Pickering 40-136 User manual

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Issue 9.4 March 2021
40-136 User Manual
PXI High Power Reed Relay Modules

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© COPYRIGHT (2021) PICKERING INTERFACES. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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
Reg No. FM38792

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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.
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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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 Description .................................................................2.1
Functional Description..........................................................2.1
Section 3
Installation....................................................................................3.1
Pre Operation Checks...........................................................3.1
Hardware Installation ............................................................3.2
Software Installation .............................................................3.2
Testing Operation ..................................................................3.3
Section 4
Programming Guide....................................................................4.1
Programming Options For Pickering PXI Modules ............4.1
Module Architecture - SPST Versions .................................4.2
Module Architecture - DPST Versions .................................4.3
Programming The Module ....................................................4.4
Section 5
Connector Information................................................................5.1
Section 6
Trouble Shooting .........................................................................6.1
Section 7
Maintenance Information............................................................7.1
Switching System Test Tools ...............................................7.1
Relay Lookup Tables.............................................................7.1
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 host 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.
Not to be used in safety critical circuits, refer to the Pickering Interfaces’ terms & conditions of sale.
This module must not be used for the switching of Mains Circuits. For the switching of voltages up
to the module’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 host chassis must be correctly installed and be connected to mains or factory safety ground,
please refer to your chassis installation 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.
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.
PXI Switching
Module
Device
Under Test
Power
Supply
Power
Supply
Host Chassis
Secondary Circuit
Mains
Circuit
Mains
Circuit
Mains/Factory
Safety Ground

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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.

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HIGH POWER REED RELAY MODULE 40-136
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SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
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PXI Power Ruthenium Reed Relay Modules 40-136
ISSUE 8.3 MAR 2021
Supported by eBIRST
eBIRST switching system test tools simplify switching
system fault-finding by quickly testing the system and
graphically identifying the faulty relay.
For more information go to: pickeringtest.com/ebirst
yFrom 12 to 32 Power Reed Relays Per Module
ySPST and DPST Configurations
yRuthenium Reed Relays Suitable For Low
Level Signals
yUses High Reliability Pickering Reed Relays
For Maximum Performance
ySwitch up to 200 V, 1 A with 2.5 A Carry
Current, 40 W Max Power
yFast Operating Speed 250 µs Typical
yVISA, IVI & Kernel Drivers Supplied for
Windows
ySupported by PXI or LXI Chassis
ySupported by
eBIRST ™
y3 Year Warranty
A32
C32
A3
C3
A2
C2
A1
C1
A1.2
C1.2
A1.1
C1.1
A2.2
C2.2
A2.1
C2.1
A19.2
C19.2
A19.1
C19.1
40-136-211 Power
Ruthenium Reed Relay
Module - 32 x SPST
40-136-212 Power
Ruthenium Reed Relay
Module - 19 x DPST
Pickering Interfaces 40-136 Power Ruthenium Reed Relay
Modules are suitable for applications where ordinary
reed relay modules require additional current/voltage
capacity. The 40-136 is suitable for voltage up to 200 V and
current to 2.5 A. Available in Normally Open (SPST & DPST)
configurations. Connections are made via a front panel
mounted 50 or 78 pin D-Type connector.
Range Description:
• 40-136-011 16 x SPST 2.5 A Power
Ruthenium Reed Relays.
• 40-136-111 25 x SPST 2.5 A Power
Ruthenium Reed Relays.
• 40-136-211 32 x SPST 2 A Power
Ruthenium Reed Relays.
• 40-136-012 12 x DPST 2.5 A Power
Ruthenium Reed Relays.
• 40-136-112 16 x DPST 2 A Power
Ruthenium Reed Relays.
• 40-136-212 19 x DPST 2 A Power
Ruthenium Reed Relays.

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SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Power Reed Relay Modules, 40-136
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Specifications
Switching Specification
Switch Type: Ruthenium Reed
Max Switch Voltage: 200 V*
Max Power:
Max Switch Current:
Max Carry Current:
40 W
1 A
2 A (-211, -112 & -212)
2.5 A (-011, -111 & -012)
Initial On Path Resistance:
Off Path Resistance:
Thermal Offset:
<250 mΩ
>109 Ω
<10 µV
Operate Time: 0.5 ms (typical)
Expected Life, low power:
Expected Life, high power:
1x109 operations
>1x106 operations
* For full voltage rating, signal sources to be switched
must be fully isolated from mains supply and safety earth.
Power Requirements
+3.3 V +5 V +12 V -12 V
0 480 mA (typ 400 mA) 0 0
Operating/Storage Conditions
Operating Conditions
Operating Temperature:
Humidity:
Altitude:
0 °C to +55 °C
Up to 90 % non-condensing
5000 m
Storage and Transport Conditions
Storage Temperature:
Humidity:
Altitude:
-20 °C to +75 °C
Up to 90 % non-condensing
15000 m
PXI & CompactPCI Compliance
The module is compliant with the PXI Specification 2.2.
Local Bus, Trigger Bus & Star Trigger are not implemented.
Uses a 33 MHz 32-bit backplane interface.
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
Single slot 3U PXI (CompactPCI card).
Module weight: 220 g (40-136-111/211).
3D models for all versions in a variety of popular file
formats are available on request.
Connectors
PXI bus via 32-bit P1/J1 backplane connector.
Signals via front panel D-Type male connector, for pin outs
please refer to the operating manual.
• 40-136-011 50-pin D-Type male connector
• 40-136-111 50-pin D-Type male connector
• 40-136-211 78-pin D-Type male connector
• 40-136-012 50-pin D-Type male connector
• 40-136-112 78-pin D-Type male connector
• 40-136-212 78-pin D-Type male connector
Relay Type
The 40-136 is fitted with ruthenium sputtered power
reed relays, these offer very long life with good low level
switching performance and excellent contact resistance
stability. Spare reed relays are built onto the circuit board
to allow easy maintenance with minimum downtime.
All reed relays are manufactured by our Relay Division, for
further information please visit: pickeringrelay.com