PXI-2536 Specifications

Caution The protection provided by the PXI-2536 can be impaired if it is used in a manner not described in this document.

Caution To ensure the specified EMC performance, operate this product only with shielded cables and accessories.

Caution Refer to the Read Me First: Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility document for important safety and compliance information.

Definitions

Warranted specifications describe the performance of a model under stated operating conditions and are covered by the model warranty.

Characteristics describe values that are relevant to the use of the model under stated operating conditions but are not covered by the model warranty.

Typical specifications describe the performance met by a majority of models.
Nominal specifications describe an attribute that is based on design, conformance testing, or supplemental testing.

Specifications are Warranted unless otherwise noted.

Conditions

Specifications are valid at 23 °C unless otherwise noted.

All voltages are specified in DC, AC_pk, or a combination unless otherwise specified.

PXI-2536 Pinout

PXI-2536 Front Panel

Columns 0:67 connector
Rows 0:7 IN connector
Rows 0:7 OUT connector

Columns 0:67 Connector

Table 1. Columns 0:67 Connector Signal Descriptions
Signal	Description
Cx	Column connection

Rows 0:7 IN Connector

Table 2. Rows 0:7 IN Connector Signal Descriptions
Signal	Description
Rx	Row input connection
—	No connection

Rows 0:7 OUT Connector

Table 3. Rows 0:7 OUT Connector Signal Descriptions
Signal	Description
Rx	Row output for column expansion
RSVD	Reserved, do not connect
—	No connection

Topology

1-wire 8 × 68 matrix

Input Characteristics

Maximum switching voltage (channel-to-ground)

±12 VDC, 8 VAC

Maximum switching power (per channel, resistive)

1.2 W

Maximum switching current

100 mA

DC isolation resistance (between open terminals)
23° C	>1 GΩ, typical
55° C	>334 MΩ, typical

Current leakage between column and ground (closed path)^[1]¹ 12 VDC applied at 25° C

10 nA, typical

Offset voltage

10 µV, typical

Overvoltage protection
Powered on	±36 VDC
Powered off	±40 VDC

Total path resistance, row-to-column

10 Ω, typical

Maximum total path resistance, row-to-column

15.5 Ω, maximum

RF Performance Characteristics

Note Test setups for RF characteristics used two 1-meter cables and two TBX-68 connector blocks.

Single crosspoint bandwidth (50 Ω system, one row to one column)

>1 MHz, typical

Crosstalk (50 Ω system)
10 kHz	<-53 dB, typical
100 kHz	<-33 dB, typical
1 MHz	<-30 dB , typical

Dynamic Characteristics

FET operate time^[2]² Operate time is the time from trigger received by hardware to switch output activation.^[3]³ Certain applications may require additional time for proper settling.	12 µs, typical 16 µs, maximum
Maximum scan rate	50,000 crosspoints/s
Simultaneous drive limit	544 switches
Expected relay life	Unlimited, when operated within specified limits

Caution During chassis power up, the row and column connections may produce a charge injection. Refer to the following figures for information about how this might affect loads that are connected to the front panel I/O connectors and referenced to earth ground.

Chassis power-up charge injection

Row

7.5 μC

<500 μA for a 20 ms time interval, typical

Column

1.5 μC

<40 μA for a 20 ms time interval, typical

Figure 1. Impact of Charge Injection at Power Up: Typical Voltage Developed vs. Resistive Load (Using Test Setup in Figure 2)

Figure 2. Test Setup for Row and Column Connections

Trigger Characteristics

Input trigger
Sources	PXI trigger lines <0…7>
Minimum pulse width	70 ns

Output trigger
Destinations	PXI trigger lines <0…7>
Default pulse width	2 µs, typical

Physical Characteristics

Relay type

FET switch

I/O connector

Three 68-pin receptacle VHDCI

Power requirement
3.3 V	1.7 W, typical
12 V	1.3 W, typical

Dimensions (L × W × H)

3U, one slot, PXI/cPCI module

21.6 × 2.0 × 13.0 cm (8.5 × 0.8 × 5.1 in.)

Weight

159 g (5.6 oz)

Environment

Operating temperature	0 °C to 55 °C
Storage temperature	-40 °C to 70 °C
Relative humidity	5% to 85%, noncondensing
Pollution Degree	2
Maximum altitude	2,000 m

Indoor use only.

Shock and Vibration

Table 4. Shock and Vibration
Operational Shock	30 g peak, half-sine, 11 ms pulse (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-27. Test profile developed in accordance with MIL-PRF-28800F.)
Random vibration, operating	5 Hz to 500 Hz, 0.3 g_rms
Random vibration, nonoperating	5 Hz to 500 Hz, 2.4 g_rms (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-64. Nonoperating test profile exceeds the requirements of MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 3.)

Compliance and Certifications

Safety Compliance Standards

This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following electrical equipment safety standards for measurement, control, and laboratory use:

IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1
UL 61010-1, CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1

Note For safety certifications, refer to the product label or the Product Certifications and Declarations section.

Electromagnetic Compatibility

This product meets the requirements of the following EMC standards for sensitive electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use:

EN 61326-2-1 (IEC 61326-2-1): Class A emissions; Basic immunity
EN 55011 (CISPR 11): Group 1, Class A emissions
AS/NZS CISPR 11: Group 1, Class A emissions
FCC 47 CFR Part 15B: Class A emissions
ICES-001: Class A emissions

Note In the United States (per FCC 47 CFR), Class A equipment is intended for use in commercial, light-industrial, and heavy-industrial locations. In Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand (per CISPR 11) Class A equipment is intended for use only in heavy-industrial locations.

Note Group 1 equipment (per CISPR 11) is any industrial, scientific, or medical equipment that does not intentionally generate radio frequency energy for the treatment of material or inspection/analysis purposes.

Note For EMC declarations and certifications, and additional information, refer to the Product Certifications and Declarations section.

CE Compliance

This product meets the essential requirements of applicable European Directives, as follows:

2014/35/EU; Low-Voltage Directive (safety)
2014/30/EU; Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC)
2011/65/EU; Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
2014/53/EU; Radio Equipment Directive (RED)
2014/34/EU; Potentially Explosive Atmospheres (ATEX)

Product Certifications and Declarations

Refer to the product Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for additional regulatory compliance information. To obtain product certifications and the DoC for NI products, visit ni.com/product-certifications, search by model number, and click the appropriate link.

Environmental Management

NI is committed to designing and manufacturing products in an environmentally responsible manner. NI recognizes that eliminating certain hazardous substances from our products is beneficial to the environment and to NI customers.

For additional environmental information, refer to the Engineering a Healthy Planet web page at ni.com/environment. This page contains the environmental regulations and directives with which NI complies, as well as other environmental information not included in this document.

EU and UK Customers

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)—At the end of the product life cycle, all NI products must be disposed of according to local laws and regulations. For more information about how to recycle NI products in your region, visit ni.com/environment/weee.

电子信息产品污染控制管理办法（中国RoHS）

中国RoHS— NI符合中国电子信息产品中限制使用某些有害物质指令(RoHS)。关于NI中国RoHS合规性信息，请登录 ni.com/environment/rohs_china。(For information about China RoHS compliance, go to ni.com/environment/rohs_china.)