Pickering 60-311 User manual

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Issue 2.2 January 2020
60-311 User Manual
LXI High Voltage 2-Pole Matrix

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TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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WARRANTY
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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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kg
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 Desctiption.........................................................2.1
Section 3
Installation...........................................................................3.1
Hardware Installation...............................................3.1
Software Installation................................................3.2
Soft Front Panel Operation .....................................3.3
Section 4
Programming Guide...........................................................4.1
Programming Options for LXI Units.......................4.1
Programming the 60-311 .........................................4.2
Command Line Control .........................................4.11
Using the Soft Front Panel....................................4.18
Section 5
Connections........................................................................5.1
Section 6
Troubleshooting .................................................................6.1
LXI Status Indicators ...............................................6.1
LAN Reset.................................................................6.2
Section 7
Maintenance Information...................................................7.1
Relay Location Data.................................................7.1
60-311 Parts List.......................................................7.9
General Maintenance.............................................7.12
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.
!
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
WARNINGS & CAUTIONS

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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 2-Pole High Voltage Matrix 60-311
ISSUE 2.4 APR 2018
• 2-Pole 75x4 Matrix Available
in Single, Dual and Triple Versions
• Cold Switch Voltage Rating of 750VDC Continuous
& Higher Voltage Pulse Conditions e.g. Typically
1000VDC For 2ms With Low Duty Cycle
• Maximum Current of 1A Switch/2A Carry
• X and Y Loop-Thru Connections Allow Easy
Matrix Expansion
2-Pole 75x4 High Voltage
Matrix Schematic Diagram.
The 60-311 Unit is available
with 1, 2 or 3 of these
matrices.
Y1
Y2
Y3
Y4
X74 X72 X75 X73 X8 X7 X6 X1
X3
X2 X4 X5
2-Pole
Isolation
X BUS LOOP-THRU
Y BUS LOOP-THRU
2-Pole
Isolation
2-Pole
Crosspoint
• X and Y Isolation Switching for
Maximized Performance
• High Quality Electromechanical Relays
• 3U Rack Mountable Enclosure
• LXI Standard 1.4 Compliant
• IVI & Direct I/O Drivers
• 3 Year Warranty
The 60-311 is a 2-pole matrix available with one, two or three
separate 75x4 matrices housed in the same chassis. It is capable
of cold switching 750VDC continuous with a carry current of 2A
with higher pulse conditions - typically 1000VDC for 1s with low
duty cycle or 6A for 200µs with <1% duty cycle.
Front panel loop-thru connections allow the 75x4 matrices to be
easily expanded to an adjacent matrix within the same chassis.
Also, expansion can be carried out between 60-311 matrices in
separate chassis. For instance, the Y axis of ten 75x4 matrices
can be cascaded to create a single 750x4 matrix.
The X and Y signals of the matrices are routed to the front panel
connectors via isolation switches. These allow unused matrix
paths to be disconnected, preserving signal integrity.
The 60-311 is designed in accordance with the LXI Standard 1.4
and is supplied in a 3U high, full rack width chassis with 500mm
depth.
It is programmable via a LAN interface using Pickering Interfaces
generic switch driver. Industry standard (W3C) web browsers
can be used to access and change conguration information and
provide access to the soft front panels, allowing control from any
PC or Mac.
The 60-311 is ideal for applications where a simple start-up
process is required and for applications requiring control over large
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Overview
“Hot” Switching
This is when the load is switched with the high
voltage source applied. Hot switching may generate
considerable RFI, both within the switching module and on
interconnecting wiring. Care must be taken to suppress or
shield all cabling.
Note that any precaution which adds extra capacitance to
a cable should be taken with great care, even a very small
capacitance at high voltages can cause very large inrush
current through the module resulting in possible switch
weld and excessive RFI.
The 60-310 modules include extensive built-in RFI
suppression circuits that minimize RFI and surge problems.
“Cold” Switching – The Preferred Option for Reliability & Long Life.
With cold switching, the relay is operated before the high voltage
source is applied. In this case the maximum carry current is much
greater, also there will be much less stress on the reed relays, resulting
in improved reliability and life.
Most high voltage sources include a soft start facility which reduces the
likelihood of generating RFI or temporary over-voltage.
High voltage switching modules are often used for isolation testing
applications (e.g. cable, transformer or semiconductor isolation tests),
in these cases, cold switching is nearly always the preferred option to
reduce the risk of high voltage transients that may cause premature
breakdown.
Overview of “Hot” & “Cold” Switching Techniques
Y1
Y2
Y3
Y4
X74 X75 X1
X3
X2 X4
X BUS LOOP-THRU
ISOLATION
SWITCHES
75x4 2-POLE MATRIX #1
X149 X150 X76
X78
X77 X79
X BUS LOOP-THRU
ISOLATION
SWITCHES
75x4 2-POLE MATRIX #2
X224 X225 X151
X153
X152 X154
X BUS LOOP-THRU
ISOLATION
SWITCHES
75x4 2-POLE MATRIX #3
Female to Female
9-pin D-type
Loop-Thru Cable
Female to Female
9-pin D-type
Loop-Thru Cable
Matrix Expansion
The 60-311 may be expanded to larger matrix sizes by using cabling to daisy-chain the Loop-Thru connections.
The illustrations below show the three 75x4 matrices of a 60-311-003 interconnected as a single 225x4 matrix using female to female
9-pin D-type cables to link the Y buses. In the same way, the X Loop-Thru connections can be used to interlink the X signals and create
a matrix with a wider Y bus. Additionally, the Loop-Thru connections can be used to link X and Y buses between units. For example, ten
75x4 matrices housed in four separate 60-311 units can have their Y buses daisy-chained to produce a single 750x4 matrix.
The rst diagram shows the matrix schematic and the second diagram shows how the front panel connectors are cabled together.
X1-25 X26-50 X51-75
X76-100 X101-125 X126-150
X151-175 X176-200 X201-225
Y1-4
Female to Female
9-pin D-type
Loop-Thru Cables
Diagram showing the front panel cabling required to interconnect three 75x4 matrices
as a single 225x4 matrix. The Y-bus Loop-Thru connections can be
further expanded to other 60-311 Units.
Schematic diagram of three 75x4 matrices connected as a single 225x4 matrix
using the Y-bus Loop-Thru connections.

