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LXI High Density 512x8 2-Pole EMR Matrix 60-555/556
ISSUE 4.5 JUN 2020
• Double Pole High
Density Matrix - Up To 4096 Crosspoints
• Dual Analog Bus
• Matrix Size 192x8 to 512x8 (60-555)
• Matrix Size 192x4 to 512x4 (60-556)
• Uses High Quality Electro-Mechanical Relays
• Switch up to 300VDC/250VAC & up to 60W Max Power
• 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
64x8 2-Pole
Matrix
8-way
2-pole
8-way
2-pole
BUS ISOLATION
/SELECTION
64-way
2-pole
64x8 2-Pole
Matrix
8-way
2-pole
8-way
2-pole
BUS ISOLATION
/SELECTION
64-way
2-pole
64x8 2-Pole
Matrix
8-way
2-pole
8-way
2-pole
BUS ISOLATION
/SELECTION
64-way
2-pole
X1 to X64 X64 to X128 X449 to X512Bus A Bus B
8-way
2-pole
8-way
2-pole
All Matrix
Crosspoints
Are 2-Pole
The 60-555 has up
to eight 64x8 sub-
matrices linked by
two analog buses.
Isolation/selection
switches connect the
Y-bus of a sub-matrix
to Bus A, Bus B or
isolate it from other
sub-matrices. The
60-556 has the same
topology but with
64x4 sub-matrices and
4-way analog buses.
60-555 Double Pole 512x8 EMR Matrix Schematic Diagram.
Built-In Relay Self-Test -
BIRST
The BIRST facility provides a quick and easy way of nding relay
failures. No test equipment is required, simply un-plug the 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
This matrix is 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 60-555 is a high density double 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 60-556 has an identical architecture to the
60-555 but has a 4-way instead of an 8-way Y-bus.
The matrix is constructed from 64x8 or 64x4 sub assemblies,
allowing it to be supplied in sizes from 192 to 512 X connections in
increments of 64.
Dual Analog Bus
The Y axis of each 64x8 sub-matrix 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 60-555/556 into two independent matrices
whose size can be set in increments of 64 X connections.
The 60-555/556 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’s
generic switch driver. Standard (W3C) web browsers can be used
to change the conguration and access the soft front panels.
The 60-555/556 is ideal for situations where a simple start-up is
required and for applications requiring control over large distances.
