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PXI PXIe Microwave Multiplexer Modules
Product Information: PXI/PXIe Microwave Multiplexer Modules
Product Usage Instructions
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PXI PXIe Microwave Multiplexer Modules

Product Information: PXI/PXIe Microwave Multiplexer Modules

40/42-784B

The PXI/PXIe Microwave Multiplexer Modules 40/42-784B are
high-performance modules designed by Pickering Interfaces. These
modules are used to multiplex microwave signals in PXI/PXIe
systems. The modules are available in different frequency ranges,
including 6GHz, 18GHz, 26.5GHz, and 40GHz.

Key Features:

Compatible with PXI/PXIe systems
Available in different frequency ranges: 6GHz, 18GHz, 26.5GHz,
and 40GHz
Utilizes SMA connectors for the 6GHz, 18GHz, and 26.5GHz
modules
Utilizes SMA-2.9 connectors for the 40GHz modules

Product Safety:

The PXI/PXIe Microwave Multiplexer Modules 40/42-784B comply
with safety standards to ensure safe operation. The product
documentation includes safety symbols to indicate important safety
information.

Safety Symbols:

PROTECTIVE EARTH (GROUND): This symbol
identifies terminals that should be connected to an external
conductor for protection against electric shock or as a protective
earth (ground) electrode.

Product Usage Instructions

Before using the PXI/PXIe Microwave Multiplexer Modules
40/42-784B, please read and understand the following
instructions:

Ensure that you have the correct connector series for mating
with the modules. The 6GHz, 18GHz, and 26.5GHz modules require SMA
connectors, while the 40GHz modules require SMA-2.9
connectors.
Make sure to mate the correct type of connector to the module.
Mating the wrong type of connector may cause damage to the
connector or the module.
Tighten the SMA connector’s nut to the correct torque using a
5/16 inch wrench. Proper tightening is important to ensure a secure
connection and prevent any signal loss or damage.

If you encounter any technical issues or require further
assistance, please contact Pickering Interfaces for technical
support. You can reach them via phone, their website, or email.

For warranty information and extended warranty options, please
contact Pickering Interfaces. All 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.

Pickering Interfaces is committed to environmental
sustainability and operates under an environmental management
system similar to ISO 14001. They strive to design and manufacture
products that are safe and environmentally friendly.

For more information and worldwide technical support, please
visit the Pickering Interfaces website or contact their
headquarters in the United Kingdom or their regional offices in the
USA, France, Germany, Sweden, Czech Republic, and China.

40/42-784B User Manual
PXI/PXIe Microwave Multiplexer Modules

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Technical details contained within this publication are subject to change without notice.
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WARNING
Only the correct connector series should be mated with these modules. The 40/42-784B range uses SMA connectors for the 6GHz, 18GHz and 26.5GHz modules, and SMA-2.9 connectors for the 40GHz modules. The user should only mate the correct type to the module, failure to do so may result in damage to the connector. Also, it is important that the SMA connector’s nut is properly tightened to the correct torque with a 5/16 inch
wrench. This should be 3-5 in·lbs (0.3 to 0.6 N·m) for brass, and 7-10 in·lbs (0.81.1 N·m) for stainless steel connectors.
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. 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 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
be produced, distributed, used and recycled, or disposed of, in a safe and environmentally friendly manner.

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Pickering Interfaces Headquarters

Stephenson Road Clacton-on-Sea CO15 4NL United Kingdom

Tel:

+44 (0)1255-687900

E-Mail: [email protected]

USA Tel: (West) +1 541 471 0700 Tel: (East) +1 781 897 1710 E-mail: [email protected]
France Tel +33 9 72 58 77 00 E-mail [email protected]
Germany Tel: +49 89 125 953 160 E-mail: [email protected]
Sweden Tel: +46 340-69 06 69 E-mail: [email protected]
Czech Republic Tel: +420 558 987 613 E-mail: [email protected]
China Tel: +86 4008 799 765 E-mail: [email protected]

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PRODUCT SAFETY
SAFETY SYMBOLS
The following safety symbols may be used on the product and throughout the product documentation.

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.

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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.

kg

STATIC SENSITIVE To indicate that static sensitive devices are present and handling precautions should be followed.

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CONTENTS
Copyright Statement ………………………………………………………….II
Technical Support and Warranty…………………………………………III
Product Safety …………………………………………………………………..IV
Contents (this page)…………………………………………………………..V
Warnings and Cautions ……………………………………………………..VII
Section 1 Technical Specification………………………………………………………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/PXIe Modules …4.1 Module Architecture ……………………………………………………..4.2 Programming The Module …………………………………………….4.3
Section 5 Connector Information……………………………………………………….5.1
Section 6 Trouble Shooting ……………………………………………………………….6.1
Section 7 Maintenance Information ……………………………………………………7.1
Appendix A Part Number List………………………………………………………………..A.1

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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

WARNING – HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENTS

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atmospheres. If the product is to be used in hazardous environments we recommend that the user

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ensures suitable protective measures are taken.

WARNING – DANGER OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
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.

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CAUTION – HANDLING OF ELECTROSTATIC-SENSITIVE DEVICES
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. anti-static bags.

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CAUTION – PRODUCT DOCUMENTATION
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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y Available as PXI or PXIe Modules y Single or Dual SP4T or SP6T Panel Mounted
Multiplexer y Up To 3 Remote SP4T or SP6T Multiplexers From
Single Slot Version y 50 Versions With 3-67 GHz Bandwidth y 50 Terminated and Unterminated Versions y 75 Version With 2.5 GHz Bandwidth y Failsafe & Latching Relay Options y Relay Cycle Counting Included y LED Indication (Failsafe Versions Only) y VISA, IVI & Kernel Drivers Supplied for Windows y PXI Version Supported by PXI or LXI Chassis y 3 Year Warranty

The 40-784B (PXI) and 42-784B (PXIe) microwave multiplexer modules have a characteristic impedance of 50 and are capable of switching signals up to 40 GHz. Available in single, dual or triple, SP6T or SP4T formats, they are suitable for constructing complex microwave switching. Connection is by high performance SMA or SMA 2.9 connectors. Remote versions are also available which can support up to three multiplexers in a single slot. The remote versions, as well as occupying less PXI panel space, allow the microwave relays to be placed closer to the UUT and RF test equipment. This can shorten the
Single slot version controls 1, 2 or 3 remotely mounted
microwave multiplexers via interface cables

1 1
2

2

3

C

3

C

4

4
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5 6
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Microwave Multiplexer (Part No. 4x-784B) in Single SP4T & SP6T Formats

length of cables and improve system performance. Remote multiplexers are supplied with a 1.5m interface cable.
The 4x-784B provides a high performance solution for RF and microwave switching, the performance at low frequencies providing superior isolation, insertion loss and VSWR to EMR or solid state designs.

