Neousys Technology PB-2500J-PCIe User Manual

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Neousys Technology Inc.
PB-2500J
User Manual
Revision 1.0

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  • Page 1 Neousys Technology Inc. PB-2500J User Manual Revision 1.0...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Installing PB-2500J-PCIe into Nuvo-6000 Controller ........21 PB-2500J-PCIe Installation in Nuvo-5000/ 7000 Series ......... 24 3.2.1 Installing PB-2500J-PCIe into Cassette Module of Nuvo-5000/ 7000 Series ..25 PB-2500J-CSM Installation ..................27 Configuring Windows System ................. 28 Changing COM Port Connection ................29 CAP Energy Management Technology ~ PB2500J Parameter Configurer CAP Energy Management Technology ..............
  • Page 3: Legal Information

    For questions in regards to hardware/ software compatibility, customers should contact Neousys Technology Inc. sales representative or technical support. To the extent permitted by applicable laws, Neousys Technology Inc. shall NOT be responsible for any interoperability or compatibility issues that may arise when (1) products, software, or options not certified and supported;...
  • Page 4: Contact Information

    Neousys Technology Inc. (Taipei, Taiwan) 15F, No.868-3, Zhongzheng Rd., Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City, 23586, Taiwan Tel: +886-2-2223-6182 Fax: +886-2-2223-6183 Email, Website Americas Neousys Technology America Inc. 3384 Commercial Avenue, Northbrook, IL 60062, USA (Illinois, USA) Tel: +1-847-656-3298 Email, Website China Neousys Technology (China) Ltd.
  • Page 5: Copyright Notice

    This manual is intended to be used as an informative guide only and is subject to change without prior notice. It does not represent commitment from Neousys Technology Inc. Neousys Technology Inc. shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of the product or documentation, nor for any infringement on third party rights.
  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Safety Precautions  Read these instructions carefully before you install, operate, or transport the system.  Install the system or DIN rail associated with, at a sturdy location  Install the power socket outlet near the system where it is easily accessible ...
  • Page 7: Service And Maintenance

    Service and Maintenance/ ESD Precautions Service and Maintenance  ONLY qualified personnel should service the system  Shutdown the system, disconnect the power cord and all other connections before servicing the system  When replacing/ installing additional components (expansion card, memory module, etc.), insert them as gently as possible while assuring proper connector engagement ESD Precautions...
  • Page 8: About This Manual

    About This Manual About This Manual This manual introduces and demonstrates installation procedures of Neousys industrial-grade intelligent ultracapacitor-based power backup modules, PB-2500-PCIe and PB-2500-CSM. Revision History Version Date Description May. 2018 Initial release...
  • Page 9: Introduction

    PB-2500J series is available in two form-factors. PB-2500J-PCIe is a plug-and-play PCIe card particularly designed for Neousys’ Nuvo-6000 series, and PB- 2500J-CSM is a ready-to-use Cassette module for Neousys’...
  • Page 10: Specification Of Pb-2500J-Pcie

    PB-2500J-PCIe/ CSM Specification of PB-2500J-PCIe Ultracapacitor configuration 8x 100F, 3.0V ultracapacitor capacity 2500 watt-second >10 years @ 25°C with 2500 w-s capacity 76,000 hours @ 35°C with 2500 w-s capacity 34,000 hours @ 45°C with 2500 w-s capacity 15,000 hours @ 55°C with 2500 w-s capacity Expected lifespan 7,200 hours @ 65°C with 2500 w-s capacity...
  • Page 11: Dimension

    PB-2500J-PCIe/ CSM Dimension 1.3.1 PB-2500J-PCIe Superior View 1.3.2 PB-2500J-PCIe Panel View NOTE All measurements are in millimeters (mm).
  • Page 12: Pb-2500J-Csm5 Superior View

    PB-2500J-PCIe/ CSM 1.3.3 PB-2500J-CSM5 Superior view 1.3.4 PB-2500J-CSM5 Panel View NOTE All measurements are in millimeters (mm).
  • Page 13: Pb-2500J-Csm7 Superior View

    PB-2500J-PCIe/ CSM 1.3.5 PB-2500J-CSM7 Superior View 1.3.6 PB-2500J-CSM7 Panel View NOTE All measurements are in millimeters (mm).
  • Page 14: Unpacking The System

    PB-2500J-PCIe/ CSM Unpacking the System Upon receiving and unpacking your PB-2500J-PCIe/ CSM, please check immediately if the package contains all the items listed in the following table. If any item(s) are missing or damaged, please contact your local dealer or Neousys Technology.
  • Page 15: Pc-2500J

    PB-2500J-PCIe/ CSM PC-2500J PB-2500J-PCIe PB-2500J-CSM5/ 7...
  • Page 16: Pb-2500J-Pcie 2X5 2.0Mm Pitch Wafer Connector

    PB-2500J-PCIe/ CSM 2.2.1 PB-2500J-PCIe 2x5 2.0mm Pitch Wafer Connector PB-2500J-PCIe provides a 2x5 2.0mm pitch wafer cable connector for communicating with the host computer.
  • Page 17: Com Port

