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42-924 User Manual
PXIe 8-Slot Full Hybrid Chassis
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Issue 1.5 August 2023

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  • Page 1 42-924 User Manual PXIe 8-Slot Full Hybrid Chassis pickeringtest.com Issue 1.5 August 2023...
  • Page 2 © COPYRIGHT (2023) PICKERING INTERFACES. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, translated or stored in any form, or by any means without the written permission of Pickering Interfaces. Technical details contained within this publication are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 3 Pickering Interfaces strives to fulfil all relevant environmental laws and regulations and reduce wastes and releases to the environment. Pickering Interfaces aims to design and operate products in a way that protects the environment and the health and safety of its employees, customers and the public. Pickering Interfaces endeavours to develop and manufacture products that can be produced, distributed, used and recycled, or disposed of, in a safe and environmentally friendly manner.

  • Page 4: Product Safety

    If this product is heavy reference should be made to the safety instructions for provisions of lifting and moving. STATIC SENSITIVE To indicate that static sensitive devices are present and handling precautions should be followed. REED RELAY MODULE 40-110/115/120/125 PXIe 8-SLOT FULL HYBRID CHASSIS 42-924 Page (IV) Page (IV)

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Section 5 Trouble Shooting & Maintenance ..........5.1 Installation Problems ............5.1 Basic Trouble Shooting ............5.1 Periodic Maintenance............5.1 Cooling Fan Replacement ............5.3 Appendix A Chassis Dimensions ..............A.1 Appendix B Rack Mounting The Chassis ............B.1 PXIe 8-SLOT FULL HYBRID CHASSIS 42-924 Page (V)
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  • Page 7: Warnings And Cautions

    Unused slots in this chassis are populated with blanking plates to prevent access to user I/O signals that may be present. Blanking panels are available to order from Pickering in a variety of slot widths. If the product is not used in this manner for example by using an extender card then additional care must be taken to avoid contact with exposed signals.
  • Page 8 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK PXIe 8-SLOT FULL HYBRID CHASSIS 42-924 Page (VIII)
  • Page 9 0 °C to +50 °C. Rear of the 42-924 PXIe Chassis Showing Cooling Air Outlets, Reference Clock Connectors, Voltage Monitoring Port and Power Connector pickeringtest.com...

  • Page 10: Technical Specification

    42-924-001 slots. Optional 19” rack mounting hardware* 63-924-001 7 PXI Express Hybrid slots. * Please refer to the 42-924 User Manual for information Bus Interface: Four-link capacity PXI Express on the optional chassis mounting hardware. system slot. High data bandwidth (4 GB/s slot-...
  • Page 11 To learn more, please go to: pickeringrelay.com Programming Pickering provide kernel, IVI and VISA (NI & Keysight) drivers which are compatible with all Microsoft supported versions of Windows and popular older versions. For a list of all supporting operating systems, please see: pickeringtest.com/os The VISA driver support is provided for LabVIEW Real Time Operating Systems (Pharlap and Linux-RT).
  • Page 12 Three Year Warranty & Guaranteed Long-Term Support All standard products manufactured by Pickering Interfaces are warranted against defective materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of delivery to the original purchaser. Extended warranty and service agreements are available for all our modules and systems with various levels to suit your requirements.

  • Page 13: Technical Description

    SECTION 2 - TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION pickering SECTION 2 - TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION MECHANICAL OVERVIEW The 42-924 PXI Chassis comprises the following: • Shielded 4U case with front handles and tip-up feet for desktop use • 8-slot front card cage for 3U boards •...

  • Page 14: Backplane Overview

    • All PXIe hybrid and the timing slots have an x4 PCIe link providing a maximum data bandwidth of 4GB/s each. The architecture of the 42-924 backplane is shown in Figure 2.1 PXIe 8-SLOT FULL HYBRID CHASSIS 42-924 Page 2.2...
  • Page 15 SECTION 2 - TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION pickering Figure 2.1 - 42-924 PXIe Backplane Architecture PXIe 8-SLOT FULL HYBRID CHASSIS 42-924 Page 2.3...
  • Page 16 Primary Bus: x1 PCI Express Base Specification R1.1 compliant. Secondary Bus: 33MHz/32-bit PCI Local Bus Specification R3.0 compliant. Figure 2.2 - 42-924 Chassis PCIe to PCI Bridge PCIe Switch The PCIe Switch is a 24-lane, 6-port, PCIe Gen 3 switch device that enables users to connect a PCIe host to respective endpoints via a fully transparent, high-bandwidth, non-blocking peer-to-peer interface.
  • Page 17 PXI_CLK10 is also routed to the external BNC connector 10MHz REF OUT at the chassis rear side. All clocks/timing signals are generated by the PXI-5 compliant PXIe Clock Module. Figure 2.3 - 42-924 Chassis PXIe Clock Module When a 10MHz reference clock signal is present at the System Timing Slot or the rear panel connector 10MHz...
  • Page 18 Note: To use the CMM‘s full capabilities, you have to access the CMM‘s I²C register with an Embedded Controller or another appropriately configured and programmed third party system controller. For further information see the Chassis Management Module section of this manual. Figure 2.3 - 42-924 Chassis Management Module PXIe 8-SLOT FULL HYBRID CHASSIS 42-924 Page 2.6...

