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ADLINK Technology PXIS-2508 User Manual

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  • Page 1 sales@artisantg.com artisantg.com (217) 352-9330 | Visit our website - Click HERE...
  • Page 2 PXIS-2508/PXIS-2558T 3U 8-Slot Smart and Portable PXI Chassis with Integrated LCD Touch Panel User’s Manual Manual Rev. 2.01 Revision Date: August 24, 2007 Part No: 50-17026-2010 Advance Technologies; Automate the World.
  • Page 3 Copyright 2007 ADLINK TECHNOLOGY INC. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve reliability, design, and function and does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer.
  • Page 4 Sales & Service info@adlinktech.com Toll-Free +1-866-4-ADLINK (235465) Fax No. +1-949-727-2099 Mailing Address 8900 Research Drive, Irvine, CA 92618, USA ADLINK TECHNOLOGY EUROPEAN SALES OFFICE Sales & Service emea@adlinktech.com Toll-Free +49-211-4955552 Fax No. +49-211-4955557 Mailing Address Nord Carree 3, 40477 Düsseldorf, Germany ADLINK TECHNOLOGY SINGAPORE PTE LTD.
  • Page 5 ADLINK TECHNOLOGY INC. (KOREA Liaison Office) Sales & Service korea@adlinktech.com Telephone No. +82-2-20570565 Fax No. +82-2-20570563 Mailing Address 4F, Kostech Building, 262-2, Yangjae-Dong, Seocho-Gu, Seoul, 137-130, South Korea ADLINK TECHNOLOGY (BEIJING) CO., LTD. Sales & Service market@adlinkchina.com.cn Telephone No. +86-10-5885-8666 Fax No.
  • Page 6 Chapter 3 Installation: This part describes the procedures on how to install a system controller and peripheral modules into the PXIS-2508/2558T. It also contains information on OS and driver installations and touch panel usage. Chapter 4 Remote Management: The chapter illustrates the remote management features of the PXIS-2508/2558T.
  • Page 7 Conventions Take note of the following conventions used throughout the man- ual to make sure that you perform certain tasks and instructions properly. NOTE Additional information, aids, and tips that help you per- form particular tasks. IMPORTANT Critical information and instructions that you MUST perform to complete a task.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents List of Figures ................ iii 1 Introduction ................ 1 Features................2 Specifications............... 3 Unpacking Checklist ............5 2 Chassis Overview............... 7 Views ................... 7 Front Panel ..............7 Rear Panel ..............9 Left Panel ..............10 Right Panel ..............11 Top Panel ..............
  • Page 9 4 Remote Management............31 Installing the Monitor Utility ..........32 Monitoring the System ............33 Using the Monitor Utility (PXISRemoteMonUtil) ... 33 Using the Monitoring/Control Function Library ..... 35 A Troubleshooting and Maintenance................43 Installation Problems............43 BIOS Beeps ............... 43 Basic Troubleshooting ............

  • Page 10: List Of Figures

    List of Figures Figure 2-1: PXIS-2508/2558T Front Panel ........7 Figure 2-2: PXIS-2508/2558T Rear Panel ........9 Figure 2-3: PXIS-2508/2558T Left Panel........10 Figure 2-4: PXIS-2508/2558T Right Panel ........ 11 Figure 2-5: PXIS-2508/2558T Top Panel........12 Figure 2-6: PXIS-2508/2558T Base Panel......... 13 Figure 2-7: PXI Bus Signal Routing ...........

  • Page 12: Introduction

    PXI and CompactPCI specifications. Offering one system slot and seven peripheral slots, the PXIS-2508/2558T is set in a sleek and lightweight chassis for superior portability, wider operat- ing temperature range, lower operating noise, and robust system build.

  • Page 13: Features

    1.1 Features Compliant with PXI Specification Rev. 2.2 Compact 8-slot PXI chassis with one system slot and seven PXI/CompactPCI peripheral slots 0°C to 55°C extended operating temperature range 41.6 dBA silent operation Intelligent chassis management Automatic fan speed control Round-the-clock chassis status monitoring Remote chassis management including on/off control 5.9 kg lightweight aluminum-metal construction 8.4"...

