Advantech PCIE-1203 User manual

User Manual
PCIE-1203
EtherCAT Master PCI Express
Card

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Declaration of Conformity
CE
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cables are used for external wiring. We recommend the use of shielded cables. This
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which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
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To avoid electrical shock, always disconnect the power from your PC chassis
before you work on it. Don't touch any components on the CPU card or other
cards while the PC is on.
Disconnect power before making any configuration changes. The sudden rush of
power as you connect a jumper or install a card may damage sensitive electronic
components.

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Safety Instructions
1. Read these safety instructions carefully.
2. Retain this user manual for future reference.
3. Disconnect the equipment from all power outlets before cleaning. Use only a
damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or spray detergents.
4. For pluggable equipment, the power outlet socket must be located near the
equipment and easily accessible.
5. Protect the equipment from humidity.
6. Place the equipment on a reliable surface during installation. Dropping or letting
the equipment fall may cause damage.
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from overheating. Do not cover the openings.
8. Ensure that the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting the
equipment to a power outlet.
9. Position the power cord away from high-traffic areas. Do not place anything over
the power cord.
10. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
11. If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the power source
to avoid damage from transient over voltage.
12. Never pour liquid into an opening. This may cause fire or electrical shock.
13. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment should be
opened only by qualified service personnel.
14. If any of the following occurs, have the equipment checked by service person-
nel:
The power cord or plug is damaged.
Liquid has penetrated the equipment.
The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
The equipment is malfunctioning, or does not operate according to the user
manual.
The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
15. The equipment shows obvious signs of breakage.
16. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE
STORAGE TEMPERATURE MAY GO BELOW -20° C (-4° F) OR ABOVE 60° C
(140° F). THIS COULD DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT. THE EQUIPMENT
SHOULD BE IN A CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT.
17. CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY
REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE
RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER, DISCARD USED BATTERIES
ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
18. The sound pressure level at the operator's position according to IEC 704-1:1982
is no more than 70 dB (A).
DISCLAIMER: These instructions are provided according to IEC 704-1 standards.
Advantech disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements contained
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction..........................................1
1.1 EtherCAT Introduction............................................................................... 2
1.1.1 EtherCAT ...................................................................................... 2
Figure 1.1 EtherCAT Function Principle ...................................... 2
Figure 1.2 EtherCAT Protocol...................................................... 3
Figure 1.3 EtherCAT Topology .................................................... 3
Figure 1.4 EtherCAT Distributed Clock........................................ 4
Figure 1.5 EtherCAT Distributed Clock Jitter............................... 5
1.2 Features .................................................................................................... 6
1.2.1 Multi Master Mode ........................................................................ 6
1.2.2 Multi-Axis Interpolation.................................................................. 6
1.2.3 Huge I/O Data Processing Capability ........................................... 6
1.2.4 On-board Real-Time OS Support ................................................. 7
1.2.5 Distributed Clocks (DC) ................................................................ 7
1.2.6 Supports Common Motion SDK.................................................... 7
1.2.7 Error Detection and Diagnostic ..................................................... 7
1.3 Specifications............................................................................................ 7
1.3.1 EtherCAT ...................................................................................... 7
1.3.2 Encoder Input................................................................................ 7
1.3.3 Digital Input ................................................................................... 8
1.3.4 Digital Output ................................................................................ 8
1.3.5 Differential Output ......................................................................... 8
1.3.6 General ......................................................................................... 8
Chapter 2 Installation............................................9
2.1 Unpacking ............................................................................................... 10
2.2 Driver Installation .................................................................................... 10
2.3 Hardware Installation .............................................................................. 11
Chapter 3 Hardware ............................................13
3.1 Outline..................................................................................................... 14
Table 3.1: Point to point............................................................. 14
3.2 Board ID Switch (SW1) ........................................................................... 14
Table 3.2: Board ID Setting ....................................................... 14
3.3 LAN Port (LAN1, LAN2) .......................................................................... 15
3.4 D-Sub Connector (CN8).......................................................................... 15
3.4.1 Wiring.......................................................................................... 16

