PCIe-8560 PXI-8565 User’s Manual Preface Copyright 2007 ADLINK TECHNOLOGY INC. This document contains proprietary information protected by copy- right. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be repro- duced by any mechanical, electronic, or other means in any form without prior written permission of the manufacturer.
PCIe-8560 PXI-8565 User’s Manual Using this Manual Audience and Scope The PCIe-8560 PXI-8565 User’s Manual is intended for hardware technicians and systems operators with knowledge of installing, ® configuring and using PCI Express -to-PXI™ extension systems. This document is specifically intended to describe connecting ®...
PCIe-8560 PXI-8565 User’s Manual Conventions Take note of the following conventions used throughout this manual to make sure that users perform certain tasks and instructions properly. Additional information, aids, and tips that help users per- form tasks. NOTE: NOTE: Information to prevent minor physical injury, component damage, data loss, and/or program corruption when try- ing to complete a task.
PCIe-8560 PXI-8565 User’s Manual Reference Documentation The following list of documents may be used as reference materi- als to support installation, configuration and/or the operation of the PCI Express-to-PXI Extension Kit. This list is prepared in alpha- betical order (by vendor name, then by document title) for clarity.
PCIe-8560 PXI-8565 User’s Manual List of Figures Figure 2-1: PCIe-8560 to Host PC Installation Diagram ....9 Figure 2-2: PXI-8565 to PXI™ Chassis Installation Diagram... 10 Figure 2-3: 3 M extension cable (ACL-EXPRESS-3) ....... 11 Figure 2-4: Cabling 3 M Extension Cable to Host PC ...... 12 Figure 2-5: Cabling 3 M Extension Cable to PXI™...
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PCIe-8560 PXI-8565 User’s Manual Introduction This chapter introduces the PCI Express-to-PXI Extension Kit, presents a general overview and basic applications, its package contents, specifications, and features. 1.1 Overview ® Harnessing the bandwidth potential of PCI Express , the PCI Express-to-PXI Extension Kit enables computers with a PCI ®...
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The PCI Express-to-PXI Extension Kit implements a PCI Express- based control of PXI™ modules. The technology consists of a PCIe-8560 card installed in a host computer, a shielded cable, and a PXI-8565 card installed in the remote PXI™ chassis. The PCIe- ®...
PCIe-8560 PXI-8565 User’s Manual 1.2 Package Contents PCI Express-to-PXI Extension Kit ® PCIe-8560 (PCI Express extension host card) ® PXI-8565 (PCI Express controller for PXI™ interface) ACL-EXPRESS-3 (3 M extension cable) User's Manual If any of the items on the contents list are missing or damaged, contact your ADLINK dealer.
PCIe-8560 PXI-8565 User’s Manual 1.3 Specifications PCIe-8560 (on host computer) ® Compliant with PCI Express Base Specifications Rev. 1.0a ® PCI Express x1 link which provides an effective signaling rate of up to 2.5 Gigabits/sec. Maximum extended distance of up to seven meters Low-profile footprint, 68.90 mm (H) x 86.65 mm (W)
PCIe-8560 PXI-8565 User’s Manual 1.4 Features ® PCI Express control of PXI™ cards ® High-speed PCI Express X1 interface Compatible with 5 V and 3.3 V PCI bus Supports 32-bit/33 MHz PCI interface Extension lengths of 1 M, 3 M and 7 M Complete hardware and software transparency ®...
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PCIe-8560 PXI-8565 User’s Manual Getting Started This chapter describes the installation environment, installation procedures, cabling the equipment, and instructions on powering- on/off the PCI Express-to-PXI Extension Kit. Diagrams and images of equipment mentioned are used for reference only. Actual system appearance may vary.
® 4. Install the PCIe-8560 in an available X1 PCI Express slot in your host computer. Be sure to firmly attach the PCIe-8560’s bracket to the backplane of the host PC.
PCIe-8560 PXI-8565 User’s Manual 2.3 Installing PXI-8565 to a PXI™ Chassis 1. Locate your PXI™ chassis (for illustration purposes, we use the ADLINK PXIS-2508) and plug-in the AC power cord but DO NOT power-on the equipment. 2. Remove the cover panel of the PXI™ chassis system slot.
User’s Manual Cabling Host Computer to PXI™ Extension Chassis Now that you have successfully installed the PCIe-8560 into the Host computer and/or installed a PXI™ device in the PXI™ exten- sion chassis, you may connect the Host Computer and PXI™...
