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Leading EDGE COMPUTING Revision History Revision Release Date Description of Change(s) 2014-12-29 Initial release 2020-12-19 Added PXIe-68638D/P models.
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Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive and Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive. Environmental protection is a top priority for JYTEK. We have enforced measures to ensure that our products, manufacturing processes, components, and raw materials have as little impact on the environment as possible.
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Leading EDGE COMPUTING California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including acrylamide, arsenic, benzene, cadmium, Tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl)phosphate (TDCPP), 1,4-Diox- ane, formaldehyde, lead, DEHP, styrene, DINP, BBP, PVC, and vinyl materials, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, and acrylamide, benzene, cadmium, lead, mercury, phthalates, toluene, DEHP, DIDP, DnHP, DBP, BBP, PVC, and vinyl materials, which are known to the State of California to cause...
Table of Contents Preface ..................iii List of Figures ............... vii List of Tables................ix 1 Introduction ................ 1 Controlling a PXI Express System via PCI Express .... 1 Specifications............... 2 Features................3 Ordering Options ..............4 Applications ................. 4 PXI Platform Services Installation........
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Leading EDGE COMPUTING 3 Hardware Information............19 PCIe-68638 Layout, Connectors and Jumpers....19 PXIe-68638(D/P) Layout, Connectors and Jumpers..20 A Appendix: Troubleshooting (FAQ) ........23 Important Safety Instructions..........27 Getting Service ..............29...
Introduction The PCIe-PXIe-68638 PCI Express to PXI Express extension kit pro-vides control of PXI Express modules installed in a PXIe chassis using high bandwidth PCI Express technology. The extension kit provides up to 4GB/s bandwidth using PCIe x8 Gen2 signaling. With comprehensive hardware...
PCIe-68638 PXIe-68638 PXIe-68638D PXIe-68638P Cable Length Up to 5 meters for Gen2 Operating 0°C to 55°C Temperature Storage -20°C to 70°C Temperature Relative 10% to 90%, non-condensing Humidity Table 1-1: Model Specifications Power Rail 12 V 3.3 V Typical Current 0.85 A 1.3 A Maximum Current...
1.6 PXI Platform Services Installation It is recommended that JYTEK PXI Platform Services be down- loaded and installed prior to operation. See the JYTEK PXI Plat- form Services User’s Manual for more details. Introduction...
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PXIe-68638 Series (PXI Express remote controller) PCI Express x8 cable assembly (2 or 5m) Quick Start Guide If any of the items in the contents list are missing or damaged, contact your JYTEK dealer. NOTE: NOTE: 2.2 Installation Environment Whenever unpacking and preparing to install any equipment described in this manual, refer to the Appendix B, Important Safety Instructions:.
Leading EDGE COMPUTING Do not apply power to damaged equipment. CAUTION: 2.3 Installing the PCIe-68638 on a Host Computer 1. Power-off the host computer. 2. Unscrew the housing of the host computer using a (cross-head or flat-head) screwdriver. Open the housing. ®...
Leading EDGE COMPUTING 2.4 PXIe-68638 Series to PXIe Chassis Installation 2.4.1 PXIe-68638/D to PXIe Chassis Installation 1. Remove the cover panel of the system slot. 2. Locate the PXIe-68638/PXIe-68638D and remove it from its packaging. (Wear anti-static gloves and use an anti-static surface when handling the module). 3.
2.4.2 PXIe-68638P to PXIe Chassis Installation 1. Remove the cover panel of the peripheral slot assigned for connecting to an extension chassis based on applica- tion requirements. 2. Locate the PXIe-68638P and remove it from its packag-ing. (Wear anti-static gloves and use an anti- static sur-face when handling the module).
Leading EDGE COMPUTING 2.5 Cabling the Host Computer to a PXI Chassis Connect the PCIe cable assembly between the PCIe-68638, PXIe-68638, PXIe-68638D, and/or PXIe-68638P. Removing the PCIe cable assembly after the system is powered on may cause system errors or data loss. If the cable is unplugged improperly, reconnect it and reboot CAUTION: the host PC and PXI chassis.
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3. In a multiple PXI Express chassis configuration, connect another cable assembly to the downlink port of the PXIe-68638D or external port of the PXIe-68638P installed into the first PXI Express chassis. Then, connect the other end of cable assembly to the external port of the PXIe-68638 or uplink port of the PXIe-68638D installed into the system slot of the next PXI Express chassis.
Leading EDGE COMPUTING 2.6 Configuration Block Diagrams 2.6.1 PC to PXIe Chassis -68638 68638 Figure 2-5: PC to PXIe Chassis Κ۷ ٬ẇꞒ۷ 6
6 Figure 2-6: PC to PXIe Chassis Block Diagram Getting Started...
Leading EDGE COMPUTING 2.7 Power On/Off Sequence To power-on the PCIe to PXIe Extension Kit: 1. Ensure that the extension cable is properly connected to the host PC and PXIe chassis. 2. In a single chassis configuraiton, power on the PXIe chassis.
Hardware Information 3.1 PCIe-68638 Layout, Connectors and Jumpers 1 2 3 4 Figure 3-1: PCIe-68638 Mechanical Layout PCIe x8 external downlink port PCIe x8 edge finger Table 3-1: PCIe-68638 Mechanical Layout Legend Connector/Switch/LED Description Off: No power STATUS LED Orange: Power OK Green: Device connected to downlink port is present HOST Off: No link...
Figure 3-4: PXIe-68638P Mechanical Layout Connector/Jumper/LED Description PCIe x8 external uplink port PXIe x8 external downlink port Off: No power Orange: Power OK PWR/PRSNT LED Green: Device connected to uplink/downlink port is present LINK LED Off: No link (Link status between 0.5Hz Blinking: Link in PCIe Gen1 signaling PCIe-68638 and 1Hz Blinking: Link in PCIe Gen2 signaling...
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5 meters. Question: When using the PCIe-PXIe-68638, are there any addi- tional drivers or software required to install? Answer: Yes, JYTEK PXI Platform Services supports the -68638/ PXIe-68638D including SMBus controller drivers and PXI software framework.
PCI bus number, and PCI Express switches on a PXI Express chassis also occupy several PCI bus numbers. Some peripheral modules may also consume PCI bus numbers. PCI bus number requirements for JYTEK PXI Express chassis are as shown. PCI Bus Number Model Requirement...
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Question: One or more modules in the PXI Express chassis con- nected PCIe-PXIe-68638 missing from Windows Device Manager. What is the best solution for this or other compatibility problems (like no boot)? Answer: Due to flexibility and the variety of systems with PCI Express expansion, most compatibility issues are related to abnormal device detection or resource assignment by the system BIOS.
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Important Safety Instructions For user safety, please read and follow all instructions, Warnings, Cautions, and Notes marked in this manual and on the associated device before handling/operating the device, to avoid injury or damage. Read these safety instructions carefully. Keep the User’s Manual for future reference. Read the Specifications section of this manual for detailed information on the recommended operating environment.
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Leading EDGE COMPUTING A Lithium-type battery may be provided for uninterrupted backup or emergency power. Risk of explosion if battery is replaced with one of an incorrect type; please dispose of used batteries appropriately. CAUTION: The device must be serviced by authorized technicians when: The power cord or plug is damaged.
Getting Service Customer satisfaction is our top priority. Contact us should you require any service or assistance. SHANGHAI JYTEK CO.,LTD. Web Site http://www.jytek.com Sales & Service service@jytek.com Telephone No. +86-21-50475899 Fax No. +86-21-50475899 Mailing Address 300 Fang chun Rd., Zhangjiang Hi-Tech...
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