Pickering Interfaces Test and Measurement PXI LXI PCI VXI IEEE-488 Instruments and Switching

Pickering Interfaces have a number of PXI modules specifically designed to support fault simulation applications.

Fault simulation is widely used in the process of testing controllers that are required to respond to sensor readings. These include engine management systems, transmission controllers and suspension systems. These systems are often safety critical, so it is essential to check their response to common sensor errors - such as short circuits, open circuits and damaged sensors - to ensure they do not cause unwanted reaction by the control system. A critical example might include the inadvertent shut down of an engine in response to a single sensor failure. Using Pickering Interfaces range of PXI fault insertion products users can develop automated methods of testing controllers, allowing more thorough and reproducible testing to be performed at the design and upgrade phase of controller development.

Fault Insertion Matrices

Fault insertion matrices are perfect for the more complex testing applications typically seen in avionics applications. The fault insertion matrices permit easy insertion of fault conditions similar to the path panel methods used in the past. Complex fault can be emulated allowing the full set of fault tolerance tests to be conducted on control systems and interfaces.
40-592 High Density Fault Insertion Matrix Module
40-595 High Power Fault Insertion Matrix Module

Fault Insertion Modules

Pickering Interfaces offers the widest range of PXI fault insertion solutions available with current capabilities form 2A to 30A continuous operation.
40-190B 2A Fault Insertion Switch (74 Channel, 2 Fault Bus)
40-191 30A Solid State Fault Insertion Switch (6 Channel, 2 Fault Bus)
40-192 10A Solid State Fault Insertion Switch (6 Channel, 2 Fault Bus)
40-193 20A Fault Insertion Switch (7 Channel, 1 or 2 Fault Buses)
40-194 20A Fault Insertion Switch with low current capability (7 Channel)
40-195 1A Fault Insertion Switch (11 or 22 Channel)
40-196 5A Fault Insertion Switch (5 or 10 Channel)

PXI Chassis

40-908 8 Slot PXI Chassis
40-914 14 Slot PXI Chassis
40-918 18 Slot PXI Chassis
40-922 8 Slot High Performance PXI Chassis
40-923 19 Slot High Performance PXI Chassis

LXI Chassis

60-102-001 7 Slot LXI Chassis and 60-103-001 18 Slot LXI Chassis are capable of hosting any of Pickering's range of PXI Switching Modules allowing remote control over a standard LAN interface.

Cabling Solutions

We support all of our PXI and LXI modules with a wide range of connector and cabling solutions, easing your integration task. We are also able to offer customized cabling to your precise requirements.
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Fault Insertion Short Form Catalog Click here to download Pickering's Short Form Catalog: "PXI Solutions for Hardware-in-the-Loop Fault Insertion & Sensor Emulation"
Automotive Test Solutions Pickering offer a range of automotive switching solutions to compliment their fault insertion solutions. Click here to view the automotive homepage.