Star FL3X Interface-PMC User manual

FL3X Interface-PMC
Instructions for Use

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NOTICE
ESD (Electro Static Discharge) sensitive product.
Refer to chapter 1.4 and follow the safety and handling instructions.
Contact Information
STAR ELECTRONICS GmbH & Co. KG
A Company of the STAR COOPERATION Group
Jahnstraße 86
73037 Goeppingen
Phone: [phone]
Phone: [phone] (Support)
Sales: [e-mail]
Support: [e-mail]
www.flex-product.com
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Partner liable to unlimited extent: STAR ELECTRONICS Verwaltungs-GmbH, registered offices: Goeppingen,
register court Ulm, HRB 722565
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change without notice at any time.
Based on currently state of arts and science it is impossible to develop software that is bug-free in all
applications. Therefore, the product is only allowed to be used in the sense of the product use case described
herein.
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Any semiconductor devices have an inherent chance of failure. You have to protect against injury, damage or loss
from such failures by incorporating safety design measures into your facility and equipment such as redundancy,
fire protection, and prevention of over-current levels and other abnormal operating conditions.
The safety and handling instructions in this document have to be followed strictly.
EC Conformity
The FL3X Interface-PMC complies with the essential requirements of the following applicable European Community
Directive(s) including current amendments, and carries the CE marking accordingly:
2014/30/EU EMC Directive
The following standard(s) have been used to assess the product:
EN 61000-4-2:2009
EN 61000-4-3:2006 + A1:2008 + A2:2010
EN 61000-4-4:2012
EN 61000-4-6:2014
EN 55024:2010 + A1:2015
The FL3X Interface-PMC is designed, intended and authorized for industrial use only. Using the product in domestic
environment may lead to electromagnetic disturbances.
This product is compliant with the European Community Directive 2011/65/EC on the restriction of the use of
certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS).
UK Conformity
The FL3X Interface-PMC complies with the essential requirements of the following applicable UK Regulations including
current amendments, and carries the UK marking accordingly:
2016 Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations
The following standard(s) have been used to assess the product:
EN 61000-4-2:2009
EN 61000-4-3:2006 + A1:2008 + A2:2010
EN 61000-4-4:2012
EN 61000-4-6:2014
EN 55024:2010 + A1:2015
The FL3X Interface-PMC is designed, intended, and authorized for industrial use only. Using the product in
domestic environment may lead to electromagnetic disturbances.
This product is compliant with “the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and
Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012”.
Revision History
Version
Date
Description
D1V0-F 27-Feb-2009 Initial release.
D1V1-F 16-Apr-2009 Added FlexTiny II chapter and Linux driver support.
D1V2-F 10-Jul-2009 Updated firmware update chapter and added Xenomai driver support.
D1V3-F 30-Jul-2009 Added user card id chapter. Changed interface description.

