Datapath VSN1170 User Manual

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User Manual

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Version 1.02

Contents

Introduction.......................................................................................................................4

Unpacking..........................................................................................................................5

The VSN1170......................................................................................................................6

Specications.....................................................................................................................7

Software............................................................................................................................8

Use of the SBC’s onboard graphics adaptor .......................................................................9

Hardware Installation........................................................................................................11

Datapath Limited..............................................................................................................15

Index.................................................................................................................................17

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Safety Instructions

Safety Instructions (UK)

To prevent damage to your Datapath product or injury to personnel operating the equipment, please read the following safety precau­tions prior to operation. These instructions should be made available to all those who will use and operate Datapath products.

Power Supply

All Datapath products require a mains power supply. This power supply must be disconnected when equipment is being upgraded or
relocated.

Cables

Do not expose cables to any liquids; doing so may cause a short circuit which could damage the
equipment. Do not place heavy objects on top of any cables as this can cause damage and possibly lead to exposed live wires.

Ventilation

All computer equipment should be located in a well ventilated area. All ventilation holes on the computer casing must be kept clear of
any obstruction at all times. Failure to do so will result in the system over heating and damaging your equipment.

Working Environment

The equipment should be located in an environment free from dust, moisture and extreme changes in temperature and should be
placed on a stable and solid work surface. Liquids (hot/cold drinks etc) should not be placed near the equipment as spillage could
cause serious damage.

Gas/Flammable Liquids

Electronic equipment should never be used in the presence of gas or any ammable liquid, doing so could result in an explosion or
serious re.

Smoke/Unusual Smells

Should you notice smoke or unusual smells being emitted from your computer, turn o and unplug the system from the mains supply.
The system should then be passed to a qualied technician for

inspection. Continued operation could result in personal injury and damage to property.

Maintenance

Maintenance should only be carried out by competent technicians, any Datapath plug-in cards that are physically damaged should be
returned to Datapath for repair using Datapath RMA procedures.

Disposal

At the end of life all Datapath products should be disposed of as per local laws and regulations dictate. In UK contact Datapath to
arrange disposal. Our WEE registration number is WEEE/AA0005ZR.

Rack Mount Safety Instructions

Temperature

If VSN1170 systems are to be installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the installation should be such that the amount of air

ow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised. The operating ambient temperature of the rack environment

should be maintained below 35 degrees centigrade under all conditions. Appropriate cooling arrangements should be built into the

cabinet to ensure that this specication is maintained.

Mechanical Loading

Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.

Circuit Overloading

Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the mains supply circuit and the eect that overloading of the

supply might have on any overcurrent protection or supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should
be used when addressing this concern.

Reliable Earthing

Reliable earthing of all rack-mounted equipment should be maintained. Particular attention should be given to supply connections
other than direct connections to the branch circuit (e.g. use of power strips).

Replaceable Batteries

Caution: Risk of Explosion if Battery is replaced by an Incorrect Type.

Dispose of Used Batteries According to the local laws / regulations and manufacturer’s instructions.

Instrucciones de seguridad (Esp)

Rogamos leer las siguientes instrucciones de seguridad antes de poner en funcionamiento el equipo, a n de evitar daños en su producto

de Datapath o lesiones al personal encargado de su manejo. Poner estas instrucciones a disposición de todos aquellos que vayan a
utilizar y/o manejar los productos de Datapath.

Alimentación eléctrica

Todos los productos de Datapath requieren una fuente de alimentación eléctrica. Esta fuente de alimentación eléctrica debe ser

desconectada durante las tareas de renovación o traslado.

Cables

No exponer los cables a líquidos, ya que ello puede causar un cortocircuito y, por consiguiente, daños en el equipo. No colocar objetos
pesados sobre los cables, ya que esto puede ocasionar daños y poner al descubierto los cables vivos.

Ventilación

Todos los equipos informáticos deben estar situados en un área bien ventilada. Mantener todos los oricios de ventilación de la carcasa

del ordenador siempre libres de obstrucciones de cualquier tipo. En caso contrario, podría producirse un sobrecalentamiento del

sistema y daños en el equipo.