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Chapter 1
1Introduction

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1.1 EtherCAT Introduction
EtherCAT (Ethernet Control Automation Technology) is a high-performance, Ether-
net-based fieldbus industrial network system. The protocol is standardized in IEC
61158 and applies to automation applications that need faster and more efficient
communications. Short data update times with precise synchronization make Ether-
CAT suitable for real-time requirements in automation technology.
1.1.1 EtherCAT
1.1.1.1 Functional Principle
EtherCAT is a real time, high speed and flexible Ethernet based protocol. In Ether-
CAT network, the master sends Ethernet frames through all of the slave nodes. Stan-
dard Ethernet packets or frames are no longer received, interpreted, and copied as
process data at every node. Instead, slave devices read the data addressed to them
and the input data are inserted at the same time while the telegram passes through
the device, processing data “on the fly”. Typically the entire network can be
addressed with just one frame.In comparison to other Ethernet based communication
solutions EtherCAT utilizes the available full duplex bandwidth efficiently.
Figure 1.1 EtherCAT Function Principle
1.1.1.2 Protocol
Data exchange are cyclically updated between EtherCAT master and slaves. Data in
EtherCAT frames are transported directly within the standard IEEE 802.3 Ethernet
frame using Ethertype 0x88a4 and are processed by the EtherCAT Slave Controller
on the fly. Each EtherCAT datagram is a command that consists of a header, data
and a working counter. The datagram header indicates what type of access the mas-
ter device would like to execute:
Read, write, read-write
Access to a specified slave device through direct addressing
Access to multiple slave devices through logical addressing
Logical addressing is used for the cyclical exchange of process data. The header and
data are used to specify the operation that the slave must perform, and the working
counter is updated by the slave to let the master to know that a slave has processed
the command.
Every EtherCAT datagram ends with a 16 Bit Working Counter (WKC). The Working
Counter counts the number of devices that were successfully addressed by this Eth-
erCAT datagram.

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Figure 1.2 EtherCAT Protocol
EtherCAT datagrams are processed before receiving the complete frame.
In case data is invalid, the frame check sum (FCS) is not valid and the slave will not
set data valid for the local application.
1.1.1.3 Topology
EtherCAT supports a variety of network topologies, including line, tree, ring and star.
The line and tree topologies are more conducive to fieldbus applications because
they require fewer connections and utilize a much simpler and more flexible cabling
schema that switches and hubs are not necessary for lines or trees topology.
Figure 1.3 EtherCAT Topology
Inexpensive industrial Ethernet cables up to 100m apart, can be used between two
nodes in 100BASE-TX mode. EtherCAT makes a pure bus or line topology with hun-
dreds of nodes possible without limitations. Up to 65,535 devices can be connected
to EtherCAT, so network expansion is almost unlimited.
EtherCAT supports individual nodes to be connected and disconnected during opera-
tion. If one of the slaves in the network is removed, the rest of the network can con-
tinue to operate normally. Additionally, EtherCAT also enables other communication
features such as cable redundancy or even master redundancy with Hot Standby.

