The USB and LXI compatible interfaces allow you to control the chassis directly through standard interfaces commonly found on most PCs, making it a very cost-effective option for modular test and measurement applications.
“With a fully hybrid PXI/PXIe motherboard controllable via Gigabit Ethernet or USB 3.0, the chassis occupies only a 2U rack height, making it ideal for space-constrained applications,” says Lee Huckle, product manager for chassis at Pickering Interfaces. “Offering the highest slot density and lowest cost per slot of any PXIe hybrid chassis currently on the market, it addresses a real need in the test and measurement field for more compact, scalable, and affordable modular test platforms.”.
This chassis offers engineers the flexibility to create high-density systems without the drawbacks of traditional PXI controllers, all in a form factor that fits test bench environments and maximizes the efficient use of valuable rack space. It supports up to 12 single-slot, 3U Pickering PXI or PXIe switching, simulation, and instrumentation modules in just 2U of rack height, thanks to the horizontal orientation of the modules and the embedded controller, which eliminates the need for a system slot. The chassis also supports modules up to 4 slots wide, including Pickering's ultra-high-density BRIC4 switching arrays.
A cross-cooling system eliminates the need for the usual 1U rack-mount chassis requirement of adjacent empty space in the rack for airflow, allowing a second chassis to be mounted directly on top and providing a combined total of up to 24 modules in just 4U, 20% more than Pickering's 4U 42-927 20-slot PXIe hybrid chassis, the previous market leader in PXI/PXIe module density.
“This new chassis is designed to meet the growing demands of functional and production testing that require cost-effective test system expansion,” Huckle added. “This is especially beneficial for existing PXI systems with limited free chassis slots, which typically require the purchase of another expensive chassis and PXI controller. Our new LXI/USB chassis allows engineers to expand existing PXI systems more cost-effectively by providing a flexible, modular platform that enables the consolidation of a wide range of switching, simulation, and instrumentation resources into a minimal rack footprint.”.
The 60-107 is Pickering's first LXI/USB chassis to incorporate a modular, field-replaceable slot form factor for the power supply and embedded controller, making them easily accessible without removing the chassis from the rack. This simplifies maintenance and future performance upgrades. User-friendly OLED displays provide LAN status and IP address information, while an intelligent fan control system automatically adjusts cooling based on thermal load, ensuring optimal operating conditions. For applications requiring repetitive switching and measurement operations, the chassis is also available with integrated scanlist sequencing and activation (model 60-107-002), significantly reducing test time and system latency.
Pickering Interfaces offers its manufactured products with a standard three-year warranty and guaranteed long-term technical support, providing peace of mind to users.
