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PXI/PXIe 2-POLE HIGH DENSITY MATRIX (40/42-588)

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SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

2-Pole High Density Matrices, 40/42-588

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Specifications

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 - 40-588

The module is compliant with the PXI Specification 
2.2. Local Bus, Trigger Bus and Star Trigger are not 
implemented. 
Uses a 33 MHz 32-bit backplane interface.

PXIe Compliance - 42-588

The module is compliant with the PXIe Specification 
1.0. Local Bus, Trigger Bus and 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.

Maximum Crosspoint Count

The 40/42-588 has a suggested maximum number of 
simultaneously operated crosspoints of 50 (please contact 
factory for applications requiring higher closure counts).

Mechanical Characteristics

40-588 - Two slot 3U PXI (CompactPCI card).
42-588 - Two slot 3U PXIe, compatible with PXIe hybrid slot.
3D models for these modules in a variety of popular file 
formats are available on request.
Module weight: 720 g

Connectors

40-588 - PXI bus via 32-bit P1/J1 backplane connector.
42-588 - PXIe bus via XJ3 and XJ4 backplane connectors.
Signals via front panel mounted connectors:

•  40/42-588-222 - Two 104-pin male D-types.
•  40/42-588-212 - One 104-pin male D-type.

For pin outs please refer to the operating manual.

Architecture diagram for the 40/42-588 showing how the two 16x8 daughter cards are interconnected with the 

analog bus to create a 32x8 matrix (all signal paths and crosspoints are 2-pole).

X Connections

Analog Bus

Y Connections

Isolation

Switches

X Connections

16x8 Matrix

16x8 Matrix

8

Isolation

Switches

Summary of Contents for 40-588-212

Page 1: ...pickeringtest com Issue 1 0 February 2021 40 42 588 User Manual PXI PXIe 2 Pole High Density Matrix Modules...

Page 2: ...21 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 Pic...

Page 3: ...to ISO 14001 Pickering Interfaces strives to fulfil all relevant environmental laws and regulations and reduce wastes and releases to the environment Pickering Interfaces aims to design and operate p...

Page 4: ...icate 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 w...

Page 5: ...ctional Description 2 1 Analog Ground 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...

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Page 7: ...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 a...

Page 8: ...t 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...

Page 9: ...the use of isolation switching the 40 42 588 has a bandwidth in the range of 35MHz to 70MHz depending upon path selected High Reliability and Ease of Use The 40 42 588 matrix is formed from two 16x8...

Page 10: ...sistance On Single Module Off Single Module Minimum Voltage Differential Thermal Offset 450m X Y connection 109 100 V 10 V Operate Times Crosspoint Relay Crosspoint Isolation Relay 3ms 6ms Expected Li...

Page 11: ...EMC Immunity EN61326 1 2013 Emissions EN55011 2009 A1 2010 Maximum Crosspoint Count The 40 42 588 has a suggested maximum number of simultaneously operated crosspoints of 50 please contact factory for...

Page 12: ...r accessories or refer to the Connection Solutions catalog Product Order Codes PXI High Density Matrix 32x8 2 Pole PXI High Density Matrix 16x8 2 Pole 40 588 222 40 588 212 PXIe High Density Matrix 32...

Page 13: ...LXI or LXI USB Modular Chassis The PXIe versions of this module are compatible with the following chassis types All chassis conforming to the 3U PXIe specification PXIe and Hybrid Peripheral slots in...

Page 14: ...ease 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 Signa...

Page 15: ...Y bus of the 16x8 matrices is linked between the two daughter cards via isolation relays Both matrix daughter cards are configured so that the Y bus is routed to the front panel connector Having two s...

Page 16: ...16x8 2 Pole Matrix Daughter Card 1 X Bus Y Bus Ribbon Cable Connection Relay Drivers U1 to U9 Relay Coils 2 Pole Matrix RL1 to RL128 Y Isolation Relays RL129 to RL136 PCB PCB Interconnection Ribbon C...

Page 17: ...e to any other equipment the module s will connect with Ensure the chassis is not connected to the electrical supply 3 withstand and support the combined weight of the module s and chassis SECTION 3 I...

Page 18: ...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 mai...

Page 19: ...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...

Page 20: ...Page 3 4 PXI PXIe 2 POLE HIGH DENSITY MATRIX 40 42 588 pickering SECTION 3 INSTALLATION THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK...

Page 21: ...rmation on the installation and use of drivers and the programming of Pickering s products in various software environments please refer to the Software User Manual This is available as a download fro...

Page 22: ...trix cards via the analog bus When not in use Y connections are disconnected from the analog bus to preserve bandwidth and crosstalk performance All signal connections are 2 wire and crosspoint and is...

Page 23: ...be accessed by the other matrix daughter card as well as routing it to the front panel connector The sub unit usage is summarized in the following table and Figure 4 2 TABLE 4 1 40 42 588 Matrix Sub...

Page 24: ...penCards or PIL_OpenSpecifiedCard and close with PIL_CloseCards or PIL_CloseSpecifiedCards respectively VISA Driver Open with pipx40_init and close with pipx40_close Setting a Matrix Crosspoint Using...

Page 25: ...2 2 Y2 1 A_GND X13 2 X13 1 X8 2 X8 1 X3 2 X3 1 Y5 2 Y5 1 Y1 2 Y1 1 A_GND X12 2 X12 1 X7 2 X7 1 X2 2 X2 1 X16 2 X16 1 A_GND X11 2 X11 1 X6 2 X6 1 X1 2 X1 1 Figure 5 2 40 42 588 16x8 2 Pole Matrix Daugh...

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Page 27: ...ostic report of the system s PCI configuration highlighting any potential configuration problems Specific details of all installed Pickering switch cards are included All the installed Pickering switc...

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Page 29: ...is was manufactured the module may not be recognized in this case the chassis firmware may need upgrading This is a simple process which is described in the manual for the Modular LXI Chassis SWITCHIN...

Page 30: ...of relays and assist in fault finding Note The matrix cards in this range have spare relays fitted to them Users can also acquire replacement relays either from the OEM or from Pickering Interfaces Re...

Page 31: ...1 6 Daughter Card 1 81 2 2 18 2 6 82 3 2 19 3 6 83 4 2 20 4 6 84 5 2 21 5 6 85 6 2 22 6 6 86 7 2 23 7 6 87 8 2 24 8 6 88 9 2 25 9 6 89 10 2 26 10 6 90 11 2 27 11 6 91 12 2 28 12 6 92 13 2 29 13 6 93 1...

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