  • Page 19: Installation

    Connecting Safety Ground WARNING THE 42-924 CHASSIS IS DESIGNED WITH A THREE-POSITION IEC CONNECTOR THAT CONNECTS THE GROUND LINE TO THE CHASSIS GROUND. TO MINIMIZE SHOCK HAZARD, MAKE SURE YOUR ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET HAS AN APPROPRIATE EARTH SAFETY GROUND THAT IS CONNECTED WHENEVER YOU POWER UP THE CHASSIS.
  • Page 20 Push the power button on the front panel to switch on the system PS-ON System PXIe Hybrid Switch With Controller Peripheral Slots Status LEDs Slot Filler Panels for Air Intake 4/8HP System Controller Slot Extension Figure 3.1 - 42-924 Chassis Front Panel Features PXIe 8-SLOT FULL HYBRID CHASSIS 42-924 Page 3.2...
  • Page 21 - Set BIOS Power Loss Control to "Turn On". For further information see the embedded Controller User Guide. Figure 3.3 - 42-924 Chassis Inhibit Mode Switch, Fan Speed Switch & Monitor Connector Voltage Monitoring The 9-pin female D-type connector allows remote monitoring of the system voltages.

  • Page 22: Chassis Cooling

    For rack mounting, the cooling design allows the chassis to fit into 4U of rack space in most cases. For high power consumption applications, 1U (44.5mm/1.75in.) clearance below the chassis is required. Figure 3.4 - 42-924 Chassis Air Flow PXIe 8-SLOT FULL HYBRID CHASSIS 42-924...
  • Page 23 The fan speed is controlled by the CMM depending on a fan curve stored in a CMM register. 16 fan curves are available as shown in Figure 3.5, the default fan curve is '5'. Figure 3.5- 42-924 Chassis Fan Speed/Temperature Curves Maximum Cooling For maximum cooling performance, set the fan speed switch at the chassis rear side to “MAX“.

  • Page 24: Power Supply

    The input current of the chassis is limited to 10A. This results in an available PSU output power at the following nominal AC input voltages: • 100V --> 500W • 115V --> 580W • 230V --> 600W Figure 3.6- 42-924 Chassis Power Supply Output De-rating Curve PXIe 8-SLOT FULL HYBRID CHASSIS 42-924 Page 3.6...
  • Page 25 Chassis Slot Power Max Power +3.3V +12V -12V +5V aux per Slot PXI Express System Controller Slot 10.5A 10.5A 1.5A 320W Hybrid Slot 19.5A 4.5A 1.5A 1.5A 312W Max PSU Current per Voltage 2.5A PXIe 8-SLOT FULL HYBRID CHASSIS 42-924 Page 3.7...
  • Page 26 SECTION 3 - INSTALLATION pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK PXIe 8-SLOT FULL HYBRID CHASSIS 42-924 Page 3.8...

  • Page 27: Chassis Management System

    SECTION 4 - CHASSIS MANAGEMENT MODULE CHASSIS STATUS LEDS The 42-924 management system monitors the internal chassis temperature and varies the fan speed accordingly. The system also monitors the power supply’s voltage rails and speed of the fans and indicates the chassis’ status on the front panel LEDs built in to the power switch.

  • Page 28: I²C Interface Description

    Note: Due to address range limitation by PXIe spec, a setting of ADD0 = ADD1 = open leads to address 5Ch. Same address as with settings ADD0 = GND, ADD1 = open. PXIe 8-SLOT FULL HYBRID CHASSIS 42-924 Page 4.2...