Entorno de trabajo

El equipo debe estar emplazado en un ambiente sin polvo, humedad ni cambios bruscos de temperatura y debe ser situado sobre una

supercie estable y sólida. No colocar líquidos (bebidas calientes/frías, etc.) cerca del equipo, ya que un derrame podría causar graves
daños.

Gas/líquidos inamables

El equipo electrónico nunca debe ser usado en presencia de gas o líquido inamable, ya que esto podría causar una explosión o un

incendio grave.

Humo/olores inusuales

En caso de percibir humo u olores inusuales provenientes de su ordenador, apagar y desenchufar el equipo de la red eléctrica. El sistema
debe ser conado entonces a un técnico cualicado para su

inspección. Si el equipo continuara funcionando, esto podría ocasionar lesiones personales y daños materiales.

Mantenimiento

El mantenimiento solo debe ser ejecutado por técnicos capacitados. Las tarjetas insertables (plug-in) de Datapath que estén físicamente
dañadas deben ser devueltas a Datapath para su reparación según los procedimientos RMA (Return Merchandise Agreement) de

Datapath.

Eliminación

Al nal de su vida útil, todos los productos de Datapath deben ser eliminados de acuerdo con las leyes y normativas locales. En el
Reino Unido, contactar a Datapath para organizar la eliminación. Nuestro número de registro WEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic

Equipment) es WEEE/AA0005ZR.

Instrucciones de seguridad para montaje en bastidor

Temperatura

Si los sistemas VSN1170 se montan en un bastidor cerrado o en un bastidor de varias unidades, la instalación se deberá realizar evitando

que afecte al ujo de aire necesario para un funcionamiento seguro. Mantener la temperatura ambiente del entorno del bastidor por

debajo de los 35 grados centígrados bajo todo tipo de condiciones. Instalar en el armario los dispositivos adecuados de refrigeración a

n de asegurar que se cumpla esta especicación.

Carga mecánica

Efectuar el montaje del equipo en el bastidor de tal modo que se eviten situaciones de peligro debidas a una carga mecánica irregular.

Sobrecarga del circuito

Tener especial cuidado al realizar la conexión del equipo al circuito de la red eléctrica a n de evitar que una sobrecarga de ésta pueda
afectar a algún dispositivo de protección contra corriente de sobreintensidad o al cableado de alimentación. Tener en cuenta las capaci­dades especicadas en la placa indicadora del equipo al conectarlo a la red.

Puesta a tierra segura

Asegurar la puesta a tierra segura de todos los equipos montados en bastidor. Prestar especial atención a las conexiones de alimentación
que no sean conexiones directas al circuito en derivación (por ejemplo, mediante regletas).

Baterías reemplazables

Precaución: Riesgo de explosión si la batería se sustituye por otra de tipo incorrecto.

Deseche las baterías usadas según las leyes / regulaciones locales y las instrucciones del fabricante.

Consignes de sécurité (Fr)

An de ne pas endommager votre produit Datapath et d’éviter tout risque de blessure du personnel exploitant le matériel, veuillez lire
les consignes de sécurité suivantes avant toute utilisation. Ces instructions doivent être mises à disposition de toute personne souhaitant

utiliser et exploiter les produits Datapath.

Alimentation électrique

Tous les produits Datapath requièrent une alimentation électrique principale. Cette alimentation électrique doit être interrompue en cas
de mise à jour ou de relocalisation du matériel.

Câbles

Ne pas exposer les câbles à un liquide quelconque car cela pourrait provoquer un court-circuit susceptible d’endommager le matériel.

Ne pas placer d’objets lourds sur les câbles car cela pourrait causer des dommages et conduire éventuellement à des ls électriques
dénudés.

