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- Page 1 EC-8560, PXI-8565 ExpressCard-to-PXI Extension Kit User’s Manual Manual Revision: 2.00 Revision Date: April 08, 2008 Part No: 50-1V001-1000 Advance Technologies; Automate the World.
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EC-8560, PXI-8565 ADLINK Technology, Inc. User’s Manual Copyright 2008 Revision History Revision Release Date Description of Change(s) Document Created 2.00 2008/04/08 Initial Release... -
Page 3: Preface
Copyright 2008 User’s Manual Preface Copyright 2008 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. -
Page 4: Using This Manual
ExpressCard-to-PXI extension systems. This document is specifically intended to describe connecting ADLINK EC-8560 ExpressCard Systems to a PXI Extension Kit for extended functionality. Manual Organization This manual is organized as follows:... -
Page 5: Conventions
ADLINK Technology, Inc. EC-8560, PXI-8565 Copyright 2008 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. -
Page 6: Reference Documentation
EC-8560, PXI-8565 ADLINK Technology, Inc. User’s Manual Copyright 2008 Reference Documentation The following list of documents may be used as reference materi- als to support installation, configuration and/or the operation of the ExpressCard-to-PXI Extension Kit. This list is prepared in alpha- betical order (by vendor name, then by document title) for clarity. -
Page 7: Getting Service
Toll-Free: +1-866-4 ADLINK Fax No.: +1-949-727-2099 Mailing Address: 8900 Research Drive, Irvine, CA 92618, USA ADLINK TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD. (BEIJING) Sales & Service: market@adlinktech.com Telephone No.: +86-10-5885-8666 Fax No.: +86-10-5885-8625 Mailing Address: Rm. 801, Power Creative E, No. 1, B/D Shang Di East Rd. - Page 8 Telephone No.: +65-6844-2261 Fax No.: +65-6844-2263 Mailing Address: 84 Genting Lane #07-02A, Cityneon Design Center, Singapore 349584 ADLINK TECHNOLOGY SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. (INDIA Liaison Office) Sales & Service: india@adlinktech.com Telephone No.: +91-80-6560-5817 Fax No.: +91-80-2244-3548 Mailing Address: No. 1357, Ground Floor, "Anupama",...
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
Overview................1 1.1.1 Controlling PXI with ExpressCard......... 1 Package Contents ............... 2 Specifications............... 3 Features................4 Applications ................. 4 2 Getting Started ..............5 Installation Environment ............5 Installing EC-8560 on a Laptop Computer......6 Installing the Sustaining Rack ......... 7... - Page 10 EC-8560, PXI-8565 ADLINK Technology, Inc. User’s Manual Copyright 2008 Installing PXI-8565 to a PXI Chassis ........9 Cabling Laptop Computer to PXI Extension Chassis..10 Power-ON/OFF Sequence..........12 LED Status................. 13 3 Hardware Information............15 Functional Block Diagram ..........15 EC-8560................
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Page 11: List Of Figures
Copyright 2008 User’s Manual List of Figures Figure 2-1: EC-8560 to Laptop Installation Diagram......6 Figure 2-2: EC-8560 Sustaining Rack..........7 Figure 2-3: PXI-8565 to PXI Chassis Installation Diagram ....9 Figure 2-4: 3 M extension cable (ACL-EXPRESS-3) ....... 10 Figure 2-5: Cabling 3 M Extension Cable to PXI™... - Page 12 EC-8560, PXI-8565 ADLINK Technology, Inc. User’s Manual Copyright 2008 This page intentionally left blank.
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Page 13: List Of Tables
ADLINK Technology, Inc. EC-8560, PXI-8565 Copyright 2008 User’s Manual List of Tables Table 3-1: PXI-8565 Connectors, Jumpers and LED...... 17 Table 3-2: PXI-8565 J1 Spread Spectrum Clock Control ....18 Table 3-3: Optional Extension Cables ..........19 xiii... - Page 14 EC-8560, PXI-8565 ADLINK Technology, Inc. User’s Manual Copyright 2008 This page intentionally left blank.