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Version
Date
Description
D1V4-F
11-Dec-2009
Updates for driver version S6V2-F.
D1V5-F
28-May-2010
Updates for driver version S6V3-F.
D1V6-F 05-Oct-2010 Updates for Linux/Xenomai driver version S5V3-F.
D1V7-F 06-Jul-2012 Updates for Windows driver version S6V4-F.
D2V0-F 16-Nov-2015 Layout updated to STAR COOPERATION.
D2V1b-F 22-Jun-2016 Added CAN FD, driver version S6V6-F
D2V2-F 16-Sep-2016 Update for Windows 10
D2V3a-F 06-Dec-2018 Added support for Windows Secure Boot.
Removed support for Windows XP/Vista, LabVIEW.
D2V3b-F 10-Dec-2018 Added support for Linux Driver S6V6-F
D2V4-F 08-Dec-2020 Removed support for Windows 7
D2V5-F 25-Aug-2021 Updated legal information
Updated description for mounting FlexTiny II modules
Changed list of supported software (Caromee is no longer supported)
D2V6-F 14-Feb-2022 Updated chapter EC Conformity
Added chapter UK Conformity
D2V7-F 21-Jun-2022 Added Hardware Revision 3-00550A03 with new FlexTiny connector
D2V8-F 08-Feb-2023 - Removed Hardware Revision 3-00550A03.
- Updated chapter “Software Installation and Update - Preconditions”
- Changed product naming
Related Hardware/Software Versions
Product Reference No. Version
(Major and
Minor)
Remarks
FL3X Interface-PMC 0A01
Hardware
3-00550A01 14 - H1V1 Old product name “FlexCard PMC-II”
FL3X Interface-PMC 0A02
Hardware
3-00550A02 15 – H1V1 Old product name “FlexCard PMC-II”
FL3X Interface-PMC Firmware 3-0055-0C01 S6V6
(6.5.0.33)
Maximum 4x FlexRay (A and B), 8x CAN, 1x
ETH channels with DMA support.
FlexTinys for FL3X Interface-PMC Hardware 0A01/0A02 (beige connectors)
FlexTiny II 2xFR 3-00560A01 13 Physical layer board for FlexRay
FlexTiny II 2xCAN-HS 3-00560B01 13 Physical layer board for CAN-HS
FlexTiny II 1xEthernet 3-00560D01 10 Physical layer board for 100BASE-TX
FlexTiny II 2xCAN-FD
3-00560G01
10
Physical layer board for CAN-FD
FlexTiny II 1x100BASE-T1 3-00560H01 20 Physical layer board for 100BASE-T1
fcBase API for all FL3X Interface-PMC Hardware (0A01/0A02)
fcBase API (Windows) 3-0009-0K03 S6V9 API to build your own application
fcBase API (Linux)
3-0009-0U01
S6V9
API to build your own application
fcBase API (Xenomai)
3-0009-0V01
S6V5
API to build your own application
Information
Some devices have been renamed (see table “Related Hardware/Software”), but the
product itself is the same.
The renaming is not yet completed. Therefore, there is a mix of old and new product
names (both in documentation and software).
More information about related hardware and software can be found in chapter 2.2.

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Contents
1General ..................................................................................................................................................7
1.1 Intended User Group............................................................................................................................7
1.2 Intended use........................................................................................................................................7
1.3 Used Pictograms..................................................................................................................................8
1.4 Safety and Handling Instructions..........................................................................................................9
1.5 Meaning of Text Styles .......................................................................................................................11
2Product Description ........................................................................................................................... 12
2.1 FL3X Interface-PMC at a glance .........................................................................................................12
2.2 Scope of Supply.................................................................................................................................13
2.3 Accessory Parts .................................................................................................................................13
2.4 Updates.............................................................................................................................................14
3Technical Data.................................................................................................................................... 15
3.1 Electrical Characteristics ...................................................................................................................15
3.1.1 Power consumption ...........................................................................................................................15
3.1.2 Signal range.......................................................................................................................................15
3.2 Physical Characteristics .....................................................................................................................15
3.3 Environmental Conditions ..................................................................................................................15
3.4 Block Diagram ...................................................................................................................................16
3.5 Interfaces and Connectors .................................................................................................................16
3.5.1 PMC Interface....................................................................................................................................17
3.5.2 Bus Interfaces on the Front Panel.......................................................................................................17
3.5.3 Bidirectional Trigger Connectors on the Front Panel ...........................................................................19
3.5.4 LED Indicators on the Front Panel ......................................................................................................19
3.5.5 FlexTiny II Modules ............................................................................................................................20
3.5.6 Mounting the FlexTiny II Modules .......................................................................................................22
4Getting Started................................................................................................................................... 24
4.1 Assembly and Line-up ........................................................................................................................24
4.2 Hardware Installation and Maintenance..............................................................................................24
4.2.1 Customize the Bus Driver Terminating Resistor Values .......................................................................25
4.3 Software Installation and Update .......................................................................................................25
4.3.1 Preconditions.....................................................................................................................................25
4.3.2 Installation on Microsoft Windows Operating Systems........................................................................26
4.3.3 Uninstallation on Microsoft Windows Operating Systems....................................................................29
4.3.4 Installation on Linux Operating System...............................................................................................29
4.4 FlexUpdate ........................................................................................................................................29
5Configuration and Operation ............................................................................................................. 30
6Shipping, Maintenance and Disposal................................................................................................. 31
7Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................. 32
8Ordering Information ......................................................................................................................... 34
8.1 FL3X Interface-PMC ...........................................................................................................................34
8.2 Accessory Parts .................................................................................................................................34
8.3 Related Documents............................................................................................................................35
9Appendix............................................................................................................................................. 36
9.1 Appendix A: Guideline for handling ESD sensitive Products.................................................................36
9.2 Appendix B: .......................................................................................................................................36
9.2.1 Acronyms and Abbreviations ..............................................................................................................36
9.2.2 List of Tables .....................................................................................................................................36

