Pickering PXI 40-197 User manual

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Issue 2.5 December 2019
40-197 User Manual
PXI 2 Amp Fault Insertion Switch

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Technical details contained within this publication are subject to change without notice.
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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.
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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
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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 Pickering PXI Modules ............4.1
Module Architecture..............................................................4.2
Programming The Module ....................................................4.4
Using Pickering Drivers in LabVIEW ...................................4.15
Section 5
Connector Information................................................................5.1
Section 6
Trouble Shooting .........................................................................6.1
Section 7
Maintenance Information............................................................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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PXI 34-Channel, 4-Bus, 2A Fault Insertion Switch 40-197
ISSUE 3.1 DEC 2019
• 34 or 16 Fault Insertion Channels
• 4 Buses For Inserting Fault Conditions, Each
With a Changeover Switch For Further Flexibility
• Suitable for Automotive ECU Burn-in/Endurance
Test Applications
• High Density Low Cost Solution, Bridging the Gap
Between Pickering’s Simpler Fault Insertion Modules &
More Complex FIBO BRIC Solutions
• Simulation of Various Types of Electrical Fault, Enabling
Rigorous Fault Testing
• 2A Hot or Cold Switching
• Switch up to 200VDC/140VAC and up to 60W Max Power
• VISA, IVI & Kernel Drivers Supplied for Windows
• Supported by PXI or LXI Chassis
• 3 Year Warranty
40-197-001 Fault Insertion Switch Schematic
with 34 channels and 4 fault buses.
U1
U2
M1
M2
U33
U34
M33
M34
Stimulus/Measurement Connections
UUT Connections
Fault Connections
F1A
F1B
F2A
F2B
F3A
F3B
F4A
F4B
Pickering’s Range of PXI Fault Insertion Switches
Model
No. Signal Channels Fault Buses
Fault
Inputs
Max
Voltage
Max Current
or Bus Type
40-190B 74, 64 or 32 1 or 2 4 or 8 165V 2A
40-191A 6 2 2 40V 30A
40-192 6 2 2 200V 10A
40-193 7 1 or 2 1 or 2 16V 20A, 1A min
40-194 7 1 or 2 1 or 2 16V 20A, no min
40-195 22 or 11 pairs — 8 or 4 150V 1A
40-196 10 or 5 pairs — 10 or 5 110V 5A
40-197 34 or 16 4 8 300V 2A
40-198 20 1 or 2 3 or 6 250V 5A
40-199 10 1 or 2 2 250V 10A
40-200 4 or 8 differential 4 8 100V CAN, FlexRay
40-201 4 or 8 differential 2 4 100V Ethernet/AFDX
/BroadR-Reach
40-202 22 or 11 pairs — 22 or 11 150V 1A
The 40-197 is a 34 Channel Fault Insertion switch, primarily designed
for routing simulated fault conditions in automotive and aerospace
applications involving the reliability testing of safety critical controllers.
A low cost 16 Channel option is also available.
It is designed to be able to route different fault conditions between the
test xture and the equipment under test, including:
• Open-Circuit
• Short-Circuit between UUT connections
• Short-Circuit to other signals such as Power, Ignition & Ground via
fault buses
Through relays on each channel enable signals to be held open-
circuit. Four fault insertion buses allow channels to be shorted
together or to be connected to an external fault condition such as
power, ignition or ground.
For further exibility, each fault bus includes a changeover switch
to select one of two external fault conditions.
The default state of the unit is with all through relays closed and all
fault insertion relays open, giving an un-interrupted path between
the test xture and the equipment under test.

