ADLINK PXI-8565 User Manual

PCIe-8560 PXI-8565

PCI Express®-to-PXI™ Extension Kit

User’s Manual

Manual Revision: 2.00

Revision Date: October 24, 2007

Part Number: 50-17027-1000

Advance Technologies; Automate the World.

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Revision History

Revision Release Date Description of Change(s)

2.00 2007/10/24 Initial Release

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Preface

Copyright 2007 ADLINK TECHNOLOGY INC.

This document contains proprietary information protected by copy­right. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be repro­duced by any mechanical, electronic, or other means in any form
without prior written permission of the manufacturer.

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.

In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect,
special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the
use or inability to use the product or documentation, even if
advised of the possibility of such damages.

Trademarks

PCI Express® is a registered trademark of the Peripheral
Component Interconnect Special Interest Group. PXI
trademark of the PXI Systems Alliance.

Product names mentioned herein are used for identification pur­poses only and may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks
of their respective companies.

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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
This document is specifically intended to describe connecting
ADLINK PCIe-8560 PCI Express
Kit for extended functionality.

Manual Organization

This manual is organized as follows:

Preface: Presents important copyright notifications, disclaim­ers, trademarks, and associated information on the proper
understanding and usage of this document and its associated
product(s).

Chapter 1, Introduction: Introduces the PCI Express
PXI™ Extension Kit overview, its features, applications, archi­tecture, block diagrams, and package contents.

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-to-PXI™ extension systems.

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Systems to a PXI™ Extension

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to

Chapter 2, Getting Started: Presents information on properly
installing PCI Express
PCI Express

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to PXI™ extension kit.

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and PXI™ equipment and cabling a

Chapter 3, Hardware Information: Presents layout informa­tion, technical drawings, jumper settings, and configuration.

Chapter 4, Troubleshooting: Provides basic information on
quickly addressing configuration/setup/installation problems
that may occur.

Important Safety Instructions: Presents safety instructions
all users must follow for the proper setup, installation and
usage of equipment and/or software.

Warranty Information: Presents important warranty informa­tion for users/manufacturers rights and responsibilities regard­ing ADLINK products and services.

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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 per­form tasks.

NOTE:

NOTE:

Information to prevent minor physical injury, component
damage, data loss, and/or program corruption when try-

CAUTION:

WARNING:

ing to complete a task.

Information to prevent serious physical injury, compo­nent damage, data loss, and/or program corruption
when trying to complete a specific task.

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Reference Documentation

The following list of documents may be used as reference materi­als to support installation, configuration and/or the operation of the
PCI Express-to-PXI Extension Kit. This list is prepared in alpha­betical order (by vendor name, then by document title) for clarity.

Vendor(s)/Association(s) Title Rev.

PCI-SIG

PCI-SIG PCI-to-PCI Bridge Architecture

PCI-SIG PCI Local Bus Specification 3.0

PXI System Alliance PXI Specification 2.2

PCI Express® Base Specification

Specification

1.0a

1.2

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Getting Service

Contact us should you require any service or assistance.

ADLINK TECHNOLOGY INC. (HEADQUARTERS)

Web Site: http://www.adlinktech.com
Sales & Service: [e-mail]
Telephone No.: [phone]
Fax No.: [phone]
Mailing Address: 9F No. 166 Jian Yi Road, Chungho City,

Taipei 235, Taiwan, ROC

ADLINK TECHNOLOGY AMERICA INC.

Sales & Service: [e-mail]
Toll-Free: [phone]
Fax No.: [phone]
Mailing Address: 8900 Research Drive, Irvine,

CA 92618, USA

ADLINK TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD. (BEIJING)

Sales & Service: [e-mail]
Telephone No.: [phone]
Fax No.: [phone]
Mailing Address: Rm. 801, Power Creative E,

No. 1, B/D Shang Di East Rd.
Beijing, 100085 China

ADLINK TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD. (SHANGHAI)

Sales & Service: [e-mail]
Telephone No.: [phone]
Fax No.: [phone]
Mailing Address: 4F, Bldg. 39, No.333 Qinjiang Road,

Chao He Jing Hi Tech Park
Shanghai, 200233 China

ADLINK TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD. (SHENZHEN)

Sales & Service: [e-mail]
Telephone No.: [phone]
Fax No.: [phone]
Mailing Address: 2F, C Block, Bld. A1,