Product Compatibility
The 4x-784B range has been introduced as an update to the existing 40-784A family. The existing family remains orderable but the new 4x-784B is recommended as it provides additional options such as the PXIe control interface. The RF performance of the 4x-784B is identical to the existing 40-784A.

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Relay Type
To provide maximum flexibility this range is available with either failsafe or latching relays. For definition, the contacts of failsafe relays return to the default state when the system power is removed whereas latching relay

MUX Bank 1 1 2

MUX Bank 1 1

2

3

C

4

contacts retain their last set state when the power is removed.

C

3

5

4

off

6

Relay Cycle Counting
To aid with module “health” monitoring all versions are provided with a relay cycle counting cycle feature. The number of operations per contact are stored on the module and can be used to determine if a relay is approaching EOL. This information could allow system connections to

MUX Bank 1 1

2

C

3

4 off MUX Bank 2
1

2

C

3

MUX Bank 1 1

2

3

C

4

5

off

6

MUX Bank 2 1

2

3

C

4

off MUX Bank 2
1

2

C

3

4 off MUX Bank 3
1

2

C

3

MUX Bank 2 1

2

3

C

4

5

off

6

MUX Bank 3 1

2

3

C

4

be revised so that signals applied to heavily used contacts are swapped

4 off

5

off

6

4 off

5

off

6

with lightly used contacts to prolong the working life of the relay(s).

Dual SP4T

Dual SP6T

Triple SP4T

Triple SP6T

4x-784B Multiplexer in Dual & Triple SP4T & SP6T Formats

Remotely Mounted Microwave Multiplexer Versions

4x-784B Single Slot
Version
3 off Interface Cables 1.5m Length

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654 321

654 321

MUX BANK 3 MUX BANK 2 MUX BANK 1

Remotely Mounted Microwave Multiplexers
Interconnection Between 4x-784B Single Slot Version and Remotely Mounted Microwave Multiplexers

Remote Mount Microwave Multiplexers – With and Without Optional Mounting Bracket

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RF Specification – 6 GHz Versions

Characteristic Impedance: Connectors: Bandwidth Maximum RF Carry Power: Isolation: Insertion Loss: VSWR: Expected Life (low power):
Insertion Loss Repeatability:

50 SMA DC to 6 GHz 220 W (0-3 GHz) 150 W (3-6 GHz) >80 dB (0-3 GHz) >70 dB (3-6 GHz) <0.2 dB (0-3 GHz) <0.3 dB (3-6 GHz) <1:1.2 (0-3 GHz) <1:1.3 (3-6 GHz) >10 million operations per position guaranteed (typically >25 million) Within 0.01 dB

Typical Insertion Loss (dB) – 6 GHz Versions Typical Isolation (dB) – 6 GHz Versions

Typical VSWR – 6 GHz Versions

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RF Specification – 18 GHz Versions

Characteristic Impedance: Connectors: Bandwidth Maximum RF Carry Power:
Isolation:
Insertion Loss:
VSWR:
Expected Life (low power):
Insertion Loss Repeatability: Propagation Delay Variation (between channels):

50 SMA DC to 18 GHz 220 W (0-3 GHz) 150 W (3-8 GHz) 120 W (8-12.4 GHz) 100 W (12.4-18 GHz) >80 dB (0-3 GHz) >70 dB (3-8 GHz) >60 dB (8-12.4 GHz) >60 dB (12.4-18 GHz) <0.2 dB (0-3 GHz) <0.3 dB (3-8 GHz) <0.4 dB (8-12.4 GHz) <0.5 dB (12.4-18 GHz) <1:1.2 (0-3 GHz) <1:1.3 (3-8 GHz) <1:1.4 (8-12.4 GHz) <1:1.5 (12.4-18 GHz) >10 million operations per position guaranteed (typically >25 million) Within 0.025 dB
<1 ps

Typical Insertion Loss (dB) – 18 GHz Versions Typical Isolation (dB) – 18 GHz Versions

Typical VSWR – 18 GHz Versions

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RF Specification – 26.5 GHz Versions

Characteristic Impedance: Connectors: Bandwidth Maximum RF Carry Power:
Isolation:
Insertion Loss:
VSWR:
Expected Life (low power): Insertion Loss Repeatability:

50
SMA
DC to 26.5 GHz
220 W (0-3 GHz) 150 W (3-8 GHz) 120 W (8-12.4 GHz) 100 W (12.4-18 GHz) 40 W (18-26.5 GHz)

80 dB (0-3 GHz) >70 dB (3-8 GHz) >60 dB (8-12.4 GHz) >60 dB (12.4-18 GHz) >55 dB (18-26.5 GHz)
<0.2 dB (0-3 GHz) <0.3 dB (3-8 GHz) <0.4 dB (8-12.4 GHz) <0.5 dB (12.4-18 GHz) <0.6 dB (18-26.5 GHz)
<1:1.2 (0-3 GHz) <1:1.3 (3-8 GHz) <1:1.4 (8-12.4 GHz) <1:1.5 (12.4-18 GHz) <1:1.6 (18-26.5 GHz)
10 million operations per position guaranteed (typically >25 million)
Within 0.035 dB

Typical Insertion Loss (dB) – 26.5 GHz Versions Typical Isolation (dB) – 26.5 GHz Versions