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Specifications
Power Requirements
+3.3V +5V +12V -12V
0 <1.9A 0 0
Operating/Storage Conditions
Operating Conditions
Operating Temperature:
Humidity:
Altitude:
0°C to +55°C
Up to 90% non-condensing
5000m
Storage and Transport Conditions
Storage Temperature:
Humidity:
Altitude:
-20°C to +75°C
Up to 90% non-condensing
15000m
PXI & CompactPCI Compliance
The module is compliant with the PXI Specication 2.2. Local Bus,
Trigger Bus and Star Trigger are not implemented.
Uses a 33MHz 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).
3D models for all versions in a variety of popular le formats are
available on request.
Connectors
PXI bus via 32-bit P1/J1 backplane connector.
Signals via front panel 78-pin male D-Type connector, for pin outs
please refer to the operating manual.
Relay Type
The 40-197 is tted with high quality electro-mechanical relays with
palladium-ruthenium gold covered contacts. A spare relay is built
onto the circuit board to allow easy maintenance with minimum
downtime.
Switching Specification
Switch Type: Electro-mechanical
Contact Type: Palladium-Ruthenium,
Gold Covered Bifurcated
Max Switch Voltage: 200VDC/140VAC*
Max Power:
Max Switch Current:
Max Carry Current:
Max Pulsed Carry Current Example
(for a single switch path):
Max Total Card Switch Current:
62.5VA/60W
2A
2A
6A for 100ms
(up to 10% duty cycle)
64A †
Max Number of Simultaneously
Operated Relays: No Limit
Initial On Path Resistance:
Off Path Resistance:
Thermal Offset:
500mΩ max,
180mΩ typical
>109Ω
<25µV
Operate Time: <3ms
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)
* For full voltage rating, signal sources to be switched must be fully
isolated from mains supply and safety earth.
† Applies to PXI chassis installation (please contact sales ofce for
use in alternative platforms).
RF Specification - in a 50Ω System
Bandwidth (-3dB)
M to U path (associated fault connections open):
Fault path (associated M to U connection open):
20MHz
15MHz
Crosstalk (typical): 10kHz:
100kHz:
1MHz
10MHz:
-85dB
-65dB
-45dB
-25dB
Isolation (typical): 10kHz:
100kHz:
1MHz
10MHz:
85dB
65dB
45dB
25dB
40-197-002 Fault Insertion Switch Schematic
with 16 channels and 4 fault buses
U1
U2
M1
M2
U16
M16
Stimulus/Measurement Connections
UUT Connections
Fault Connections
F1A
F1B
F2A
F2B
F3A
F3B
F4A
F4B

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Ordering Information
Support Products
Spare Relay Kits
Kits of replacement relays are available for the majority of
Pickering’s PXI switching products, simplifying servicing and
reducing down-time.
Product Relay Kit
40-197-001/002 91-100-001 (Relay Kit 1)
For further assistance, please contact your local Pickering sales
ofce.
Mating Connectors & Cabling
For connection accessories for the 40-197 series please refer
to the 90-006D 78-pin D-Type Connector Accessories data
sheet where a complete list and documentation can be found for
accessories, or refer to the Connection Solutions catalog.
Product Order Codes - Fault Insertion Switches
34-Channel, 4-Bus, 2A
16-Channel, 4-Bus, 2A
40-197-001
40-197-002
Product Customization
Pickering PXI modules 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
Chassis Compatibility
This PXI module must be used in a suitable chassis. It is compatible with the following chassis types:
• All chassis conforming to the 3U PXI and 3U Compact PCI (cPCI) specication
• Legacy and Hybrid Peripheral slots in a 3U PXI Express (PXIe) chassis
• Pickering Interfaces LXI or LXI/USB Modular Chassis
Chassis Selection Guide
Standard PXI or hybrid PXIe Chassis from any Vendor:
• Mix our 1000+ PXI switching & simulation modules with any
vendor’s PXI instrumentation
• Embedded or remote Windows PC control
• Real-time Operating System Support
• High data bandwidths, especially with PXI Express
• Integrated module timing and synchronization
Pickering LXI or LXI/USB Modular Chassis—only accept
our 1000+ PXI Switching & Simulation Modules:
• Ethernet or USB control enables remote operation
• Low-cost control from practically any controller
• LXI provides manual control via Web browsers
• Driverless software support
• Power sequencing immunity
• Ethernet provides chassis/controller voltage isolation
• Independence from Windows operating system
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

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Supporting Products & Software
© Copyright (2019) 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.
Programming
Pickering provide kernel, IVI and VISA (NI & Keysight) drivers 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 VISA driver is also compatible with Real-Time Operating Systems such as LabVIEW RT. For other RTOS support contact Pickering.
These drivers may be used with a variety of 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+)
• Keysight VEE and OpenTAP
• Mathworks Matlab
• Marvin ATEasy
• MTQ Testsolutions Tecap Test & Measurement Suite
Drivers for popular Linux distributions are available, other environments are also supported, please contact Pickering with specic enquiries.
We provide Soft Front Panels (SFPs) for our products for familiarity and manual control, as well as comprehensive documentation and
example programs to help you develop test routines with ease.
To learn more about software drivers and development environments, please go to:
pickeringtest.com/software
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 & Guaranteed Long-Term Support
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
Figure 2.1 - 2A Fault Insertion Switch 40-197:
Functional Block Diagram
A functional block diagram is provided in Figure 2.1. The Fault Insertion Switch is powered by a +5V input via
Compact PCI connector J1. The interface to the user test equipment is via the front panel mounted 78-pin male
D-type connector, J2. The module consists of a mother and daughter PCBs populated with 174 relays with their
associated drivers. The mother PCB also has the PCI interface and control logic. The relays used are miniature
electro-mechanical types allowing current handling of 2A. The relays are energised via control signals from relay
drivers U8-20. The relay drivers are addressed by PCI bridge U1 to output the required signal. Module conguration
is determined by data stored in EEPROM U7. PCI Bridge U1 is congured by EEPROM U2.
RELAY
DRIVER
U8, U9,
U10, U11,
U12, U13
MODULE
CONFIGURATION
U7
PCI
BRIDGE
U1
PCI BRIDGE
CONFIGURATION
U2
TERMINATING
RESISTORS
R1 TO R12
COMPACT PCI
BUS
CONNECTOR
J1
+5V
0V
RELAY COILSRELAY CONTACTS
+12V
-12V
CONTROL
LOGIC
U3, U4,
U5, U6
78-PIN
D-TYPE
CONNECTOR
J2
34-CHANNEL 4-BUS FAULT SWITCH
U1
U2
M1
M2
U33
U34
M33
M34
F1A
F1B
F2A
F2B
F3A
F3B
F4A
F4B

