Rohde & Schwarz R&S TS-PCA3 User manual

R&S®TS-PCA3
Test System Versatile Platform
R&S®CompactTSVP
User Manual
1152390812
Version 19
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This manual describes the following R&S®TSVP models:
●R&S®TS-PCA3 (1152.2518.02)
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The following abbreviations are used in this manual: R&S®TS-PCA3 is abbreviated to R&S TS-PCA3.

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Safety Instructions
Instrucciones de seguridad
Sicherheitshinweise
Consignes de sécurité
Risk of injury and instrument damage
The instrument must be used in an appropriate manner to prevent
personal injury or instrument damage.
●Do not open the instrument casing.
●Read and observe the "Basic Safety Instructions" delivered as
printed brochure with the instrument.
●Read and observe the safety instructions in the following sections.
Note that the data sheet may specify additional operating conditions.
●Keep the "Basic Safety Instructions" and the product documentation
in a safe place and pass them on to the subsequent users.
Riesgo de lesiones y daños en el instrumento
El instrumento se debe usar de manera adecuada para prevenir
descargas eléctricas, incendios, lesiones o daños materiales.
●No abrir la carcasa del instrumento.
●Lea y cumpla las "Instrucciones de seguridad elementales"
suministradas con el instrumento como folleto impreso.
●Lea y cumpla las instrucciones de seguridad incluidas en las
siguientes secciones. Se debe tener en cuenta que las
especificaciones técnicas pueden contener condiciones adicionales
para su uso.
●Guarde bien las instrucciones de seguridad elementales, así como
la documentación del producto, y entréguelas a usuarios
posteriores.

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Gefahr von Verletzungen und Schäden am Gerät
Betreiben Sie das Gerät immer ordnungsgemäß, um elektrischen
Schlag, Brand, Verletzungen von Personen oder Geräteschäden zu
verhindern.
●Öffnen Sie das Gerätegehäuse nicht.
●Lesen und beachten Sie die "Grundlegenden Sicherheitshinweise",
die als gedruckte Broschüre dem Gerät beiliegen.
●Lesen und beachten Sie die Sicherheitshinweise in den folgenden
Abschnitten; möglicherweise enthält das Datenblatt weitere
Hinweise zu speziellen Betriebsbedingungen.
●Bewahren Sie die "Grundlegenden Sicherheitshinweise" und die
Produktdokumentation gut auf und geben Sie diese an weitere
Benutzer des Produkts weiter.
Risque de blessures et d'endommagement de l'appareil
L'appareil doit être utilisé conformément aux prescriptions afin d'éviter
les électrocutions, incendies, dommages corporels et matériels.
●N'ouvrez pas le boîtier de l'appareil.
●Lisez et respectez les "consignes de sécurité fondamentales"
fournies avec l’appareil sous forme de brochure imprimée.
●Lisez et respectez les instructions de sécurité dans les sections
suivantes. Il ne faut pas oublier que la fiche technique peut indiquer
des conditions d’exploitation supplémentaires.
●Gardez les consignes de sécurité fondamentales et la
documentation produit dans un lieu sûr et transmettez ces
documents aux autres utilisateurs.

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Contents
1 User Information.................................................................................... 9
1.1 Foreword........................................................................................................................9
1.2 Related Documentation................................................................................................ 9
1.3 Purpose of the User Manual.........................................................................................9
1.4 Explanation of Symbols............................................................................................. 10
2 Safety.................................................................................................... 12
2.1 General.........................................................................................................................12
2.2 Safety Instructions......................................................................................................13
3 Description........................................................................................... 14
3.1 Usage........................................................................................................................... 14
3.1.1 General......................................................................................................................... 14
3.1.2 Explanation of Terms.....................................................................................................14
3.1.3 System Information....................................................................................................... 15
3.2 Views............................................................................................................................ 17
3.3 Construction................................................................................................................18
3.3.1 Case..............................................................................................................................18
3.3.2 Slot Layout.................................................................................................................... 20
3.3.2.1 Plan View...................................................................................................................... 20
3.3.2.2 Side View...................................................................................................................... 21
3.3.3 Backplanes....................................................................................................................21
3.3.3.1 cPCI Backplane.............................................................................................................21
3.3.3.2 Analog Bus Backplane.................................................................................................. 25
3.3.3.3 Power Backplane.......................................................................................................... 27
3.3.3.4 Backplane Extension R&S TS-PXB2 (Option).............................................................. 27
3.3.4 Ground Concept............................................................................................................27
3.3.5 Geographical Addressing of the Slots with GA0 ... 1.................................................... 28
3.3.6 CAN Bus....................................................................................................................... 29
3.3.7 Configurations with several Frames or Option R&S TS-PXB2......................................30
3.3.8 Switching the PSU........................................................................................................ 31
3.3.9 System Controller..........................................................................................................31
3.3.10 Line Connection and Power Switch.............................................................................. 32