  • Page 14: Specifications

    Physical PXI slots 8 (1 system slot and 7 peripheral slots) Dimension 280 mm x 177 mm x 303 mm (W x H x D) Weight PXIS-2508 5.9 kg (13 lbs) PXIS-2558T 6.4 kg (14 lbs) Operating environment Ambient temperature 0°C to 55°C...
  • Page 15 Electromagnetic compatibility Emissions EN 55011 Class A Immunity EN 61326-1 CE compliance The PXIS-2508 and PXIS-2558T meet the essential requirements of applicable European Directives See DC Output Table below. Measured at operator position, tested in accordance with ISO 7779:1999/ Amd.1:2003(E) Tested in accordance with ISO 7779:1999/Amd.1:2003(E)

  • Page 16: Unpacking Checklist

    Obtain authorization from your dealer before returning any product to ADLINK. Check if the following items are included in the package. PXIS- PXIS- Item PXIS-2508 2558T-A 2558T-B 3U 8-slot PXI chassis with 350 W AC power supply and 3U 8-slot PXI chassis with 8.4”...
  • Page 17 Introduction...

  • Page 18: Chassis Overview

    Chassis Overview This section describes the PXIS-2508/2558T chassis including the location of basic components and control, dimensions, and back- plane features. 2.1 Views Front Panel Foot stand Figure 2-1: PXIS-2508/2558T Front Panel Chassis Overview...
  • Page 19 LED Indications Status Blinking Power (Blue) DC voltages are No DC power is • 5 V or 3.3 V exceeds supplied supplied. ±7% range normally. • 12 V or -12 V exceeds ±12% range Fan (Green) Fans are The system is Any of the fans is operating off.

  • Page 20: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel Foot stand Figure 2-2: PXIS-2508/2558T Rear Panel Chassis Overview...

  • Page 21: Left Panel

    Left Panel Figure 2-3: PXIS-2508/2558T Left Panel Chassis Overview...

  • Page 22: Right Panel

    Right Panel Figure 2-4: PXIS-2508/2558T Right Panel Chassis Overview...

  • Page 23: Top Panel

    Top Panel Figure 2-5: PXIS-2508/2558T Top Panel Chassis Overview...

  • Page 24: Base Panel

    Base Panel Figure 2-6: PXIS-2508/2558T Base Panel Chassis Overview...

  • Page 25: Backplane Features

    2.2 Backplane Features Inter-operability with CompactPCI With backplanes that are compliant with PXI Specification Rev. 2.2, the PXIS-2508 and PXIS-2558T are designed to support both standard PXI and CompactPCI modules. The signals on the backplane’s P1 connector meet the require- ments of CompactPCI specifications for both peripheral and sys- tem modules.

  • Page 26: Peripheral Slots

    Peripheral Slots The PXIS-2508/2558T comes with seven peripheral slots includ- ing the star trigger slot. Each peripheral slot supports a 3U PXI/ CompactPCI peripheral module. Figure 2-7: PXI Bus Signal Routing Local Bus The PXI backplane local bus is a daisy-chained bus that connects each peripheral slot with its adjacent (left/right) peripheral slots.

  • Page 27: Trigger Bus

    Trigger Bus The trigger bus is an 8-line bus that connects all PXI slots in the same PCI segment. You can use the trigger bus as an intermodule synchronization mechanism. PXI modules can transmit trigger or clock signals to one another through the trigger bus, enabling pre- cise timed responses to asynchronous external events that the system is monitoring or controlling.

  • Page 28: Installation

    Installation The chapter tells you how to install the system controller, periph- eral modules, and drivers to the PXIS-2508/2558T chassis. It also provides information on cooling considerations, and installation/ calibration of the touch panel (PXIS-2558T only) 3.1 Installing the System Controller The PXIS-2508/2558T comes with a system controller slot that supports a PXI system controller.
  • Page 29 4. Align the module’s top and bottom edges to the card guides, then carefully slide the module into the chassis, 5. Pull up the ejector/injector handle(s) until the module is properly connected to the chassis backplane. 6. Fasten the screws on the module front panel, then con- nect all devices to the system controller.

  • Page 30: Installing Peripheral Modules

    3.2 Installing Peripheral Modules The PXIS-2508/2558T supports up to seven PXI/cPCI peripheral modules, including a star trigger module. To install a peripheral module: 1. Select an available peripheral slot (slots 2 to 8). 2. Push down (loose) the peripheral module’s ejector/injec- tor handle(s), then align the module’s top and bottom...
  • Page 31 5. Fasten the screw on the module front panel, then con- nect all devices. Installation...