Ventilation

Tout matériel informatique doit être disposé dans un endroit bien ventilé. Veiller à ne jamais obstruer les orices de ventilation du boîtier
de l’ordinateur ; sinon, il y a risque de surchaue du système et votre matériel peut être endommagé.

Environnement de travail

Le matériel doit être placé sur une surface de travail stable et solide, dans un environnement exempt de poussière et d’humidité et non
exposé à des variations extrêmes de températures. Ne pas placer de liquides (boissons chaudes/froides, etc.) près du matériel, car un
déversement accidentel pourrait causer de graves dommages.

Gaz/Liquides inammables

Le matériel électronique ne doit jamais être utilisé en présence de gaz ou de liquide inammable ; cela pourrait entraîner une explosion

ou un grave incendie.

Fumée/odeurs inhabituelles

Si vous constatez la présence de fumée ou d’odeurs inhabituelles émanant de votre ordinateur, éteignez-le et débranchez le système de
l’alimentation secteur. Dans ce cas, le système devra être coné à un technicien qualié pour inspection. Une poursuite de son utilisation
risquerait de provoquer des blessures corporelles et des dommages matériels.

Entretien

L’entretien doit impérativement être eectué par des techniciens compétents, toute carte enchable Datapath physiquement endom­magée est à retourner à Datapath pour réparation via la procédure Datapath RMA.

Élimination

En n de vie, tous les produits Datapath seront éliminés conformément aux législations et réglementations locales. Au Royaume-Uni,
veuillez contacter Datapath pour organiser l’élimination. Notre numéro d’enregistrement de Déchets d’équipements électriques et
électroniques : WEEE/AA0005ZR.

Consignes de sécurité du montage sur bâti

Température

S’il est prévu d’installer les systèmes VSN1170 dans une enceinte fermée ou dans un bâti comportant plusieurs unités, l’installation
devra être eectuée de telle manière que le débit d’air requis pour la sûreté de fonctionnement du matériel ne soit pas compromis. La
température ambiante de fonctionnement de l’environnement du bâti doit être maintenue en-dessous de 35 degrés centigrades dans
toutes les conditions. Des dispositifs de refroidissement appropriés doivent être intégrés dans l’armoire de façon à garantir le maintien
de cette spécication.

Charge mécanique

Le montage du matériel doit être eectué de manière à exclure toute situation dangereuse pouvant provenir d’une charge mécanique
irrégulière.

Surcharge du circuit

Il convient d’apporter une certaine importance au raccordement du matériel au circuit de l’alimentation secteur et aux eets qu’une
surcharge de l’alimentation pourrait avoir sur une protection contre les surintensités ou les câbles d’alimentation. Vériez pour cela les
valeurs nominales sur les plaques d’identication du matériel.

Fiabilité de la mise à la terre

Veiller à une mise à la terre able de tout matériel monté sur bâti. Une attention particulière devra être accordée aux raccordements
d’alimentation autres que les raccordements directs au circuit de dérivation (utilisation de multiprises par exemple).

Batteries remplaçables

Attention: Risque d’explosion si la batterie est remplacée par un type incorrect.

Jetez les piles usagées conformément aux lois / réglementations locales et aux instructions du fabricant.

Sicherheitsanweisungen (D)

Die folgenden Sicherheitsanweisungen dienen der Vermeidung von Schäden an Ihrem Datapath-Produkt und Verletzungen der Nutzer.
Bitte lesen Sie sie sorgfältig durch, bevor Sie Ihr Produkt in Betrieb nehmen. Diese Anweisungen sollten allen Personen zugänglich
gemacht werden, die mit der Nutzung und der Bedienung von Datapath-Produkten betraut sind.

Stromversorgung

Alle Datapath-Produkte müssen an die Hauptstromversorgung angeschlossen werden. Die Stromversorgung muss unterbrochen
werden, wenn Geräte ausgetauscht oder an einer anderen Stelle platziert werden sollen.