Cyber-Tech Zone, Gao Xin Ave. Sec 7,
High-Tech Industrial Park S.,
Shenzhen, 518057 China

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ADLINK TECHNOLOGY INC. (EUROPE)

Sales & Service: [e-mail]
Toll-Free: [phone]
Fax No.: [phone]
Mailing Address: Nord Carree 3, 40477

Düsseldorf, Germany

ADLINK TECHNOLOGY INC. (INDIA)

Sales & Service: [e-mail]
Telephone No.: [phone]
Fax No.: [phone]
Mailing Address: No. 1357, Ground Floor, "Anupama",

Aurobindo Marg JP Nagar (Ph-1)
Bangalore, Karnataka 560078, India

ADLINK TECHNOLOGY JAPAN CORP.

Sales & Service [e-mail]
Telephone No. [phone]
Fax No. [phone]
Mailing Address Asahiseimei Hatagaya Bld. 1-1-2

Hatagaya Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan

ADLINK TECHNOLOGY INC. (SOUTH KOREA)

Sales & Service: [e-mail]
Telephone No.: [phone]
Fax No.: [phone]
Mailing Address: 4F, Kostech Building, 262-2,

Yahgjae-Dong, Seocho-Gu,
Seoul, 137-130, South Korea

ADLINK TECHNOLOGY SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.

Sales & Service: [e-mail]
Telephone No.: [phone]
Fax No.: [phone]
Mailing Address: 84 Genting Lane #07-02A,

Cityneon Design Center,
Singapore 349584

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Table of Contents

PCIe-8560 PXI-8565................................................................. i

Revision History...................................................................... ii

Preface .................................................................................... iii

Copyright 2007 ADLINK TECHNOLOGY INC. ...............iii

Disclaimer ....................................................................... iii

Trademarks .....................................................................iii

Using this Manual ...........................................................iv

Conventions .................................................................... v

Reference Documentation ..............................................vi

Getting Service .............................................................. vii

Table of Contents................................................................... ix

List of Figures ........................................................................ xi

List of Tables........................................................................ xiii

1 Introduction ........................................................................ 1

1.1 Overview.............................................................................. 1

1.1.1 Controlling PXI™ with PCI Express® ................................... 1

1.2 Package Contents ............................................................... 3

1.3 Specifications....................................................................... 4

1.4 Features............................................................................... 5

1.5 Applications ......................................................................... 5

2 Getting Started ................................................................... 7

2.1 Installation Environment ...................................................... 7

2.2 Installing PCIe-8560 on a Host Computer ........................... 8

2.3 Installing PXI-8565 to a PXI™ Chassis ............................. 10

2.4 Cabling Host Computer to PXI™ Extension Chassis ........ 11

2.5 Power-ON/OFF Sequence................................................. 14

2.6 LED Status......................................................................... 15

3 Hardware Information ...................................................... 17

3.1 Functional Block Diagram.................................................. 17

3.2 PCIe-8560 Layout, Connectors and Jumpers.................... 18

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3.2.1 PCIe-8560 S1/S2 Signal Equalizer Adjustments ................ 19

3.3 PXI-8565 Layout, Connectors and Jumpers ...................... 21

3.4 Extension Cable Options ................................................... 23

4 Troubleshooting (FAQ)..................................................... 25

Important Safety Instructions............................................... 29

Warranty Policy ..................................................................... 31

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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™ Extension Chassis.......13

Figure 2-6: Host PC connected to a PXI™ Extension Chassis ........ 13

Figure 3-1: PCI Express-to-PXI Extension Kit Functional Block Diagram ...17

Figure 3-2: PCIe-8560 Mechanical Layout....................................... 18

Figure 3-3: PCI-8565 Mechanical Layout......................................... 21

Figure 3-4: Standard 3 M extension cable (ALC-PCEEXT-3) .......... 23

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List of Tables

Table 2-1: PCIe-8560 to Host PC Chassis Installation Items ........... 9

Table 3-1: PCIe-8560 Connectors, Jumpers and LED ................... 18

Table 3-2: PCIe-8560 Pin 1 and Pin 2 Equalizer Selection ............ 19

Table 3-3: PCIe-8560 Pin 3 Output Swing Control ......................... 20

Table 3-4: PCIe-8560 Pin 4 Output De-Emphasis Control ............. 20

Table 3-5: PXI-8565 Connectors, Jumpers and LED...................... 21

Table 3-6: PXI-8565 J1 Spread Spectrum Clock Control ............... 22

Table 3-7: Optional Extension Cables ............................................ 23

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1 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
Express
seven meters away, using the high-speed PCI Express
These extension systems operate in 32-bit/33 MHz configuration
and come with complete end-to-end hardware and software trans­parency for the host system. Hardware devices installed in the
extension system behave and work as if they are directly installed
into the host system, requiring no additional drivers or software
installation.