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Specifications
Switching Specification
Switch Type: Electro-mechanical
Contact Type: Palladium-Ruthenium,
Gold Covered Bifurcated
Max Hot Switch Voltage:
Max Cold Switch Voltage:
220VDC/250VAC*
750VDC continuous &
higher voltage pulse
conditions, e.g. typically
1000VDC for 2ms with
low duty cycle*
Max Hot Switch Power:
Max Hot Switch Current:
Max Cold Switch Current:
Max Pulsed Carry Current Example:
30W
1A
2A
6A For 200µs With <1%
Duty Cycle
Initial Path Resistance - On:
Initial Path Resistance - Off:
Minimum Voltage:
<1Ω (X to X)†
>109Ω
100µV
Operate Times
Crosspoint Relay:
Crosspoint + Isolation Relay:
<3ms
<6ms
Expected Life (operations)
Very low power signal load:
Low power load (2W):
Medium power load (30W):
Full power load (60W):
>1x108
>1.5x107(0.1A 20VDC)
>5x106(1A 30VDC)
>1x105(2A 30VDC)
Max Number of simultaneously
closed crosspoints: 100 per matrix
* For full voltage rating, signal sources to be switched must be fully
isolated from mains supply and safety earth.
† Path resistance is dependent upon the signal route selected.
Operating/Storage Conditions
Operating Conditions
Operating Temperature:
Humidity:
Altitude:
0°C to +55°C
Up to 85% non-condensing
5000m
Storage and Transport Conditions
Storage Temperature:
Humidity:
Altitude:
-20°C to +75°C
Up to 85% non-condensing
15000m
Safety & CE Compliance
All products 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
Supplied with front panel ears to enable rack mounting on a shelf or
other rear support mechanism.
Dimensions: 3U high, full rack width, 500mm depth
3D models for all versions in a variety of popular le formats are
available on request.
Connectors
Signals via front panel connectors:
X connections: 50-pin male high voltage D-type
Y connections: 9-pin male high voltage D-type
For pin outs please refer to the operating manual.
Relay Type
The 60-311 is tted with high quality electro-mechanical relays.
A Spare Relay is built onto the circuit boards to allow easy
maintenance with minimum downtime.
Power Source
Universal AC mains supply, 90-120/200-240V 50-60Hz
Power Inlet: Male IEC connector
Power Rating: 100VA maximum
Fuse Rating: (F) 5A, 250V
LAN Interface
Compliant to LXI Standard 1.4, the 60-311 has a 1000Base-T
Ethernet Interface via a standard RJ-45 connector mounted on the
rear panel with an LCD display showing the unit’s IP address.*
*Note: Legacy units may not have 1000Base-T support or be tted
with an LCD display.