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3.3.11 Cooling.......................................................................................................................... 32
3.3.12 Option R&S TS-PK04....................................................................................................32
3.4 System Module R&S TS-PSYS1.................................................................................33
3.4.1 General......................................................................................................................... 33
3.4.2 Characteristics.............................................................................................................. 33
3.4.3 Circuit Diagram of the R&S TS-PSYS1.........................................................................33
3.4.4 Structure of the R&S TS-PSYS1...................................................................................34
3.4.5 Functional Description of the R&S TS-PSYS1..............................................................36
3.4.5.1 Control...........................................................................................................................36
3.4.5.2 System Functions..........................................................................................................36
3.4.5.3 System Clock................................................................................................................ 38
3.4.5.4 Signal Looping.............................................................................................................. 38
3.4.5.5 Local Signal Outputs..................................................................................................... 38
3.4.5.6 User CAN Controller..................................................................................................... 38
3.4.6 Driver Software............................................................................................................. 39
3.4.7 Self-Test........................................................................................................................ 39
3.5 Function Description.................................................................................................. 39
3.6 Permitted Module Configuration................................................................................39
4 Commissioning.................................................................................... 42
4.1 Safety Instructions......................................................................................................42
4.2 Setting Up.................................................................................................................... 42
4.2.1 Requirements for Repeatable Measurements.............................................................. 42
4.2.2 Rack Mounting.............................................................................................................. 42
4.2.3 Desktop Setup...............................................................................................................43
4.2.4 Operating Position.........................................................................................................43
4.3 Installation................................................................................................................... 44
4.3.1 Safety Instructions.........................................................................................................44
4.3.2 Compatibility..................................................................................................................44
4.3.3 Module Installation........................................................................................................ 44
4.3.4 Driver Installation.......................................................................................................... 45
4.4 Connections................................................................................................................ 46
4.4.1 Line Inlet........................................................................................................................46
4.4.2 Connections at the Rear............................................................................................... 46

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4.4.3 Connections at the Front...............................................................................................47
4.5 Cabling......................................................................................................................... 47
4.5.1 Concept.........................................................................................................................47
4.5.2 Analog Bus....................................................................................................................49
4.5.3 PXI Trigger Bus............................................................................................................. 49
4.5.4 Internal Cabling of Short cPCI Modules........................................................................ 49
4.5.5 External Cabling............................................................................................................50
4.5.6 Opening the Case......................................................................................................... 51
5 Operation.............................................................................................. 53
5.1 General.........................................................................................................................53
5.2 Powering the Unit ON and OFF..................................................................................53
5.3 Self-Test....................................................................................................................... 53
5.4 Instrument Soft Panels............................................................................................... 53
6 Maintenance......................................................................................... 54
6.1 Important User Information........................................................................................54
6.2 Cleaning....................................................................................................................... 54
6.3 Fuse Replacement...................................................................................................... 55
7 Plug-In Modules................................................................................... 56
7.1 General.........................................................................................................................56
7.2 Configuration Instructions......................................................................................... 57
8 Interface Description........................................................................... 58
8.1 c-PCI-Backplane..........................................................................................................58
8.1.1 Position of Interfaces.....................................................................................................58
8.1.2 cPCI Connectors........................................................................................................... 59
8.1.2.1 General......................................................................................................................... 59
8.1.2.2 Slot 1 (System)..............................................................................................................60
8.1.2.3 Slot 3 and 4 (cPCI peripheral).......................................................................................60
8.1.2.4 Slot 5 ... 14 (PXI peripheral / Rear I/O)......................................................................... 61
8.1.2.5 Slot 15 (PXI peripheral / Rear I/O for TS-PSYS)...........................................................63
8.1.2.6 Slot 16 (CAN)................................................................................................................ 65
8.1.3 Connector X0 (P47)...................................................................................................... 66
8.1.4 ATX Connectors............................................................................................................ 67

