ADLINK Technology EC-8560 User manual

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Manual Revision: 2.00
Revision Date: April 08, 2008
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EC-8560, PXI-8565
ExpressCard-to-PXI Extension Kit
User’s Manual

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User’s Manual Copyright 2008
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Revision History
Revision Release Date Description of Change(s)
2.00 2008/04/08 Document Created
Initial Release

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Preface
Copyright 2008 ADLINK TECHNOLOGY INC.
This document contains proprietary information protected by copy-
right. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be repro-
duced by any mechanical, electronic, or other means in any form
without prior written permission of the manufacturer.
Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without prior
notice in order to improve reliability, design, and function and does
not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer. In no
event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special,
incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or
inability to use the product or documentation, even if advised of
the possibility of such damages.
Environmental Responsibility
ADLINK is committed to fulfill its social responsibility to global
environmental preservation through compliance with the Euro-
pean Union's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) direc-
tive and Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
directive. Environmental protection is a top priority for ADLINK.
We have enforced measures to ensure that our products, manu-
facturing processes, components, and raw materials have as little
impact on the environment as possible. When products are at their
end of life, our customers are encouraged to dispose of them in
accordance with the product disposal and/or recovery programs
prescribed by their nation or company.
Trademarks
Personal Computer Memory Card International Association
(PCMCIA), ExpressCard™ and the Rabbit symbol are trademarks
of PCMCIA. PCI™, PCI Express®, PCIe®, and PCI-X®are
registered trademarks of the Peripheral Component Interconnect
Special Interest Group (PCI-SIG). PXI™ is a trademark of the PXI
systems Alliance. Product names mentioned herein are used for
identification purposes only and may be trademarks and/or
registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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Using this Manual
Audience and Scope
The EC-8560, PXI-8565 User’s Manual is intended for hardware
technicians and systems operators with knowledge of installing,
configuring and using ExpressCard-to-PXI extension systems.
This document is specifically intended to describe connecting
ADLINK EC-8560 ExpressCard Systems to a PXI Extension Kit for
extended functionality.
Manual Organization
This manual is organized as follows:
Preface: Presents important copyright notifications, disclaim-
ers, trademarks, and associated information on the proper
understanding and usage of this document and its associated
product(s).
Chapter 1, Introduction: Introduces the ExpressCard to
PXI™ Extension Kit overview, its features, applications, archi-
tecture, block diagrams, and package contents.
Chapter 2, Getting Started: Presents information on properly
installing ExpressCard and PXI equipment and cabling a
ExpressCard to PXI extension kit.
Chapter 3, Hardware Information: Presents layout informa-
tion, technical drawings, jumper settings, and configuration.
Chapter 4, Troubleshooting: Provides basic information on
quickly addressing configuration/setup/installation problems
that may occur.
Important Safety Instructions: Presents safety instructions
all users must follow for the proper setup, installation and
usage of equipment and/or software.
Warranty Information: Presents important warranty
information for users/manufacturers rights and responsibilities
regarding ADLINK products and services.

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Conventions
Take note of the following conventions used throughout this
manual to make sure that users perform certain tasks and
instructions properly.
NOTE:
NOTE:
Additional information, aids, and tips that help users per-
form tasks.
CAUTION:
Information to prevent minor physical injury, component
damage, data loss, and/or program corruption when try-
ing to complete a task.
WARNING:
Information to prevent serious physical injury, compo-
nent damage, data loss, and/or program corruption
when trying to complete a specific task.

