Kontron CP346 User Manual

CP346

3U CompactPCI

Quad Serial Controller Board

Manual ID: 27253, Rev. Index 03

June 2005

The product described in this manual is in compliance with all applied CE standards.

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Revision History

Manual/Product Title: CP346

Manual ID Number: 27253

Rev. Index

01 Initial Issue Sept. 2003

02 Addition of galvanic isolated version Dec. 2003

03 Added chapter 5; minor changes to other chapters June 2005

Brief Description of Changes

Date of

Issue

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Disclaimer:

Kontron Modular Computers GmbH rejects any liability for the correctness and completeness of this manual as well as its suitability for any particular purpose.

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

Imprint ........................................................................................................................ii

Copyright ....................................................................................................................ii

Table of Contents ...................................................................................................... iii

List of Tables ............................................................................................................ vii

List of Figures ...........................................................................................................ix

Proprietary Note ........................................................................................................xi

Trademarks ...............................................................................................................xi

Explanation of Symbols ........................................................................................... xii

For Your Safety ....................................................................................................... xiii

High Voltage Safety Instructions ......................................................................... xiii

Special Handling and Unpacking Instructions .................................................... xiii

General Instructions on Usage ........................................................................... xiv

Two Year Warranty ...................................................................................................xv

Chapter

1. Introduction .................................................................................................. 1 - 3

1.1 System Overview .................................................................................... 1 - 3

1.2 Board Overview ....................................................................................... 1 - 4

1.2.1 Board-Specific Information ............................................................. 1 - 4

1.2.2 Board Variants ................................................................................ 1 - 4

1.2.3 Rear I/O Modules ............................................................................ 1 - 4

1.2.4 Front Panel Adapter ........................................................................ 1 - 5

1.2.5 System-Relevant Information ......................................................... 1 - 5

1.2.5.1 Board Location in the System ..................................................... 1 - 5

1.2.5.2 Operating Systems ..................................................................... 1 - 5

1.3 Board Diagrams ...................................................................................... 1 - 6

1.3.1 Functional Block Diagram ............................................................... 1 - 6

1.3.2 Front Panels ................................................................................... 1 - 7

1.3.3 Board Layouts ................................................................................. 1 - 8

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1.4 Technical Specifications ........................................................................ 1 - 10

1.5 Applied Standards ................................................................................. 1 - 11

1.6 Related Publications ............................................................................. 1 - 12

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2. Functional Description .................................................................................2 - 3

2.1 General Information .................................................................................2 - 3

2.2 Specifics ..................................................................................................2 - 3

2.3 Functional Block Diagrams ......................................................................2 - 4

2.4 Board Interfaces ......................................................................................2 - 6

2.4.1 Frontend Serial I/O Interfaces .........................................................2 - 6

2.4.1.1 Front Panel Connector ................................................................2 - 7

2.4.1.2 Connectors of 37-Pin-to-4x9-Pin Front Panel Adapter ...............2 - 9

2.4.2 PCI Interface .................................................................................2 - 10

2.4.3 Rear I/O Interface ..........................................................................2 - 10

Chapter

3. Installation ....................................................................................................3 - 3

3.1 Hardware Installation ...............................................................................3 - 3

3.2 Standard Installation Procedures .............................................................3 - 4

3.3 Standard Removal Procedures ................................................................3 - 5

3.4 CP346 Specific Installation ......................................................................3 - 5

3.4.1 Board Location in the System .........................................................3 - 5

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3.4.2 Cabling ............................................................................................3 - 5

3.4.2.1 Four-Channel Front Panel Adapter .............................................3 - 5

3.4.2.2 Null-Modem Cable ......................................................................3 - 6

3.4.3 Rear I/O Module ..............................................................................3 - 7

3.5 Software Installation ................................................................................3 - 7

Chapter

4. Configuration ................................................................................................4 - 3

4.1 Hardware Configuration ...........................................................................4 - 3

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4.1.1 Serial Mode Configuration .............................................................. 4 - 3

4.1.2 RS422/485 Termination Jumpers ................................................... 4 - 4

4.1.3 Handshake Control in Half Duplex RS485 Mode ............................ 4 - 4

4.2 Software Configuration ............................................................................ 4 - 5

Chapter

5. Rear I/O Modules ........................................................................................ 5 - 3

5.1 Non-Optoisolated Rear I/O Module ......................................................... 5 - 4

5.1.1 Board Diagrams .............................................................................. 5 - 5

5.1.1.1 Functional Block Diagram ........................................................... 5 - 5

5.1.1.2 Front Panel ................................................................................. 5 - 6

5.1.1.3 Board Layout .............................................................................. 5 - 6

5.1.2 Module Front Panel Interfacing ....................................................... 5 - 7

5.1.3 Single-Channel Front Panel Adapter .............................................. 5 - 8

5.1.4 Technical Specifications ................................................................. 5 - 9

5.2 Optoisolated Rear I/O Module ............................................................... 5 - 10

5.2.1 Board Diagrams ............................................................................ 5 - 11

5.2.1.1 Functional Block Diagram ......................................................... 5 - 11

5.2.1.2 Front Panel ............................................................................... 5 - 12

5.2.1.3 Board Layout ............................................................................ 5 - 12

5.2.2 Module Front Panel Interfacing ..................................................... 5 - 13

5.2.3 Four-Channel Frontpanel Adapter ................................................ 5 - 14

5.2.4 RS485 Termination Jumpers ........................................................ 5 - 16

5.2.5 Technical Specifications ............................................................... 5 - 17

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List of Tables

1-1 Board Variants/Connectivity ..................................................................... 1 - 4