Kabel

Kabel dürfen nicht mit Flüssigkeiten in Berührung kommen, da dadurch ein Kurzschluss und somit ein Schaden an dem Gerät ausgelöst

werden könnte. Stellen Sie außerdem keine schweren Objekte auf die Kabel, um Schäden und oen liegende stromführende Leitungen

zu vermeiden.

Lüftung

Computerausrüstung sollte in einem gut gelüfteten Bereich aufgestellt werden. Die Lüftungslöcher am Computergehäuse müssen stets
freigehalten werden, um eine Überhitzung und somit einen Geräteschaden zu vermeiden.

Arbeitsumgebung

Die Geräte sollten in einer staubfreien und trockenen Umgebung, in der keine extremen Temperaturänderungen zu erwarten sind, auf

einer stabilen Arbeitsäche aufgestellt werden. In der Nähe der Geräte sollten keine Flüssigkeiten (heiße/kalte Getränke etc.) platziert

werden, die verschüttet werden und schwerwiegende Schäden anrichten könnten.

Gas/brennbare Flüssigkeiten

Elektronische Geräte sind nicht in Umgebungen zu verwenden, in denen Gas oder brennbare Flüssigkeiten vorhanden ist/sind und somit
Brand- und Explosionsgefahr besteht.

Rauch/ungewöhnliche Gerüche

Schalten Sie das System aus und trennen Sie es von der Hauptversorgung, wenn von Ihrem Computer Rauch ausgeht oder dieser un-

gewöhnliche Gerüche abgibt. Lassen Sie das System anschließend von einem qualizierten Techniker prüfen. Bei fortgeführtem Betrieb

besteht die Gefahr von Verletzungen und Sachschäden.

Wartung

Wartungsarbeiten sollten nur von qualizierten Technikern durchgeführt werden. Physisch beschädigte Plug-in-Karten von Datapath

sollten zur Reparatur unter Einsatz der RMA-Verfahren von Datapath an Datapath übergeben werden.

Entsorgung

Am Ende ihrer Nutzungsdauer sollten Datapath-Produkte gemäß den lokalen Gesetzen und Bestimmungen entsorgt werden. Für

Nutzer in Großbritannien: Bitte kontaktieren Sie Datapath, um Vorkehrungen zur Entsorgung von Datapath-Produkten zu treen.

Unsere WEE-Registrierungsnummer lautet WEEE/AA0005ZR.

Sicherheitsanweisungen zur Rack-Montage

Temperatur

Um einen sicheren Betrieb zu gewährleisten, muss ausreichend Luft zur Kühlung sichergestellt werden, wenn VSN1170-Systeme in

einem geschlossenen Rack-Auau oder einem Auau für mehrere Geräte installiert werden. Die Umgebungstemperatur in dem Bere­ich, in dem sich das Rack bendet, sollte stets unterhalb von 35° C liegen. Das Gehäuse sollte mit einer Vorrichtung zur angemessenen
Kühlung ausgestattet sein, sodass diese Spezikation erfüllt werden kann.

Mechanische Belastung

Um Gefahrensituationen zu vermeiden, muss bei der Platzierung der Geräte in das Rack auf eine gleichmäßige mechanische Belastung
geachtet werden.

Schaltkreisüberlastung

Beim Anschluss der Geräte an die Hauptstromversorgung sollten die Auswirkungen berücksichtigt werden, die eine Überlastung der
Stromversorgung auf einen eventuell vorhandenen Überstromschutz oder Versorgungsleitungen haben könnte. In diesem Zusammen­hang sind die Typenschilder der Geräte zu beachten.

Zuverlässige Erdung

In Bezug auf in Racks montierte Geräte ist stets auf eine zuverlässige Erdung und insbesondere auf Versorgungsleitungen zu achten, die
nicht direkt an den jeweiligen Stromkreis angeschlossen sind (Nutzung von Steckerleisten etc.).

auswechselbare Batterien

Achtung: Explosionsgefahr, wenn Batterie durch einen falschen Typ ersetzt wird.

Entsorgen Sie gebrauchte Batterien entsprechend der örtlichen Gesetze / Vorschriften und Anweisungen des Herstellers.