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Reference Documentation
The following list of documents may be used as reference materi-
als to support installation, configuration and/or the operation of the
ExpressCard-to-PXI Extension Kit. This list is prepared in alpha-
betical order (by vendor name, then by document title) for clarity.
Vendor(s)/Association(s) Title Rev.
PCI-SIG PCI Express Base Specification 1.0a
PCI-SIG PCI-to-PCI Bridge Architecture
Specification
1.2
PCI-SIG PCI Local Bus Specification 3.0
PXI System Alliance PXI Specification 2.2
PCMCIA ExpressCard Standard Release 1.2

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Getting Service
Contact us should you require any service or assistance.
ADLINK TECHNOLOGY INC. (HEADQUARTERS)
Web Site: http://www.adlinktech.com
Sales & Service: [email protected]
Telephone No.: [phone]
Fax No.: [phone]
Mailing Address: 9F No. 166 Jian Yi Road, Chungho City,
Taipei 235, Taiwan, ROC
ADLINK TECHNOLOGY AMERICA INC.
Sales & Service: [email protected]
Toll-Free: +1-866-4 ADLINK
Fax No.: [phone]
Mailing Address: 8900 Research Drive, Irvine,
CA 92618, USA
ADLINK TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD. (BEIJING)
Sales & Service: [email protected]
Telephone No.: [phone]
Fax No.: [phone]
Mailing Address: Rm. 801, Power Creative E, No. 1, B/D
Shang Di East Rd.
Beijing, 100085 China
ADLINK TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD. (SHANGHAI)
Sales & Service: [email protected]
Telephone No.: [phone]
Fax No.: [phone]
Mailing Address: 4F, Bldg. 39, No.333 Qinjiang Road,
Cao He Jing High-Tech Park
Shanghai, 200233 China
ADLINK TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD. (SHENZHEN)
Sales & Service: [email protected]
Telephone No.: [phone]
Fax No.: [phone]
Mailing Address: 2F, C Block, Bld. A1,
Cyber-Tech Zone, Gao Xin Ave. Sec 7,
High-Tech Industrial Park S.,
Shenzhen, 518054 China

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ADLINK TECHNOLOGY INC. (EUROPEAN Liaison Office)
Sales & Service: em[email protected]
Telephone No.: [phone]
Fax No.: [phone]
Mailing Address: Nord Carree 3, 40477
Düsseldorf, Germany
ADLINK TECHNOLOGY JAPAN CORP.
Sales & Service: ja[email protected]
Telephone No.: [phone]
Fax No.: [phone]
Mailing Address: Asahiseimei Hatagaya Bld. 8Fl. 1-1-2
Hatagaya Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan
ADLINK TECHNOLOGY INC. (SOUTH KOREA Liaison Office)
Sales & Service: [email protected]
Telephone No.: [phone]
Fax No.: [phone]
Mailing Address: #402, Dongsung B/D, 60-12,
Nonhyeon-dong Gangnam-gu,
Seoul, 135-010, South Korea
ADLINK TECHNOLOGY SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.
Sales & Service: singapor[email protected]
Telephone No.: [phone]
Fax No.: [phone]
Mailing Address: 84 Genting Lane #07-02A,
Cityneon Design Center,
Singapore 349584
ADLINK TECHNOLOGY SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. (INDIA Liaison Office)
Sales & Service: [email protected]
Telephone No.: [phone]
Fax No.: [phone]
Mailing Address: No. 1357, Ground Floor, "Anupama",
Aurobindo Marg JP Nagar (Ph-1)
Bangalor, Karnataka 560078, India

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Table of Contents
EC-8560, PXI-8565..................................................................... i
Revision History...................................................................... ii
Preface .................................................................................... iii
Copyright 2008 ADLINK TECHNOLOGY INC. ...............iii
Disclaimer .......................................................................iii
Environmental Responsibility ..........................................iii
Trademarks .....................................................................iii
Using this Manual ...........................................................iv
Conventions .................................................................... v
Reference Documentation ..............................................vi
Getting Service ..............................................................vii
Table of Contents................................................................... ix
List of Figures ........................................................................ xi
List of Tables........................................................................ xiii
1 Introduction ........................................................................ 1
1.1 Overview.............................................................................. 1
1.1.1 Controlling PXI with ExpressCard......................................... 1
1.2 Package Contents ............................................................... 2
1.3 Specifications....................................................................... 3
1.4 Features............................................................................... 4
1.5 Applications ......................................................................... 4
2 Getting Started ................................................................... 5
2.1 Installation Environment ...................................................... 5
2.2 Installing EC-8560 on a Laptop Computer........................... 6
Installing the Sustaining Rack ......................................... 7

