Four new PXI/PXIe families deliver more
density and high voltage & current capability
Pickering Interfaces, the leading provider of modular signal
switching and simulation products for electronic test and
verification, has announced four new industrial digital I/O
families for PXI- and LXI-based systems. Expanding the company’s
range of industrial digital input and output modules, these four
families deliver higher density, expanded voltage and current
ranges, and programmable logic levels – all in both PXI and PXIe
form factors. With these additions, Pickering now has the
industry's largest and most comprehensive portfolio of PXI and PXIe
digital I/O modules.
Digital input and output modules are used extensively in
automated test systems for operating external devices or
interfacing with external logic. Digital inputs test whether a
signal voltage is above or below a threshold, and digital outputs
provide either a current source, sink or, in some cases, a
combination of both. Industrial digital I/O modules are suitable
for acquiring signals from digital sensors, communicating with
industrial devices, such as PLCs, and driving relays, solenoids and
lamps.
"At Pickering Interfaces, we’re committed to providing the
largest and most capable catalog of industrial digital I/O products
in the industry,” noted Pickering’s Technical Engineering Manager,
Paul Bovingdon. “These new modules reflect our commitment to
meeting the evolving needs of our customers."
High-Density Digital Output Modules (model
40/42-412A)
These high-channel-count output modules expand the existing
40-412 PXI range of digital input/output modules, adding a PXIe
option (model 42-412A). The family offers up to 64 channels of
output (with 16, 32, 48 or 64 output channel variants), with an
external maximum output voltage range of 50V and 0.5A low-side or
high-side driving capability.
High-Density Digital Input Module with Dual Programmable
Thresholds (model 40/42-414)
A new family, models 40-414 (PXI) and 42-414 (PXIe) are digital
input modules with high channel count, high input voltage
capability, and dual programmable threshold settings per bank.
Independent banks of eight channels allow the detection of multiple
voltage levels across the module. At the same time, the dual
thresholds provide a convenient way of determining the status of
digital signals by comparing each input voltage to two programmable
threshold levels – quickly establishing if the input is low, high
or in an intermediate logic state. This feature is particularly
useful for functional test applications, as it can often replace
the need for a DMM to determine if a device is working correctly.
Variants are available with 32, 64, 96 or 128 input channels, and
each may be specified with maximum threshold voltages of 50V, 100V,
200V or 300V. The module provides an effective solution for
determining the state of industrial digital signals such as those
used in automotive, aerospace, and rail, avoiding external signal
conditioning circuits and reducing test system complexity and
footprint.
Semi-Dynamic Digital I/O Module (model 40/42-419)
Another new family, models 40-419 (PXI) and 42-419 (PXIe) are
digital I/O modules providing 16 to 64 I/O channels with up to 60V
range via external supply or four built-in voltage rail selections
(+3.3V, +5V, +12V or +24V), and up to 300mA current output
capability. They also provide I/O direction selection for each
port/channel. Each port of 8 channels can be set as inputs or
outputs together. Alternatively, individual channels can also be
set as input or output within a single port. The module also
provides semi-dynamic 8-bit pattern acquisition and generation
using on-board memory.
Relay Driver Module (model 40/42-411A)
This ‘form-and-fit’ update to the existing model 40-411 provides
PXIe options. It offers four channel-count variants from 16 to 64
low-side outputs, with external 60V, 1A relay driving capability,
and three options for on-board relay voltage supply (plus a mixed
voltage option) for low-power applications. Models 40-411A (PXI)
and 42-411A (PXIe) are ideal for driving external relays from a PXI
or PXIe system or Pickering Interfaces’ LXI modular chassis.
Models 40/42-411A, 412A and 419 have built-in protection
systems, including over-current detection and over-voltage clamp or
thermal overload. So, the modules can drive relay coils without
using flyback diodes or prevent relay coil current from flowing
back into the chassis backplane using an isolation barrier.
Collectively, the modules offer flexibility to provide external or
internal supply, as well as high-side or low-side driving
capability to suit different requirements on the load capacity.
The modules’ front panel uses a 78-pin D-type connector for
models 40/42-411A and 412A or a 160-pin DIN 41612 for models
40/42-414 and 419, which are fully supported by a range of
connector accessories.
All standard products manufactured by Pickering Interfaces
include a three-year warranty and guaranteed long-term product
support. For pricing, availability and contact information, please
visit: www.pickeringtest.com.
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About Pickering Interfaces
Pickering Interfaces designs and manufactures modular signal
switching and simulation for electronic test and verification. We
offer the industry's largest range of switching and simulation
products for PXI, LXI, and PCI applications. To support these
products, we also provide cable and connector solutions, diagnostic
test tools, application software and software drivers created by
our in-house software team.
Pickering's products are specified in test systems installed
worldwide and have a reputation for providing excellent reliability
and value. Pickering Interfaces operates globally with direct
operations in the US, UK, Germany, Sweden, France, Czech Republic,
and China, together with additional representation in countries
throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia. We serve all electronics
industries, including automotive, aerospace & defense, energy,
industrial, communications, medical, and semiconductor. For more
information on signal switching & simulation products or sales
contacts, please visit www.pickeringtest.com.
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