rtd CF24118HR User manual

RTD Embedded Technologies, Inc.
AS9100 and ISO 9001 Certified
CF24118HR/CF34118HR
PCI/104-Express CFast Drive Carrier
User’s Manual
BDM-610020139 Rev. B

RTD Embedded Technologies, Inc.
AS9100 and ISO 9001 Certified
Revision History
Rev A Initial Release
Rev B Change part number from CF25118HR/CF35118HR to CF24118HR/CF34118HR to reflect the PCIe/104 Type 2 bus connectors
Advanced Analog I/O, Advanced Digital I/O, aAIO, aDIO, a2DIO, Autonomous SmartCal, “Catch the Express”, cpuModule, dspFramework, dspModule, expressMate, ExpressPlatform, “MIL Value for COTS prices”,
multiPort, PlatformBus, and PC/104EZ are trademarks, and “Accessing the Analog World”, dataModule, IDAN, HiDAN, HiDANplus, RTD, and the RTD logo are registered trademarks of RTD Embedded
Technologies, Inc. (formerly Real Time Devices, Inc.). PS/2 is a trademark of International Business Machines Inc. PCI, PCI Express, and PCIe are trademarks of PCI-SIG. PC/104, PC/104-Plus, PCI-104, PCIe/104,
PCI/104-Express and 104 are trademarks of the PC/104 Consortium. All other trademarks appearing in this document are the property of their respective owners.
Failure to follow the instructions found in this manual may result in damage to the product described in this manual, or other components of the system. The procedure set forth in this manual shall only be performed
by persons qualified to service electronic equipment. Contents and specifications within this manual are given without warranty, and are subject to change without notice. RTD Embedded Technologies, Inc. shall not
be liable for errors or omissions in this manual, or for any loss, damage, or injury in connection with the use of this manual.
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Table of Contents
1Introduction 6
Product Overview........................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Board Features ........................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Ordering Information................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Contact Information .................................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.4.1 Sales Support 7
1.4.2 Technical Support 7
2Specifications 8
Operating Conditions .................................................................................................................................................................. 8
2.1.1 CFast Card Operating Conditions 8
Electrical Characteristics ............................................................................................................................................................ 8
3Board Connection 9
Board Handling Precautions ....................................................................................................................................................... 9
Physical Characteristics.............................................................................................................................................................. 9
Connectors and Jumpers.......................................................................................................................................................... 10
3.3.1 CFast Connector 10
3.3.2 Bus Connectors 10
CN1(Top) & CN2(Bottom): PCIe Connector 10
CN16: PCI Connector (CF24118HR Only) 10
Stacking Requirements............................................................................................................................................................. 11
Steps for Installing .................................................................................................................................................................... 11
4IDAN Connections 12
Module Handling Precautions................................................................................................................................................... 12
Physical Characteristics............................................................................................................................................................ 12
Connectors................................................................................................................................................................................ 13
4.3.1 CFast Connector 13
4.3.2 Bus Connectors 13
CN1(Top) & CN2(Bottom): PCIe Connector 13
CN16: PCI Connector (CF24118HR Only) 13
Steps for Installing .................................................................................................................................................................... 14
5Functional Description 15
Block Diagram........................................................................................................................................................................... 15
CFast Connector....................................................................................................................................................................... 15
5.2.1 Hot Plug 15
LED........................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Power........................................................................................................................................................................................ 16
6Troubleshooting 17
7Additional Information 18
PC/104 Specifications............................................................................................................................................................... 18
PCI and PCI Express Specification .......................................................................................................................................... 18
8Limited Warranty 19

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Table of Figures
Figure 1: Board Dimensions ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Figure 2: Board Connections .................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Figure 3: Example 104™Stack............................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Figure 4: IDAN-CF24118HRS and IDAN-CF34118HR-1S Dimensions................................................................................................................. 12
Figure 5: IDAN-CF34118HR-2S Dimensions ......................................................................................................................................................... 13
Figure 6: Example IDAN System ............................................................................................................................................................................ 14
Figure 7: CF24118HR/CF34118HR Block Diagram ............................................................................................................................................... 15
Table of Tables
Table 1: Ordering Options ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Table 2: Operating Conditions .................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Table 3: Electrical Characteristics ............................................................................................................................................................................ 8