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Page 15: Introduction
ADLINK Technology, Inc. EC-8560, PXI-8565 Copyright 2008 User’s Manual Introduction This chapter introduces the ExpressCard-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 ExpressCard, the Express-... -
Page 16: Package Contents
PXI modules. The technology consists of a EC- 8560 card installed in a host computer, a shielded cable, and a PXI-8565 card installed in the remote PXI chassis. The EC-8560 comes in a ExpressCard/34 footprint and communicates with the PXI-8565 via a twisted and shielded cable. -
Page 17: Specifications
EC-8560, PXI-8565 Copyright 2008 User’s Manual 1.3 Specifications EC-8560 (on host laptop computer) Compliant with ExpressCard Standard Release 1.2 Compliant with PCI Express Base Specification Rev. 1.0a PCI Express X1 link with 250 MB/s data throughput Extended distance of up to 7 meters Dimensions: ExpressCard/34 (108mm(W) X 34mm(H)) Power requirements: +3.3V, 210mA (max) -
Page 18: Features
EC-8560, PXI-8565 ADLINK Technology, Inc. User’s Manual Copyright 2008 1.4 Features ExpressCard control of PXI cards High-speed PCI Express X1 interface Compatible with 5V and 3.3V PCI bus Supports 32-bit/33 MHz PCI interface Extension lengths of 1m, 3m and 7m... -
Page 19: Getting Started
ADLINK Technology, Inc. EC-8560, PXI-8565 Copyright 2008 User’s Manual Getting Started This chapter describes the installation environment, installation procedures, cabling the equipment, and instructions on powering- on/off the EC-8582 ExpressCard to PCI Extension System. Diagrams and images of equipment mentioned are used for reference only. -
Page 20: Installing Ec-8560 On A Laptop Computer
Card slot. 2. Locate your 3M extension cable (ACL-EXPRESS-3). Screw the ACL-EXPRESS-3 cable to the EC-8560. 3. Insert the EC-8560 into an available ExpressCard slot in your laptop computer. Be sure to firmly attach the EC- 8560 to the ExpressCard slot. -
Page 21: Installing The Sustaining Rack
Installing the Sustaining Rack If your laptop computer is equipped with a ExpressCard/54, you will need a sustaining rack to adequately attach the EC-8560. The sustaining rack adds secure connectivity. Refer to the following steps to install the sustaining rack onto the EC-8560. -
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EC-8560, PXI-8565 ADLINK Technology, Inc. User’s Manual Copyright 2008 2. Secure the sustaining rack and insert the assembled EC-8560 and sustaining rack into your ExpressCard/54 normally. Getting Started... -
Page 23: Installing Pxi-8565 To A Pxi Chassis
ADLINK Technology, Inc. EC-8560, PXI-8565 Copyright 2008 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. -
Page 24: Cabling Laptop Computer To Pxi Extension Chassis
Copyright 2008 Cabling Laptop Computer to PXI Extension Chassis Now that you have successfully installed the EC-8560 into the Host computer and/or installed a PXI device in the PXI extension chassis, you may connect the Host Computer and PXI extension chassis with an extension cable. -
Page 25: Figure 2-5: Cabling 3 M Extension Cable To Pxi™ Extension Chassis
ADLINK Technology, Inc. EC-8560, PXI-8565 Copyright 2008 User’s Manual 2. Connect the other end of the 3 M extension cable to the PXI-8565 serial link connector of the extension PXI chassis. 3. Firmly attach the 3 M extension cable by tightening its retention screws. -
Page 26: Power-On/Off Sequence
EC-8560, PXI-8565 ADLINK Technology, Inc. User’s Manual Copyright 2008 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. -
Page 27: Led Status
EC-8560, PXI-8565 Copyright 2008 User’s Manual 2.6 LED Status The LEDs on the EC-8560 and PXI-8565 give power status infor- mation. The LEDs light up only when the following conditions are met: The extension cable between the EC-8560 (Host Laptop Computer) and PXI-8565 (Extension Chassis) is properly connected. - Page 28 EC-8560, PXI-8565 ADLINK Technology, Inc. User’s Manual Copyright 2008 This page intentionally left blank. Getting Started...
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Page 29: Hardware Information
ADLINK Technology, Inc. EC-8560, PXI-8565 Copyright 2008 User’s Manual Hardware Information 3.1 Functional Block Diagram Figure 3-1: PCI Express-to-PXI Extension Kit Functional Block Diagram Remote PXI Chassis Laptop Computer PCI Slot EC-8560 PXI-8565 ExpressCard/34 PCI Slot ExpressCard/54 External Cable Signal... -
Page 30: Ec-8560
User’s Manual Copyright 2008 3.2 EC-8560 The EC-8560 is an ExpressCard/34 form factor module that re- drives PCI Express signals to an extension chassis via the ACL- EXPRESS cable. Users can plug EC-8560 into an ExpressCard/ 34 or ExpressCard/54 slot equipped laptop computers. -
Page 31: Pxi-8565 Layout, Connectors And Jumpers
ADLINK Technology, Inc. EC-8560, PXI-8565 Copyright 2008 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 3-1: PXI-8565 Connectors, Jumpers and LED... - Page 32 EC-8560, PXI-8565 ADLINK Technology, Inc. User’s Manual Copyright 2008 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).
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Page 33: Extension Cable Options
ADLINK Technology, Inc. EC-8560, PXI-8565 Copyright 2008 User’s Manual 3.4 Extension Cable Options The ExpressCard-to-PXI extension system is available with three different cables in length. These cables are designed to transfer high speed signals and have high immunity from electromagnetic interference. - Page 34 EC-8560, PXI-8565 ADLINK Technology, Inc. User’s Manual Copyright 2008 This page intentionally left blank. Hardware Information...
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Page 35: Troubleshooting (Faq)
This Troubleshooting (FAQ) applies to: ExpressCard-to-PCI Extension System: including ECS- 8582-4S. ExpressCard-to-PXI Extension Kit: including EC-8560 and PXI-8565. In the following description, the products will be renamed as "PCI Express Bus Extension Products". - Page 36 EC-8560, PXI-8565 ADLINK Technology, Inc. User’s Manual Copyright 2008 form factor while an 18-slot extension chassis provides more PCI slots. Theoretically, PCI specification allows up to 255 PCI bus segments. ADLINK PCI Express Bus Exten- sion Products do not limit the bus segment number. The maximum PCI bus segments may limited by your BIOS or operating system.
- Page 37 ADLINK Technology, Inc. EC-8560, PXI-8565 Copyright 2008 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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Page 39: Important Safety Instructions
ADLINK Technology, Inc. EC-8560, PXI-8565 Copyright 2008 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. - Page 40 EC-8560, PXI-8565 ADLINK Technology, Inc. User’s Manual Copyright 2008 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.
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Page 41: Warranty Policy
ADLINK Technology, Inc. EC-8560, PXI-8565 Copyright 2008 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. - Page 42 EC-8560, PXI-8565 ADLINK Technology, Inc. User’s Manual Copyright 2008 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.
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