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1General
1.1 Intended User Group
This product may only be used by expert technicians and/or engineers who are qualified and familiar with
electronic components and systems.
Each person involved with setup or operation of the product must
be a qualified technician or engineer
strictly adhere to this manual
receive a briefing by an authorized person
NOTICE
If you are unsure of how to use the product as intended or have any questions about the
use of the product, please discontinue use of the product immediately and contact the
STAR ELECTRONICS GmbH & Co. KG Support.
WARNING
The product may only be used by expert technicians and/or engineers who are qualified
and familiar with electronic components and systems!
The use of the product by non-professionals is not permitted and strictly forbidden!
1.2 Intended use
The FL3X Interface-PMC is a testing equipment. It was developed to test the communication behavior of
automotive bus systems and Ethernet together with Electronics Control Units and sensors in a fully
controlled testing and/or laboratory environment.
For this intended use, the FL3X Interface-PMC offers the following options:
-Transmit and receive data (e.g., Use Case “Remaining Bus Simulation”).
-Exchange of data traffic between two or more bus systems (e.g., Use Case “Gateway”)
-Manipulation of data traffic (e.g., Use Case “Manipulation of signal values based on user
configuration”)
-Recording of data traffic (e.g., Use Case “Logging”)
Any deviation from the intended use and/or installation in a testing vehicle is only permitted with specific
prior written approval of STAR ELECTRONICS GmbH & Co. KG.
WARNING
The FL3X Interface-PMC may be used to communicate with networked electronic
systems. E.g., FlexRay, CAN or Ethernet.
Any use of the product outside a fully controlled testing and/or laboratory environment
may result in death or serious injury due to unpredictable behavior of a vehicle and/or
potentially missing, deactivated, or malfunctioning safety devices on a vehicle!
The user is responsible to ensure the safety of the entire system. This includes amongst
other things a safety shutdown.

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NOTICE
The device is not a calibrated measurement device. STAR ELECTRONICS GmbH & Co. KG
accepts no liability whatsoever for the correctness of any measurement results.
WARNING
The FL3X Interface-PMC is NOT designed, intended, or authorized and may NOT be used
for or in connection with the following purposes and/or devices:
- use as part of medical systems
- life support applications
- aviation, space, nuclear, or military applications
- use in areas where combustible or explosive gas mixtures are likely to occur
- any other purposes / devices deviating from the intended use of the product
specified by STAR ELECTRONICS GmbH & Co. KG.
WARNING
The product may only be used by expert technicians and/or engineers who are qualified
and familiar with electronic components and systems!
The use of the product by non-professionals is not permitted and strictly forbidden!
1.3 Used Pictograms
The meaning of used pictograms is shortly described below.
Follow the specific instructions in the document where these pictograms are placed.