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1Introduction
Product Overview
The CF24118HR/CF34118HR CFast drive carrier modules provide a low cost removable drive solution for PC/104 systems. They utilize the
SATA links on the PCIe/104 bus connector on select RTD PCIe/104 cpuModules. The onboard drive utilizes the first SATA link on the
connector, while the other SATA link is lane-shifted up the stack to permit stacking multiple SATA drive carrier modules within one system.
Board Features
PC/104 form factor
oPCIe/104 stackable bus structure
oPCIe Type 2 expansion bus
oUses a SATA link
Single connector supports CFast or CFast 2.0 cards.
oDedicated SATA links for each drive in the system eliminates master/slave addressing jumpers
oTransfer rates to 6.0 Gbps
Available in stackable, rugged enclosures
Requires only +5 VDC for operation
Selected CFast card may affect standard operating temperature and power requirements
Requires additional SATA controller (note that RTD CPUs with Type 2 PCI Express connectors satisfy this requirement)
Ordering Information
The CF24118HR/CF34118HR is available with the following options:
Table 1: Ordering Options
Part Number
Description
CF24118HR
PCI/104-Express CFast Carrier (front load)
CF34118HR-1
PCIe/104 CFast Carrier (front load)
CF34118HR-2
PCIe/104 CFast Carrier (side load)
IDAN-CF24118HRS
PCI/104-Express CFast Carrier (front load) in IDAN enclosure
IDAN-CF34118HR-1S
PCIe/104 CFast Carrier (front load) in IDAN enclosure
IDAN-CF34118HR-2S
PCIe/104 CFast Carrier (side load) in IDAN enclosure
The Intelligent Data Acquisition Node (IDAN®) building block can be used in just about any combination with other IDAN building blocks to
create a simple but rugged 104™ stack. This module can also be incorporated in a custom-built RTD HiDAN®or HiDANplus®High Reliability
Intelligent Data Acquisition Node. Contact RTD sales for more information on our high reliability systems.

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Contact Information
1.4.1 SALES SUPPORT
For sales inquiries, you can contact RTD Embedded Technologies sales via the following methods:
Phone: 1-814-234-8087 Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm (EST).
1.4.2 TECHNICAL SUPPORT
If you are having problems with your system, please try the steps in the Troubleshooting section of this manual.
For help with this product, or any other product made by RTD, you can contact RTD Embedded Technologies technical support via the
following methods:
Phone: 1-814-234-8087 Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm (EST).

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2Specifications
Operating Conditions
Table 2: Operating Conditions
Symbol
Parameter
Test Condition
Min
Max
Unit
Vcc5
5V Supply Voltage
4.75
5.25
V
Vcc3
3.3V Supply Voltage
n/a
n/a
V
Vcc12
12V Supply Voltage
n/a
n/a
V
Vcc-12
-12V Supply Voltage
n/a
n/a
V
Ta
Operating Temperature
-40
+85
C
Ts
Storage Temperature
-55
+125
C
RH
Relative Humidity
Non-Condensing
0
90%
%
MTBF
Mean Time Before Failure
Telcordia Issue 2
30°C, Ground benign, controlled
16,327,929
Hours
2.1.1 CFAST CARD OPERATING CONDITIONS
Each CFast card has its own individual operating conditions which will vary from one manufacturer to another. Installing third party CFast card
on the CF24118HR/CF34118HR can affect the overall operating temperature of the system. Make sure to verify the operating conditions of
third party 2.5” SATA drives before using the CF24118HR/CF34118HR in extreme conditions.
Electrical Characteristics
Table 3: Electrical Characteristics
Symbol
Parameter
Test Condition
Min
Max
Unit
P
Power Consumption
Vcc5 = 5.0V
0.750
W
Icc5
5V Input Supply Current
Active, including CFast card
150
mA
CFast Connector
Icc33
Supply current to CFast card
VCC = 3.3V
2.0
A

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3Board Connection
Board Handling Precautions
To prevent damage due to Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), keep your board in its antistatic bag until you are ready to install it into your system.
When removing it from the bag, hold the board at the edges, and do not touch the components or connectors. Handle the board in an antistatic
environment, and use a grounded workbench for testing and handling of your hardware.
Physical Characteristics
A STEP model is available upon request; contact RTD Tech Support for more information.
Weight: Approximately 0.16 lbs. (0.07 Kg)
Dimensions
oLength (L): 3.895 inches (98.93 mm)
oWidth (W): 4.915 inches (124.8 mm)
oStand-off Height: 0.600 inches (15.24 mm)
Figure 1: Board Dimensions