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Ordering Information
Mating Connectors & Cabling
For connection accessories for the 60-311 please refer to the
90-005HVD High Voltage 50-pin D-type and 90-003HVD High
Voltage 9-pin D-type Connector Accessories data sheets where a
complete list and documentation can be found for accessories, or
refer to the Connection Solutions catalog.
Product Order Codes
LXI Single 75x4 2-Pole HV Matrix
LXI Dual 75x4 2-Pole HV Matrix
LXI Triple 75x4 2-Pole HV Matrix
60-311-001
60-311-002
60-311-003
Product Customization
Pickering LXI units 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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Supporting Products & Software
We also offer customized cabling and have a free online Cable Design Tool that can
be used to create custom cable solutions for many applications.
Visit: pickeringtest.com/cdt to start your design.
Mass Interconnect
We recommend the use of a mass interconnect solution when an Interchangeable
Test Adapter (ITA) is required for a PXI or LXI based test system. Our modules are
fully supported by both Virginia Panel and MacPanel.
Pickering Reed Relays
We are the only switch provider with in-house reed relay manufacturing capability
via our sister company, Pickering Electronics. These instrument grade reed relays
feature SoftCenter® technology, ensuring long service life and repeatable contact
performance.
To learn more, please go to: pickeringrelay.com
Connectivity Solutions
We provide a full range of supporting cable and connector solutions for all our switching products—20 connector families with 1200+
products. We offer everything from simple mating connectors to complex cables assemblies and terminal blocks. All assemblies are
manufactured by Pickering and are guaranteed to mechanically and electrically mate to our modules.
Connectors & Backshells Multiway Cable Assemblies RF Cable Assemblies Connector Blocks
Programming
All LXI devices are supplied with built-in software drivers, web pages for conguration and soft front panels as required by the LXI
specication. A variety of drivers are provided (C, .NET, IVI, SOAP) which are compatible with all Microsoft supported versions of Windows
and popular older versions. For a list of all supporting operating systems, please see: pickeringtest.com/os
The drivers may be used in many commonly used programming environments and applications including:
• Pickering Interfaces Switch Path Manager
• National Instruments products (LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, Switch Executive, MAX, TestStand, VeriStand, etc.)
• Microsoft Visual Studio products (Visual Basic, Visual C++, Visual C#)
• Keysight VEE and OpenTAP
• Mathworks Matlab
• Marvin ATEasy
• MTQ Testsolutions Tecap Test & Measurement Suite
As well as various open source environments such as:
• Sharp Develop
• Dev-C++
To learn more about software drivers and development environments, please go to: pickeringtest.com/software