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WARNING
Used to indicate a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Used to indicate a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
Used to indicate a situation which may result in an operating failure.
Damage of the product may occur, but there is no hazard of injury
if not avoided.
NOTICE
Used to indicate an electrostatic discharge sensitive product.
The product is subject to damage by ESD, if no precautions are taken.
Information
Used to indicate information provided only for purposes of clarification, illustration, and
general information.
Reference
References to other documents.
Product marking which shows the compliance of the product with the European Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2012/19/EC.
1.4 Safety and Handling Instructions
Please read the instructions for use carefully. To protect the device or the application against damage or to
avoid personal injury the FL3X Interface-PMC has to be handled as described herein.
Changes or modifications of the FL3X Interface-PMC are not allowed for safety and warranty reasons!
STAR ELECTRONICS GmbH & Co. KG is not liable for any damages arising from non-observance of the product
information.
Follow the
a) specific safety and handling instructions placed at dedicated document positions
b) general safety and handling instructions below:

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WARNING
MAINS VOLTAGE UP TO 110 / 230 VAC AT THE COMPUTER CHASSIS
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD!
TO PREVENT DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE:
DISCONNECT THE POWER CABLE OF THE COMPUTER BEFORE OPENING THE
CHASSIS.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY, TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE
FL3X Interface-PMC OR TO PREVENT CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES:
PLEASE OBSERVE THE ESD-PROTECTION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE GETTING IN
CONTACT WITH THE CONNECTORS. OTHERWISE THE FL3X INTERFACE-PMC
MAY GET DAMAGED. SEE CHAPTER 9.1.
DO NOT CONNECT ANY OTHER SIGNALS TO THE INTERFACES AS DESCRIBED
IN THE CHAPTER “INTERFACES AND CONNECTORS”.
ENSURE THAT ALL SIGNALS ARE WITHIN THE SPECIFIED RANGE.
IT IS RECOMMENDED TO ONLY USE PRODUCTS FROM STAR ELECTRONICS
GMBH & CO. KG LISTED IN CHAPTER 8.2 ACCESSORY PARTS TO ENSURE
PROPER FUNCTION!
HIGH TEMPERATURES CAN DAMAGE THE FLEXCARD PMC-II. KEEP THE FL3X
INTERFACE-PMC AWAY FROM HEATERS, STOVES, FIREPLACES, AND OTHER
SOURCES OF HEAT.
DO NOT EXPOSE THE FL3X INTERFACE-PMC TO RAIN OR USE IT NEAR WATER.
DO NOT USE THE FL3X INTERFACE-PMC IN AREAS OF EXPLOSION HAZARD.
NOTICE
The FL3X Interface-PMC may not work correctly or communication problems may
occur if:
The FL3X Interface-PMC is used in existing passive networks, i.e. when changing the
topology structure.
The coded 8-pole FlexRay connectors are inserted wrong (i.e. due to forced insertion).
The bus termination of the FL3X Interface-PMC is not adapted to the connected bus
topology.
The FL3X Interface-PMC is configured wrong.

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NOTICE
ESD (Electro Static Discharge) sensitive product
STAR ELECTRONICS GmbH & Co. KG products lacking protective enclosures
are subject to damage by ESD.
Take proper ESD precautions to avoid
performance degradation or loss of functionality!
Unpack, handle or operate these products only in environments where sufficient
precautionary measures have been taken in respect to ESD hazards.
A guideline is available in chapter 9.1.
Only appropriately trained personnel (such as electricians, technicians and
engineers) may handle and/or operate these products.
1.5 Meaning of Text Styles
In this document filenames are marked with a different text format.