Typical VSWR – 26.5 GHz Versions

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RF Specification – 40 GHz Versions

Characteristic Impedance: Connectors: Bandwidth Maximum RF Carry Power:
Isolation:
Insertion Loss:
VSWR:
Expected Life (low power): Insertion Loss Repeatability:

50
SMA 2.9
DC to 40 GHz
60 W (0-3 GHz) 35 W (3-8 GHz) 30 W (8-12.4 GHz) 25 W (12.4-18 GHz) 15 W (18-26.5 GHz) 5 W (26.5-40 GHz)

80 dB (0-3 GHz) >70 dB (3-8 GHz) >60 dB (8-12.4 GHz) >60 dB (12.4-18 GHz) >55 dB (18-26.5 GHz) >45 dB (26.5-40 GHz)
<0.2 dB (0-3 GHz) <0.3 dB (3-8 GHz) <0.4 dB (8-12.4 GHz) <0.5 dB (12.4-18 GHz) <0.7 dB (18-26.5 GHz) <1.1 dB (26.5-40 GHz)
<1:1.2 (0-3 GHz) <1:1.3 (3-8 GHz) <1:1.4 (8-12.4 GHz) <1:1.5 (12.4-18 GHz) <1:1.7 (18-26.5 GHz) <1:2.2 (26.5-40 GHz)
2 million operations per position guaranteed (typically >5 million)
Within 0.05 dB

Typical Insertion Loss (dB) – 40 GHz Versions Typical Isolation (dB) – 40 GHz Versions Typical VSWR – 40 GHz Versions

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Switching Specification

Relay Manufacturer:

Radiall

Configuration:

SP6T or SP4T Microwave

Multiplexer with 1, 2 or 3

independent banks.

LED Indicators:

Multiplexers have blue LEDs

to indicate a closed RF path

(failsafe versions only).

Operate Time:

Typically <10.5 ms

Maximum Cold Switch Voltage: 100 V

Maximum Carry Current:

1 A

Power Requirements – 40-784B Failsafe Versions

+3.3 V 0.13 A

+5 V 0.01 A

+12 V 0.75 A

-12 V 0

Power Requirements – 42-784B Failsafe Versions

+3.3 V 0.36 A

+12 V 0.95 A

Power Requirements – 40-784B Latching Versions

+3.3 V

+5 V

TBD

+12 V TBD

-12 V 0

Power Requirements – 42-784B Latching Versions

+3.3 V TBD

+12 V TBD

Mechanical Characteristics
Front panel mounted multiplexers: · 40-784B single, dual and triple versions
– Dual slot 3U PXI (CompactPCI card) · 42-784B single, dual and triple versions
– Dual slot 3U PXIe, compatible with PXIe hybrid slot Remote mounted multiplexers: · 42-784B remote mounted versions
– Single slot 3U PXIe, compatible with PXIe hybrid slot · 40-784B remote mounted versions
– Single slot 3U PXI (CompactPCI card) Remote mounted multiplexer versions are supplied with a 1.5 m interface cable for each of the supplied microwave relays. 3D models for all versions in a variety of popular file formats are available on request.
Connectors
40-784B – PXI bus via 32-bit P1/J1 backplane connector. 42-784B – PXIe bus via XJ3 and XJ4 backplane connectors. Signals via front panel mounted coaxial connectors: · 6 GHz versions – 50 SMA connectors · 18 GHz versions – 50 SMA connectors · 26.5 GHz versions – 50 SMA connectors · 40 GHz versions – 50 SMA 2.9 connectors.

Operating/Storage Conditions

Operating Temperature: Humidity: Altitude:

0 °C to +55 °C Up to 90 % non-condensing 5000 m

Storage Temperature: Humidity: Altitude:

-20 °C to +75 °C Up to 90 % non-condensing 15000 m

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Product Order Codes

4[A]-784B-[B][C][D][E][F]

Interface 0 = PXI 2 = PXIe
Type 0 = SP6T 50 1 = SP4T 50
Frequency 0 = 6 GHz (SMA) 2 = 18 GHz (SMA) 3 = 26.5 GHz (SMA) 4 = 40 GHz (SMA 2.9)

Actuator Type [Blank] = Failsafe -LA = Latching
Options [Blank] = Panel Mount -E = Remote Mount
Quantity 1, 2 or 3 for Panel Mount 1, 2 or 3 for Remote Mount

Example part numbers: A PXI dual, SP6T 40 GHz, failsafe, panel mounted module would require part number 40-784B-042 A PXIe triple, SP4T 18 GHz, latching, remote mounted module would require part number 42-784B-123-E-LA Please refer to the user manual for all individually defined valid part numbers.

Connection Accessories
For a complete list of connection accessories and documentation for the 4x- 784B module please refer to our RF connectors datasheet (90-011D).
Warranty
This module carries a 3 year warranty. The warranty specifically applies to only the cold switching operations of the relay within the stated lifetime.

Accessories: Microwave relay bracket for remote mounting:

Bracket for 40-784B-xxx-E

40-784B-001-E-MB

Note: A single relay is mounted to each bracket, see

user manual for details. To mount more than one relay,

order multiples of the required part number.

Custom Configurations

Pickering can also offer mixed configurations of SP4T and SP6T

multiplexers with a mix of bandwidths as outlined in the table below.

Please contact the sales office with your requirements.

Frequency

Configuration

MUX Position 1 6 GHz, 18 GHz, 26.5 GHz or 40 GHz SP4T or SP6T

MUX Position 2 6 GHz, 18 GHz, 26.5 GHz or 40 GHz SP4T or SP6T

MUX Position 3 6 GHz, 18 GHz, 26.5 GHz or 40 GHz SP4T or SP6T

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Side View of the PXI Triple Panel Mounted Microwave Multiplexer
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.

42-784B-023 PXIe Triple SP6T Microwave Multiplexer

PXI & CompactPCI Compliance – 40-784B
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 – 42-784B
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.

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The 4x-784B is part of a range of switching modules suitable for RF and microwave applications.

