for
signal routing in large ATE systems. It is easily expanded to produce
larger sizes, for example, two units can be linked to create a 1024x8
matrix. The 60-551 has an identical architecture to the 60-550 but has
a 4-wire instead of an 8-wire Y-bus.
The matrix is constructed from 64x8 or 64x4 sub assemblies,
permitting it to be supplied in a variety of sizes from 128 to 512 X
connections in increments of 64.
Dual Analog Bus
The Y connections of the sub-matrices can be connected to one of two
analog buses (Dual Analog Bus). These can be used to maximize
bandwidth by disconnecting unused stub matrices from the bus
in use. They also provide conguration exibility by giving the
potential to divide the 60-550/551 into two independent matrices
whose size can be set by the user in increments of 64 X connections.
The 60-550/551 is designed in accordance with the LXI Standard 1.4
and is supplied in a 1U high, full rack width case with 500mm depth.
It is programmable via the LAN interface using Pickering Interfaces’
generic switch driver. Industry standard (W3C) web browsers can be
used to access and change conguration information and provide
access to the soft front panels.
The 60-550/551 is ideal for applications where a simple start-up is
required and for applications requiring control over large distances.