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2Product Description
2.1 FL3X Interface-PMC at a glance
The FL3X Interface-PMC is a flexible multi-bus instrument for
monitoring, testing, simulation and basic gateway applications. It
is intended to be used with the various automotive network
systems. The number of interfaces may easily be varied by
mounting up to four FlexTiny II modules. This ensures a free and
future-oriented field of application.
Several features like switchable bus terminations, two trigger
lines as well as the easily updateable firmware are integrated on
the device. Using different monitoring modes, the card can be
used as pure monitoring tool and as real communication node for
FlexRay, CAN and Ethernet. Additionally, if the firmware image
with one FlexRay CC is used, the FL3X Interface-PMC supports
Self-Synchronization through a second sync frame.
The FL3X Interface-PMC can be inserted in a 32bit/33MHz
capable PMC chassis or carrier module. Such carrier modules are available for several platforms like PCI,
PCIe, CompactPCI, or PXI.
The bus systems are connected via four Binder M9 Series 712 jacks. Each Binder jack connects either
channel A and B for FlexRay or two bus channels for CAN or one channel for Ethernet. For each channel two
LED indicators are provided on the front panel signaling different states of the bus channels.
Up to API- and FW-Version S5V2-F, all incoming data is temporarily stored into the 2 MB onboard buffer of
the device. 1 MB is used for data buffering, 1 MB for internal processes. From API- and FW-Version S6V1-F,
all incoming data is transferred over DMA from device to the system RAM and temporarily stored into a 2
MB receive buffer. From API- and FW-Version S6V3-F, all incoming data is temporarily stored into the 2 MB
onboard buffer of the device, too. This prevents data losses and flexible data collection cycles become
possible. Transmit data will be written directly into the Communication Controller in order to ensure a
maximum of performance.
Reference
Further information about how to program applications for the FL3X Interface-PMC
can be found in the FlexCard API Documentation.
Information
The currently supported FlexRay Communication Controller type on the
FL3X Interface-PMC is:
BOSCH E-Ray FlexRay IP-Module, Release 1.3
(Referring to the FlexRay protocol specification v2.1a)
The currently supported CAN Communication Controller types (depending on the
firmware image) on the FL3X Interface-PMC are:
BOSCH D_CAN CAN IP-Module Release 1.1.1
(Referring to the CAN protocol specification v2.0 part A, B)
BOSCH M_CAN CAN IP-Module Release 3.2.1
(Referring to the CAN protocol specification “ISO 11898-1:2015” and “Bosch CAN FD
specification 1.0”)
Other versions are not supported up to now. Please contact STAR ELECTRONICS
GmbH & Co. KG if other versions need to be supported.
The firmware can be exchanged using the update tool FlexUpdate.exe.
FEATURES
32bit/33MHz PCI Mezzanine
Card device
4 slots for FlexTiny II
modules, allows maximum 4
channels FlexRay (A+B), 8
channels CAN, 1 channel
Ethernet or a combination
2 TTL compatible trigger lines
Firmware updateable

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Applications
Usage with STAR ELECTRONICS GmbH & Co. KG FlexAlyzerV2 (See chapter 2.2)
Further commercial applications will support FL3X Interface-PMC soon
Usage with customer specific software. The FlexCard driver has a C-API, see [1].
2.2 Scope of Supply
The FL3X Interface-PMC is delivered with
Product Reference No. Version
(Major and Minor)
Remarks
FlexCard PMC-II
Firmware
3-0055-0C01 S6V6 (6.5.0.33),
S6V5 and S5V3
Maximum 4 FlexRay, 8 CAN
channels or a combination.
FlexCard SYS 3-0009-0E04 S6V8 Required low level driver for the
FlexCard.
FlexCard DLL 3-0009-0K03 S6V8 Required high level driver for the
FlexCard.
FlexCard Linux driver 3-0009-0U01 S6V6 Linux driver for the FlexCard.
FlexCard Xenomai driver 3-0009-0V01 S6V5 Xenomai driver for the FlexCard.
FlexAlyzerV2 3-0038-0B01 S1V4 FlexCard monitoring tool.
Supports FlexRay/CAN
monitoring and sending data,
triggers, filters and data logging.
Instructions for Use
3-0055-0P01-D05
See above
This document.
FlexCard API
Documentation
3-0009-0S01-D03 D2V6 FlexCard API programming
manual as PDF file.
Getting Started Manual 3-0055-0P01-D07 D2V0 Example how to build a small
FlexRay/CAN-communication.
Demo - S1V6 Demo explaining the
programming of the FlexCard.
DemoPMC - S1V5 Demo explaining the
programming of the FlexCard
with multiple FlexRay CCs.
DemoCAN - S1V5 Console application explaining
the communication over CAN.
DemoCANFD - S1V0 Console application explaining
the communication over CAN FD.
DemoUartOverCan - - Console application explaining
the communication over
UartOverCan.
CanBaudRateCalculator - S1V7 Helps with the calculation of CAN
bus parameters.
FlexUpdate - S1V11 Tool for updating firmware and
licenses.
Tracer Control
-
S1V3
Activates debug information.
Table 1: Scope of supply of the FL3X Interface-PMC
A list of available accessory parts can be found in chapter 8.2.
2.3 Accessory Parts
For further information about accessories for the FL3X Interface-PMC see chapter 8.2 Accessory Parts.