Pickering’s Range of PXI & PXIe Microwave Switching Modules

Switch Type

Banks

Frequency Range Model No.

SPDT Unterminated
SPDT Terminated

1, 2, 3 or 4 Panel Mount, 2.5 GHz (75) or 1, 2 or 3 Remote Mount 12.4 – 67 GHz (50)
1 or 2 Panel Mount 18 – 50 GHz (50)

Transfer Switch 1 or 2 Panel Mount 18 – 50 GHz (50)

SP4T or SP6T Unterminated
SP4T or SP6T Terminated or Unterminated
SP8T, SP10T or SP12T
Terminated or Unterminated

1, 2 or 3 Panel Mount, 1, 2 or 3 Remote Mount
1 or 2 Panel Mount, 1, 2 or 3 Remote Mount

6 – 40 GHz (50)
2.5 GHz (75) or 3 – 67 GHz (50)

1 or 2 Panel Mount, 1 or 2 Remote Mount

8 – 26.5 GHz (50)

4x-780B 4x-781A 4x-782B 4x-784B 4x-785C
4x-788

4x-780B

4x-781A

4x-782B

4x-784B

4x-785C

4x-788

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Chassis Compatibility
The PXI versions of this module are compatible with the following chassis types: · All chassis conforming to the 3U PXI and 3U Compact PCI (cPCI) specification · Legacy and Hybrid Peripheral slots in a 3U PXI Express (PXIe) chassis · Pickering Interfaces 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 a 3U PXI Express (PXIe) chassis
Chassis Selection Guide
PXI and PXIe (with PXIe and/or Hybrid slots) Chassis from any Vendor:
· Mix our 1000+ PXI/PXIe switching & simulation modules with any vendor’s PXI/PXIe 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 PXI Switching & Simulation Modules:
· Choose from 1000+ Pickering PXI 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

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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. These accessories are detailed in Connector Accessories data sheets, where a complete list and documentation can be found for each accessory.

Connectors

Multi-way

RF Cable Breakouts

& Backshells Cable Assemblies Assemblies

Connector Blocks

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.
· Fully supported on modern browsers and tablet operating systems. · Built-in tutorials and videos allow you to get quickly up to speed. · Store cable assemblies in the Cloud and develop over time. · Each cable design has a downloadable PDF documentation file
detailing all specifications
Start designing your custom cabling, go to pickeringtest.com/cdt
Mass Interconnect
We recommend the use of a mass interconnect solution when an Interchangeable Test Adapter (ITA) is required for PXI/LXI based test systems. Our modules are fully supported by Virginia Panel and MacPanel.
Pickering Reed Relays
We are the only switch provider with in-house reed relay manufacturing capability via our Relay Division. These instrument grade reed relays feature SoftCenterTM technology, ensuring long service life and repeatable contact performance.
To learn more go to pickeringrelay.com

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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 more information go to 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, Simulink · Marvin ATEasy · MTQ Testsolutions Tecap Test & Measurement Suite · Python
Drivers for popular Linux distributions are available, other environments are also supported, please contact Pickering with specific 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 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 defining test system endpoints to be connected together, greatly accelerating Test System software development.
To learn more go to pickeringtest.com/spm

DMM

DMM+ DMM-

S+

S-

Switch 1 Switch 2

Device Under Test

aX4

aX1 aX3

aX7 aX9 aX11 aX13 aX15 aX17 aX19 aX21 aX23 aX25 aX27

aY1 aY2 aY3 aY4

aX31

bX1

bY1 bY2 bY3 bY4 bY5 bY6 bY7 bY8

R3a R3b R3c R3d
bX5 bX7 bX9 bX11 bX13 bX15 bX17 bX19 bX21 bX23

DMM+

R3a

S+

R3b

DMM-

R3c

S-

R3d

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Diagnostic Relay Test Tools
eBIRST Switching System Test Tools are designed specifically for our PXI, PCI or LXI products, these tools simplify switching system fault-finding by quickly testing the system and graphically identifying the faulty relay.
To learn more go to pickeringtest.com/ebirst

eBIRST

Three Year Warranty & Guaranteed Long-Term Support
All standard products manufactured by Pickering Interfaces are warranted against defective materials and workmanship for three years from the date of delivery to the original purchaser. Extended warranty and service agreements are available with various levels for 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 go to pickeringtest.com/support
Available Product Resources
We have a library of resources including success stories, product and support videos, articles and white papers as well as application-specific brochures to assist you. We have also published reference books on switching technology and the PXI and LXI standards. To view, download or request any of our product resources go to pickeringtest.com/resources

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SECTION 2 – TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
A functional block diagram is provided in Figure 2.1. The module is powered by +5V (PXI), +3.3V and +12V supplies via PCI/PXIe Bus connectors mounted on the mother board. The interface to the user test equipment is via the microwave relay’s SMA or SMA-2.9 connectors. The module comprises a PCB populated with control logic and and a front panel which provides mounting for one, two or three SP6T or SP4T microwave relays and LED indicators (relays can be failsafe or latching types). The remote -E option controls one, two or three relays via a 1.5m screened cables. The relays and front panel LED indicators (failsafe versions only) are energised via control signals from the relay driver device. The relay driver is addressed by PCI bridge U1, to output the required signal. Module configuration and setup information for the PCI bridge is stored in Serial EPROM devices.

PXI/PXIe Microwave Multiplexer Module 40/42-784B

PXIe Connectors XJ3 & XJ4 (42-784B)

Coaxial Connectors

Compact PCI Bus Connector J1 (40-784B)

Relay Drivers

+12V +3.3V
GND

PCI Bridge U1

Coaxial Connectors

SP6T or SP4T Microwave Multiplexers (1, 2 or 3 panel mounted
or remote mounted)

Front Panel Mounted LED Indicators

Failsafe Versions Only

Level Translators
U2-3
+12V +5V
+3.3V GND
PCI Bridge Configuration
U9-10
Module Configuration
U7-8

Figure 2.4 – Microwave Multiplexer Module 40/42-784B: Functional Block Diagram

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Refer to the Warnings and Cautions at the front of this manual

!