  • Page 29: Register Map

    5V voltage level (1bit = mV) Read only 0x05 5VLSB 0x06 +12VMSB +12V voltage level (1bit = mV) Read only 0x07 +12VLSB 0x08 -12VMSB -12V voltage level (1bit = mV) Read only 0x09 -12VLSB PXIe 8-SLOT FULL HYBRID CHASSIS 42-924 Page 4.3...
  • Page 30 Note: This behavior fulfills the ATX12V design guide chapter 3.2.10“... The +12VDC and +5VDC output levels must be equal to or greater than the +3.3 VDC output at all times during power-up and normal operation ...” PXIe 8-SLOT FULL HYBRID CHASSIS 42-924 Page 4.4...
  • Page 31 Power Boot Figure 4.1 - 42-924 Chassis Inhibit Mode Switch & Voltage Monitor Connector When power is applied to the chassis, the CMM starts to enable the +12VDC, +5VDC, +3.3VDC and -12VDC voltages sequentially when the INHIBIT MODE switch on the chassis rear panel is in the “MAN” position and Pin 5 on the DSUB connector is not connected to GND.
  • Page 32 The CMM sets the PWR_OK signal LOW (0) when the +12VDC, +5VDC, and +3.3VDC outputs are below the under-voltage thresholds. Note: This behavior fulfills the ATX12V design guide chapter 3.3.1 and timing requirements from figure 7. PXIe 8-SLOT FULL HYBRID CHASSIS 42-924 Page 4.6...
  • Page 33 Fan Fail Register Function Not used Not used Not used Not used Fan 4 Fail Fan 3 Fail Fan 2 Fail Fan 1 Fail Value X = 0: OK X = 1: Fail PXIe 8-SLOT FULL HYBRID CHASSIS 42-924 Page 4.7...
  • Page 34 SECTION 4 - CHASSIS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK PXIe 8-SLOT FULL HYBRID CHASSIS 42-924 Page 4.8...

  • Page 35: Trouble Shooting & Maintenance

    If the temperature of exhausted air is normal blinking white (below 55°C) but the temperature LED is still blinking, contact your dealer for further assistance. PXIe 8-SLOT FULL HYBRID CHASSIS 42-924 Page 5.1...
  • Page 36 Make sure that the power cord is in good condition before plugging it into the system. It is important to check the reliability of the power source. The 42-924 power supply is capable of handling 100 to 240VAC within the 50 Hz to 60 Hz range.
  • Page 37 Note, all relevant safety practices regarding working on electrical equipment and manual handling should be followed if a repair is attempted. Replacement fan assemblies are available from Pickering Interfaces, please contact your local sales office for details.
  • Page 38 Figure 5.2- Using the BNC Connector to Remove the Rear Panel Note; there are various cables attached to the rear panel that will restrict its movement. Figure 5.3- Chassis with Rear Panel Removed PXIe 8-SLOT FULL HYBRID CHASSIS 42-924 Page 5.4...
  • Page 39 6. The wires from the fans are bundled into a cable form that has an in-line connector, as shown in Figure 5.5. The connector should be separated by pressing the lugs and carefully pulling the two halves apart. Figure 5.5- Location of In-line Connector for Cooling Fans PXIe 8-SLOT FULL HYBRID CHASSIS 42-924 Page 5.5...
  • Page 40 Figure 5.6. Figure 5.6- Location of Cooling Fan Fixing Screws 8. The fans can now be removed and the replacements fitted. 9. The reassembly process is the reverse of the previous steps. PXIe 8-SLOT FULL HYBRID CHASSIS 42-924 Page 5.6...

  • Page 41: Appendix A Chassis Dimensions

    APPENDIX A - CHASSIS DIMENSIONS pickering APPENDIX A - CHASSIS DIMENSIONS Figure A.1 - 42-924 Chassis Dimensions PXIe 8-SLOT FULL HYBRID CHASSIS 42-924 Page A.1...
  • Page 42 APPENDIX A - CHASSIS DIMENSIONS pickering THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK PXIe 8-SLOT FULL HYBRID CHASSIS 42-924 Page A.2...

  • Page 43: Rack Mounting The Chassis

    APPENDIX B - RACK MOUNTING THE CHASSIS To allow the 42-924 chassis to be fitted in a 19 inch equipment rack it can be simply mounted on a standard equipment shelf, or preferably, it can be fitted with the 63-924-001 rack mounting kit. The kit allows the chassis to be securely fixed in a rack with top and bottom spacing to provide the correct flow of cooling air.
  • Page 44 NOT be used to support the weight of the whole unit. The weight of the unit must be supported by side brackets, runners or a suitable equipment shelf. PXIe 8-SLOT FULL HYBRID CHASSIS 42-924 Page A.2...

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