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Introduction

The VSN1170 wall controller is a highly expandable and exible solution for video wall and multi-screen
display applications. The controller is optimised for operation with the latest generation of Datapath PCI
Express graphics and video capture cards. The VSN1170 can also be used with the VSN range of expansion
chassis.

The VSN1100X is a general purpose 11-slot PCIe expansion chassis that can be used with any host PC to
expand the number of available PCIe slots.

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Unpacking

Your packing box should contain the following items:

• The VSN1170 Chassis (Large systems may also include the VSN1100X expansion chassis)

• Express11-G3 backplane (installed)

• SBC4 (installed) (VSN1170 only)

• Mouse (VSN1170 only)

• Keyboard (VSN1170 only)

• Cables and Adapters (See Quantity guide Fig. 1)

• Software Installation Suite CD (VSN1170 only.) This CD contains all of the software required for the VSN1170, including

• the drivers for the capture cards and the Wall Control application software.

• SBC documentation (VSN1170 only)

If there are any discrepancies, you should contact Datapath immediately.

Approved Cables and Adapters - Quantity Guide

If your system is populated with Datapath PCI Express plugin cards the following cables and adapters are
supplied as per the quantity guide below.

Fig.1

C1 x2 per VisionRGB-E2S card. x1 per VisionRGB-E1S and VisionSD4+1 card
C2 x1 per VisionRGB-E1S/E2S card. x1 per VisionSD4+1 card
C3 x1 per VisionRGB-E1S/E2S card. x1 per VisionSD4+1 card
C4 x2 per VisionHD4 card
C5 x 1 per SBC4
C6 x1 per VisionSD8 and x1 per VisionSD4+1 card
C7 x2 for the RPSU

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The VSN1170

Features – VSN1170

The VSN1170 is an industrial PC incorporating an 11 slot PCIe backplane. The switched fabric technology
provides 11 x8 lane PCIe slots implemented with x16 physical connectors, with each slot capable of
providing up to 8GB/s bi-directional bandwidth.

Each system includes the Datapath SBC4, a single board computer that features an Intel Core i7 processor,
up to 16GB of DDR3 memory and on-board graphics.

The exibility of the Express11-G3 technology allows multiple backplanes to be connected via the optional

Gen3 expansion kit.

Fig.2

1 = Power 5 = Reset Button
2 = PSU Alarm Reset 6 = USB Ports
3 = Power LED 7 = DVD +RW
4 = HDD LED 8 = Removable Hard Drives

Fig.3

R1 = Power Switches (RPSU) R3 = Ethernet Ports
R2 = USB Ports R4 = DVI-I Output

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Specications

19” 4U Industrial PC chassis

Dimensions (approx) Length 500mm (incl handles, Height 177mm, Width 481mm (incl
mounting brackets)

SBC4 - Core i7 4770S CPU 3.1GHz PICMG1.3 SBC with DVI/VGA, High speed dual
Gigabit LAN, SATA RAID USB2.0/3.0 and Audio and 16-bit GPIO (VSN1170 only)

Fitted with 8GB 1600 DDR3 non-ECC registered system memory. 16GB upgrade
option available on request (VSN1170 only)

Express11-G3 PCIe back plane providing 10 x 8 lane slots

Two 750GB removable SATA hard drives - Enterprise grade (VSN1170 only)

One DVD/RW combo drive (VSN1170 only)

Two Gigabit Ethernet ports (VSN1170 only)

DVI-I output enabling connection to DVI/VGA using the cable provided. (Can be used
as a control screen) (VSN1170 only)

800 Watt Dual Redundant RPSU

Triple cooling fans with removable air lter

Includes keyboard and mouse (VSN1170 only)

Windows 7 64bit operating system (VSN1170 only)

Operating temperature: 0 to 35 Deg C

Weight - 19 to 25Kgs
Shipping Weight - 30 to 35 Kgs

3 year warranty on the Express11-G3 backplane

Models

VSN1170-RPSU Controller chassis with 800 Watt RPSU

VSN1100X-RPSU PCIe expansion chassis with 800 Watt RPSU

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Software

Each VSN1170 shipped by Datapath is custom built. If cards are not pre-installed then installation of the
software is required. For information on software installation consult the relevant user manual contained
on the installation CD.