  • Page 32: Cooling Considerations

    3.3 Cooling Considerations The PXIS-2508/2558T implements a forced air-cooling mecha- nism to maintain a stable chassis and power supply temperature. Room/cold air is taken in by internal chassis fans from the air inlet apertures at the bottom of the chassis while hot air is exhausted though the air outlet apertures on top.

  • Page 33: Powering Up The System

    3.4 Powering up the System The PXIS-2508/2558T is equipped with a universal power supply unit that does not require input voltage selection. To turn on the system: 1. Connect one end of the supplied power cable to the power connector located at the rear side of the chassis.
  • Page 34 4. Turn on the standby power switch at the front panel. The power LED in the front panel lights up green and the chassis fans start to operate. To turn off the system: 1. Shut down the system via the operating system. 2.

  • Page 35: Installing The Os

    3.5 Installing the OS Install the operating system that your system controller supports. For more information, refer to the documentation provided by the operating system vendor and the system controller manual. Most operating systems requires installation from a floppy or opti- cal disk drive.

  • Page 36: Installing The Vga Driver (Pxis-2558T Only)

    Installing the VGA driver (PXIS-2558T only) The PXIS-2558T is equipped with a 8.4” LCD with touch panel fea- ture. You must install the correct drivers for the LCD and the touch panel to function. There are two PXIS-2558T chassis derivatives: PXIS-2558T-A for use with an ADLINK PXI-3800 Series controller and PXIS-2558T- B for use with an ADLINK PXI-3900 Series controller.

  • Page 37: Installing The Touch Panel Driver (Pxis-2558T Only)

    Installing the Touch Panel Driver (PXIS-2558T only) The PXIS-2558T LCD is equipped with touch panel functionality for convenient data input and GUI navigation. To install the touch panel driver: 1. Connect a USB CD-/DVD-ROM to the system or PXI controller. 2.

  • Page 38: Calibrating The Touch Panel

    Calibrating the Touch Panel After installing the touch panel driver, you need to calibrate the screen for accurate touch operation. The calibration tool (XTouch- ware) is automatically installed together with the touch panel driver. To calibrate the touch panel: 1. Tap or double-click on the XTouchWare icon from the desktop or launch the utility from the Windows Start menu.
  • Page 39 3. Tap or click on the intersection of the blinking X symbol, then hold for a few seconds until it stops blinking. Repeat the process for all X symbols that will appear on four cor- ners of the screen. 4. When finished, click OK to store the calibration data. Installation...

  • Page 40: Using The Touch Panel (Pxis-2558T Only)

    Using the Touch Panel (PXIS-2558T only) The PXIS-2558T touch panel LCD provides an intuitive way to interact with the operating system. You can use the touch panel as a replacement for a mouse. Use the supplied touch panel stylus or your finger to move the cursor onscreen.
  • Page 41 Installation...

  • Page 42: Remote Management

    To remotely monitor and control the PXIS-2508/2558T, you need to connect the remote monitoring port to a remote computer using a standard RS-232 cable.

  • Page 43: Installing The Monitor Utility

    4.1 Installing the Monitor Utility You can find a setup file to install the remote monitoring utility and function library in ADLINK All-in-One CD. To install the monitoring utility: 1. Connect a USB CD-/DVD-ROM to the system controller. 2. Place the ADLINK All-in-Once CD in the optical drive. 3.

  • Page 44: Monitoring The System

    4.2 Monitoring the System Using the Monitor Utility (PXISRemoteMonUtil) To monitor the system using the monitor utility: 1. Launch the PXISRemoteMonUtil. 2. Select the COM port that connects the remote computer with the PXIS-2508/2558T (COM5 in this example). Remote Management...
  • Page 45 3. Click Initialize to initialize the COM port. If the COM port is successfully initialized, the RUN button is enabled. 4. Click the RUN to display the chassis temperature, fans’ speed, and DC voltages. These values automatically update. 5. Click STOP to stop monitoring. Remote Management...