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NOTICE
Use only accessories from STAR ELECTRONICS GmbH & Co. KG listed in chapter 8.2
Accessory Parts to ensure proper function and for warranty reasons!
Other accessories without prior written consent of STAR ELECTRONICS GmbH & Co. KG
must not be used.
2.4 Updates
Information
Updates regarding the FlexCard drivers and firmware are possible via web-downloads
from the STAR ELECTRONICS GmbH & Co. KG homepage.
The firmware on the FL3X Interface-PMC can be updated with an appropriate software
tool, see chapter 4.3.2.
If you mount an additional or different FlexTiny II module, a license update could be
necessary. See chapter 4.4 on how to update your license.

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3Technical Data
3.1 Electrical Characteristics
3.1.1 Power consumption
The necessary power is directly provided by the PCI bus through the PMC interface. The typical power
consumption when operating the FL3X Interface-PMC is 1.6 W. The FL3X Interface-PMC requires both the
+3.3 V and +5 V power rail, so in the following table the total power consumption is the sum of the power
consumption of each power rail.
Supply voltage +3.3 VDC +5.0 VDC
Supply current (typical) 100 mA 250 mA
Table 2: Power consumption
3.1.2 Signal range
Maximum voltage input on a FlexRay BP/BM
(FlexTiny II FR) +60.0 V
Minimum voltage input on a FlexRay BP/BM
(FlexTiny II FR)
-60.0 V
Maximum voltage input on a CAN high/low
(FlexTiny II CAN-HS) +40.0 V
Minimum voltage input on a CAN high/low
(FlexTiny II CAN-HS) -27.0 V
Maximum voltage input on a CAN high/low
(FlexTiny II CAN FD)
+40.0 V
Minimum voltage input on a CAN high/low
(FlexTiny II CAN FD) -40.0 V
Table 3: Signal range
3.2 Physical Characteristics
CPU of FL3X Interface-PMC Altera Cyclone III
Bus Interfaces 8 bus channels provided on the front panel
Bus Drivers on FlexTiny II FlexRay: NXP TJA1080
CAN-HS: NXP TJA1041
CAN-FD: NXP TJA1044GT
100BASE-TX: Texas Instruments DP83640
100BASE-T1: Broadcom BCM89810
Bus Termination The bus termination can be switched by software.
CAN-HS/CAN-FD are terminated with 120Ω, FlexRay with
90Ω
Bus state LEDs Two LED-indicators per channel
Synchronization Interfaces on the front panel 2x 5V TTL trigger connectors provided on the front panel
Weight 100 g
Dimensions L x W x H without connectors
approx. 157 x 74 x 14 mm³
Table 4: Physical characteristics of the FlexCard PMC-II
3.3 Environmental Conditions
Temperature Operating: -40 to +70°C
Storage: -40 to +85°C
Relative Humidity Operating: 10% to 90% rH, non-condensing
Storage: 10% to 90% rH, non-condensing
Table 5: Environmental conditions for the FlexCard PMC-II