If you have ordered Datapath Wall Control-red software this will have been installed prior to shipment.

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Use of the SBC’s onboard graphics adaptor

Onboard Graphics Adaptor used as Control Screen

The VSN1170 is shipped with the BIOS congured to boot o the onboard graphics device. This output can
then be used as the control screen for a typical wall conguration.

To set the system to boot on the onboard graphics device (“Internal Graphics Device” - IGD), enter setup
from the boot screen by pressing <DEL> as prompted.

In the BIOS setup utility select:

Chipset>North Bridge Conguration>Initiate Graphic Adapter - [IGD]
Chipset>North Bridge Conguration>PEG Port Conguration>PCI Express Port - [Auto]

Fig.4

Onboard Graphics Adaptor Disabled

If you do not require a control screen, then you should disable the integrated graphics as described below.

Connect a monitor to the onboard graphics device output and enter setup from the boot screen by
pressing <DEL> as prompted.

In the BIOS setup utility select:

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Chipset>North Bridge Conguration>Initiate Graphic Adapter - [PEG/PCI]
Chipset>North Bridge Conguration>PEG Port Conguration>

PCI Express Port

- [Auto]

Fig.5

The system will then boot on output 1&3 of the graphics card that is closest to the SBC, irrespective of the

settings of the identication links on the graphics cards. In this context “closest to the SBC” is dened in

terms of the PCI bus enumeration, so if a VSN1100X is attached to the host, the system will boot on the

rst VGA card to be discovered in the VSN1100X (counting from the slot closest to the SLink-G3 slot), and
failing that the rst graphics card in the host machine.

When the BIOS is set to PEG/PCI as above you are free to install the graphics cards in any PCIe slot,

including the rst (x8 lane) slot.

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Hardware Installation

Your VSN1170 may have cards that require installation as cards may have been shipped separately.

To ensure your cards are installed correctly please consult the user manual for detailed instructions. User
manuals for cards are located on the Software Installation Suite CD. 

VSN1170 Backplane Layout

The VSN1170 is tted with the Datapath Express11-G3 backplane. The backplane consists of:

• One PICMG1.3 slot

• Eleven x8 lane PCIe slot

PCIe Port Width

PICMG X8
SLOT 1 X8
SLOT 2 X8
SLOT 3 X8
SLOT 4 X8
SLOT 5 X8
SLOT 6 X8
SLOT 7 X8
SLOT8 X8
SLOT9 X8
SLOT10 X8
SLOT11 X8

Fig.6

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Express11-G3 Connectors

FAN1,
FAN2,
FAN3

FAN5,
FAN6,

J17 Panel Power Pushbutton Connector

J18 Panel Reset Pushbutton Connector

J19 Panel LED Connector

J23, J24 ATX Power Connector

4 pin fan speed control header
Pin 1 : GND
Pin 2 : +12V
Pin 3 : TACH
Pin 4 : PWM

3 pin fan header (non speed control)
Pin 1 : GND
Pin 2 : +12V
Pin 3 : N/C

Pin 1 : PWRBUT
Pin 2 : 0V

Pin 1 : SHB_RST
Pin 2 : 0V

Pin 1 : LED Anode
Pin 2 : LED Cathode

Pin 1 : +3.3V Pin13 : +3.3V
Pin 2 : +3.3V Pin14 : -12V
Pin 3 : 0V Pin15 : 0V
Pin 4 : +5V Pin16 : PS_ON#
Pin 5 : 0V Pin17 : 0V
Pin 6 : +5V Pin18 : 0V
Pin 7 : 0V Pin19 : 0V
Pin 8 : PWR_ON Pin20 : N/C
Pin 9 : +12V Pin21 : +5V
Pin10: +12V Pin22 : +5V
Pin11 : +12V Pin23 : +5V
Pin12 : +3.3V Pin24 : 0V