  • Page 46: Using The Monitoring/Control Function Library

    Using the Monitoring/Control Function Library You can use the monitoring/control function library to create a cus- tomized program that would monitor and control the PXIS-2508/ 2558T. Refer to the data structure and function library below. Data Structure In the library, a data structure is defined to describe the chassis status.
  • Page 47 Fan#1 operating status BYTE 0: Normal Fan1Status 1: Abnormal Fan#2 operating status BYTE 0: Normal Fan2Status 1: Abnormal Not used for PXIS-2508/2558T BYTE Fan3Status Not used for PXIS-2508/2558T BYTE Fan4Status Not used for PXIS-2508/2558T BYTE Fan5Status Not used for PXIS-2508/2558T...
  • Page 48 Voltage value DC4Reading Function Reference InitCOM Description Initializes the remote computer COM port connected to the remote monitoring port of the PXIS-2508/2558T. Syntax HANDLE InitCOM(LPCSTR com) Parameter A string denotes the COM port. Can be COM1 ~ COM8. Return Value A handle to the initialized COM port.
  • Page 49 GetChassisStatus Description Gets the chassis status and stores the status in a ChassisStatus structure. You can invoke this function periodically to update the chassis status. Syntax BOOL GetChassisStatus(HANDLE hCom, ChassisStatus* Status) Parameters hCom The initialized COM port. Status ChassisStatus data structure that stores the chassis status Return Value TRUE if the function succeeded.
  • Page 50 SetChassisPowerOn Description Powers on the PXIS-2508/2558T. Syntax BOOL SetChassisPowerOn (HANDLE hCom) Parameter The initialized COM port. Return Value TRUE if the function succeeded. FALSE if the function failed. Example BOOL ret; ret= SetChassisPowerOn (hCom); Remote Management...
  • Page 51 SetChassisPowerOff Description Powers off the PXIS-2508/2558T. You should shut down the sys- tem controller via the operating system before turning off the chas- sis power. Syntax BOOL SetChassisPowerOff (HANDLE hCom) Parameter The initialized COM port. Return Value TRUE if the function succeeded. FALSE if the function failed.
  • Page 52 CloseCOM Description Closes the initialized COM port. Syntax BOOL CloseCOM(HANDLE hCom) Parameter The initialized COM port. Return Value TRUE if the function succeeded. FALSE if the function failed. Example BOOL ret; ret= CloseCOM (hCom); Remote Management...
  • Page 53 Remote Management...

  • Page 54: A Troubleshooting And Maintenance

    Appendix A Troubleshooting and Maintenance A.1 Installation Problems Failure to start the system usually results from incorrect installa- tion of the system controller, peripheral modules, and other com- ponents. Go through the following checklist before you start up the system. The system controller is properly installed and secured.

  • Page 55: Basic Troubleshooting

    A.3 Basic Troubleshooting Problem What to Do System fails to power up Check if the power cord is properly plugged into the chassis power con- nector and wall socket/power strip. Check if the wall socket/power strip is live. Check if the main power switch at the back of the chassis is turned on.
  • Page 56 Problem What to Do The touch panel doesn’t Disconnect an external PS/2 or work USB mouse cable from the system controller, if any. Make sure you installed the touch panel drivers. The touch panel is not Run the XTouchware utility to re- responsive enough or is calibrate the touch panel.

  • Page 57: Maintenance

    A.4 Maintenance Taking Care of the Touch Panel LCD (PXIS-2558T only) Clean the LCD periodically with a moist cloth for better display. Observe the following precautions when cleaning the LCD. Do not use any abrasive material to wipe the LCD screen to avoid scratching the LCD surface.
  • Page 58 4. Loosen four screws to remove the fan tray cover. 5. Take off the old air filter. 6. Peel the adhesive on both ends of the new air filter, then stick them on the fan tray edges. Stretch the filter to cover the whole fan tray length.

  • Page 59: Handling The Chassis

    8. Connect all cables, then turn on the system. Handling the Chassis While the PXIS-2508/2558T is an ultra-portable testing system, it is recommended that you transport or carry the chassis using the handles. The handles are designed to carry the weight of the chassis for superior portability and balance.

  • Page 60: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions Read and follow all instructions marked on the product and in the documentation before operating the system. Retain all safety and operating instructions for future use. Read these safety instructions carefully. Keep this user’s manual for future reference. The equipment should be operated in an ambient tempera- °...
  • Page 61 Openings in the chassis are provided for ventilation. Do not block or cover these openings. Make sure there is adequate space around the system for ventilation when setting up the work area. Never insert objects of any kind into the ventila- tion holes.

  • Page 62: Warranty Policy

    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 man- ual and follow the instructions exactly. When sending in damaged products for repair, please attach an RMA appli- cation form which can be downloaded from: http://rma.adlinktech.com/policy/RMA.doc...
  • Page 63 3. Our repair service is not covered by ADLINK's 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 dur- ing product transportation. Damage caused by fire, earthquakes, floods, lightening, pollution, other acts of God, and/or incorrect usage of voltage transformers.

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