Pickering LXI 60-802 User manual

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Issue 2.1 February 2023

60-802 User Manual

LXI 50Ω 4-Channel Microwave Multiplexer

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any means without the written permission of Pickering Interfaces.

Technical details contained within this publication are subject to change without notice.

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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 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

be produced, distributed, used and recycled, or disposed of, in a safe and environmentally friendly manner.

Worldwide Technical Support and Product Information

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Germany

Tel: +49 89 125 953 160

E-mail: [email protected]

Sweden

Tel: +46 340-69 06 69

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USA

Tel: (West) +1 541 471 0700

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France

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Pickering Interfaces Headquarters

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

Tel: +44 (0)1255-687900

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China

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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.

SAFETY SYMBOLS

PRODUCT SAFETY

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

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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

Conguration As A Matrix ...............................................2.2

Section 3

Installation....................................................................................3.1

Pre Operation Checks .....................................................3.1

Hardware Installation.......................................................3.1

Setting The IP Address....................................................3.2

Installing The Software....................................................3.3

Soft Front Panel Operation .............................................3.3

Section 4

Programming Guide....................................................................4.1

Programming Options for LXI Units...............................4.1

Programming the 60-802 .................................................4.2

Command Line Control ...................................................4.6

Using The Soft Front Panel...........................................4.13

Section 5

Connections.................................................................................5.1

Section 6

Trouble Shooting .........................................................................6.1

LXI Status Indicators .......................................................6.1

LAN Reset.........................................................................6.2

Section 7

Maintenance Information............................................................7.1

Microwave Multiplexer Parts List ...................................7.2

General Maintenance.......................................................7.5

RF Relay Removal/Retting ............................................7.8

Appendix A

Fitting Rack Mounting Flanges .................................................A.1

CONTENTS

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LXI HIGH VOLTAGE 2-POLE MATRIX 60-310

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WARNINGS & 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.

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.

WARNING - DANGER OF ELECTRIC SHOCK SYMBOL

This unit may contain hazardous voltages. Before removing the unit from the rack remove all supplies

and disconnect user I/O signals.

If the unit has removable modules, unused slots in the chassis must be populated with blanking

panels to prevent access to user I/O signals that may be present. Blanking panels are available to

order from Pickering. 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 unit must not be used for the switching of Mains Circuits. For the switching of voltages up to the

unit’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 chassis must be correctly installed and be connected to mains or factory safety ground,

please refer to the installation section of this 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.

Switching

Function

Device

Under Test

Power

Supply

Power

Supply

LXI Unit’s Chassis

Secondary Circuit

Mains

Circuit

Mains

Circuit

Mains/Factory

Safety Ground

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WARNING

Only the correct SMA connector series should be mated with this unit. The 40GHz versions

(60-802-4xx) uses SMA-2.9 connectors and the user should only mate the correct type to the

unit, 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

(0.8–1.1 N·m) for stainless steel connectors.

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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.

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.

WARNING - RACK MOUNTING

If it is required to t this unit into a 19 inch rack, its weight must be

supported by side brackets, runners or a suitable equipment shelf.

The xing holes in the front panel anges are designed only for

securing the device in the rack and must NOT be used to support

the weight of the whole device.

Please refer to Appendix A for the procedure for tting the

supplied anges to either side of the front panel.

HIGH VOLTAGE SAFETY WARNING

THIS UNIT IS CAPABLE OF SWITCHING VOLTAGES AND CURRENTS THAT CAN

CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES. IN APPLICATIONS INVOLVING HIGH VOLTAGES IT

IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT UNUSED CONNECTORS ARE CAPPED

TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL CONTACT WHILE IN USE. SYSTEM INTEGRATORS

AND USERS SHOULD CONNECT TO THE FRONT PANEL CONNECTORS WITH

CONNECTORS OR CABLE ASSEMBLIES THAT ENSURE OPERATORS WILL NOT

INADVERTENTLY COME IN CONTACT WITH HIGH VOLTAGES.

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SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

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LXI 50Ω 4-Channel Microwave Multiplexer 60-802

ISSUE 3.1 FEB 2023

MUX Bank 1

MUX Bank 2

MUX Bank N

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yHigh Performance 4-Channel RF Multiplexers

y6 GHz, 18 GHz, 26.5 GHz & 40 GHz Bandwidths

yUp to 16 Multiplexer Banks

yExcellent RF & Repeatability Characteristics

yExtended Life For 6 GHz/18 GHz/26.5 GHz Models

- 10 M Operations Guaranteed & Typically >25 M!

yLED Indication

yCompact 1U or 2U Form Factor

yLXI Standard 1.5 Compliant

yIVI & Direct I/O Drivers

y3 Year Warranty

Schematic Diagram for the 60-802

Microwave MUX - up to 16 Multiplexer

Modules can be supported

The 60-802 Microwave Multiplexer is suitable for switching

50 Ω signals up to 40 GHz. With up to 16 banks of 4 channels

it is ideal for constructing complex microwave switching

systems for many applications. Connection is by front panel

mounted SMA or SMA-2.9 connectors.

The multiplexer have an extremely high level of

performance with low VSWR, very high isolation, low loss

and high power handling. It is ideal for switching 50 Ω

systems for HF up to microwave frequencies. It occupies

1U (1-8 bank versions) or 2U (9-16 bank versions) of rack

space, providing a compact switching solution. Multiplexers

can be user connected to create customized switching

systems which include both multiplexer and matrix

arrangements.

Controlling the Multiplexer

The 60-802 is controlled through an LXI interface based on

Ethernet 1000Base-T. This provides a quick and easy method

of installing the 60-802 in a system and a simple way of

controlling the unit from a remote location through its API

or built in soft front panel. The ability to control the unit at a

distance aids the testing of systems without the need for a

physical presence.

Easy Repair

To allow fast in ﬁeld repair, unterminated relays may be

individually replaced without removing the covers from the

chassis or the chassis from the host rack.

Other Microwave Switching Conﬁgurations

We are able to offer other microwave switching solutions, if

you have a custom requirement for switching please contact

your local Pickering Interfaces sales representative.

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SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

4 Channel Microwave MUX, 60-802

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Speciﬁcations

Typical VSWR Plot for 6 GHz Versions

Typical Isolation (dB) Plot for 6 GHz Versions

Typical Insertion Loss (dB) Plot for 6 GHz Versions

General Multiplexer Information

Relay Manufacturer: Radiall

Conﬁguration: SP4T Microwave

Multiplexer with up to 16

independent banks.

LED Indicators: Multiplexers have blue

LEDs to indicate a closed

RF path.

Operate Time: Typically <13 ms

Maximum Cold Switch

Voltage:

100 V*

Maximum Carry Current: 1 A

* For full voltage rating, signal sources to be switched

must be fully isolated from mains supply and safety earth.

Multiplexer Speciﬁcation - 6 GHz Versions

Characteristic Impedance: 50 Ω

Connectors: SMA

Bandwidth: DC to 6 GHz

Maximum RF Carry Power: 250 W (0-3 GHz)

150 W (3-6 GHz)

Isolation: >80 dB (0-3 GHz)

>70 dB (3-6 GHz)

Insertion Loss: <0.2 dB (0-3 GHz)

<0.3 dB (3-6 GHz)

VSWR: <1:1.2 (0-3 GHz)

<1:1.3 (3-6 GHz)

Expected Life (low power): >10 million operations

per position guaranteed

(typically >25 million)

Insertion Loss Repeatability: Within 0.01 dB

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