Modular products require installation in a suitable PXI/PXIe/LXI chassis. The module is for indoor use only.

PREOPERATION CHECKS (UNPACKING)
kg
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 flat and solid construction to withstand and support the combined weight of the module(s) and chassis.

PXI / PXIe / LXI Chassis

PXI / PXIe Module

Figure 3.1 – Installing the Module into a PXI/PXIe/cPCI/LXI Chassis

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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 qualified 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 firmly seats into the backplane. The front panel of the module should be flush 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 finally 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.

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
First install the appropriate Pickering PXI switch card drivers by running the installer program Setup.exe (provided in a compressed zip file), 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 file 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 file 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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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).

Figure 3.2 – General Soft Front Panel Icon
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.

Figure 3.3 – General Soft Front Panel Selector
More details how to use the GSFP can be found in the manual, via menu HelpManual

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SECTION 4 – PROGRAMMING GUIDE
Programming options for Pickering Interfaces PXI/PXIe Modules
For information 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 from: https://www.pickeringtest.com/support/software-drivers-and-downloads Also, it can be accessed from the DVD supplied with the product: <DVD_DRIVE

downloadsDocumentationSoftware-Manual.pdf

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MODULE ARCHITECTURE
The 40/42-784B is a 6 or 4-channel microwave multiplexer available with one, two or three banks either mounted on the front panel or remotely mounted and controlled via cables. In the default state, all channels are in the “off” position. Energising a particular channel number creates a signal path between the “Com” and the corresponding terminal number. Only one channel per bank can be energised at any one time.
The multiplexers are available in either failsafe or latching versions. The contacts of failsafe relays return to the default state when the system power is removed whereas latching relay contacts retain their last set state when the power is removed.
The multiplexer module’s switching architectures are shown in the diagrams below:

Ch1

Ch2

Ch3

Com

Ch4

Ch5

Ch6 off

ComA ComB

MUX Bank 1
off MUX Bank 2
off

ChA1 ChA2 ChA3 ChA4 ChA5 ChA6
ChB1 ChB2 ChB3 ChB4 ChB5 ChB6

ComA ComB ComC

MUX Bank 1
off MUX Bank 2
off MUX Bank 3
off

ChA1 ChA2 ChA3 ChA4 ChA5 ChA6
ChB1 ChB2 ChB3 ChB4 ChB5 ChB6
ChC1 ChC2 ChC3 ChC4 ChC5 ChC6

Single SP6T

Dual SP6T

Triple SP6T

Figure 4.1 – The 40/42-784B Module Switching Architectures – 6-Channel Versions

Ch1 (Ch1)

Ch2 (Ch2)

Com

Ch3 (Ch4)

Ch4 (Ch5) off

Single SP4T

ComA ComB

MUX Bank 1
off MUX Bank 2

ChA1 (Ch1) ChA2 (Ch2) ChA3 (Ch4) ChA4 (Ch5)
ChB1 (Ch1) ChB2 (Ch2)

ChB3 (Ch4) ChB4 (Ch5) off

Dual SP4T

ComA

MUX Bank 1
off MUX Bank 2

ChA1 (Ch1) ChA2 (Ch2) ChA3 (Ch3) ChA4 (Ch4)
ChA1 (Ch1) ChB2 (Ch2)

ComB ComC

off MUX Bank 3
off

ChB3 (Ch3) ChB4 (Ch4)
ChC1 (Ch1) ChC2 (Ch2) ChC3 (Ch3) ChC4 (Ch4)

Triple SP4T (Remote Versions Only)

Figure 4.2 – The 40/42-784B Module Switching Architectures – 4-Channel Versions
Note: The red text indicates the physical connector numbering displayed on the front panel of the module.

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One sub-unit is used per bank to control the microwave multiplexer as shown below.

Sub Unit Number 1 2 3
1 2 3

Sub Unit Type MUX(6×1) + off MUX(6×1) + off MUX(6×1) + off
MUX(4×1) + off MUX(4×1) + off MUX(4×1) + off

Description SP6T Microwave Multiplexer Bank 1 SP6T Microwave Multiplexer Bank 2 SP6T Microwave Multiplexer Bank 3
SP4T Microwave Multiplexer Bank 1 SP4T Microwave Multiplexer Bank 2 SP4T Microwave Multiplexer Bank 3

PROGRAMMING THE MODULE
The following tables show the bits within each sub-units that need to be enabled to activate a particular signal path. A separate table is shown for the single, dual and triple bank versions with the corresponding IVI channel names for each signal path.