The host system may be separated from the extension system at
up to seven meters using high-quality shielded twisted copper
cables. The robust and reliable PCI Express-to-PXI Extension Kit
is suited for portable test and measurement applications with high­density I/O requirement and in hazardous industrial control and
automation environments.

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slot to remotely manage and control PXI™ devices up to

®

interface.

1.1.1 Controlling PXI™ with PCI Express

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Based on PCI Express® technology, the PCI Express-to-PXI
Extension Kit provides bus expansion capability through its high­speed differential signal interface. The PCI Express-to-PXI Exten­sion Kit uses a signal equalizer and a PCI Express-to-PCI bridge.
With ADLINK’s PCI Express-to-PXI Extension Kit, users can utilize
an available PCI Express
sis. Because the PCI Express

®

slot to control an external PXI™ chas-

®

bridge is transparent, there is no
need to install any additional software when using PXI™ devices
in the external chassis.

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The PCI Express-to-PXI Extension Kit implements a PCI Express­based 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 PCIe­8560 comes in a PCI Express
with the PXI-8565 via a twisted and shielded cable. The PXI-8565
converts the PCI Express

®

x1 footprint and communicates

®

interface into a PCI interface for addi-

tional PXI™ slots in the extension system.

The link between host PC and the external chassis is a PCI
Express

®

X1 link that represents a dual-simplex communications
channel consisting of two, low-voltage differentially driven signal
pairs. The signaling rate can reach up to 2.5 Gbps in each direc­tion. Using a shielded and twisted cable, the maximum extension
distance can be up to 7 M without decreasing signal rate.

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1.2 Package Contents

PCI Express-to-PXI Extension Kit

X PCIe-8560 (PCI Express

X PXI-8565 (PCI Express

X ACL-EXPRESS-3 (3 M extension cable)

X User's Manual

If any of the items on the contents list are missing or
damaged, contact your ADLINK dealer.

NOTE:

NOTE:

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extension host card)

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controller for PXI™ interface)

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1.3 Specifications

PCIe-8560 (on host computer)

X Compliant with PCI Express

X PCI Express

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x1 link which provides an effective signaling

rate of up to 2.5 Gigabits/sec.

X Maximum extended distance of up to seven meters

X Low-profile footprint, 68.90 mm (H) x 86.65 mm (W)

X Power requirement: 3.3 V, 210 mA (max)

PXI-8565 (on extension PXI™ chassis)

X Compliant with PCI-to-PCI Bridge Architecture Specifica-

tions Rev. 1.2

X Supports 5 V and 3.3 V PCI bus

X 32-bit/33 MHz full data throughput

X Maximum extended distance of up to seven meters

X Power requirement: +3.3 V, 720 mA

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Base Specifications Rev. 1.0a

Operating and Storage Environments

X Operating temperature: 0°C to 50°C

X Storage temperature: -20°C to 80°C

X Relative humidity: 10% to 90%, non-condensing

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X PCI Express

X High-speed PCI Express

X Compatible with 5 V and 3.3 V PCI bus

X Supports 32-bit/33 MHz PCI interface

X Extension lengths of 1 M, 3 M and 7 M

X Complete hardware and software transparency

X Compliant with PCI Express

1.0a

X Compliant with PCI-to-PCI Bridge Architecture Specification,

Revision 1.2

X Compliant with PCI Local Bus Specification, Revision 3.0

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control of PXI™ cards

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X1 interface

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Base Specification, Revision

1.5 Applications

These extension systems are suitable for:

X Electronics manufacturing testing

X High-density I/O systems

X Industrial automation and control

X Military and aerospace

X Testing systems for remote and/or harsh environments

X Video capture

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2 Getting Started

This chapter describes the installation environment, installation
procedures, cabling the equipment, and instructions on powering­on/off the PCI Express-to-PXI Extension Kit.