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Connectors and Jumpers
Figure 2: Board Connections
3.3.1 CFAST CONNECTOR
The CF24118HR/CF34118HR includes a single CFast connector. Depending on the version of the board, it is either installed for “front load” or
“side load” as shown in the Figure above.
The CFast connector supports both CFast and CFast 2.0 cards.
3.3.2 BUS CONNECTORS
CN1(Top) & CN2(Bottom): PCIe Connector
The PCIe connector is the connection to the system CPU. The position and pin assignments are compliant with the PCI/104-Express
Specification. (See PC/104 Specifications on page 18)
The CF24118HR/CF34118HR is a Type 2 board utilizing a single SATA link.
CN16: PCI Connector (CF24118HR Only)
The PCI connector is the connection to PCI peripheral modules. The position and pin assignments are compliant with the PCI/104-Express
Specification. (See PC/104 Specifications on page 18)
This connector is pass-through only.
CN1 & CN2: PCIe Connector
CN16: PCI Connector (CF24118HR Only)
Status LED
(Front Load)
CFast Connector
(Front Load)
CFast Connector
(Side Load)
Status LED
(Side Load)

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Stacking Requirements
It is common that the host cpuModule of the system requires that high speed peripherals like the CF24118HR/CF34118HR are installed within
six boards of the CPU. With today’s wide array of high speed modules (SATA, USB 3.0, PCI Express, etc.), PCI devices connected to PCI/104-
Express cpuModules are forced to be stacked farther away from the cpuModule.
The PCI-104 connector on the CF24118HR permits installing the SATA drive carrier near the CPU to meet this requirement, without hindering
the PCI bus to pass through to PCI peripherals that are farther away from the CPU in the system.
The CF24118HR/CF34118HR may be installed either above or below the CPU. Check the CPU manual for the number of links supported
above and below the CPU.
Steps for Installing
1. Always work at an ESD protected workstation, and wear a grounded wrist-strap.
2. Turn off power to the PC/104 system or stack.
3. Select and install stand-offs to properly position the module on the stack.
4. Remove the module from its anti-static bag.
5. Check that pins of the bus connector are properly positioned.
6. Check the stacking order; make sure all of the busses used by the peripheral cards are connected to the cpuModule.
7. Hold the module by its edges and orient it so the bus connector pins line up with the matching connector on the stack.
8. Gently and evenly press the module onto the PC/104 stack.
9. If any boards are to be stacked above this module, install them.
10. Attach any necessary cables to the PC/104 stack.
11. Re-connect the power cord and apply power to the stack.
12. Boot the system and verify that all of the hardware is working properly.
Figure 3: Example 104™Stack

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4IDAN Connections
Module Handling Precautions
To prevent damage due to Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), keep your module in its antistatic bag until you are ready to install it into your system.
When removing it from the bag, hold the module by the aluminum enclosure, and do not touch the components or connectors. Handle the
module in an antistatic environment, and use a grounded workbench for testing and handling of your hardware.
Physical Characteristics
Weight: Approximately 0.21 Kg (0.46 lbs.)
Dimensions: 151.972 mm L x 129.978 mm W x 16.993 mm H (5.983 in L x 5.117 in W x 0.669 in H)
Figure 4: IDAN-CF24118HRS and IDAN-CF34118HR-1S Dimensions

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Figure 5: IDAN-CF34118HR-2S Dimensions
Connectors
4.3.1 CFAST CONNECTOR
The CF24118HR/CF34118HR includes a single CFast connector. Depending on the version of the board, it is either installed for “front load” or
“side load” as shown in the Figure above.
The CFast connector supports both CFast and CFast 2.0 cards.
4.3.2 BUS CONNECTORS
CN1(Top) & CN2(Bottom): PCIe Connector
The PCIe connector is the connection to the system CPU. The position and pin assignments are compliant with the PCI/104-Express
Specification. (See PC/104 Specifications on page 18)
The CF24118HR/CF34118HR is a Type 2 board utilizing a single SATA link.
CN16: PCI Connector (CF24118HR Only)
The PCI connector is the connection to PCI peripheral modules. The position and pin assignments are compliant with the PCI/104-Express
Specification. (See PC/104 Specifications on page 18)
This connector is pass-through only.