1-2 CP346 Technical Specification .............................................................. 1 - 10

1-3 Applied Standards .................................................................................. 1 - 11

1-4 Related Publications .............................................................................. 1 - 12

2-1 Pinouts of Frontend 37-Pin D-Sub Connector ......................................... 2 - 7

2-2 9-Pin D-sub Connector Pinouts for Front Panel ....................................... 2 - 9

2-3 Pinouts of Rear I/O Connector J2 .......................................................... 2 - 10

4-1 Serial Mode Configuration for CP346 ...................................................... 4 - 3

4-2 Serial Mode Configuration for CP346-OPT .............................................. 4 - 3

4-3 Termination Jumper Settings for CP346 and CP346-OPT ....................... 4 - 4

4-4 RS485 Transceiver Control for CP346 ..................................................... 4 - 4

4-5 RS485 Transceiver Control for CP346-OPT ............................................ 4 - 4

5-1 Pinouts of Rear I/O Module RJ45 Connectors 0 ... 3 ............................... 5 - 7

5-2 Pinouts of RJ45-to-D-Sub Frontpanel Adapter Connectors ..................... 5 - 8

5-3 CP-RIO3-46 Technical Specifications ...................................................... 5 - 9

5-4 Pinout of 50-Pin Female High-Density D-Sub Connector ...................... 5 - 13

5-5 Pinouts of Front Panel Adapter Connectors .......................................... 5 - 15

5-6 Termination Jumper Settings for CP-RIO3-46-OPT ............................... 5 - 16

5-7 CP-RIO3-46-OPT Technical Specifications ........................................... 5 - 17

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List of Figures

1-1 CP346 Functional Block Diagram ............................................................ 1 - 6

1-2 CP346 Front Panels ................................................................................. 1 - 7

1-3 CP346 Board Layout – Standard Variant ................................................. 1 - 8

1-4 CP346 Rear I/O Variant ........................................................................... 1 - 8

1-5 CP346-OPT Board Layout ....................................................................... 1 - 9

2-1 CP346 Functional Block Diagram (Standard Variant) .............................. 2 - 4

2-2 CP346-OPT Functional Block Diagram (Isolated Variant) ....................... 2 - 5

2-3 Serial I/O Interface ................................................................................... 2 - 6

3-1 Four-Channel Front Panel Adapter .......................................................... 3 - 6

3-2 Installation of Mainboard and Rear I/O Module ....................................... 3 - 7

5-1 CP-RIO3-46 Functional Block Diagram ................................................... 5 - 5

5-2 CP-RIO3-46 Front Panel .......................................................................... 5 - 6

5-3 CP-RIO3-46 Board Layout ....................................................................... 5 - 6

5-4 Orientation and Pinouts of the CP-RIO3-46 Serial I/O Connector ........... 5 - 7

5-5 Four-Channel Front Panel Adapter .......................................................... 5 - 8

5-6 CP-RIO3-46-OPT Functional Block Diagram ......................................... 5 - 11

5-7 CP-RIO3-46-OPT Front Panel ............................................................... 5 - 12

5-8 CP-RIO3-46-OPT Board Layout ............................................................ 5 - 12

5-9 Orientation and Pinouts of the CP-RIO3-46-OPT Serial I/O Connector . 5 - 13

5-10 Four-Channel Front Panel Adapter ........................................................ 5 - 14

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Proprietary Note

This document contains information proprietary to Kontron Modular Computers GmbH. It may not be copied or transmitted by any means, disclosed to others, or stored in any retrieval system or media without the prior written consent of Kontron Modular Computers GmbH or one of its authorized agents.

The information contained in this document is, to the best of our knowledge, entirely correct. However, Kontron Modular Computers GmbH cannot accept liability for any inaccuracies or the consequences thereof, or for any liability arising from the use or application of any circuit, product, or example shown in this document.

Kontron Modular Computers GmbH reserves the right to change, modify, or improve this document or the product described herein, as seen fit by Kontron Modular Computers GmbH without further notice.

Trademarks

Kontron Modular Computers GmbH, the PEP logo and, if occurring in this manual, “CXM” are trademarks owned by Kontron Modular Computers GmbH, Kaufbeuren (Germany). In addition, this document may include names, company logos and trademarks, which are registered trademarks and, therefore, proprietary to their respective owners.

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Explanation of Symbols

CE Conformity

This symbol indicates that the product described in this manual is in compliance with all applied CE standards. Please refer also to the section “Applied Standards” in this manual.

Caution, Electric Shock!