    The 9-pin D-sub COM port provides communication connection with the host computer to acquire input voltage of the host computer. PB-2500J-PCIe PB-2500J-CSM5/ 7 NOTE The COM port must be configured in RS-232 mode to properly communicate with PB-2500J-PCIe or PB-2500J-CSM5/ 7 Cassette module.
  • Page 18: Led Indicators

    Energy of the SuperCAP reach 1736J Energy of the SuperCAP is below 625J Steady-lid Energy of the SuperCAP reached 1111J Green Flashing Energy of the SuperCAP reach 625J Orange When lid, it indicates PB-2500J-PCIe is being charged. When Lid, it indicates a brownout status.
  • Page 19: Pb-2500J-Pcie/ Csm Installation

    Acquire a DB9 COM (female) to COM (female) cable for PB25000J-PCIe/ CSM installation. NOTE The installation process of PB-2500J-PCIe or PB-2500J-CSM5/ 7 Cassette module does not require a driver installation process. However, you need to download the software “PB-2500J Parameter Configurer” to access and manage the...
  • Page 20: Pb-2500J-Pcie Installation In Nuvo-6000 Series

    PB-2500J-PCIe/ CSM PB-2500J-PCIe Installation in Nuvo-6000 Series Prior to installing PB-2500J-PCIe into your Nuvo-6000 controller, please make sure at least one PCIe slot is vacant for installation. Please follow the instruction below to remove the enclosure for installation: 3.1.1 Removing Nuvo-6000 Chassis Cover Loose four M3, F-head screws on the front, back and right side of the chassis.
  • Page 21: Installing Pb-2500J-Pcie Into Nuvo-6000 Controller

    Express slot (indicated in red) can be accessed. Connect the provided 2x5 pin 2.0mm pitch cable to the PCBA board of the Nuvo-6000 controller. Align and insert the golden-finger connector of PB-2500J-PCIe into the PCI Express slot until it’s firmly seated.
  • Page 22 PB-2500J-PCIe/ CSM Secure PB-2500J-PCIe with a screw. Insert the other end of the 2x5 pin, 2.0mm pitch cable into the 2x5 pin, 2.0mm pitch wafer connector on the PB-2500J-PCIe.
  • Page 23 PB-2500J-PCIe/ CSM Use a COM-to-COM cable (user-provided item) to connect the COM port on PB-2500J-PCIe to COM port on Nuvo-6000 controller. Please make sure the COM port is configured in RS-232 mode on the host controller. Reinstall the controller chassis and re-connect all cables to complete the...
  • Page 24: Pb-2500J-Pcie Installation In Nuvo-5000/ 7000 Series

    PB-2500J-PCIe/ CSM PB-2500J-PCIe Installation in Nuvo-5000/ 7000 Series PB-2500J-PCIe can be installed into Nuvo-5000 with A3 version PCBA daughter board (please contact your distributor or Neousys Technology for details) and 7000 Series with NVBP-5000E PCBA daughter board by following the steps listed below.
  • Page 25: Installing Pb-2500J-Pcie Into Cassette Module Of Nuvo-5000/ 7000 Series

    PB-2500J-PCIe/ CSM 3.2.1 Installing PB-2500J-PCIe into Cassette Module of Nuvo-5000/ 7000 Series 1. Separate the cover of the Cassette module and remove the blank faceplate installed in Cassette by unfastening the M3 screw. 2. Insert one end of the 2x5 pin 2.0mmm pitch cable into the 2x5 pin 2.0mm pitch...
  • Page 26 5. Place the Cassette module’s cover back on and reinstall the Cassette module onto the controller. 6. Use a COM-to-COM cable to connect the COM port of PB-2500J-PCIe to the COM port of your controller. Secure both COM ports. Please make sure the...
  • Page 27: Pb-2500J-Csm Installation

    Cassette module positioning poles and secure with four (4) screws. Connect using a DB9 female/ female COM-to-COM cable to connect the COM port of PB-2500J-PCIe to the COM port of your controller. Secure both COM ports. Please make sure the COM port is configured in RS-232 mode on the...
  • Page 28: Configuring Windows System

    PB-2500J-PCIe/ CSM Configuring Windows System Please make sure you’ve configured your Windows system to initiate a shutdown process when pressing the power button. By default, Windows 7/ 8/ 10 goes to sleep (S3) mode when the power button is pressed. As sleep (S3) is not a complete shutdown behavior, PB-2500J will not recognize this command.
  • Page 29: Changing Com Port Connection