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8.1.5 Fan Connectors X90, X91, X92, X93............................................................................ 68
8.1.6 Expansion Connector X80............................................................................................ 68
8.1.7 Jumper Field................................................................................................................. 69
8.1.8 IPMB0........................................................................................................................... 69
8.2 Analog Bus Backplane............................................................................................... 69
8.2.1 Position of Interfaces.....................................................................................................69
8.2.2 Analog Bus Connectors X1 ... X16................................................................................70
8.2.3 Analog Bus Connector X21...........................................................................................70
8.2.4 Analog Bus Connector X22...........................................................................................71
8.3 Power Backplane (Option)......................................................................................... 72
8.3.1 Position of Interfaces.....................................................................................................72
8.3.2 Power Backplane Utility Connector X13....................................................................... 72
8.3.3 Power Backplane ATX Connector X12..........................................................................72
8.3.4 Power Backplane Connector X16................................................................................. 73
8.3.5 Connector X1 (P47)...................................................................................................... 73
8.4 Interfaces of the R&S TS-PSYS1............................................................................... 75
8.4.1 R&S TS-PSYS1 Connector X1..................................................................................... 75
8.4.2 R&S TS-PSYS1 Connector X20................................................................................... 76
8.4.3 R&S TS-PSYS1 Connector X30................................................................................... 76
8.4.4 R&S TS-PSYS1 Jumper Field X40............................................................................... 77
8.4.5 R&S TS-PSYS1 Jumper JP2........................................................................................ 78
8.4.6 R&S TS-PSYS1 Jumper JP6 and JP7.......................................................................... 78
8.4.7 R&S TS-PSYS1 Jumper JP8........................................................................................ 78
8.5 External Analog Interface...........................................................................................78
8.5.1 Analog Bus Connector X2.............................................................................................78
8.6 Backplane Extension R&S TS-PXB2 (Option).......................................................... 80
8.6.1 Jumpers........................................................................................................................ 80
8.6.2 Rear panel slot A4 / CAN.............................................................................................. 80
8.6.3 Rear Panel Slot A4 / DIO of Slot A2..............................................................................80
8.6.4 Rear Panel X1 of Slot A1.............................................................................................. 81
9 Technical Data...................................................................................... 83
Annex.................................................................................................... 84

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A Appendix...............................................................................................84
A.1 R&S TS-PCA3 Backplane Versions........................................................................... 84
A.1.1 Effects of the R&S TS-PCA3 backplane redesign.........................................................84
A.1.2 Effects of the TS-PCA3 backplane redesign V4.0.........................................................84
A.1.2.1 Reason..........................................................................................................................84
A.1.2.2 Steps taken................................................................................................................... 85
A.1.2.3 Effects........................................................................................................................... 85
A.1.3 Effects of the versions on individual modules............................................................... 86
A.1.3.1 Can be used in slots 5 to 14 without any restrictions.................................................... 86
A.1.3.2 Version-dependent effects.............................................................................................87

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User Information
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1 User Information
1.1 Foreword
We congratulate you on your purchase of a ROHDE & SCHWARZ Test System Versa-
tile Platform R&S TS-PCA3.
We would emphasize that only attendance at one of our regular inhouse training semi-
nars can ensure your successful operation of the Test System Versatile Platform in the
long term.
Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any queries whilst working with
the Test System Versatile Platform. We look forward to working with you
GmbH & Co. KG
1.2 Related Documentation
Comprehensive documentation is supplied to enable you to use the Test System Ver-
satile Platform R&S TS-PCA3 efficiently. It consists of the following documents:
●R&S TS-PCA3 User Manual
●Software User Manuals R&S GTSL, R&S EGTSL and R&S IC-Check
●User Manuals for the separate modules
●Data Sheets for the separate modules
●Service Manual
In the event of any discrepancies between data in this manual and the technical data in
the data sheet, the data sheet takes precedence.
1.3 Purpose of the User Manual
This User Manual provides the information that is necessary for
●the commissioning and
●the proper and safe operation
of the Test System Versatile Platform R&S TS-PCA3.
This User Manual must be carefully read by the operator/engineer who is responsible
for working with the R&S TS-PCA3 before it is powered up for the first time.
Purpose of the User Manual

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As well as the operating instructions and the health and safety instructions which apply
at the site where the system is used, the applicable technical standards and regula-
tions for safe and proper working must be complied with.
The operating instructions must be available at or near the R&S TS-PCA3 at all times.
The owner must supplement the operating instructions with national accident preven-
tion and environmental protection regulations as appropriate.
1.4 Explanation of Symbols
The Test System Versatile Platform R&S TS-PCA3 has been manufactured in accord-
ance with accepted engineering practice and the latest scientific and technical findings.
Nevertheless there are certain risks which cannot be designed out of equipment.
Additional safety instructions have been developed to provide adequate safety for the
personnel working on the R&S TS-PCA3.
A satisfactory level of safety when using the R&S TS-PCA3 cannot be guaranteed
unless these instructions are followed.
Certain sections of text are specially highlighted. These sections have the following
meaning:
DANGER!
Failure to follow instructions can result in fatal personal injury!
ELECTROCUTION HAZARD!
Failure to follow instructions can result in fatal personal injury!
NOTICE!
Failure to following instructions can cause damage to the Test System Versatile Plat-
form R&S TS-PCA3.
NOTICE!
Failure to follow instructions can result in incorrect measurements.
Explanation of Symbols