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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. Position the chassis relative to any other equipment the module(s) will connect with. Ensure the chassis is not
connected to the electrical supply.
3. Ensure that the designated area for the chassis containing the module is of at and solid construction to
withstand and support the combined weight of the module(s) and chassis.
SECTION 3 - INSTALLATION
!
Refer to the Warnings and Cautions at the front of this manual
Modular products require installation in a suitable PXI/LXI chassis. The module is designed for indoor use only.
Figure 3.1 - Installing the Module into a PXI/cPCI/LXI Chassis
PXI / LXI Chassis

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SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
First install the appropriate Pickering PXI switch card drivers by running the installer program Setup.exe (provided
in a compressed zip le), either from the CD-ROM supplied, or by downloading the latest version from our website
pickeringtest.com - the recommended method. Setup is accompanied by a ReadMe le containing
additional installation information. A single installation covers all cards in the System 40, System 45 and System
50 ranges.
When installation completes, the installed drivers’ ReadMe le is offered for display. It can also be displayed
later using a shortcut on the Programs>>Pickering menu.
If you are not a LabVIEW user you should choose the “full” version, and once that has been installed run
the LabVIEW Runtime Engine installer via the shortcut on the Programs>>Pickering menu. In the absence of
LabVIEW the Runtime Engine is required to support the Pickering Test Panels application.
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HARDWARE INSTALLATION
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION (CHASSIS)
1. The chassis must be electrically installed in accordance with local regional electrical codes by a qualied
engineer.
2. The chassis must be grounded.
Electrostatic discharge can damage the components on the module. To avoid such damage in handling the
board refer to page VII.
Ensure that there is adequate ventilation.
The module should be installed in accordance with the following procedure:
1. Ensure that the system is turned OFF but still connected to mains so that it remains grounded.
2. Choose an appropriate slot in the rack.
3. Remove the blanking plate for the chosen slot.
4. Ensure that the injector/ejector handle is in its downward position. Align the module with the card guides on
the top and bottom of the slot.
Do not raise the injector/ejector handle whilst inserting the module as the module will not insert properly.
5. Hold the handle whilst slowly sliding the module into the card guides until the handle catches on the injector/
ejector rail (refer to Figure 3.1).
6. Raise the injector/ejector handle until the module rmly seats into the backplane. The front panel of the
module should be ush with the front panel of the chassis.
7. Secure the front panel of the module using both screws to the chassis front panel mounting rails.
8. In a system employing a remote control interface to connect an external controller to a PXI chassis or to link
multiple chassis, power-up the system as follows:
a. For a system comprising an external controller and one chassis, power up the chassis before powering up
the external controller.
b. For a system comprising more than one chassis, turn ON the last chassis in the system followed by the
penultimate, etc, and nally turn ON the external controller or chassis containing the system controller.
9. For Pickering Interfaces modular LXI installation there is no requirement to use any particular power up
sequence.

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Figure 3.3 - General Soft Front Panel Selector
TESTING OPERATION
After installation of the hardware and Pickering PXI Driver software package start the General Soft Front
Panel (GSFP) using the desktop icon or via the Start menu (Start Menu-> Pickering Interfaces Ltd ->
General Soft Front Panel).
A selector panel will appear, listing all installed Pickering PCI, PXI or LXI switch cards and resistor cards. Click
on the card you wish to control, and a graphical control panel is presented allowing operation of the card.
Panels can be opened simultaneously for all the installed cards.
More details how to use the GSFP can be found in the manual, via menu Help\Manual
Figure 3.2 - General Soft Front Panel Icon

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