J30,
J31

J33 2 pin fan header (non speed control)

J38 USB 2.0

J40 JTAG

J42 Debug + PLX I2C

J49 PLX Debug Speed Select

SATA 2.0
Pin 1 : 0V
Pin 2 : A+
Pin 3 : A-
Pin 4 : 0V
Pin 5 : B­Pin 6 : B+
Pin 7 : 0V

Pin 1 : GND
Pin 2 : +12V

Pin 1 : +5V Pin 2 : +5V
Pin 3 : USB1N Pin 4 : USB0N
Pin 5 : USB1P Pin 6 : USB0P
Pin 7 : 0V Pin 8 : 0V
Pin 9 : N/C Pin10 : N/C

Pin 1 : TCK Pin 2 : 0V
Pin 3 : TDO Pin 4 : +3V
Pin 5 : TMS Pin 6 : +3V
Pin 7 : N/C Pin 8 : TRST
Pin 9 : TDI Pin10 : 0V

Pin 1 : SCL Pin 2 : 0V
Pin 3 : SDA Pin 4 : N/C
Pin 5 : N/C Pin 6 : N/C
Pin 7 : N/C Pin 8 : N/C
Pin 9 : N/C Pin10 : 0V

Pin 1-2 : All slots Gen 1
Pin 2-3 : All slots Gen 3

J25, J26 AUX Power Connector

Pin 1 : 0V Pin 5 : +12V
Pin 2 : 0V Pin 6 : +12V
Pin 3 : 0V Pin 7 : +12V
Pin 4 : 0V Pin 8 : +12V

J29 PLX EEPROM Select

Pin 1-2 : EEPROM A - U13
Pin 2-3 : EEPROM B - U14

J50 GPIO

Pin 1 : GPI
Pin 2 : 0V
Pin 3 : GPO

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Connecting Expansion Chassis (VSN1100X)

It is possible to connect a VSN1100X expansion chassis to the VSN1170 thereby increasing the number of
PCIe slots available.

The following diagram illustrates how this can be achieved:

Fig.7

The exibility of the Express11-G3 technology allows multiple backplanes to be arranged in a star
conguration, providing the ability to create very large systems comprising several chassis each with 11

available slots for video capture inputs and/or graphics outputs, connected via the optional Gen3
expansion kit.

Connect the chassis by installing HLink-G3 and SLink-G3 cards in the VSN1170 and VSN1100X and
connecting the two cards using the Ex-Cable-G3.

The HLink-G3 and Slink-G3 cards are factory installed into a system as a pair. When connecting
expansion chassis ensure that the pair labelled Link1 are connected using the ExCable-G3, the pair
labelled Link2 are connected together and so on. In the event that this is not possible, connect the
expansion chassis to the host machine and re-install the Datapath Driver Install to reset the pairings.

Fig.8: SLink-G3Fig.9: HLink-G3

When connecting a VSN1100X expansion chassis to a VSN1170 machine the HLink-G3 card in the VSN1170
must be installed in one of the x8 slots. The SLink-G3 card in the VSN1100X should be installed in the
PICMG1.3 SBC slot.

Connect the HLink-G3 and SLink-G3 cards using the ExCable-G3.

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VSN1170 LED’s

The VSN1170 and VSN1100X have an LED for each PCIe slot and the PICMG1.3 SBC slot.

