Pickering 40-153 User manual

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Issue 1.4 August 2023
40/42-153 User Manual
PXI/PXIe SPST 5 A Power Relay Module

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© COPYRIGHT (2023) 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
Maximum Frequency of Operations at Full Load ...............2.1
Hardware Interlock ................................................................2.2
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/PXIe Modules ...4.1
Module Architecture..............................................................4.2
Programming The Module ....................................................4.4
Section 5
Connector Information................................................................5.1
Section 6
Trouble Shooting .........................................................................6.1
Section 7
Maintenance Information............................................................7.1
Relay Lookup Tables.............................................................7.1
Appendix A
Interlock Connector Wiring ........................................................A.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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SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
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PXI/PXIe SPST 5 A Power Relay Module 40/42-153
ISSUE 1.3 MAY 2023
yAvailable as PXI or PXIe Modules
yUp to 50 x SPST Power Relays Per Module
yAvailable With Optional Hardware Interlock
yHot Switch up to 250 VAC, 5 A
yCold Switch up to 400 VDC/250 VAC Peak
yMaximum Power Handling 150 W/1250 VA
yDrivers Supplied for Windows & Linux, Plus
Support for Real-time Systems
yPXI Version Supported by PXI or LXI Chassis
y3 Year Warranty
The 40-153 (PXI) and 42-153 (PXIe) power relay modules
are suitable for switching either mains voltage or DC.
They are available in multiple configurations up to 50
x SPST (Single Pole Single Throw) and are suitable for
inductive/capacitive loads up to 5 A at 250 VAC. Power
relay modules are intended for switching heavy AC
or DC loads or for controlling large external relays,
contactors and solenoids.
Relay Type
The 40/42-153 is fitted with electro-mechanical
power relays with gold flash over silver alloy
contacts. A spare relay is built onto the circuit board
to allow easy maintenance with minimum downtime.
40/42-153-001 Power Relay Module Switching Architecture - 50 x SPST
A1 C1
A2 C2
A3 C3
A4 C4
A5 C5
A6 C6
A7 C7
A8 C8
A9 C9
A10 C10
A11 C11
A12 C12
A13 C13
A14 C14
A15 C15
A16 C16
A17 C17
A18 C18
A19 C19
A20 C20
A21 C21
A22 C22
A23 C23
A24 C24
A25 C25
A26 C26
A27 C27
A28 C28
A29 C29
A30 C30
A31 C31
A32 C32
A33 C33
A34 C34
A35 C35
A36 C36
A37 C37
A38 C38
A39 C39
A40 C40
A41 C41
A42 C42
A43 C43
A44 C44
A45 C45
A46 C46
A47 C47
A48 C48
A49 C49
A50 C50
Pickering’s Range of PXI/PXIe High Power Switch Modules
Model No. Configuration Relay
Type Max Voltage Max Current
40-150/151 8 or 12xDPST EMR 400 VDC, 250 VAC 5 A
40/42-153 18, 25, 36 or 50xSPST EMR 400 VDC, 250 VAC 5 A
40-155/156 8 or 16xSPDT
EMR
400 VDC, 250 VAC 5 A40-157 8xDPDT
40/42-158 8, 16, 24 or 32xSPDT
40-160 10 or 20xSPST
or 10xDPST 125 VDC, 250 VAC 10 A or 8 A
40-161 10, 12, 16xSPST
6, 12xSPDT 300 VDC, 250 VAC 16 A
40/42-166
10 or 5xSPST,
6 or 3xSPDT or
3, 2 or 1xSP4T
300 VDC,
480 VAC
30 A or
20 A
40-170 2xSPST or 2xDPST 30 VDC, 250 VAC 30 A
40-180 2 or 4xSPST 14 VDC or 28 VDC 40 A or
20 A
40-181 2xSPDT
40-182A 3 or 6xSPST
Solid
State
200 VDC/AC peak 10 A
40-183B 6xSPST 40 VDC/AC peak 40 A
40-184A 3 or 6xSPST 100 VDC/AC peak 25 A
40-185A 3 or 6xSPST 400 VDC/AC peak 1.5 A
40-153 With
Hardware Interlock
Option
40-153
Without
Hardware
Interlock

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SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
SPST 5 A Power Relay, 40/42-153
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Overview
40/42-153-003/103 Power Relay Module Switching Architecture - 25 x SPST
A1 C1
A2 C2
A3 C3
A4 C4
A5 C5
A6 C6
A7 C7
A8 C8
A9 C9
A10 C10
A11 C11
A12 C12
A13 C13
A14 C14
A15 C15
A16 C16
A17 C17
A18 C18
A19 C19
A20 C20
A21 C21
A22 C22
A23 C23
A24 C24
A25 C25
A1 C1
A2 C2
A3 C3
A4 C4
A5 C5
A6 C6
A7 C7
A8 C8
A9 C9
A10 C10
A11 C11
A12 C12
A13 C13
A14 C14
A15 C15
A16 C16
A17 C17
A18 C18
A19 C19
A20 C20
A21 C21
A22 C22
A23 C23
A24 C24
A25 C25
A26 C26
A27 C27
A28 C28
A29 C29
A30 C30
A31 C31
A32 C32
A33 C33
A34 C34
A35 C35
A36 C36
A1 C1
A2 C2
A3 C3
A4 C4
A5 C5
A6 C6
A7 C7
A8 C8
A9 C9
A10 C10
A11 C11
A12 C12
A13 C13
A14 C14
A15 C15
A16 C16
A17 C17
A18 C18
40/42-153-002 Power Relay Module
Switching Architecture - 36 x SPST
40/42-153-004/104 Power Relay Module
Switching Architecture - 18 x SPST
Hardware Interlock
All versions of the 40/42-153 are available
with an optional hardware interlock. The
interlock, when activated, will return all
relays to their default unpowered state
(assuming the relays are fully functional)
and also provide error notification via the
software interface. The interlock feature
can be daisy-chained between additional
hardware interlock enabled modules for
example to allow one signal to disable
multiple cards. For further details please
refer to the Hardware Interlock section
within the user manual.
100 Ω
+3.3 V
GND
External
Wire Link
Front Panel
Connector
Interlock
Daisy-chain
Interlock
Detection
Circiuitry
Processor Relay Driver(s)
SPI Serial
Comms
Output Enable
SPI Serial
Comms
Output Enable
Drive
Outputs
To
Relays
Interlock Signal Routing Diagram for 40/42-153
Versions With Hardware Interlock Option
Interlock Connector