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Steps for Installing
1. Always work at an ESD protected workstation, and wear a grounded wrist-strap.
2. Turn off power to the IDAN system.
3. Remove the module from its anti-static bag.
4. Check that pins of the bus connector are properly positioned.
5. Check the stacking order; make sure all of the busses used by the peripheral cards are connected to the cpuModule.
6. Hold the module by its edges and orient it so the bus connector pins line up with the matching connector on the stack.
7. Gently and evenly press the module onto the IDAN system.
8. If any boards are to be stacked above this module, install them.
9. Finish assembling the IDAN stack by installing screws of an appropriate length.
10. Attach any necessary cables to the IDAN system.
11. Re-connect the power cord and apply power to the stack.
12. Boot the system and verify that all of the hardware is working properly.
Figure 6: Example IDAN System

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5Functional Description
Block Diagram
The Figure below shows the functional block diagram of the CF24118HR/CF34118HR. The various parts of the block diagram are discussed in
the following sections.
Figure 7: CF24118HR/CF34118HR Block Diagram
CFast Connector
The CFast connector allows you to install a readily-available CFast or CFast 2.0 card to provide high-speed, removable storage to your system.
Multiple CF24118HR/CF34118HR board may be used in a system, and they may be used with other SATA drive carriers. The total number is
limited by the number of SATA links provided by the CPU. This can allow for the use of RAID arrays, if supported by the CPU.
5.2.1 HOT PLUG
Hot plug is supported by this board. However, the CPU and the operating system must be configured correctly for successful hot plug. In the
BIOS setup utility for the CPU, “Hot-Plug” must be enabled for the SATA link that is utilized for this board. Contact your CPU vendor for more
details.
The ability to Hot Plug may also be affected by the driver that is used by the operating system. On Windows operating systems, some versions
of the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Framework do not allow the drive to show up in the “Safely Remove Hardware” tray icon. In this case,
the Framework can be uninstalled and the default Windows driver used.
Some CPUs require a delay between removing the CFast card and inserting another. Most notably, the Intel Core 2 Duo and Intel Celeron M
(ULV 722) processor families from RTD require approximately 10 seconds between a removal event and an insertion event. If the CFast card
is inserted before then, it will not be detected.
LED
An LED is provided to indicate drive status information. The LED is controlled by the CFast card, and therefore the meaning of it is dependent
on the CFast card that is used. Note that some CFast cards do not drive the LED signals at all.
The LED is Yellow when the LED1 signal is asserted low, and Green when the LED2 signal is asserted low.
CFast Connector
Type 2 PCIe Bus
PCI Bus
SATA Link
+5V
+3.3V
On-Board
Power
Supply
Control
LED

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Power
A power supply is provided to convert 5V from the PCIe/104 bus to 3.3V for the CFast card.

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6Troubleshooting
If you are having problems with your system, please try the following initial steps:
Simplify the System –Remove modules one at a time from your system to see if there is a specific module that is causing a
problem. Perform you troubleshooting with the least number of modules in the system possible.
Swap Components –Try replacing parts in the system one at a time with similar parts to determine if a part is faulty or if a type of
part is configured incorrectly.
If problems persist, or you have questions about configuring this product, contact RTD Embedded Technologies via the following methods:
Phone: +1-814-234-8087
Be sure to check the RTD web site (http://www.rtd.com) frequently for product updates, including newer versions of the board manual and
application software.

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7Additional Information
PC/104 Specifications
A copy of the latest PC/104 specifications can be found on the webpage for the PC/104 Embedded Consortium:
www.pc104.org
PCI and PCI Express Specification
A copy of the latest PCI and PCI Express specifications can be found on the webpage for the PCI Special Interest Group:
www.pcisig.com

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8Limited Warranty
RTD Embedded Technologies, Inc. warrants the hardware and software products it manufactures and produces to be free from defects in
materials and workmanship for one year following the date of shipment from RTD Embedded Technologies, Inc. This warranty is limited to the
original purchaser of product and is not transferable.
During the one-year warranty period, RTD Embedded Technologies will repair or replace, at its option, any defective products or parts at no
additional charge, provided that the product is returned, shipping prepaid, to RTD Embedded Technologies. All replaced parts and products
become the property of RTD Embedded Technologies. Before returning any product for repair, customers are required to contact the factory for
a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number.
This limited warranty does not extend to any products which have been damaged as a result of accident, misuse, abuse (such as: use of
incorrect input voltages, improper or insufficient ventilation, failure to follow the operating instructions that are provided by RTD Embedded
Technologies, “acts of God” or other contingencies beyond the control of RTD Embedded Technologies), or as a result of service or
modification by anyone other than RTD Embedded Technologies. Except as expressly set forth above, no other warranties are expressed or
implied, including, but not limited to, any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, and RTD Embedded
Technologies expressly disclaims all warranties not stated herein. All implied warranties, including implied warranties for merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to the duration of this warranty. In the event the product is not free from defects as warranted above,
the purchaser's sole remedy shall be repair or replacement as provided above. Under no circumstances will RTD Embedded Technologies be
liable to the purchaser or any user for any damages, including any incidental or consequential damages, expenses, lost profits, lost savings, or
other damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages for consumer products, and some states do not
allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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