Multiplexer Bank
1

Sub-Unit 1

Programming Bit / Signal Path Table For Single Bank Versions

6-Channel Versions

4-Channel Versions

Bit

Signal Path

IVI Channel Names

Signal Path

IVI Channel Names

1

Com to Ch1

com

ch1

Com to Ch1

com

ch1

2

Com to Ch2

com

ch2

Com to Ch2

com

ch2

3

Com to Ch3

com

ch3

Com to Ch3

com

ch3

4

Com to Ch4

com

ch4

Com to Ch4

com

ch4

5

Com to Ch5

com

ch5

6

Com to Ch6

com

ch6

Multiplexer Bank 1
2

Sub-Unit 1 2

Programming Bit / Signal Path Table For Dual Bank Versions

6-Channel Versions

4-Channel Versions

Bit

Signal Path

IVI Channel Names

Signal Path

IVI Channel Names

1

Com to Ch1

comA

chA1

Com to Ch1

comA

chA1

2

Com to Ch2

comA

chA2

Com to Ch2

comA

chA2

3

Com to Ch3

comA

chA3

Com to Ch3

comA

chA3

4

Com to Ch4

comA

chA4

Com to Ch4

comA

chA4

5

Com to Ch5 comA chA5

6

Com to Ch6 comA chA6

1

Com to Ch1

comB

chB1

Com to Ch1

comB

chB1

2

Com to Ch2

comB

chB2

Com to Ch2

comB

chB2

3

Com to Ch3

comB

chB3

Com to Ch3

comB

chB3

4

Com to Ch4

comB

chB4

Com to Ch4

comB

chB4

5

Com to Ch5 comB chB5

6

Com to Ch6 comB chB6

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Multiplexer Bank 1
2
3

Sub-Unit 1 2 3

Programming Bit / Signal Path Table For Triple Bank Versions

6-Channel Versions

4-Channel Versions

Bit

Signal Path

IVI Channel Names

Signal Path

IVI Channel Names

1

Com to Ch1

comA

chA1

Com to Ch1

comA

chA1

2

Com to Ch2

comA

chA2

Com to Ch2

comA

chA2

3

Com to Ch3

comA

chA3

Com to Ch3

comA

chA3

4

Com to Ch4

comA

chA4

Com to Ch4

comA

chA4

5

Com to Ch5

comA

chA5

6

Com to Ch6

comA

chA6

1

Com to Ch1

comB

chB1

Com to Ch1

comB

chB1

2

Com to Ch2

comB

chB2

Com to Ch2

comB

chB2

3

Com to Ch3

comB

chB3

Com to Ch3

comB

chB3

4

Com to Ch4

comB

chB4

Com to Ch4

comB

chB4

5

Com to Ch5

comB

chB5

6

Com to Ch6

comB

chB6

1

Com to Ch1

comC

chC1

Com to Ch1

comC

chC1

2

Com to Ch2

comC

chC2

Com to Ch2

comC

chC2

3

Com to Ch3

comC

chC3

Com to Ch3

comC

chC3

4

Com to Ch4

comC

chC4

Com to Ch4

comC

chC4

5

Com to Ch5 comC chC5

6

Com to Ch6 comC chC6

Here are examples of using the drivers with the 40/42-784B Multiplexer.

Using PILPXI To enable a signal path the user could use the simple OpBit command

OpBit
DWORD sub_unit = 1; PIL_OpBit( card_num, sub_unit, 1, 1);

// Select Bank 1 // Enables the Com to Ch1 signal path

PIL_OpBit( card_num, sub_unit, 2, 1); // Releases the Com to Ch1 signal path and // enables the Com to Ch2 signal path

PIL_OpBit( card_num, sub_unit, 2, 0); // Releases the Com to Ch2 signal path and // sets the multiplexer to the off position

Using PIPX40

setChannelState

ViUInt32 sub_unit = 1;

// Select Bank 1

pipx40_setChannelState(vi, sub_unit, 1, VI_ON); // Enables the Com to Ch1 signal path

pipx40_setChannelState(vi, sub_unit, 2, VI_ON); // Releases the Com to Ch1 signal path // and enables the Com to Ch2 signal path

pipx40_setChannelState(vi, sub_unit, 2, VI_OFF); // Releases the Com to Ch2 signal path // and sets the multiplexer to the off position

Using pi40iv

The IVI driver has no special labelling for this card and treats the array of switches as a simple array, labelling the channels using the normal com./ch labelling tags (banks are labelled in sequence, 1 is A, 2 is B and 3 is C). The following example assumes a two bank multiplexer, for single bank versions, the common is referred to as com, and the channels as ch1, ch2, etc.

pi40iv_Connect(vi, comA, chA1);

// Enables the Com to Ch1 signal path of bank 1

pi40iv_Disconnect(vi, comA, chA1); // Releases the Com to Ch1 signal path of bank 1

pi40iv_Connect(vi, comA, chA2);

// Enables the Com to Ch2 signal path of bank 1

pi40iv_Disconnect(vi, comA, chA2); // Releases the Com to Ch2 signal path and sets // multiplexer bank 1 to the off position

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Ch6 Ch5 Ch4

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Com

Ch6

Ch1

Ch5

Ch2

Ch4

Ch3

Ch6 Ch5 Ch4

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Com Ch1 Ch2 Ch3
Com Ch1 Ch2 Ch3

Ch6

1

Ch5

2

3

Ch4 4

5

6

1

Ch1

2

3 Ch6 4

5

Ch5

6

Ch6

1

2

3

Ch5

4

5

Ch4 6

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Com
Ch1 Ch2
Ch3 Ch2 Com Ch3 Ch4 Com
Ch1 Ch2
Ch3

40/42-784B-0x1 & 40/42-784B-0x1-LA

40/42-784B-0x2 & 40/42-784B-0x2-LA

40/42-784B-0x3 & 40/42-784B-0x3-LA

Figure 5.1 – Microwave Multiplexer Module 40/42-784B: Connector Positions For Single, Dual and Triple SP6T Versions

NOTE 1: Only the correct connector series should be mated with these modules. The 40/42784B range uses SMA connectors for the 6GHz, 18GHz and 26.5GHz modules, and SMA-2.9 connectors for the 40GHz Modules. The user should only mate the correct type to the module, failure to do so may result in damage to the connector.
NOTE 2: It is important that the SMA connector’s nut is properly tightened to the correct torque with a 5/16 inch wrench. This should be 3-5 in·lbs (0.3 to 0.6 N·m) for brass, and 7-10 in·lbs (0.81.1 N·m) for stainless steel connectors.

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Ch4 (Ch5)
Ch3 (Ch4)

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Com

Ch1 (Ch1)
Ch2 (Ch2)

Ch4 (Ch5)
Ch3 (Ch4)

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Com Ch4

Ch1

(Ch5)

1 2

(Ch1)

Ch3

3

Ch2

(Ch4)

4

(Ch2)

Ch1
(Ch1) 1
2

Com

3 4 Ch4

Ch1

(Ch5)

(Ch1)

Ch2

1

(Ch2)

Ch4

2

(Ch5) 3

4 Ch3

(Ch4)

Com
Ch1 (Ch1) Ch2 (Ch2)
Ch2 (Ch2) Com Ch3 (Ch4)
Com
Ch1 (Ch1) Ch2 (Ch2)

40/42-784B-1×1 & 40/42-784B-1×1-LA

40/42-784B-1×2 & 40/42-784B-1×2-LA

40/42-784B-1×3 & 40/42-784B-1×3-LA

Figure 5.2 – Microwave Multiplexer Module 40/42-784B: Connector Positions For Single, Dual and Triple SP4T Versions
The red text indicates the physical connector numbering displayed on the front panel of the module.