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2.3 Installing PXI-8565 to a PXI Chassis ................................... 9
2.4 Cabling Laptop Computer to PXI Extension Chassis......... 10
2.5 Power-ON/OFF Sequence................................................. 12
2.6 LED Status......................................................................... 13
3 Hardware Information....................................................... 15
3.1 Functional Block Diagram .................................................. 15
3.2 EC-8560............................................................................. 16
3.3 PXI-8565 Layout, Connectors and Jumpers ...................... 17
3.4 Extension Cable Options ................................................... 19
4 Troubleshooting (FAQ)..................................................... 21
Important Safety Instructions............................................... 25
Warranty Policy ..................................................................... 27

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List of Figures
Figure 2-1: EC-8560 to Laptop Installation Diagram.......................... 6
Figure 2-2: EC-8560 Sustaining Rack................................................ 7
Figure 2-3: PXI-8565 to PXI Chassis Installation Diagram ................ 9
Figure 2-4: 3 M extension cable (ACL-EXPRESS-3) ....................... 10
Figure 2-5: Cabling 3 M Extension Cable to PXI™ Extension Chassis
11
Figure 2-6: Laptop Computer Connected to a PXI™ Extension Chassis
11
Figure 3-1: PCI Express-to-PXI Extension Kit Functional Block Diagram
15
Figure 3-2: EC-8560 Product Image ................................................ 16
Figure 3-3: PCI-8565 Mechanical Layout......................................... 17
Figure 3-4: Standard 3 M extension cable (ALC-PCEEXT-3) .......... 19

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Table 3-1: PXI-8565 Connectors, Jumpers and LED...................... 17
Table 3-2: PXI-8565 J1 Spread Spectrum Clock Control ............... 18
Table 3-3: Optional Extension Cables ............................................ 19

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Introduction 1
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1 Introduction
This chapter introduces the ExpressCard-to-PXI Extension Kit,
presents a general overview and basic applications, its package
contents, specifications, and features.
1.1 Overview
Harnessing the bandwidth potential of ExpressCard, the Express-
Card-to-PXI Extension Kit enables computers with a ExpressCard/
34 slot to remotely manage and control PXI devices up to seven
meters away, using the high-speed PCI Express interface. These
extension systems operate in 32-bit/33 MHz configuration and
come with complete end-to-end hardware and software transpar-
ency for the host system. Hardware devices installed in the exten-
sion system behave and work as if they are directly installed into
the host system, requiring no additional drivers or software instal-
lation.
The host system may be separated from the extension system at
up to seven meters using high-quality shielded twisted copper
cables. The robust and reliable ExpressCard-to-PXI Extension Kit
is suited for portable test and measurement applications with high-
density I/O requirement and in hazardous industrial control and
automation environments.
1.1.1 Controlling PXI with ExpressCard
Based on PCI Express technology, the ExpressCard-to-PXI Exten-
sion Kit provides bus expansion capability through its high-speed
differential signal interface. The ExpressCard-to-PXI Extension Kit
uses a signal equalizer and a ExpressCard-to-PCI bridge. With
ADLINK’s ExpressCard-to-PXI Extension Kit users can utilize an
available ExpressCard slot to control an external PCI chassis.
Because the PCI Express bridge is transparent, there is no need
to install any additional software when using PXI devices in the
external chassis.

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The ExpressCard-to-PXI Extension Kit implements a ExpressCard
based control of PXI modules. The technology consists of a EC-
8560 card installed in a host computer, a shielded cable, and a
PXI-8565 card installed in the remote PXI chassis. The EC-8560
comes in a ExpressCard/34 footprint and communicates with the
PXI-8565 via a twisted and shielded cable. The PXI-8565 converts
the PCI Express interface into a PCI interface for additional PXI
slots in the extension system.
The link between host laptop computer and the external chassis is
a PCI Express X1 link that represents a dual-simplex communica-
tions channel consisting of two, low-voltage differentially driven
signal pairs. The signaling rate can reach up to 2.5 Gbps in each
direction. Using a shielded and twisted cable, the maximum exten-
sion distance can be up to 7 M without decreasing signal rate.
1.2 Package Contents
ExpressCard-to-PXI Extension Kit
XEC-8560, packaged separately.
XPXI-8565 (PCI Express controller for PXI interface)
X3m extension cable
XExpressCard Sustaining Rack
XUser's manual
NOTE:
NOTE:
If any of the items on the contents list are missing or
damaged, contact your ADLINK dealer.