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1.1.1.4 Synchronization
A Distributed Clock (DC) mechanism is used to provide highly precise time synchro-
nization between slaves in an EtherCAT network, which is equivalent to the IEEE
1588 Precision Time Protocol standard. By using distributed clocks, EtherCAT is able
to synchronize the time in all local bus devices within a very narrow tolerance range.
All EtherCAT slaves are provided with an internal clock which named as System
Time (tLocal Time). One EtherCAT Slave, usually the first slave, will be used as a Ref-
erence Clock and cyclically distributes its Clock.
Possible misalignments between the reference clock and the clocks of the other
slaves are usually due to the following reason: when a slave is switched on, the inter-
nal free-running register that holds the current time is reset to zero. Unfortunately,
this action does not take place exactly at the same time in all the different slaves, and
this result in an initial offset (toffset) among clocks that has to be compensated.
Figure 1.4 EtherCAT Distributed Clock
Typically, the master sends a broadcast to all other slaves in the system. Once
receiving the message, slaves will latch the value of their internal clock. There are
two latch values, one is receiving and the other is returning back. Thus, the master
can read all latched values and calculate the delay for each slave (tPropagation Delay).
Delays will be stored into offset register. In the following, master will send a message
periodically to all other slaves in EtherCAT network to make the first slave the refer-
ence clock and forcing all other slaves to set their internal clock by the calculated off-
set.
∆t = (tLocal Time + tOffset - tPropagation Delay) - tReceived System Time

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Because synchronization between slaves in DC mode is done by internal clocks in
hardware, EtherCAT guarantee the time jitter is less than 1us.
Figure 1.5 EtherCAT Distributed Clock Jitter
1.1.1.5 Diagnosis with exact localization
EtherCAT is an ultra -fast I/O system. To reach the best high-speed communication,
high communication accuracy is demanded. EtherCAT comprises a wide range of
system-inherent diagnostic features which help detect and locate system errors pre-
cisely. Apart from broken wire detection and localization, the protocol, physical layer
and topology of the EtherCAT system enable individual quality monitoring of each
individual transmission segment.
As mentioned, every EtherCAT datagram ends with a 16 bit Working Counter (WKC)
to count the number of devices that were successfully addressed by this EtherCAT
datagram. Master can check the data exchange situation by WKC in the same cycle
and the error frame can be detected by analyzing the nodes’ error counters. The
slave application will be executed only as the frame is received correctly. The auto-
matic evaluation of the associated error counters enables precise localization of criti-
cal network sections.
Bit errors during transmission are detected reliably by the analysis of the CRC (Cyclic
Redundancy Check) check sum. CRC is an error-detecting code commonly used in
digital networks and storage devices to detect accidental changes to raw data. In
addition to the error detection and localization protocol, transmission physics and
topology of the EtherCAT system allow an individual quality monitoring of every sin-
gle transmission path. There is a very effective monitoring mechanism in EtherCAT.

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1.2 Features
Advantech’s EtherCAT hardware master solutions can be divided into PCIE-1203,
PCIE-1203L and PCIE-1203IO with two EtherCAT ports acting as Motion and I/O
Master, respectively. Please refer to the comparison table below to get the function
difference:
PCIE-1203 (Full function, PCIE interface)
PCIE-1203L (Basic function, PCIE interface)
PCIE-1203IO (IO function only, PCIE interface)
Process of data exchange and memory location in EtherCAT communication can be
executed automatically by PCIE-1203 series. User can benefit from EtherCAT high
performance communication feature without handling complicated EtherCAT commu-
nication protocol.
1.2.1 Multi Master Mode
Support for separated master instances simultaneously using different Ether-
CAT ports on PCIE-1203 series.
Motion master cycle time is up to 500 us
I/O master cycle time is up to 200 us
1.2.2 Multi-Axis Interpolation
Supports up to 64 axes (PCIE-1203/PCIE-1203L)
Supports 8 groups and 8-axis linear interpolation per group
Note: PCIE-1203IO supports I/O control only.
1.2.3 Huge I/O Data Processing Capability
PCIE-1203 series Advantech AMAX-4800/AMAX-5000 EtherCAT I/O slaves
PCIE-1203 supports on-board Encoder * 2-CH, Trigger* 2-CH, Latch* 2-CH and
Hand-wheel * 1-CH. It also supports 1 set of CMP+/- to realize high speed differ-
ential trigger outputs. (PCIE-1203L and PCIE-1203IO doesn't support on-board
I/O).
Application
PCIE-1203IO PCIE-1203L PCIE-1203
IO DIO & AIO V V V
PTP Point to point V V
Line V V
Trajectory Arc V
Path Table V
AOI
Compare
Trigger V (Onboard)
Position Latch V (Onboard)
Synchronization E-CAM V
Gantry V