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Highlights important details to which special attention must be paid and that make work
easier.
Explanation of Symbols

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2 Safety
2.1 General
The Test System Versatile Platform must be operated in accordance with the safety
regulations which apply in the owner's country.
Safety risks created by an application that is based on the Test System Versatile Plat-
form must be eliminated by suitable additional arrangements (e.g. integration in the
Emergency Stop circuit).
Failure to observe the safety regulations governing the operation of the Test System
Versatile Platform shall void any liability or guarantee claims against ROHDE &
SCHWARZ GmbH & Co. KG.
EMC Suppression
EMC - Operating Instructions
The R&S CompactTSVP is a class-A device in keeping with CISPR 11 / EN 55011. It is
suitable for use in industrial environments and areas directly connected to a low-volt-
age power supply that (also) supplies residential buildings.
Due to occurring grid-bound as well as radiated disturbance variables there may be
problems to ensure the electromagnetic compatibility in other environments (living
quarters, for example).
USB and LAN (CAT5e) cables that are connected to the system controller must be
double-shielded cables. A simple shield suffices for all other cables.
Skilled Person
Skilled person is a term applied to persons who have training or experience in the
equipment technology, particularly in knowing the various energies and energy magni-
tudes used in the equipment.
Skilled persons are expected to use their training and experience to recognize energy
sources capable of causing pain or injury and to take action for protection from injury
from those energies. Skilled persons should also be protected against unintentional
contact or exposure to energy sources capable of causing injury.
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2.2 Safety Instructions
ELECTROCUTION HAZARD!
Before opening the case, the Test System Versatile Platform must be powered off and
isolated from the power supply!
The Test System Versatile Platform may only be opened by skilled person!
Also the rear side modules may only be exchanged by skilled person.
The appropriate regulations governing work carried out on electrical equipment must
be complied with.
The R&S TS-PCA3 must be isolated from the electrical supply before work commen-
ces.
Risk of electric shock
The fuse is part of the main power supply. Therefore, handling the fuse while power is
on can lead to electric shock. Before opening the fuse holder, make sure that the
instrument is switched off and disconnected from all power supplies.
Always use fuses supplied by Rohde & Schwarz as spare parts, or fuses of the same
type and rating.
Shock Hazard
The production test platforms R&S CompactTSVP and R&S PowerTSVP are designed
for operating voltages up to 125 V. When working with high voltages, this voltage can
apply to the analog bus connector X2. Therefore, the cable TS-PK01 must be always
connected on both sides with the test systems R&S CompactTSVP and R&S Pow-
erTSVP.
Only the cable TS-PK01 1166.4147.02 is allowed to be used with the analog bus con-
nector X2.
Test applications using hazardous active voltages (above 30 V r.m.s and 42,4 V peak
or 60 V d.c) must be operated by a skilled person only. The appropriate regulations
governing work carried out on electrical equipment must be complied with.
The electrical equipment fitted to the R&S TS-PCA3 must be checked at regular inter-
vals. Defects such as loose connections, scorched cables etc. must be rectified imme-
diately.
The enclosed safety sheet must be complied with.
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3 Description
3.1 Usage
3.1.1 General
The Produktionstestplattform R&S TS-PCA3 is a standardized modular platform for
the program-controlled testing of modules and terminals in the factory or laboratory.
With its flexible configuration and the use of worldwide standards, it can be perfectly
adapted to suit the needs of the user.
Larger ATE (Automatic Test Equipment) systems can be created by combining R&S
TS-PCA3 and PowerTSVP (TS-PWA3). The production test platform is intended for
use with a control processor which performs the test on the test devices by means of
peripheral modules. This control processor is known as the system controller and
should preferably be in the R&S TS-PCA3. However a standard PC can also be used
running across a suitable interface with the controller. The system controller executes
user-created sequences that define the test procedures and specification limits.
The modules plugged into the R&S TS-PCA3 can be used for the creation of test and
control signals and for the measuring related evaluation of the response from the UUT.
For this purpose they are able to pass signals between each other and select signals
under program control and pass them to external measuring systems.
The peripheral modules can be quickly and flexibly adapted to the test devices by pre-