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Supporting Products & Software
© Copyright (2020) Pickering Interfaces. All Rights Reserved Pickering Interfaces maintains a commitment to continuous product development, consequently we reserve the right to vary from the description given in this data sheet.
Signal Routing Software
Our signal routing software, Switch Path Manager, automatically selects and energizes switch
paths through Pickering switching systems. Signal routing is performed by simply dening
test system endpoints to be connected together, greatly accelerating Test System software
development.
To learn more, please go to: pickeringtest.com/spm
Diagnostic Relay Test Tools
eBIRST Switching System Test Tools are designed specically for our PXI, PCI or LXI
products, these tools simplify switching system fault-nding by quickly testing the system
and graphically identifying the faulty relay.
To learn more, please go to: pickeringtest.com/ebirst
Three Year Warranty
All standard products manufactured by Pickering Interfaces are warranted against
defective materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of delivery to the original purchaser. Extended warranty and
service agreements are available for all our modules and systems with various levels to suit your requirements. Although we offer a 3-year
warranty as standard, we also include guaranteed long-term support—with a history of supporting our products for typically 15-20 years. To
learn more, please go to: pickeringtest.com/support
Available Product Resources
We have a large library of product resources including success stories, product and support videos, articles, as well as complete product
catalogs and product reference maps to assist when looking for the switching, simulation and cable and connector solutions you need.
We have also published handy reference books on Switching Technology and for the PXI and LXI standards.
To view, download or request any of our product resources, please visit: pickeringtest.com/resources

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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
The 60-311 is a 2-pole high voltage matrix available in single, dual or triple 75x4 formats and is constructed using
high quality electro-mechanical relays. The chassis contains an embedded processor assembly, bridge card, power
supplies and one, two or three matrix cards. Each matrix card contains the relays and driver circuit for a 2-pole 75x4
matrix as well as relays for X and Y-bus isolation switching. The front panel connectors for the X-bus and Y-bus are
hard wired to the matrix PCBs. The functional block diagram for the 60-311 is shown in Figure 2.1 below.
Switch setting information for the matrix is sent from the Embedded Processor to the relay drivers on the matrix
PCBs via a Bridge circuit. Programming information for the processor is sent to the unit via the LAN interface from a
remote computer using the unit’s unique Ethernet address. Programming documentation for the unit as well as data
for Pickering’s other compatible switching products is stored in the embedded processor and can be downloaded
over the LAN interface. Status LEDs on the front of the chassis indicate the condition of the unit and the LAN
connection.
X-BUS
POWER
SUPPLIES
LAN
INTERFACE
PWR
RDY
ERR
LAN
ACT
STATUS LEDs
RJ45
SOCKET
EMBEDDED
PROCESSOR
MATRIX
CARD #1
(LOWER)
MATRIX
CARD #2
(MIDDLE)
MATRIX
CARD #3
(UPPER)
RELAY DRIVERS RELAY DRIVERS RELAY DRIVERS
LOGIC
SUPPLY
RELAY COIL
SUPPLY
Y-BUS
BRIDGE
CARD
X-BUS CONNECTORS
X1 - X75
Y-BUS CONNECTOR
Y1 - Y4
X-BUS LOOP-THRU
CONNECTORS X1LT - X75LT
Y-BUS LOOP-THRU
Y1LT - Y4LT
2-POLE 75x4 RELAY MATRIX
ISOLATION
SWITCHING
X-BUS
Y-BUS
X-BUS CONNECTORS
X1 - X75
Y-BUS CONNECTOR
Y1 - Y4
X-BUS LOOP-THRU
CONNECTORS X1LT - X75LT
Y-BUS LOOP-THRU
Y1LT - Y4LT
2-POLE 75x4 RELAY MATRIX
ISOLATION
SWITCHING
X-BUS
Y-BUS
X-BUS CONNECTORS
X1 - X75
Y-BUS CONNECTOR
Y1 - Y4
X-BUS LOOP-THRU
CONNECTORS X1LT - X75LT
Y-BUS LOOP-THRU
Y1LT - Y4LT
2-POLE 75x4 RELAY MATRIX
ISOLATION
SWITCHING
Figure 2-1. Block Diagram for the 60-311 Triple 75x4 2-Pole High Voltage Matrix