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1.3 Specifications
EC-8560 (on host laptop computer)
XCompliant with ExpressCard Standard Release 1.2
XCompliant with PCI Express Base Specification Rev. 1.0a
XPCI Express X1 link with 250 MB/s data throughput
XExtended distance of up to 7 meters
XDimensions: ExpressCard/34 (108mm(W) X 34mm(H))
XPower requirements: +3.3V, 210mA (max)
PXI-8565 (on extension PXI chassis)
XCompliant with PCI-to-PCI Bridge Architecture Specifica-
tions Rev. 1.2
XSupports 5V and 3.3V PCI bus
XSupports 32-bit/33MHz full data throughput
XExtended distance of up to 7 meters
XPower requirements: +3.3V, 720mA
Operating and Storage Environments
XOperating temperature: 0°C to 50°C
XStorage temperature: -20°C to 80°C
XRelative humidity: 10% to 90%, non-condensing

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1.4 Features
XExpressCard control of PXI cards
XHigh-speed PCI Express X1 interface
XCompatible with 5V and 3.3V PCI bus
XSupports 32-bit/33 MHz PCI interface
XExtension lengths of 1m, 3m and 7m
XComplete hardware and software transparency
XCompliant with PCI Express Base Specification, Revision
1.0a
XCompliant with PCI-to-PCI Bridge Architecture Specifica-
tion, Revision 1.2
XCompliant with PCI Local Bus Specification, Revision 3.0
XCompliant with ExpressCard Standard Release 1.2
1.5 Applications
These extension systems are suitable for:
XElectronics manufacturing testing
XHigh-density I/O systems
XIndustrial automation and control
XMilitary and aerospace
XTesting systems for remote and/or harsh environments

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2 Getting Started
This chapter describes the installation environment, installation
procedures, cabling the equipment, and instructions on powering-
on/off the EC-8582 ExpressCard to PCI Extension System.
2.1 Installation Environment
Whenever unpacking and preparing to install any equipment
described in this manual, please refer to the Important Safety
Instructions chapter of this manual.
Only install equipment in well lit areas on flat, sturdy surfaces with
access to basic tools such as flat and cross head screwdrivers.
The ExpressCard-to-PXI Extension Kit contains several electro-
static sensitive components that can be easily damaged by static
electricity. For this reason, the card and chassis should be han-
dled on a grounded anti-static mat and the operator should wear
an anti-static wristband during the unpacking and installation pro-
cedure.
Please also inspect the components for apparent damage.
Improper shipping and handling may cause damage to the compo-
nents. Be sure there is no shipping and handling damage on the
components before continuing.
NOTE:
NOTE:
Diagrams and images of equipment mentioned are used
for reference only. Actual system appearance may vary.
CAUTION:
Do not apply power to any equipment if it has been dam-
aged.

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2.2 Installing EC-8560 on a Laptop Computer
1. Power-off your laptop computer and locate its Express-
Card slot.
2. Locate your 3M extension cable (ACL-EXPRESS-3).
Screw the ACL-EXPRESS-3 cable to the EC-8560.
3. Insert the EC-8560 into an available ExpressCard slot in
your laptop computer. Be sure to firmly attach the EC-
8560 to the ExpressCard slot.
Figure 2-1: EC-8560 to Laptop Installation Diagram
NOTE:
NOTE:
The EC-8560 is equipped with a sustaining rack. Please check
if your laptop computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 or
ExpressCard/54 for sustaining rack support.