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RF SWITCHING MODULE  40-710

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SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

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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: 

www.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

—

 MTQ Testsolutions 

Tecap Test & Measurement Suite

—

 National Instruments

 products (LabVIEW, LabWindows/

CVI, Switch Executive, MAX, TestStand, VeriStand, etc.)

—

 Microsoft Visual Studio

 products (Visual Basic, Visual C+)

—

 Keysight 

VEE     

—

 Mathworks 

Matlab

     

—

 Marvin 

ATEasy

Drivers for popular Linux distributions are available, other 
environments are also supported, please contact Pickering 
with specific enquiries.

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 & LXI Chassis Compatibility

Compatible with all chassis conforming to the 3U PXI and 
3U cPCI specification. Compatible with Legacy and Hybrid 
peripheral slots in a 3U PXI Express chassis.
Compatible with Pickering Interfaces LXI Modular Chassis. 
For information on driving your switching solution in an LXI 
environment refer to the LXI Product Guide.

PXI & CompactPCI Compliance

The module is compliant with the PXI Specification 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 EN61010-1:2001, 
EMC Immunity EN61000-6-1:2001, Emissions EN55011:1998.

Please refer to the 200 page 
Pickering Interfaces “

Connection 

Solutions

” catalog for the full list 

of connector/cabling options, 
including drawings, photos and 
specifications. Available in either 
print or as a download.
Alternatively our web site has 
dynamically linked connector/
cabling options, including pricing, 
for all Pickering PXI modules.

Ever wondered what PXI is all 
about?
Pickering Interfaces’ “

PXImate

” 

explains the basics of PXI 
and provides useful data for 
engineers working on switch 
based test systems.
The PXImate is available free 
on request from the Pickering 
website.

The Big PXI Catalog

” gives 

full details of Pickering’s entire 
range of PXI switch modules, 
instrument modules and 
support products.
At over 500 pages, the Big 
PXI Catalog is available on 
request or can be downloaded 
from the Pickering website.

The “

PXI 

Module Map

” 

- a simple fold-

out selection 

guide to all 

Pickering’s 

1000+ PXI 

Modules. 

The “

Cables & 

Connectors 

Map

” - outlines 

the cable and 

connector 

options 

available 

for all PXI 

Modules. 

Latest Details

Please refer to our Web Site for Latest Product Details.

www.pickeringtest.com

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Страница 2: ...TCHING MODULE 40 710 pickering Issue 6 2 May 2017 User Manual RF Relay Module Model No 40 710 pickeringtest com pickering Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www...

Страница 3: ...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 th...

Страница 4: ...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 h...

Страница 5: ...UTION 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...

Страница 6: ...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 Cards 4 1 Module Architecture 4...

Страница 7: ...Page VI RF SWITCHING MODULE 40 710 pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com...

Страница 8: ...om 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 wi...

Страница 9: ...Page VIII RF SWITCHING MODULE 40 710 pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com...

Страница 10: ...i directional with very low insertion loss suitable for handling signals up to 2 5GHz Applications include aerial switching routing high frequency signals into oscilloscopes and analysers Available wi...

Страница 11: ...g paths for parameter 40 710 514 50 SMB typical insertion loss plots for all NO and NC inputs 40 710 514 50 SMB typical VSWR plots for all NO and NC inputs 40 710 514 50 SMB typical isolation plots fo...

Страница 12: ...C typical VSWR plots for all NO and NC inputs 40 710 704 75 BNC typical isolation plots for all NO and NC inputs 40 710 704 75 BNC typical crosstalk plots between neighbouring channels 40 710 704 75 B...

Страница 13: ...VDC Max Switching Current 0 5A Nominal Switching Capacity 0 01A 24VDC 10W 1 2GHz Initial On Path Resistance 200m Off Path Resistance 1x108 Thermal Offset 20 V Expected Life Mechanical 1x106 ops Expect...

Страница 14: ...es LXI Modular Chassis For information on driving your switching solution in an LXI environment refer to the LXI Product Guide PXI CompactPCI Compliance The module is compliant with the PXI Specificat...

Страница 15: ...age 1 6 RF SWITCHING MODULE 40 710 pickering SECTION 1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com...

Страница 16: ...opulated with changeover RF relays The relays are energised via control signals from relay driver U10 The relay driver is addressed by PCI bridge U1 via output register U8 to output the required signa...

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Страница 18: ...nnect 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 flat and solid construction to withstand and suppo...

Страница 19: ...ation 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...

Страница 20: ...t 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 wi...

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Страница 22: ...and Pilpxi documents are included in the Pipx40vpp software installation IVI Driver for Windows pi40iv The pi40iv IVI Interchangeable Virtual Instrument driver supports all Pickering Interfaces PXI sw...

Страница 23: ...ive driver is also available Once again this may be used for both LXI and PXI card control SOAP Pickering LXI products include a SOAP interface which is usable from a wide variety of platforms and lan...

Страница 24: ...o NO4 The 40 710 utilises 4 SPDT relays In the default state all relays are open circuit Energising a particular relay creates a signal path between the C and A terminals The relay module s switching...

Страница 25: ...ld the entire pattern ViUInt32 data 1 data 0 1 Sets lowest bit to 1 Ch1 relay pipx40_setChannelPattern vi sub_unit data data 0 0x4 Sets 3rd bit Ch3 relay All other relays are set to off pipx40_setChan...

Страница 26: ...Figure 5 1 provides Pin Outs for the Modules in the 40 710 model range pickering 1 NO 1 NC 3 NC 4 C 2 C 3 NO 1 C 2 NO 4 NO 4 NC 2 NC 3 C pickering 1 NC 2 NC 3 NC 4 NC 1 C 2 C 3 C 4 C 1 NO 2 NO 3 NO 4...

Страница 27: ...Page 5 2 RF SWITCHING MODULE 40 710 pickering SECTION 5 CONNECTOR INFORMATION THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com...

Страница 28: ...I configuration highlighting any potential configuration problems Specific details of all installed Pickering switch cards are included All the installed Pickering switch cards should be listed in the...

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Страница 30: ...nterfaces Modular LXI Chassis such as the 60 102B and 60 103B no module software update is required If the module was introduced after the LXI chassis was manufactured the module may not be recognized...

Страница 31: ...1 C10 C12 R3 C15 C17 U5 U8 U6 U9 C18 C11 C1 R1 R2 U4 U7 C6 C4 C20 U11 U2 C14 C2 U3 C13 C12 FM FM C16 LD1 LD2 LD3 LD4 LD5 LD6 LD7 LD8 U10 C19 GND GND GND 5V HD1 HD2 HD3 HD4 HD5 HD6 HD7 HD8 HD9 HD10 HD1...

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