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INSTALLING THE 2-POLE HIGH VOLTAGE MATRIX
The 60-311 may be mounted on a desk top or tted into a standard 19 inch rack (rack mounting anges are supplied
with the device and can be tted to either side of the front panel as described in Appendix A of this document). When
tting into a rack it is important to provide adequate support using side brackets or runners, the mounting
holes in the front panel anges are designed only for securing the unit in the rack and must NOT be used to
support the weight of the whole unit.
The 60-311 relies upon forced air cooling for the power supply and processor area of the chassis. Internal fans
draw air through slots cut into the front panel and expells air through vents on the rear panel. When positioning the
chassis, make sure that there is adequate clearance to allow unrestricted air ow through these vents. The locations
of the air intakes and outlets are shown in the Figures 3-1 and 3-2.
Power is supplied to the rear of the device using a standard IEC power lead and the power on/off switch is located
next to the power inlet socket. The device is supplied with a suitable Earthed mains power lead, If a different lead
is used it is important to ensure that an adequate Earth connection is present. When mounted in a rack, provision
should be made to allow access to the rear of the device. This is to enable the operation of the power on/off switch
and the Reset button. The rear panel layout is shown in Figure 3-2.
The High Voltage Matrix is controlled by the host computer via an Ethernet interface. The RJ45 socket on the rear
of the unit can be connected to a hub or switch via an Ethernet cable to allow control over a local area or wide area
network. Alternatively a crossover Ethernet cable can be used to connect the unit to a laptop PC and local control
can be carried out isolated from a network. The IP address of the unit has to be manually or automatically congured
before it can be used on a network, please refer to “Setting the IP Address” in the following section and the “LXI
Getting Started Guide” document to carry out this process.
HIGH VOLTAGE WARNING: When the 60-311 is connected to a test system, potentially leathal voltages may
be present on any front panel connector - un-used connectors must be covered with the caps provided.
Figure 3-1. Front view of the High Voltage Matrix in dual 75x4 format showing the intake slots for cooling air
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Refer to the Warnings and Cautions at the front of this manual
The product is designed for indoor use only.
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PREOPERATION 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. Ensure that the designated area for the product is of a at and solid construction to support its weight.

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SETTING THE IP ADDRESS
To use the 60-311 High Voltage Matrix over a LAN connection it should be set up and congured as described in the
“LXI Getting Started Guide” document.
If the IP address is to be set manually and before connecting to a network, contact your IT department so they can
give you the correct settings for:
• IP Address
• Subnet Mask
• Default Gateway
• DNS Server(s)
Once you have the required information, the IP conguration window is used to manually set the IP address. This is
shown in Figure 3-4.
The current IP address setting of the 60-311 is indicated on an LCD display on the rear panel of the chassis.
Incorrect setting will result in a loss of communication and may also be indicated by a red LAN LED on the front
panel. If this does occur press and hold the LAN Reset button on the back panel of the device for a full factory reset
(see Section 6 “Troubleshooting” for details).
Figure 3-3. Display for IP Address on Rear Panel
Figure 3-2. Rear view of the High Voltage Matrix showing the mains supply connection, LAN socket and
cooling air oultets

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Figure 3-4. Example conguration window used to manually set the IP address of a Pickering device
SOFT FRONT PANEL OPERATION
The 60-311 High Voltage Matrix can be programmed using the Soft Front Panel. This can be run as a Java Applet
from the device’s home page. You must have the Java Runtime environment loaded from Sun Microsystems to use
this facility. This application can be downloaded from www.sun.com/java .
To access the Soft Front Panel, rst select Instrument Control from the Instrument Home Page, then click the
relevant icon in the displayed window to launch the Java applet.
For a description of the controls, refer to “Using The Soft Front Panel” at the end of Section 4 “Programming Guide”.
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE
From the device web page, select ‘Driver Download’ from the menu at the left of the page. This will retrieve the driver
from the instrument and install it on your PC.
Alternatively, the driver may be found on the DVD shipped with the product in the ‘Drivers_LXI’ folder: Series-60-
Setup.exe.
This driver may also be found on the Pickering Interfaces web-site at:
http://www.pickeringtest.info/downloads/drivers/Sys60/
or from the Software Downloads section at:
www.pickeringtest.com

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