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1.2.4 On-board Real-Time OS Support
Process data by on-board 650MHz dual-core ARM processor without wasting
CPU resource in PC
Supports high-accuracy trajectory planning and fast-response time
Speed optimized exchange of cyclic data
1.2.5 Distributed Clocks (DC)
Synchronizes all slave clocks with one slave reference clock
Delay compensation
Runtime monitoring and correction of deviation
1.2.6 Supports Common Motion SDK
Support “Common Motion API” to integrate all Advantech SoftMotion controller
EtherCAT slaves are completely configurable via the API without ENI data
Graphical utility interface is easy to use and configure EtherCAT system
1.2.7 Error Detection and Diagnostic
Lost link monitoring
Detection and retry of timed out and failed EtherCAT command
Comprehensive diagnostic data of physical, device and master layer.
1.3 Specifications
1.3.1 EtherCAT
1.3.2 Encoder Input
Number of Axes 64
Number of Rings 2
Surge Protection 10kV
Communication Time Motion: 500us (32 axes), 1ms (64 axes)
I/O: 200us
Communication
Motion Slave 64 Servo Drive Max.
Communication IO
Slave
128 port DI (128 byte)
128 port DO (128 byte)
128 channel AI (256 byte)
128 channel AO (256 byte)
*Total 1280 bytes
Channels ENC*2
Max frequency 2.5MHz
Type Two terminal, opto-isolated
Input voltage
L(max) 1.5 Vdc
H(min) 3.2 Vdc
H(max) 12 Vdc
Protection 2500V Isolation

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1.3.3 Digital Input
1.3.4 Digital Output
1.3.5 Differential Output
1.3.6 General
Min. width for Hi / Lo pulse 350 ns
Channels LTC*2, MPG*1, DI*4
Type One terminal, opto-isolated
Input voltage
L(max) 3 Vdc
H(min) 10 Vdc
H(max) 30 Vdc
Max. input delay time LTC, DI 0-1:350 ns
MPG, DI 2-3:100 us
Protection 2500V Isolation
Input resistance 8.4 kΩ
Channels CMP*2 & DO*2
Type One terminal, opto-isolated, sink type
Operation Voltage min 3.3 Vdc
max 30 Vdc
Max. sink current 300 mA per channel
Max. output delay time 100 ns
Protection 2500V Isolation
Channels CMP+/-*1
Max frequency 1 MHz
Type Differential
Operation Voltage Low 1.7Vdc @ 100mA
High 4.6 Vdc @ 0 mA
Protection 2500V Isolation
Bus Type Universal PCI Express x1-compliant
Power +5VDC (from PCI-Bus)
Certification CE, FCC Class A
Connectors RJ45 x 2, DB26 x 1
Dimensions (L x H) 175 x 100 mm (6.9" x 3.9")
Power Consumption 5 VDC @ 0.5 A typical
Humidity 5 ~ 95% RH, non-condensing (IEC 60068-2-3)
Operating Temp. 0 ~ 60°C (32 ~ 140°F)
Storage Temp. -20 ~ 85°C (-4 ~ 185°F)

