With over 1,000 switch modules available, Pickering can help you with your test and measurement requirements. Their PXI switch modules, available in PXI and PXIe formats, range from the highest density switching matrices (BRIC), RF and optical switching to fault/signal insertion modules. All of their modules will plug into any PXI compliant chassis or a Hybrid Slot in a PXIe chassis. Pickering also manufactures a wide range of LXI (Ethernet controlled) switching solutions, including low-frequency matrices, multiplexers, RF & Microwave up to 40 GHz, and optical systems, as well as LXI & LXI/USB modular chassis.
Pickering’s simulation modules are available in the industry standard PXI platform. Their products can be used to test and validate controllers that rely on sensor inputs for correct operation—such as thermocouple sensors, temperature sensing, and measuring angular rotation, to name a few.
Pickering provides a full range of supporting cables and connector solutions. Offering everything from simple mating connectors to complex cables assemblies and terminal blocks. Every accessory is designed to ensure you have a trouble-free experience connecting our products to your test system. Try their free online Cable Design Tool to graphically design your custom cable assembly, using either our built-in library of standard cable sets or create them from scratch.
Pickering’s diagnostic test tools provide a quick and simple way of finding relay failures within LXI, PCI and PXI switch systems: BIRST (Built-In-Relay-Self-Test) and eBirst. BIRST finds relay failures available on some of their LXI and PXI switch matrices. The eBIRST toolset consists of four different tools that support 200-pin LFH, 104-pin, 78-pin and 50-pin D-type connectors and a set of adaptors that allow connection to other connector types.
Pickering’s range of PXI Fault Insertion Units (FIU), also known as Fault Injection switch products, are designed specifically for safety-critical applications where the response of a control system is required to be evaluated when sensor connections behave in unexpected ways. These modules are scalable solutions that can be used to switch signals between simulations and real-life devices in a multitude of hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation and test systems. The fault insertion unit can significantly simplify and accelerate the testing, diagnosis and integration work in HIL applications.
For applications requiring diverse switching functions but preferring an LXI interface, look no further than Pickering LXI/USB modular chassis. These chassis are capable of hosting Pickering’s extensive range of 3U PXI switching and simulation modules in an LXI environment, allowing remote control over a gigabit Ethernet connection. Additionally, their LXI/USB Chassis support up to six PXI modules and can be controlled via USB or Ethernet.
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