Diagrams and images of equipment mentioned are used
for reference only. Actual system appearance may vary.

NOTE:

NOTE:

2.1 Installation Environment

Whenever unpacking and preparing to install any equipment
described in this manual, please refer to the Important Safety
Instructions chapter of this manual.

Only install equipment in well lit areas on flat, sturdy surfaces with
access to basic tools such as flat and cross head screwdrivers.

The PCI Express-to-PXI Extension Kit contains several electro­static sensitive components that can be easily damaged by static
electricity. For this reason, the cards and chassis should be han­dled on a grounded anti-static mat and the operator should wear
an anti-static wristband during the unpacking and installation pro­cedure.

Please also inspect the components for apparent damage.
Improper shipping and handling may cause damage to the compo­nents. Be sure there is no shipping and handling damage on the
components before continuing.

Do not apply power to any equipment if it has been dam­aged.

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2.2 Installing PCIe-8560 on a Host Computer

1. Power-off your host computer.

2. Unscrew the housing of your host computer using a
(cross-head or flat-head) screwdriver. Open the housing.

3. Locate your PCI Express
and remove it from its packaging. (Please wear anti­static gloves and use an anti-static surface when han­dling the card).

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.

5. Close the chassis and re-install its housing screws.

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extension card (PCIe-8560)

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A

A

Figure 2-1:

B

B

PCIe-8560 to Host PC Installation Diagram

C

C

Item Description

A

Industrial PC or Desktop PC with X1 PCI Express

B PCIe-8560 (PCI Express-to-PCI extension host card)

C

X1 PCI Express

Table 2-1: PCIe-8560 to Host PC Chassis Installation Items

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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.

3. Locate your PXI-8565 and remove it from its packaging.
(Please wear anti-static gloves and use an anti-static
surface when handling the card).

4. Install the PXI-8565 into the PXI™ system slot and
tighten the bracket-retaining screws on the top and bot­tom of the panel to fasten the PXI-8565 to the chassis.

Figure 2-2: PXI-8565 to PXI™ Chassis Installation Diagram

The PXI-8565 must be installed into the PXI™ system
slot. Installing the PXI-8565 into a peripheral slot is for-

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2.4 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™ exten­sion chassis, you may connect the Host Computer and PXI™
extension chassis with an extension cable.

Do not remove the extension cable after the system is
powered on. It may cause system errors or data loss. If

CAUTION:

the cable is unplugged improperly, reconnect it and
reboot the host PC and extension chassis.

1. Locate your 3 M extension cable (ACL-Express-3).

Figure 2-3: 3 M extension cable (ACL-EXPRESS-3)

2. Connect the 3 M extension cable to the PCI Express

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serial link connector (PCIe-8560) of your host PC.

3. Firmly attach the 3 M extension cable by tightening its

retention screws.

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Figure 2-4: Cabling 3 M Extension Cable to Host PC

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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

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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 con­nected to the host PC and extension chassis.

2. Power-on the PXI™ extension chassis first.

3. Power-on the host PC

.

DO NOT remove the cable after the system and exten­sion chassis are powered on. Disconnecting the cable

CAUTION:

As the PCI Express-to-PXI Extension Kit is a standard PCIe-to­PCI bridge interface, the BIOS will identify each device behind the
PCI bridge and assign resource to each one during start up. Thus
users have to power-on the PXI™ chassis first in order to get
appropriate resources from the BIOS.

while the system is running may cause unpredictable
system errors and/or system crash.

To power-off the PCI Express-to-PXI Extension Kit, follow these
steps:

1. Power-off the host PC.

2. Power-off the extension chassis.

DO NOT power-off the extension chassis until the host
PC is powered off. If the extension chassis is powered

CAUTION:

off while the host PC is on, the host PC may hang or
crash.

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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 follow­ing conditions are met:

X The extension cable between the PCIe-8560 (Host PC) and

PXI-8565 (Extension Chassis) is properly connected.

X The extension chassis is powered on.

X The host PC is entering its Power-On Self Test (POST).

