Pickering LXI 60-802 User manual

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Issue 2.1 February 2023
60-802 User Manual
LXI 50Ω 4-Channel Microwave Multiplexer

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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.
ISO 9001
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT
For Technical Support please contact Pickering Interfaces either by phone, the website or via e-mail.
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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Pickering Interfaces operates under an environmental management system similar to ISO 14001.
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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
Conguration As A Matrix ...............................................2.2
Section 3
Installation....................................................................................3.1
Pre Operation Checks .....................................................3.1
Hardware Installation.......................................................3.1
Setting The IP Address....................................................3.2
Installing The Software....................................................3.3
Soft Front Panel Operation .............................................3.3
Section 4
Programming Guide....................................................................4.1
Programming Options for LXI Units...............................4.1
Programming the 60-802 .................................................4.2
Command Line Control ...................................................4.6
Using The Soft Front Panel...........................................4.13
Section 5
Connections.................................................................................5.1
Section 6
Trouble Shooting .........................................................................6.1
LXI Status Indicators .......................................................6.1
LAN Reset.........................................................................6.2
Section 7
Maintenance Information............................................................7.1
Microwave Multiplexer Parts List ...................................7.2
General Maintenance.......................................................7.5
RF Relay Removal/Retting ............................................7.8
Appendix A
Fitting Rack Mounting Flanges .................................................A.1
CONTENTS

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WARNINGS & 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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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.
WARNING - DANGER OF ELECTRIC SHOCK SYMBOL
This unit may contain hazardous voltages. Before removing the unit from the rack remove all supplies
and disconnect user I/O signals.
If the unit has removable modules, unused slots in the chassis must be populated with blanking
panels to prevent access to user I/O signals that may be present. Blanking panels are available to
order from Pickering. 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 unit must not be used for the switching of Mains Circuits. For the switching of voltages up to the
unit’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 chassis must be correctly installed and be connected to mains or factory safety ground,
please refer to the installation section of this 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.
Switching
Function
Device
Under Test
Power
Supply
Power
Supply
LXI Unit’s Chassis
Secondary Circuit
Mains
Circuit
Mains
Circuit
Mains/Factory
Safety Ground

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WARNING
Only the correct SMA connector series should be mated with this unit. The 40GHz versions
(60-802-4xx) uses SMA-2.9 connectors and the user should only mate the correct type to the
unit, failure to do so may result in damage to the connector.
Also, it is important that the SMA connector’s nut is properly tightened to the correct torque
with a 5/16 inch wrench. This should be 3-5 in·lbs (0.3 to 0.6 N·m) for brass, and 7-10 in·lbs
(0.8–1.1 N·m) for stainless steel connectors.
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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.
WARNING - RACK MOUNTING
If it is required to t this unit into a 19 inch rack, its weight must be
supported by side brackets, runners or a suitable equipment shelf.
The xing holes in the front panel anges are designed only for
securing the device in the rack and must NOT be used to support
the weight of the whole device.
Please refer to Appendix A for the procedure for tting the
supplied anges to either side of the front panel.
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HIGH VOLTAGE SAFETY WARNING
THIS UNIT IS CAPABLE OF SWITCHING VOLTAGES AND CURRENTS THAT CAN
CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES. IN APPLICATIONS INVOLVING HIGH VOLTAGES IT
IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT UNUSED CONNECTORS ARE CAPPED
TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL CONTACT WHILE IN USE. SYSTEM INTEGRATORS
AND USERS SHOULD CONNECT TO THE FRONT PANEL CONNECTORS WITH
CONNECTORS OR CABLE ASSEMBLIES THAT ENSURE OPERATORS WILL NOT
INADVERTENTLY COME IN CONTACT WITH HIGH VOLTAGES.

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LXI 50Ω 4-Channel Microwave Multiplexer 60-802
ISSUE 3.1 FEB 2023
MUX Bank 1
MUX Bank 2
MUX Bank N
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yHigh Performance 4-Channel RF Multiplexers
y6 GHz, 18 GHz, 26.5 GHz & 40 GHz Bandwidths
yUp to 16 Multiplexer Banks
yExcellent RF & Repeatability Characteristics
yExtended Life For 6 GHz/18 GHz/26.5 GHz Models
- 10 M Operations Guaranteed & Typically >25 M!
yLED Indication
yCompact 1U or 2U Form Factor
yLXI Standard 1.5 Compliant
yIVI & Direct I/O Drivers
y3 Year Warranty
Schematic Diagram for the 60-802
Microwave MUX - up to 16 Multiplexer
Modules can be supported
The 60-802 Microwave Multiplexer is suitable for switching
50 Ω signals up to 40 GHz. With up to 16 banks of 4 channels
it is ideal for constructing complex microwave switching
systems for many applications. Connection is by front panel
mounted SMA or SMA-2.9 connectors.
The multiplexer have an extremely high level of
performance with low VSWR, very high isolation, low loss
and high power handling. It is ideal for switching 50 Ω
systems for HF up to microwave frequencies. It occupies
1U (1-8 bank versions) or 2U (9-16 bank versions) of rack
space, providing a compact switching solution. Multiplexers
can be user connected to create customized switching
systems which include both multiplexer and matrix
arrangements.
Controlling the Multiplexer
The 60-802 is controlled through an LXI interface based on
Ethernet 1000Base-T. This provides a quick and easy method
of installing the 60-802 in a system and a simple way of
controlling the unit from a remote location through its API
or built in soft front panel. The ability to control the unit at a
distance aids the testing of systems without the need for a
physical presence.
Easy Repair
To allow fast in field repair, unterminated relays may be
individually replaced without removing the covers from the
chassis or the chassis from the host rack.
Other Microwave Switching Configurations
We are able to offer other microwave switching solutions, if
you have a custom requirement for switching please contact
your local Pickering Interfaces sales representative.

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SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
4 Channel Microwave MUX, 60-802
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Specifications
Typical VSWR Plot for 6 GHz Versions
Typical Isolation (dB) Plot for 6 GHz Versions
Typical Insertion Loss (dB) Plot for 6 GHz Versions
General Multiplexer Information
Relay Manufacturer: Radiall
Configuration: SP4T Microwave
Multiplexer with up to 16
independent banks.
LED Indicators: Multiplexers have blue
LEDs to indicate a closed
RF path.
Operate Time: Typically <13 ms
Maximum Cold Switch
Voltage: 100 V*
Maximum Carry Current: 1 A
* For full voltage rating, signal sources to be switched
must be fully isolated from mains supply and safety earth.
Multiplexer Specification - 6 GHz Versions
Characteristic Impedance: 50 Ω
Connectors: SMA
Bandwidth: DC to 6 GHz
Maximum RF Carry Power: 250 W (0-3 GHz)
150 W (3-6 GHz)
Isolation: >80 dB (0-3 GHz)
>70 dB (3-6 GHz)
Insertion Loss: <0.2 dB (0-3 GHz)
<0.3 dB (3-6 GHz)
VSWR: <1:1.2 (0-3 GHz)
<1:1.3 (3-6 GHz)
Expected Life (low power): >10 million operations
per position guaranteed
(typically >25 million)
Insertion Loss Repeatability: Within 0.01 dB