PCIe-8560 PXI-8565 User’s Manual 4. Connect the other end of the 3 M extension cable to the PXI-8565 serial link connector of the PXI™ extension chassis (PXIS-2508). Figure 2-5: Cabling 3 M Extension Cable to PXI™ Extension Chassis Figure 2-6: Host PC connected to a PXI™ Extension Chassis...
PCIe-8560 PXI-8565 User’s Manual 2.5 Power-ON/OFF Sequence To power-on the PCI Express-to-PXI Extension Kit, follow these steps: 1. Check that the 3 M extension cable is properly con- nected to the host PC and extension chassis. 2. Power-on the PXI™ extension chassis first.
PCIe-8560 PXI-8565 User’s Manual 2.6 LED Status The LEDs on the front panel of the PCIe-8560 and PXI-8565 give power status information. The LEDs light up only when the follow- ing conditions are met: The extension cable between the PCIe-8560 (Host PC) and PXI-8565 (Extension Chassis) is properly connected.
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User’s Manual 3.2 PCIe-8560 Layout, Connectors and Jumpers Figure 3-2: PCIe-8560 Mechanical Layout Connector/Jumper/LED Description Adjusts Signal Equalizer Adjusts Signal Equalizer ® PCI Express Serial Link Connector Serial Link Status LED Table 3-1: PCIe-8560 Connectors, Jumpers and LED Hardware Information...
User’s Manual Configuration Description High level output signal swing (Default) Normal level output signal swing Table 3-3: PCIe-8560 Pin 3 Output Swing Control Configuration Description High level output signal swing (Default) Normal level output signal swing Table 3-4: PCIe-8560 Pin 4 Output De-Emphasis Control...
PCIe-8560 PXI-8565 User’s Manual 3.3 PXI-8565 Layout, Connectors and Jumpers Figure 3-3: PCI-8565 Mechanical Layout Connector/Jumper/LED Description Spread spectrum clock control ® PCI Express serial link connector Serial Link Status LED Table 3-5: PXI-8565 Connectors, Jumpers and LED Hardware Information...
PCIe-8560 PXI-8565 User’s Manual Setting Description Enables spread spectrum control. When enabling spread spectrum control, the PCI clock will be modulated with a low frequency carrier, the peak EMI can be greatly reduced in the system (Default). Disables spread spectrum control.
PCIe-8560 PXI-8565 User’s Manual 3.4 Extension Cable Options ® The PCI Express -to-PCI extension system (PCES-8581-13S and PCES-8581-4S) is available with three different cables in length. These cables are designed to transfer high speed signals and have high immunity from electromagnetic interference.
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This Troubleshooting (FAQ) applies to: PCI Express-to-PCI Extension System: including PCES- 8581-4S and PCES-8581-13S. PCI Express-to-PXI Extension Kit: including PCIe-8560 and PXI-8565. In the following description, the products will be renamed as "PCI ®...
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PCIe-8560 PXI-8565 User’s Manual be supported by one chassis. However, users can select multiple extension chassis for different purposes. For exam- ple, a 4-slot extension chassis provides small and compact form factor while an 18-slot extension chassis provides more PCI slots. Theoretically, PCI specification allows up to ®...
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PCIe-8560 PXI-8565 User’s Manual The following list are some indications that may help customers to deal with compatibility issues: 1. Disable the onboard device functions of your host PC to release IO resources. 2. Remove PCI devices plugged/installed in your host PC.
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PCIe-8560 PXI-8565 User’s Manual Important Safety Instructions For user safety, please read and follow all instructions, WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOTES marked in this manual and on the associated equipment before handling/operating the equipment. Read these safety instructions carefully. Keep this user’s manual for future reference.
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PCIe-8560 PXI-8565 User’s Manual Never attempt to fix the equipment. Equipment should only be serviced by qualified personnel. A Lithium-type battery may be provided for uninterrupted, backup or emergency power. RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THEIR INSTRUCTIONS.
PCIe-8560 PXI-8565 User’s Manual Warranty Policy Thank you for choosing ADLINK. To understand your rights and enjoy all the after-sales services we offer, please read the follow- ing carefully. 1. Before using ADLINK’s products please read the user manual and follow the instructions exactly. When send-...
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PCIe-8560 PXI-8565 User’s Manual 3. Repair service is not covered by ADLINK's two-year guarantee in the following situations: Damage caused by not following instructions in the User's Manual. Damage caused by carelessness on the user's part during product transportation. Damage caused by fire, earthquakes, floods, lightening, pollution, other acts of God, and/or incorrect usage of volt- age transformers.
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