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3 Hardware Information

3.1 Functional Block Diagram

Figure 3-1: PCI Express-to-PXI Extension Kit Functional Block Diagram

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3.2 PCIe-8560 Layout, Connectors and Jumpers

Figure 3-2:

PCIe-8560 Mechanical Layout

D1

CN1

S2

S1

Connector/Jumper/LED Description

S1 Adjusts Signal Equalizer

S2 Adjusts Signal Equalizer

CN1

PCI Express® Serial Link Connector

D1 Serial Link Status LED

Table 3-1: PCIe-8560 Connectors, Jumpers and LED

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3.2.1 PCIe-8560 S1/S2 Signal Equalizer Adjustments

PCIe-8560 provides equalization, amplification and de-emphasis
circuits to optimize signal integrity performance. With this design,
PCIe-8560 allows signal transmission over long distances and
reduces signal distortion.

The following adjustment should be applied to both S1
and S2 simultaneously. The S1 transmits signals and S2

NOTE:

NOTE:

is receives signals.

Configuration Description

ON

Strongest equalizer levels (default)

1234

ON

Moderate equalizer level

1234

ON

Weakest equalizer level

1234

ON

No equalizer

1234

Table 3-2: PCIe-8560 Pin 1 and Pin 2 Equalizer Selection

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Configuration Description

ON

1234

High level output signal swing (Default)

ON

1234

Normal level output signal swing

Table 3-3: PCIe-8560 Pin 3 Output Swing Control

Configuration Description

ON

High level output signal swing (Default)

1234

ON

Normal level output signal swing

1234

Table 3-4: PCIe-8560 Pin 4 Output De-Emphasis Control

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3.3 PXI-8565 Layout, Connectors and Jumpers

Figure 3-3: PCI-8565 Mechanical Layout

Connector/Jumper/LED Description

J1 Spread spectrum clock control

CN1

D1 Serial Link Status LED

Table 3-5: PXI-8565 Connectors, Jumpers and LED

PCI Express® serial link connector

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Setting Description

Table 3-6: PXI-8565 J1 Spread Spectrum Clock Control

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.

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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.

Figure 3-4: Standard 3 M extension cable (ALC-PCEEXT-3)

Part Number Description

ACL-EXPRESS-1

ACL-EXPRESS-3

ACL-EXPRESS-7

Table 3-7: Optional Extension Cables

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1 M, PCI Express

3 M, PCI Express

7 M, PCI Express

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-to-PCI extension cable

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-to-PCI extension cable

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-to-PCI extension cable

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4 Troubleshooting (FAQ)

This chapter describes frequently asked questions that may guide
the user to solve minor problems they may encounter.

This Troubleshooting (FAQ) applies to:

X PCI Express-to-PCI Extension System: including PCES-

8581-4S and PCES-8581-13S.

X PCI Express-to-PXI Extension Kit: including PCIe-8560 and

PXI-8565.

In the following description, the products will be renamed as "PCI

Express

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Bus Extension Products".

Question:

What is the maximum extension length of PCI

Express

®

Bus Extension Products?

Answer: The maximum extension length is 7 M. ADLINK offers

three different cables in length for customer's applications, 1
M, 3 M and 7 M.

Question:

When using ADLINK PCI Express® Bus Extension
Products, is there any additional driver or software required
to install?

Answer: ADLINK PCI Express

designed to be standard PCI Express

®

Bus Extension Products are

®

-to-PCI bridges. It is
not necessary to install additional drivers or software for
support.

Question:

How many extension chassis can I connect to a host

PC by using ADLINK PCI Express

®

Bus Extension Prod-

ucts?

Answer: Due to the point-to-point architecture of PCI Express

only one ADLINK PCI Express

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Bus Extension Product can

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,

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be supported by one chassis. However, users can select
multiple extension chassis for different purposes. For exam­ple, 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

255 PCI bus segments. ADLINK PCI Express
sion Products do not limit the bus segment number. The
maximum PCI bus segments may limited by your BIOS or
operating system.

®

Bus Exten-

Question:

Answer: ADLINK PCI Express

Is there any compatibility problems with the ADLINK

®

PCI Express

designed as standard PCI Express

-to-PXI extension kit?

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Bus Extension Products are

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-to-PCI Bridge. During
PC boot up, your PC BIOS will search devices and assign
resources such as, I/O, memory space and IRQ number, to
each device according to its algorithm. Although PCI speci­fication allows up to 255 bus segments in a PC system, the
BIOS may not assign the correct and/or proper resource to
each device in some complex PCI systems.

Because the PCI Express

®

specification was released in
2002, most hardware and circuit board designers as of yet
do not offer multiple PCI-to-PCI bridges. Most BIOS work
for simple applications but may not work for multiple PCI
bus segments and a variety of resource requests. We sug­gest customers choose PC equipment with Intel 945, 965 or
later chipsets to adjust for these issues.

