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PXI/PXIe 20 A/30 A POWER RELAY MODULE 40/42-166
pickering SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
20 A or 30 A Power Relay, 40/42-166
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Specifications & Ordering Information
Product Order Codes
PXI Power Relay Module, 10xSPST, 30 A
PXI Power Relay Module, 5xSPST, 30 A
40-166-001
40-166-002
PXI Power Relay Module, 6xSPDT, 20 A
PXI Power Relay Module, 3xSPDT, 20 A
40-166-101
40-166-102
PXI Power Relay Module, 3xSP4T, 20 A
PXI Power Relay Module, 2xSP4T, 20 A
PXI Power Relay Module, 1xSP4T, 20 A
40-166-201
40-166-202
40-166-203
PXIe Power Relay Module, 10xSPST, 30 A
PXIe Power Relay Module, 5xSPST, 30 A
42-166-001
42-166-002
PXIe Power Relay Module, 6xSPDT, 20 A
PXIe Power Relay Module, 3xSPDT, 20 A
42-166-101
42-166-102
PXIe Power Relay Module, 3xSP4T, 20 A
PXIe Power Relay Module, 2xSP4T, 20 A
PXIe Power Relay Module, 1xSP4T, 20 A
42-166-201
42-166-202
42-166-203
Product Customization
Pickering modules are designed and manufactured on our
own flexible manufacturing lines, giving complete product
control and enabling simple customization to meet very
specific requirements.
Customization can include:
• Alternative relay types
• Mixture of relay types
• Alternative number of relays
• Different performance specifications
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 office to discuss.
Support Products
Spare Relay Kits
Kits of replacement relays are available for the majority of
Pickering’s switching products, simplifying servicing and
reducing down-time.
Product Relay Kit
40/42-166-00x
40/42-166-10x
40/42-166-20x
91-100-103
91-100-104
91-100-104
For further assistance, please contact your local Pickering
sales office.
Mating Connectors & Cabling
For connection accessories for the 40/42-166 modules
please refer to the 90-023D 20-pin Positronic Connector
Accessories data sheet where a complete list and
documentation can be found for accessories, or refer to
the Connection Solutions catalog.
The 40/42-166 20 A/30 A
Power Relay Module Uses a
20-pin Positronic Scorpion
Type Connector
40-166 20 A SPDT Version 42-166 30 A SPST Version
(PXIe Version)
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 - 40-166
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.
PXIe Compliance - 42-166
The module is compliant with the PXIe Specification 1.0.
Local Bus, Trigger Bus & Star Trigger are not implemented.
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.
40-166 20 A SP4T Version