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3.4 Block Diagram
Figure 1: The FL3X Interface-PMC in a functional environment
Reference
Further information about the usage of FlexAlyzerV2 and FlexConfig can be found in [3],
[4], [5].
3.5 Interfaces and Connectors
Read and follow these instructions when connecting and using the FL3X Interface-PMC:

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NOTICE
Ensure that all signal lines connected to the FL3X Interface-PMC are in the allowed
range.
Be sure to connect all cables as described in this manual.
It is recommended to only use cables from STAR ELECTRONICS GmbH & Co. KG. See
Chapter 8.2 Accessory Parts.
The cables for the bus channels should always be fixated by screwing the plug into the
jack.
Ensure to grasp the plug and not the cable when disconnecting the
FL3X Interface-PMC.
3.5.1 PMC Interface
The FL3X Interface-PMC can be used in PCI slots with 3.3V signaling and slots with 5V signaling. The FL3X
Interface-PMC is running on 32 Bit PCI. Figure 2 describes how to identify a PCI slot with 3.3V signaling
and a slot with 5V signaling.
Figure 2: Top view of a motherboard. Connectors of the PCI card are at the left side. At the top is a PCI slot with 5V
signaling; below is a PCI slot with 3.3V signaling.
3.5.2 Bus Interfaces on the Front Panel
On the front panel, four Binder series 712 jacks are provided for the bus connections.
Figure 3: Front panel
One bus connector may contain either FlexRay channel A and B, two CAN channels or one Ethernet channel.
For both bus types (FlexRay and CAN), the same pin assignment and the same cables are used. Physically,
the differentiation between the bus systems is only done by the FlexTiny II modules.
The pin assignment of the FL3X Interface-PMC connectors is shown in Figure 3 and is listed in Table 5.
Whether FlexRay, CAN or CAN FD is connected depends on the mounted FlexTiny II module. When using
isolated FlexTiny II modules both pin 2 and pin 8 are isolated grounds.

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Figure 4: Front panel jack pin assignment, front view of the 8 pin Binder 712 female connector
Pin number
Binder 712 female
Signal Color
1
Shield
2
GND
3
Interface 1: FlexRay BusPlus or CAN high
4
Interface 1: FlexRay BusMinus or CAN low
5
Interface 2: FlexRay BusPlus or CAN high
6
Interface 2: FlexRay BusMinus or CAN low
7
Not connected
8
GND
Table 6: FlexCard PMC-II Binder connector assignment
The FXC FCL8-2 Cable (Ref. No. 3-0034-1L01) has a female Binder 722 connector (See Figure 4) and two
female SubD connectors (See Figure 5). One connector is labeled as Channel A, it carries FlexRay channel
A or CAN interface 1, 3, 5 or 7. The second connector is labeled as Channel B and it carries FlexRay
channel B or CAN interface 2, 4, 6 or 8, depending on the Binder 722 jack it is connected to.
This cable is suitable for connecting a FlexTiny II FR, FlexTiny II CAN-HS, or FlexTiny II CAN FD.
Figure 5: SubD9 pin assignment, front view
Pin number
SubD9 female
Signal Color
1
Not connected
2
Interface 1: FlexRay BusMinus or CAN low
3
GND
4
Not connected
5
Shield
6
Not connected
7
Interface 1: FlexRay BusPlus or CAN high
8
Not connected
9
Not connected
Table 7: FXC FCL8-2 Cable (Ref. No. 3-0034-1L01) SubD9 cable assignment, first male connector