Question:

When I encounter compatibility problems, what should

I do?

Answer: Because most compatibility problems come from PCI

resource assignments, customers should consult their PC
vendors or BIOS vendors for help. Updating to the most cur­rent BIOS version may also resolve PCI resources prob­lems.

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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.

3. Connect an extension chassis which is single bus seg-

ment to the host PC. Plug a PCI device to an extension
chassis one by one and boot each in sequence to check
if your host PC can accommodate the PCI device or not.

4. You may try to plug the PCI Express

®

card to a different PCI Express

slot.

®

extension host

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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 equipment before handling/operating the
equipment.

X Read these safety instructions carefully.

X Keep this user’s manual for future reference.

X Read the specifications section of this manual for detailed

information on the operating environment of this equipment.

X When installing/mounting or uninstalling/removing

equipment:

Z Turn off power and unplug any power cords/cables.

X To avoid electrical shock and/or damage to equipment:

Z Keep equipment away from water or liquid sources;

Z Keep equipment away from high heat or high humidity;

Z Keep equipment properly ventilated (do not block or

cover ventilation openings);

Z Make sure to use recommended voltage and power

source settings;

Z Always install and operate equipment near an easily

accessible electrical socket-outlet;

Z Secure the power cord (do not place any object on/over

the power cord);

Z Only install/attach and operate equipment on stable

surfaces and/or recommended mountings; and,

Z If the equipment will not be used for long periods of time,

turn off and unplug the equipment from its power source.

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X Never attempt to fix the equipment. Equipment should only

be serviced by qualified personnel.

X 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

CAUTION:

ACCORDING TO THEIR INSTRUCTIONS.

X Equipment must be serviced by authorized technicians

when:

Z The power cord or plug is damaged;

Z Liquid has penetrated the equipment;

Z It has been exposed to high humidity/moisture;

Z It is not functioning or does not function according to the

user’s manual;

Z It has been dropped and/or damaged; and/or,

Z It has an obvious sign of breakage.

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Warranty Policy

Thank you for choosing ADLINK. To understand your rights and
enjoy all the after-sales services we offer, please read the follow­ing carefully.

1. Before using ADLINK’s products please read the user

manual and follow the instructions exactly. When send­ing in damaged products for repair, please attach an
RMA application form which can be downloaded from:
http://rma.adlinktech.com/policy/

2. All ADLINK products come with a limited two-year war-

ranty, one year for products bought in China:

X The warranty period starts on the day the product is shipped

from ADLINK’s factory.

X Peripherals and third-party products not manufactured by

ADLINK will be covered by the original manufacturers' war­ranty.

X For products containing storage devices (hard drives, flash

cards, etc.), please back up your data before sending them
for repair. ADLINK is not responsible for any loss of data.

X Please ensure the use of properly licensed software with

our systems. ADLINK does not condone the use of pirated
software and will not service systems using such software.
ADLINK will not be held legally responsible for products
shipped with unlicensed software installed by the user.

X For general repairs, please do not include peripheral acces-

sories. If peripherals need to be included, be certain to
specify which items you sent on the RMA Request & Confir­mation Form. ADLINK is not responsible for items not listed
on the RMA Request & Confirmation Form.

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3. Repair service is not covered by ADLINK's two-year
guarantee in the following situations:

X Damage caused by not following instructions in the User's

Manual.

X Damage caused by carelessness on the user's part during

product transportation.

X Damage caused by fire, earthquakes, floods, lightening,

pollution, other acts of God, and/or incorrect usage of volt­age transformers.

X Damage caused by inappropriate storage environments

such as high temperatures, high humidity, or volatile chemi­cals.

X Damage caused by leakage of battery fluid during or after

change of batteries by customer/user.

X Damage from improper repair by unauthorized technicians.

X Products with altered and/or damaged serial numbers are

not entitled to our service.

X This warranty is not transferable or extendable.

X Other categories not protected under our warranty.

4. Customers are responsible for all fees necessary to
transport damaged products to ADLINK.

5. To ensure the speed and quality of product repair,
please download an RMA application form from our
company website: http://rma.adlinktech.com/policy/
Products with attached RMA forms receive priority.

For further questions, please e-mail our FAE staff:
[e-mail].

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