NOTE 1: Only the correct connector series should be mated with these modules. The 40/42784B range uses SMA connectors for the 6GHz, 18GHz and 26.5GHz modules, and SMA-2.9 connectors for the 40GHz Modules. The user should only mate the correct type to the module, failure to do so may result in damage to the connector.
NOTE 2: It is important that the SMA connector’s nut is properly tightened to the correct torque with a 5/16 inch wrench. This should be 3-5 in·lbs (0.3 to 0.6 N·m) for brass, and 7-10 in·lbs (0.81.1 N·m) for stainless steel connectors.

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MUX BANK 2 MUX BANK 1 MUX BANK 3 MUX BANK 2 MUX BANK 1

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pickering 654 321
654 321

pickering 654 321
654 321
654 321

40/42-784B-xx1-E & 40/42-784B-xx2-E & 40/42-784B-xx3-E & 40/42-784B-xx1-E-LA 40/42-784B-xx2-E-LA 40/42-784B-xx3-E-LA
Figure 5.3 – Microwave Multiplexer Module 40/42-784B Remote Mounted Versions: Connector Positions
NOTE 1: Only the correct connector series should be mated with these modules. The 40/42784B range uses SMA connectors for the 6GHz, 18GHz and 26.5GHz modules, and SMA-2.9 connectors for the 40GHz Modules. The user should only mate the correct type to the module, failure to do so may result in damage to the connector.
NOTE 2: It is important that the SMA connector’s nut is properly tightened to the correct torque with a 5/16 inch wrench. This should be 3-5 in·lbs (0.3 to 0.6 N·m) for brass, and 7-10 in·lbs (0.81.1 N·m) for stainless steel connectors.
NOTE 3: For the remote versions, the relays must not be disconnected from the module when it is energised as this can result in failure of the relay drivers.

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! Refer to the Warnings and Cautions at the front of this manual
INSTALLATION PROBLEMS
The Plug & Play functionality of Pickering switch cards generally ensures trouble-free installation. If you do experience any installation problems you should first ensure that all cards are properly seated in their slots. Improperly mated cards may go undetected by the operating system, or may be detected as a card of an unknown type. They can also cause the computer to freeze at various stages in the boot sequence.
If your system employs a remote control interface you should check the integrity of all remote control interface links. When the system is powered up, and during Windows start-up, you should expect to see periodic activity on the remote control interface RX/TX (yellow) indicators, clearing to leave only the PWR/LNK (green) LEDs illuminated. The RX/TX indicators should show activity when you attempt to access a card.
DIAGNOSTIC UTILITY
The Pickering Diagnostic Utility (accessible through the Programs>>Pickering>>PXI Utilities menu) generates a diagnostic 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 switch cards should be listed in the “Pilpxi information” section – if one or more cards is missing it may be possible to determine the reason by referring to the PCI configuration dump contained in the report, but interpretation of this information is far from straightforward, and the best course is to contact Pickering support: [email protected], if possible including a copy of the diagnostic report. In the “VISA information” section, if VISA is not installed its absence will be reported. This does not affect operation using the Direct I/O driver, and is not a problem unless you wish to use VISA. VISA is a component of National Instruments LabWindows/CVI and LabVIEW, or is available as a standalone environment. If VISA is present and is of a sufficiently recent version, the section “Pipx40 information” should present a listing similar to “Pilpxi information”. Please note that the Diagnostic Utility cannot access cards if they are currently opened by some other application, such as the Test Panels or Terminal Monitor.

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! Refer to the Warnings and Cautions at the front of this manual
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
This product and its corresponding chassis do not require any periodic maintenance.
GENERAL CLEANING
· Isolate the electrical power from the chassis and ensure that no user I/O signals are being applied. · Wipe the product & chassis surfaces with a clean dry anti-static cloth only.
SOFTWARE UPDATE
For PXI modules operating in a PXI chassis, no module software updates are required. For the latest version of the driver please refer to our web site pickeringtest.com where links to our Software Download page will provide the latest version of the driver software for the various programming environments encountered. For PXI modules which are supported in one of Pickering Interfaces’ 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, 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.

The following pages provide a cross reference between the signal paths of the Relay Module and the physical relays on the PCB. The tables can be used in the fault finding process and should be used in conjunction with

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APPENDIX A – PART NUMBER LIST
The tables on the following pages show the complete list of part numbers for all the possible operating frequency, channel counts and bank number combinations for the 4x-784B microwave multiplexer range of modules.

Product Order Codes – Dual Slot Panel Mounted Failsafe Versions

Single Failsafe

PXI Microwave MUX, SP4T PXIe Microwave MUX, SP4T PXI Microwave MUX, SP6T PXIe Microwave MUX, SP6T

6 GHz (SMA) 40-784B-101 42-784B-101 40-784B-001 42-784B-001

18 GHz (SMA) 40-784B-121 42-784B-121 40-784B-021 42-784B-021

Dual Failsafe

PXI Microwave MUX, SP4T PXIe Microwave MUX, SP4T PXI Microwave MUX, SP6T PXIe Microwave MUX, SP6T PXI Microwave MUX, SP4T

40-784B-102 42-784B-102 40-784B-002 42-784B-002 40-784B-103

40-784B-122 42-784B-122 40-784B-022 42-784B-022 40-784B-123

Triple Failsafe

PXIe Microwave MUX, SP4T PXI Microwave MUX, SP6T

42-784B-103 40-784B-003

42-784B-123 40-784B-023

PXIe Microwave MUX, SP6T

42-784B-003 42-784B-023

26.5 GHz (SMA) 40-784B-131 42-784B-131 40-784B-031 42-784B-031 40-784B-132 42-784B-132 40-784B-032 42-784B-032 40-784B-133 42-784B-133 40-784B-033 42-784B-033

