Pickering 40-166 User manual

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40/42-166 User Manual
PXI/PXIe 20 A/30 A Power Relay Module

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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
!
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 PXI/PXIe Modules.....................4.1
Module Architecture - SPST .................................................4.2
Programming The Module - SPST........................................4.3
Module Architecture - SPDT .................................................4.4
Programming The Module - SPDT .......................................4.5
Module Architecture - SP4T..................................................4.6
Programming The Module - SP4T........................................4.7
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 Table...............................................................7.2
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.
!
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 20 A or 30 A Power Relay Modules 40/42-166
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yAvailable as a PXI or PXIe Module
yHigh Density, High Current Switching
ySPST, SPDT or SP4T Configurations
y20 A (SPDT & SP4T) or 30 A (SPST) Maximum
Switch Current
ySwitch up to 480 VAC or 300 VDC
y5500 VA/600 W Maximum Power (SPST)
yConnector Keying for 20 A & 30 A Versions
yVISA, IVI & Kernel Drivers Supplied for Windows
yPXI Version Supported by PXI or LXI Chassis
y3 Year Warranty
The 40-166 (PXI) and 42-166 (PXIe) are high power relay
modules available with SPST, SPDT or SP4T switching
configurations. They use power relays which are suitable
for switching loads up to 20 A at 240 VAC (SPDT & SP4T
versions) or 30 A at 277 VAC (SPST versions).
Power relay modules are intended for switching heavy AC or
DC loads or for controlling large external relays, contactors
and solenoids. The 40/42-166 is suitable for applications
requiring switching of either mains voltage or DC current.
Power Relay Type
The 40/42-166 range is fitted with electro-mechanical power
relays with silver-tin oxide contacts.
NC
NO
COM2
COM1
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
COM2
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
COM3
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
NC
NO
COM1
nc
no
nc
no
nc
no
nc
no
nc
no nc
no
nc
no
nc
no
NC
NO
COM3
nc
no
nc
no
nc
no
nc
no
NO
COM10
no
NO
COM9
no
NO
COM8
no
NO
COM7
no
NO
COM6
no
NO
COM5
no
NO
COM4
no
NO
COM3
no
NO
COM2
no
NO
COM1
no
40/42-166-001 - 10xSPST 30A 40/42-166-101 - 6xSPDT 20A
40/42-166-201 - 3xSP4T 20A
NC
NO
COM5
NC
NO
COM4
nc
no
nc
no
NC
NO
COM6
nc
no
Switching Schematics for 40/42-166 20 A/30 A Power Relay Module
Lower Switch Counts are Also Available - Please See Product Order Codes
Note; the signal paths marked “nc” on the SPDT & SP4T configurations
are rated at 10A if maximum relay life is to be achieved.
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
125 VDC, 250 VAC 5 A
40-155/156 8 or 16xSPDT 35 VDC, 250 VAC 5 A
40-160 10 or 20xSPST
or 10xDPST 125 VDC, 250 VAC 10 A or 8 A
40-161 10, 12 or 16xSPST
6, 12xSPDT 300 VDC, 250 VAC 16 A
40/42-166
10 or 5xSPST,
6 or 3xSPDT or
3, 2 or 1xSP4T
EMR 300 VDC,
480 VAC
30 A or
20 A
40-170 2xSPST or 2xDPST
EMR
30 VDC, 250 VAC 30 A
40-180 2 or 4xSPST 14 VDC or 28 VDC 40 A or
20 A
40-181 2xSPDT
40-182 3 or 6xSPST
Solid
State
200 VDC/AC 10 A
40-183 6xSPST 40 VDC/AC 40 A
40-184 3 or 6xSPST 100 VDC/AC 25 A
40-185 3 or 6xSPST 400 VDC/AC 1.5 A

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SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
20 A or 30 A Power Relay, 40/42-166
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Specifications
Switching Specification
40/42-
166-00x
(SPST)
40/42-
166-10x
(SPDT)
40/42-
166-20x
(SP4T)
Relay Type:
Contact Material
Electro-mechanical
Silver-Tin Oxide
Max Switching Current: 30 A† 20 A† 20 A†
Max Carry Current: 30 A 20 A 20 A
Max Switching Power: 5500 VA
/600 W†
4800 VA
/480 W†
Max Switching Voltage: 480 VAC or
300 VDC*†
480 VAC or
300 VDC*†
Min Switching Capacity: 1 A, 12 VAC/12 VDC
Max Continuous Total
Switch Path Loading: 4000 A2 ‡(Example allowed
conditions - 10 channels at 20 A)
For information on module loading
& pulsed currents please visit:
Wiki page on module current capacity
Initial On Path Resistance:
Off Path Resistance:
35 mΩ max, 20 mΩ typical
>1x108 Ω
Bandwidth (-3 dB): 30 MHz (typical)
Typical Operate Time: 22 ms 66 ms
Frequency of Operation: 360 cycles/hour (with load)
3600 cycles/hour (without load)
Expected Life -
Mechanical Endurance:
Full Power Load:
1x107 operations
1x105 operations
* For full voltage rating, signal sources to be switched must be
fully isolated from mains supply and safety earth.
† For variation of maximum hot switching capacity of voltage
with current refer to plots
‡ 4000 A2 = ∑I2, the sum of the squares of the current in each
relay.
Notes:
Max switching voltage 480 VAC (Resistive load 15.6A SPST).
Max switching voltage 277 VAC (General purpose load 30A SPST).
Max switching voltage 240 VAC (Resistive load 20 A SPDT Normally
Open and 10 A SPDT Normally Closed).
Max switching voltage 20 VDC (Resistive load 30A SPST).
Max switching voltage 24 VDC (Resistive load 20 A SPDT Normally
Open and 10 A SPDT Normally Closed).
Maximum switching power is rated at 250 VAC and 20 VDC for
Normally Open Contacts.
Full power load life rating:
250 VAC UL general purpose load, 22 A SPST.
240 VAC UL resistive load, 20 A SPDT Normally Open, 10 A SPDT
Normally Closed.
Power Requirements - 40-166
+3.3 V +5 V +12 V -12 V
200 mA 0 750 mA 0
Power Requirements - 42-166
+3.3 V +12 V
400 mA 750 mA
Mechanical Characteristics
40-166 - Single slot 3U PXI (CompactPCI card).
42-166 - Single slot 3U PXIe, compatible with PXIe
hybrid slot.
Module weight: <500 g
3D models for all versions in a variety of popular file
formats are available on request.
1x107
1x106
1x105
1x104
Hot Switching Capacity - Resistive Load
Life Curve - 250 VAC Resistive Load
Connectors
40-166 - PXI bus via 32-bit P1/J1 backplane connector.
42-166 - PXIe bus via XJ3 and XJ4 backplane connectors.
Signals via male 20-pin Positronic Scorpion type
connector. The Scorpion connector is fitted with a multi-
position keying module with one position for 30 A cards
and another for 20 A cards, this is to ensure that cables
carrying 30A signals can only interface with 30 A cards.