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LXI 7-SLOT MODULAR SWITCHING CHASSIS 60-102C
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SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
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LXI 7-Slot Modular Chassis 60-102C
ISSUE 1.1 JAN 2023
y Gigabit Ethernet Interface
y Accepts More Than 1000 Pickering Interfaces
PXI 3U Switch and Simulation Modules
y Accepts most Pickering Interfaces 3U
PXI Instrumentation Modules
y Applications From Simple Switching
to RF, Microwave and Optical
y Front Panel IP Address Display
y Low Audible Operating Noise
y 3 Year Warranty
cPCI/PXI Backplane
3U PXI Modules
LAN Interface
and Embedded
Controller
Power Supply
60-102C-001
Chassis
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Ethernet
PC
PCI Bus
Plugging Pickering Interfaces
PXI modules into the 60-102C
LXI Modular Switching Chassis
provides an LXI compliant
switching platform. A simple
Ethernet lead is the only
physical control connection
required.
The 60-102C is compliant with the LXI Standard 1.4 and supports
Pickering Interfaces 3U PXI switching and simulation modules
as though they are an LXI compliant device, complete with a
driverless soft front panel. The 60-102C supports up to seven 3U
modules and is equivalent to an 8 slot PXI chassis.
The chassis allows all switching and simulation 3U PXI modules
from Pickering and most† instrumentation products (such as
digital I/O, attenuators, power supplies) to be installed and
controlled through an Ethernet interface. It is supplied with a
built-in generic IVI driver to control the modules in accordance
with the LXI specification, but can also be controlled through a
kernel driver.
Modules available for installation cover a large variety of functions
include switches, matrices and multiplexers capable of switching
µA up to 40 A. RF, microwave and optical switching functions
are supported as well as some instrument functions such as
variable resistor modules. For more information on compatible PXI
modules, please refer to the 60-102C user manual.
The Ethernet interface enables the chassis to be controlled
through a LAN connection with a front panel display showing the
IP address.
The 60-102C allows the remote operation of switching modules
over long distances including world wide networks. The
separation of the chassis from the controller’s PCI bus simplifies
system power-on sequencing and provides independence from the
migration of the Windows and VISA environment.
The half rack width and compact 4U height of the 60-102C allows
efficient use of space. One 100 cfm fan insures maximum module
cooling and an efficient direct convection design allows operation
over an extended temperature range.
Low acoustic emissions make the chassis ideal for noise critical
applications such as an office or laboratory. The sound level is
dependent upon fan speed which is automatically controlled
according to the internal chassis temperature.
The 60-102C can be configured over its LXI compliant interface
using any standard web browser. The interface can be used
to load soft front panels for the installed modules so users
can manually access them without the need for drivers on the
controller.
† For compatibility of Pickering’s PXI modules other than
switching or simulation functions, please check the module’s data
sheet.
Pickering’s Range of PXI & PXIe Chassis
Chassis Type Slots Chassis Size Model No.
PXI 8 4U Full Rack 40-908
PXI 14 4U Full Rack 40-914
PXI 19 4U Full Rack 40-923A
PXI 8 4U Half Rack 40-924
PXIe Hybrid (Gen 3) 8 4U Half Rack 42-924
PXIe Hybrid (Gen 3) 18 4U Full Rack 42-925
PXIe Hybrid (Gen 2) 18 4U Full Rack 42-926
PXI with LXI Control 7 4U Half Rack 60-102C
PXI with LXI Control 18 4U Full Rack 60-103B
PXI with LXI/USB Control 2 1U Half Rack 60-104
PXI with LXI/USB Control 4 2U Half Rack 60-105
PXI with LXI/USB Control 6 1U Full Rack 60-106
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