Chapter 2
2Installation

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2.1 Unpacking
After receiving your PCIE-1203 series package, inspect the contents first. The pack-
age should include the following items:
PCIE-1203 card
The PCIE-1203 series card has certain electronic components vulnerable to electro
static discharge (ESD). ESD could easily damage the integrated circuits and certain
components if preventive measures are not carefully taken.
Before removing the card from the antistatic plastic bag, you should take the follow-
ing precautions to prevent ESD damage:
Touch the metal part of your computer chassis with your hand to discharge static
electricity accumulated on your body. Or one can also use a grounding strap.
Touch the antistatic bag to a metal part of your computer chassis before opening
the bag.
Hold of the card only by the metal bracket when taking it out of the bag.
After taking out the card, you should first:
Inspect the card for any possible signs of external damage (loose or damaged
components, etc.). If the card is visibly damaged, notify our service department
or the local sales representative immediately. Avoid installing a damaged card
into your system.
Also pay extra attention to the followings to ensure a proper installation:
Avoid physical contact with materials that could hold static electricity such as
plastic, vinyl and Styrofoam.
Whenever you handle the card, grasp it only by its edges. DO NOT TOUCH the
exposed metal pins of the connector or the electronic components.
2.2 Driver Installation
We recommend you install the driver before you install the PCIE-1203 series card
into your system.
The DLL driver setup program for the card is included on the companion CD-ROM
that is shipped with package. Follow the steps below to install the driver software:
1. Insert the companion CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
2. The setup program will be launched automatically if you have the auto-play
function enabled on your system.
3. Select the proper Windows OS option according to your operating system. Just
follow the installation instructions step by step to complete your DLL driver
setup.
4. Then setup the PCIE-1203 series Motion Utility automatically.
For further information on driver-related issues, an online version of the Device Driv-
ers Manual is available by accessing the following path:
\Program Files\Advantech\Common Motion\Manual
The example source codes could be found under the corresponding installation
folder, such as the default installation path:
\Program Files\Advantech\Common Motion\Example_1203

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2.3 Hardware Installation
After the DLL driver installation is completed, you can now go on to install the PCIE-
1203 card in any PCI slot on your computer. But it is suggested that you refer to the
computer’s user manual or related documentations if you have any doubt. Follow the
steps below to install the card on your system.
1. Turn off your computer and remove any accessories connected to the computer.
2. Disconnect the power cord and any other cables from the back of the computer.
3. Remove the cover of the computer.
4. Select an empty +3.3/+5 V PCI Express slot. Remove the screws that secures
the expansion slot cover to the system unit. Save the screws to secure the
retaining bracket of interface card.
5. Carefully grasp the upper edge of the PCIE-1203 series. Align the hole in the
retaining bracket with the hole on the expansion slot and align the gold striped
edge connector with the expansion slot socket. Press the card into the socket
gently but firmly. Make sure the card fits the slot tightly. Use of excessive force
must be avoided; otherwise the card might be damaged.
6. Fasten the bracket of the PCI Express card on the back panel rail of the com-
puter with screws.
7. Connect appropriate accessories (cable, wiring terminals, etc. if necessary) to
the PCI Express card.
8. Replace the cover of your computer and connect the cables you removed in
step 2.
9. Turn on your computer.
Note! Make sure you have installed the driver first before you install the card
(refer to2.2 Driver Installation).
Warning! CUT OFF power supply of your computer whenever you install or
remove any card, or connect and disconnect cables.

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Chapter 3
3Hardware

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3.1 Outline
Table 3.1 shows location of the connectors and switches of the PCIE-1203.
3.2 Board ID Switch (SW1)
Table 3.1: Point to point
No. Part Reference Function
1 CN8 Isolated digital input/output connector
2 LAN1 RJ45 with Transformer (Motion)
3 LAN2 RJ45 with Transformer (IO)
4 Gold finger PCI Express x 1
5 CN7 Micro-SD card slot
6 SW1 Board ID switch
7 CN5 Boot master from flash memory (Short Pin1 and
Pin2)
8 D1 LED
9 D2 LED
Note! Confirm that Pin1 and Pin2 of CN5 are short-circuited by a jumper
before using PCIE-1203.
Table 3.2: Board ID Setting
SW1
Pin Label Switch ON Switch OFF
1 ID3 0 (ID3 Value =0) 1 (ID3 Value =1)
2 ID2 0 (ID2 Value =0) 1 (ID2 Value =1)
3 ID1 0 (ID1 Value =0) 1 (ID1 Value =1)
4 ID0 0 (ID0 Value =0) 1 (ID0 Value =1)