40 GHz (SMA 2.9) 40-784B-141 42-784B-141 40-784B-041 42-784B-041 40-784B-142 42-784B-142 40-784B-042 42-784B-042 40-784B-143 42-784B-143 40-784B-043 42-784B-043

Product Order Codes – Single Slot Remote Mounted Failsafe Versions

PXI Microwave MUX, SP4T

6 GHz (SMA)

18 GHz (SMA)

40-784B-101-E 40-784B-121-E

Single Failsafe

PXIe Microwave MUX, SP4T PXI Microwave MUX, SP6T

42-784B-101-E 42-784B-121-E 40-784B-001-E 40-784B-021-E

Dual Failsafe

PXIe Microwave MUX, SP6T PXI Microwave MUX, SP4T PXIe Microwave MUX, SP4T PXI Microwave MUX, SP6T PXIe Microwave MUX, SP6T

42-784B-001-E 40-784B-102-E 42-784B-102-E 40-784B-002-E 42-784B-002-E

42-784B-021-E 40-784B-122-E 42-784B-122-E 40-784B-022-E 42-784B-022-E

Triple Failsafe

PXI Microwave MUX, SP4T PXIe Microwave MUX, SP4T PXI Microwave MUX, SP6T PXIe Microwave MUX, SP6T

40-784B-103-E 42-784B-103-E 40-784B-003-E 42-784B-003-E

40-784B-123-E 42-784B-123-E 40-784B-023-E 42-784B-023-E

26.5 GHz (SMA) 40-784B-131-E 42-784B-131-E 40-784B-031-E 42-784B-031-E 40-784B-132-E 42-784B-132-E 40-784B-032-E 42-784B-032-E 40-784B-133-E 42-784B-133-E 40-784B-033-E 42-784B-033-E

40 GHz (SMA 2.9) 40-784B-141-E 42-784B-141-E 40-784B-041-E 42-784B-041-E 40-784B-142-E 42-784B-142-E 40-784B-042-E 42-784B-042-E 40-784B-143-E 42-784B-143-E 40-784B-043-E 42-784B-043-E

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Product Order Codes – Dual Slot Panel Mounted Latching Versions

6 GHz (SMA)

18 GHz (SMA) 26.5 GHz (SMA)

PXI Microwave MUX, SP4T

40-784B-101-LA 40-784B-121-LA 40-784B-131-LA

Single Latching

PXIe Microwave MUX, SP4T PXI Microwave MUX, SP6T

42-784B-101-LA 42-784B-121-LA 42-784B-131-LA 40-784B-001-LA 40-784B-021-LA 40-784B-031-LA

PXIe Microwave MUX, SP6T

42-784B-001-LA 42-784B-021-LA 42-784B-031-LA

PXI Microwave MUX, SP4T

40-784B-102-LA 40-784B-122-LA 40-784B-132-LA

Dual Latching

PXIe Microwave MUX, SP4T PXI Microwave MUX, SP6T

42-784B-102-LA 42-784B-122-LA 42-784B-132-LA 40-784B-002-LA 40-784B-022-LA 40-784B-032-LA

PXIe Microwave MUX, SP6T

42-784B-002-LA 42-784B-022-LA 42-784B-032-LA

PXI Microwave MUX, SP4T

40-784B-103-LA 40-784B-123-LA 40-784B-133-LA

Triple Latching

PXIe Microwave MUX, SP4T PXI Microwave MUX, SP6T

42-784B-103-LA 42-784B-123-LA 42-784B-133-LA 40-784B-003-LA 40-784B-023-LA 40-784B-033-LA

PXIe Microwave MUX, SP6T

42-784B-003-LA 42-784B-023-LA 42-784B-033-LA

40 GHz (SMA 2.9) 40-784B-141-LA 42-784B-141-LA 40-784B-041-LA 42-784B-041-LA 40-784B-142-LA 42-784B-142-LA 40-784B-042-LA 42-784B-042-LA 40-784B-143-LA 42-784B-143-LA 40-784B-043-LA 42-784B-043-LA

Product Order Codes – Single Slot Remote Mounted Latching Versions

Single Latching

PXI Microwave MUX, SP4T PXIe Microwave MUX, SP4T PXI Microwave MUX, SP6T PXIe Microwave MUX, SP6T

6 GHz (SMA)

18 GHz (SMA)

26.5 GHz (SMA) 40 GHz (SMA 2.9)

40-784B-101-E-LA 40-784B-121-E-LA 40-784B-131-E-LA 40-784B-141-E-LA

42-784B-101-E-LA 42-784B-121-E-LA 42-784B-131-E-LA 42-784B-141-E-LA

40-784B-001-E-LA 40-784B-021-E-LA 40-784B-031-E-LA 40-784B-041-E-LA

42-784B-001-E-LA 42-784B-021-E-LA 42-784B-031-E-LA 42-784B-041-E-LA

Dual Latching

PXI Microwave MUX, SP4T PXIe Microwave MUX, SP4T PXI Microwave MUX, SP6T PXIe Microwave MUX, SP6T PXI Microwave MUX, SP4T

40-784B-102-E-LA 40-784B-122-E-LA 40-784B-132-E-LA 40-784B-142-E-LA 42-784B-102-E-LA 42-784B-122-E-LA 42-784B-132-E-LA 42-784B-142-E-LA 40-784B-002-E-LA 40-784B-022-E-LA 40-784B-032-E-LA 40-784B-042-E-LA 42-784B-002-E-LA 42-784B-022-E-LA 42-784B-032-E-LA 42-784B-042-E-LA 40-784B-103-E-LA 40-784B-123-E-LA 40-784B-133-E-LA 40-784B-143-E-LA

Triple Latching

PXIe Microwave MUX, SP4T PXI Microwave MUX, SP6T

42-784B-103-E-LA 42-784B-123-E-LA 42-784B-133-E-LA 42-784B-143-E-LA 40-784B-003-E-LA 40-784B-023-E-LA 40-784B-033-E-LA 40-784B-043-E-LA

PXIe Microwave MUX, SP6T 42-784B-003-E-LA 42-784B-023-E-LA 42-784B-033-E-LA 42-784B-043-E-LA

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