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Pin number
SubD9 female
Signal Color
1
Not connected
2
Interface 2: FlexRay BusMinus or CAN low
3
GND
4
Not connected
5
Shield
6
Not connected
7
Interface 2: FlexRay BusPlus or CAN high
8
Not connected
9
Not connected
Table 8: FXC FCL8-2 Cable (Ref. No. 3-0034-1L01) SubD9 cable assignment, second male connector
Information
The FC Daisy Chain FR 2 Cable is available for the FL3X Interface-PMC.It connects 4
Sub-D jacks to the FlexCard. Therefore, four bus nodes may be connected. See Chapter
8.2 for ordering information.
3.5.3 Bidirectional Trigger Connectors on the Front Panel
For synchronization purposes, the FL3X Interface-PMC provides two 5V tolerant TTL-compatible trigger
connectors (Trig1 and Trig2, see Figure 2) on the front panel. The device has the ability to receive and
generate trigger events on both trigger connectors. This feature allows e.g., a synchronization of different
bus analyzing devices.
Physically, the triggers are MMCX-male-connector for coax-cables. The electrical characteristic of this output
is described in Table 9. The values are the same for a PCI slot with 3.3 V signaling and for a slot with 5 V
signaling.
Parameter
Min
Typ
Max
Units
Input High Voltage
2.4
-
5
V
Input High Current
4
-
12
mA
Input Low Voltage
-
-
0.8
V
Output High Voltage
4
4.5
5
V
Output High Current
-
4
10
mA
Output Low Voltage
0
0.5
0.8
V
Table 9: Electrical characteristic of trigger connections
Both trigger connectors can freely be configured by software to act as input or as output. The input trigger
can be programmed to work with rising or falling edges, while the output trigger of the FlexCard PMC-II is
always low-active.
Reference
Detailed information about how the trigger events are used with the
FL3X Interface-PMC can be found in the FlexCard API Documentation.
Information
To connect the trigger output to a BNC-connector, the trigger line cable can be ordered at
STAR ELECTRONICS GmbH & Co. KG, see chapter 8.2 Accessory Parts.
3.5.4 LED Indicators on the Front Panel
Each bus channel on the front panel has two LED indicators for signaling different monitoring states: Red
and green. The information signaled by the LED depends on the mounted FlexTiny II at the corresponding
slot. When no LED is glowing, no FlexTiny II is mounted or no bus activity is detected. The LED states are
explained in the following table:

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Signaling Mounted
FlexTiny II
Description
Permanent red
lighting of all LEDs
Any Signals a buffer overflow on the internal RAM.
Flashing of all LEDs
Any
The fallback firmware image is running.
Red flashing FlexRay Signals an error in the FlexRay communication controller (e.g.
clock correction errors).
Red and green
lighting at the same
time
FlexRay
FlexRay communication controller is not synchronized but
connected to an actively working network. Bus traffic is detected.
This LED combination is active when monitoring in asynchronous
mode.
The intensity of the LEDs is dependent on the traffic on the bus.
CAN Bus traffic is detected.
The intensity of the LEDs is dependent on the traffic on the bus.
Green lighting
FlexRay FlexRay communication controller is synchronized.
The intensity of the LED is dependent on the traffic on the bus.
Ethernet The Ethernet link is active.
Green flashing
FlexRay
Signals the FlexRay communication controller is in a startup state
(that means that the FlexRay communication controller is ready for
synchronization). This can be seen when monitoring in normal
mode and the FlexRay configuration is incorrect or no cable
connected.
Ethernet Bus traffic is detected.
Table 10: Description of indicating LEDs
3.5.5 FlexTiny II Modules
The FL3X Interface-PMC hardware provides four FlexTiny II connectors. There FL3X Interface-PMC hardware
version 0A01 and 0A02 has connectors which colored beige.
NOTICE
When inserting the FlexTiny II module check for correct insertion. Check if the marking
“inside” is showing to the text “inside” on the FL3X Interface-PMC and the text
“Frontpanel” is showing to the connector side.