    PB-2500J-PCIe/ CSM Changing COM Port Connection When PB-2500J is connected to host computer’s COM1 and is configured in RS-232 mode, the configurer should look similar to the following illustration. If for whatever reason, the COM port connection needs to be connected to another COM port (COM2, 3 or 4), the configurer will read false readings (F/W Version, DC Voltage, CAP Energy) upon initial connection change.
  • Page 30 PB-2500J-PCIe/ CSM To complete the connection switch to the new COM port, the following steps must be performed in order for the system to read PB-2500J parameters. Press Windows key In the “Search programs and files” column, type in “cmd” and press Ctrl+Shift+Enter to run the “command line dialogue”...
  • Page 31 PB-2500J-PCIe/ CSM Once the command has been issued, press “Get Parameters” on the configurer and all parameters should be acquired.
  • Page 32: Cap Energy Management Technology ~ Pb2500J Parameter Configurer

    PB-2500J-PCIe/ CSM CAP Energy Management Technology ~ PB2500J Parameter Configurer By controlling fundamental techniques such as charge/ discharge control, active load balance and DC/ DC regulation, Neousys is able to design and create a reliable ultracapacitor-based power backup system. However, the real challenge is how to get the most out of the capacitor energy while ensuring the system shuts down safely during a power blackout.
  • Page 33: Executing Pb2500J Parameter Configurer

    PB-2500J-PCIe/ CSM 4.1.1 Executing PB2500J Parameter Configurer The PB2500J Parameter Configurer is an application that allows the user to monitor and manage the connected PB2500J-PCIe/ CSM. Once you have installed PB2500J-PCIe/ CSM and have connected it to the host controller COM port (configured in RS-232 mode). You may copy the “PB2500J_Configurer”...
  • Page 34: Pb-2500J Parameter Configurer

    PB-2500J-PCIe/ CSM PB-2500J Parameter Configurer Item Description F/W Version Shows the firmware version of your PB-2500J DC Voltage Shows the current input voltage of your PB-2500J CAP Energy Shows the current charged energy status (rated 2500Ws Max.) The time delay (in seconds) to start PB-2500J once your computer has Auto-start _ seconds after DC been powered on.
  • Page 35: Auto-Start

    PB-2500J-PCIe/ CSM 4.2.1 Auto-start Auto-start Settings If the “Auto-start” box is checked, the system will start __ Auto-start _ seconds after the 3-pin pluggable terminal block is plugged seconds after DC applied into the system (DC applied). If the “Auto-start” box is not checked, once you have plugged in the 3-pin pluggable terminal block, you will need to press the power button to turn the system on.
  • Page 36: Behavior For Dc Loss (<9V)

    PB-2500J-PCIe/ CSM 4.2.2 Behavior for DC Loss (<9V) Behavior for DC Loss (<9V) Settings If the “Auto” box is selected, the delay shutdown time will be Auto pre-determined by the MCU when you “Re-train” PB-2500J. If the “User-defined Shutdown after _ seconds” is selected,...
  • Page 37: Shutdown At Low Voltage

    PB-2500J-PCIe/ CSM 4.2.3 Shutdown at Low Voltage Shutdown at low voltage settings If the “Enable” box is checked, the shutdown process will be Enable determined by the Low Limit: _ V and Delay: _ seconds settings. If the “Enable” box is checked, the shutdown process will be...
  • Page 38: Shutdown At High Voltage

    PB-2500J-PCIe/ CSM 4.2.4 Shutdown at High Voltage Shutdown at high voltage settings If the “Enable” box is checked, the shutdown process will be Enable determined by the High Limit: _ V and Delay: _ seconds settings. If the “Enable” box is checked, the shutdown process will be...
  • Page 39: Supercap Lifetime Extension

    PB-2500J-PCIe/ CSM 4.2.5 SuperCAP Lifetime Extension SuperCAP lifetime extension settings The SuperCAP lifetime extension setting is an automated setting when users only need to click on the bar, drag it to the desired lifetime extension setting, click on the “Update Parameters” and follow procedure instruction for settings to take effect.
  • Page 40: Update Parameters

    PB-2500J-PCIe/ CSM 4.2.6 Update Parameters Whenever you enter/ adjust a new parameter or parameters, for the new settings to take effect, you must perform the following steps: Click on the “Update Parameters” button and the following dialogue will appear. Click on yes, manually shutdown your system by going to “Start > Shut down”.
  • Page 41: Get Parameters

    PB-2500J-PCIe/ CSM 4.2.7 Get Parameters Click on “Get Parameters” to manually acquire the current PB-2500J status for F/W version, DC voltage and current stored CAP energy.
  • Page 42: Load Default

    PB-2500J-PCIe/ CSM 4.2.8 Load Default You may set PB-2500J back to the original settings by clicking on “Load Default” to reset all changes you have made previously.
  • Page 43: Re-Train

    PB-2500J-PCIe/ CSM 4.2.9 Re-train The Re-train function is to customize the PB-2500J to your system’s required shutdown time! By clicking on “Re-train”, a shutdown action will be initiated so the time required to shutdown can be memorized.
  • Page 44: 4.2.10 Reset

    PB-2500J-PCIe/ CSM 4.2.10 Reset By clicking on Reset, it will erase all previous Re-train settings and hence result in immediate shutdown when a command is issued.

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