Fig.10

Express11-G3 LED’s

The Express11-G3 has an LED for each PCI Express slot and the PICMG1.3 SBC slot. The LED’s indicate the
following:

D1 ON = +12V supply present
D2 ON = +3.3V supply present
D3 ON = +5V supply present
D4 ON = +5V Standby supply present
D5 ON = PICMG link speed = G3, FLASH-FAST = G2, FLASH-SLOW = G1
D6 ON = PCIe Slot 1 link speed = G3, FLASH-FAST = G2, FLASH-SLOW = G1
D7 ON = PCIe Slot 2 link speed = G3, FLASH-FAST = G2, FLASH-SLOW = G1
D8 ON = PCIe Slot 3 link speed = G3, FLASH-FAST = G2, FLASH-SLOW = G1
D9 ON = PCIe Slot 4 link speed = G3, FLASH-FAST = G2, FLASH-SLOW = G1
D10 ON = PCIe Slot 5 link speed = G3, FLASH-FAST = G2, FLASH-SLOW = G1
D11 ON = PCIe Slot 6 link speed = G3, FLASH-FAST = G2, FLASH-SLOW = G1
D12 ON = PCIe Slot 7 link speed = G3, FLASH-FAST = G2, FLASH-SLOW = G1
D13 ON = PCIe Slot 8 link speed = G3, FLASH-FAST = G2, FLASH-SLOW = G1
D14 ON = PCIe Slot 9 link speed = G3, FLASH-FAST = G2, FLASH-SLOW = G1
D15 ON = PCIe Slot 10 link speed = G3, FLASH-FAST = G2, FLASH-SLOW = G1
D16 ON = PCIe Slot 11 link speed = G3, FLASH-FAST = G2, FLASH-SLOW = G1
D17 ON= PLX Fatal Error
D24 ON = PSU FAULT

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Datapath Limited

Datapath has a long and very successful history in the computer graphics industry. Datapath has been de­signing and supplying high performance, high quality graphics display systems to the world’s largest and
most demanding companies and institutions since 1982. Datapath was one of the founding companies
of multi-screen Windows acceleration using single and multi board solutions. Now using the very latest

display technology Datapath oers some of the world’s leading multi screen graphics accelerators for the

most demanding applications.

As new technology advances, so we at Datapath improve the performance and functionality of both our
hardware and software to give our customers more. Following a continuous development program, we
pride ourselves on our support and responsive nature towards all our customers and their changing needs.
As more sophisticated equipment and techniques become readily available, so we are there to exploit the
power and potential that this technology presents.

Technical Support

Registered Users can access our technical support line using, email, and the Support page on the Datapath
Web Site, usually with a response within 24 hours (excluding weekends).

Via Email

Send an email to [e-mail] with as much information about your system as possible. To
enable a swift response we need to know the following details:

Specication of the PC - including processor speed

Operating System

Application Software

Datapath Hardware / Software

The exact nature of the problem - and please be as specic as possible.

Please quote version and revision numbers of hardware and software in use wherever possible.

Copyright Statement

© Datapath Ltd., England, 2014

Datapath Limited claims copyright on this documentation. No part of this documentation may be
reproduced, released, disclosed, stored in any electronic format, or used in whole or in part for any
purpose other than stated herein without the express permission of Datapath Limited.

Whilst every eort is made to ensure that the information contained in this on-line help is correct,
Datapath Limited make no representations or warranties with respect to the contents thereof, and do not

accept liability for any errors or omissions. Datapath reserves the right to change specication without

prior notice and cannot assume responsibility for the use made of the information supplied. Datapath
Limited acknowledges all registered trademarks used within this documentation.

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FCC Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant
to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limit are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and , if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc­tion manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at their own expense.

Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance, could void the

user’s authority to operate the equipment.

UK Headquarters and Main Sales Ofce

Datapath Ltd.,
Bemrose House, Bemrose Park, Wayzgoose Drive
Derby, DE21 6XQ, UK
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]
www.datapath.co.uk

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Index

B

Backplane Layout 11

BIOS setup 9

C

cable 3

capture channels 6

copyright 15

D

Dimensions 7

E

email 15

P

packing box 5

power supply 3

R

RPSU 7

T

technical support 15

W

Wall Control 6

expansion chassis 13

F

Features 6

I

Introduction 4

L

LED’s 14

M

Maintenance 3

Models 7

multi-unit rack assembly 3

O

Onboard Graphics 9

operating system 7

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