ceding the R&S TS-PCA3 with an adapter frame which connects the signals securely
and with a low rate of wear.
If the production test requires switching functions with a large number of channels or
the switching of high currents, then the R&S TS-PCA3 can be supplemented by a R&S
TS-PWA3. The R&S TS-PWA3 is controlled via the CAN-Bus of the R&S TS-PCA3 by
the system controller.
3.1.2 Explanation of Terms
The following terms and standards are used in this manual:
CompactPCI (abbreviated to “cPCI” in this document) is an open standard of the
PICMG (PCI Industrial Manufacturers Group) that adapts the PCI standard for indus-
trial applications. It uses high-grade connection techniques and mechanical compo-
nents, and applies the same electrical specifications as the PCI standard. This makes
it possible to use inexpensive components and existing PCI developments even under
industrial conditions. Other features include a high integration density, the option of a
19" installation and shielding for the plug-in modules. Its definition as an open standard
means that a large, worldwide variety of cards is available.
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PXI (PCI eXtensions for Instrumentation) is a standard defined by National Instruments
which expands the CompactPCI, using its mechanical specifications and the connec-
tion with the system controller. The PXI standard is fully compatible and also defines a
number of additional signals which are useful for measuring applications, such as the
PXI Triggerbus.
PCI-PCI bridges are used to connect a number of cPCI or PXI segments, thereby
increasing the number of peripheral slots in cPCI or PXI systems.
CAN (Controller Area Network) is a serial bus system whose high system and configu-
ration flexibility is achieved by a content-oriented addressing scheme, i.e. it defines so-
called “message identifiers“ and not device addresses. Systems can be added to an
existing network without the need for hardware or software modifications. The CAN
protocol is defined in ISO 11898.
Rear I/O is the name given to a design that allows input and output lines of the cPCI
connectors P1 and P2 to be accessed from the rear of a backplane. Pluggable Rear
I/O modules can be used for this purpose in the R&S TS-PCA3 and the R&S TS-
PWA3.
3.1.3 System Information
The R&S TS-PCA3 has a modular structure that allows a range of system configura-
tions tailored to the specific needs of the user.
Up to 13 cPCI/PXI modules can be fitted in addition to the system controller (slot 1). A
further slot (slot 16) is provided for special R&S plug-in modules (without J1 connec-
tor). Slots A3, A4 are fitted with a PSU as standard. An optional R&S TS-PCPA power
pack or the optional R&S TS-PXB2 backplane extension can be plugged into slots A1
and A2. Slots 1 to 16 provide access to the analog bus. The CAN bus is available at
slots 5 to 16 (starting with backplane version V4.x in slots 3 and 4 as well). If an
optional R&S TS-PXB2 is used, the CAN bus is also available at slots A1 and A2.
There is space for rear I/O modules in the rear section of the R&S TS-PCA3.
The configuration of the R&S TS-PCA3 is shown in Figure 3-1.
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Figure 3-1: Configuration of the R&S TS-PCA3
Starting with backplane version V4.x, some changes have been made to details to
avoid incompatibilities with some third-party modules. The effects on the configurability
of modules are described in Chapter 7.2, "Configuration Instructions", on page 57.
The use of standard industrial PC's as system controllers makes it possible to run a
wide range of software packages from the PC sector.
Table 3-1: Software Standards
System Standards
Operating system: Windows XP(™), Windows 7(™)
Test software: LabWindows/CVI(™), Visual Studio®), TestStand(™)
Card drivers: Drivers based on VISA/IVI
Table 3-2 summarizes some further characteristics of the R&S TS-PCA3 that are
important for a Test System Versatile Platform.
Table 3-2: Other Characteristics
Other Characteristics
Powerful cPCI PSU for 250 W (expandable to 500 W)
Slot CPU's of different power classes can be used
The internal analog bus facilitates the distribution of measurement/stimuli signals between the cPCI plug-in
modules without additional cabling.
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Other Characteristics
Optional: Front mounted adapter interface on the R&S TS-PCA3 that uses spring contacts to facilitate rapid
and high-pole contacting with the test devices (see Figure 3-4 ).
System serviceability is monitored by a built-in self-test capability and system monitor (operating voltages,
temperature)
3.2 Views
Figure 3-2 and Figure 3-3 show the R&S TS-PCA3 with slots covered
Figure 3-2: Front View
Figure 3-3: Rear View
The R&S TS-PCA3 can be operated with an adapter interface (optional) which is
flange-mounted to the front panel (see Figure 3-4)
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Figure 3-4: Adapter Interface
3.3 Construction
3.3.1 Case
The R&S TS-PCA3 uses the standard ROHDE & SCHWARZ case of the “Design
2000”.
Figure 3-5: BW 2000 Case
Construction