This symbol and title warn of hazards due to electrical shocks (> 60V) when touching products or parts of them. Failure to observe the precautions indicated and /or prescribed by the law may endanger your life /health and / or result in damage to your material.

Please refer also to the section “High Voltage Safety Instructions” on the following page.

Warning, ESD Sensitive Device!

This symbol and title inform that electronic boards and their components are sensitive to static electricity. Therefore, care must be taken during all handling operations and inspections of this product, in order to ensure product integrity at all times.

Please read also the section “Special Handling and Unpacking Instructions” on the following page.

Warning!

This symbol and title emphasize points which, if not fully understood and taken into consideration by the reader, may endanger your health and /or result in damage to your material.

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This symbol and title emphasize aspects the reader should read through carefully for his or her own advantage.

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For Your Safety

Your new Kontron product was developed and tested carefully to provide all features necessary to ensure its compliance with electrical safety requirements. It was also designed for a long fault-free life. However, the life expectancy of your product can be drastically reduced by improper treatment during unpacking and installation. Therefore, in the interest of your own safety and of the correct operation of your new Kontron product, you are requested to conform with the following guidelines.

High Voltage Safety Instructions

Warning!

All operations on this device must be carried out by sufficiently skilled personnel only.

Caution, Electric Shock!

Before installing your new Kontron product into a system always ensure that your mains power is switched off. This applies also to the installation of piggybacks.

Serious electrical shock hazards can exist during all installation, repair and maintenance operations with this product. Therefore, always unplug the power cable and any other cables which provide external voltages before performing work.

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ESD Sensitive Device!

Electronic boards and their components are sensitive to static electricity. Therefore, care must be taken during all handling operations and inspections of this product, in order to ensure product integrity at all times.

• Do not handle this product out of its protective enclosure while it is not used for operational purposes unless it is otherwise protected.

• Whenever possible, unpack or pack this product only at EOS/ ESD safe work stations. Where a safe work station is not guaranteed, it is important for the user to be electrically discharged before touching the product with his/ her hands or tools. This is most easily done by touching a metal part of your system housing.

• It is particularly important to observe standard anti-static precautions when changing piggybacks, ROM devices, jumper settings etc. If the product contains batteries for RTC or memory backup, ensure that the board is not placed on conductive surfaces, including anti-static plastics or sponges. They can cause short circuits and damage the batteries or conductive circuits on the board.

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General Instructions on Usage

• In order to maintain Kontron’s product warranty, this product must not be altered or modified in any way. Changes or modifications to the device, which are not explicitly approved by Kontron Modular Computers GmbH and described in this manual or received from Kontron’s Technical Support as a special handling instruction, will void your warranty.

• This device should only be installed in or connected to systems that fulfill all necessary technical and specific environmental requirements. This applies also to the operational temperature range of the specific board version, which must not be exceeded. If batteries are present, their temperature restrictions must be taken into account.

• In performing all necessary installation and application operations, please follow only the instructions supplied by the present manual.

• Keep all the original packaging material for future storage or warranty shipments. If it is necessary to store or ship the board, please repack it as nearly as possible in the manner in which it was delivered.

• Special care is necessary when handling or unpacking the product. Please consult the special handling and unpacking instruction on the previous page of this manual.

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Two Year Warranty

Kontron Modular Computers GmbH grants the original purchaser of Kontron’s products a TWO

YEAR

LIMITED HARDWARE WARRANTY as described in the following. However, no other warran-

ties that may be granted or implied by anyone on behalf of Kontron are valid unless the consumer has the express written consent of Kontron Modular Computers GmbH.

Kontron Modular Computers GmbH warrants their own products, excluding software, to be free from manufacturing and material defects for a period of 24 consecutive months from the date of purchase. This warranty is not transferable nor extendible to cover any other users or long-term storage of the product. It does not cover products which have been modified, altered or repaired by any other party than Kontron Modular Computers GmbH or their authorized agents. Furthermore, any product which has been, or is suspected of being damaged as a result of negligence, improper use, incorrect handling, servicing or maintenance, or which has been damaged as a result of excessive current/ voltage or temperature, or which has had its serial number(s), any other markings or parts thereof altered, defaced or removed will also be excluded from this warranty.

If the customer’s eligibility for warranty has not been voided, in the event of any claim, he may return the product at the earliest possible convenience to the original place of purchase, together with a copy of the original document of purchase, a full description of the application the product is used on and a description of the defect. Pack the product in such a way as to ensure safe transportation (see our safety instructions).

Kontron provides for repair or replacement of any part, assembly or sub-assembly at their own discretion, or to refund the original cost of purchase, if appropriate. In the event of repair, refunding or replacement of any part, the ownership of the removed or replaced parts reverts to Kontron Modular Computers GmbH, and the remaining part of the original guarantee, or any new guarantee to cover the repaired or replaced items, will be transferred to cover the new or repaired items. Any extensions to the original guarantee are considered gestures of goodwill, and will be defined in the “Repair Report” issued by Kontron with the repaired or replaced item.

Kontron Modular Computers GmbH will not accept liability for any further claims resulting directly or indirectly from any warranty claim, other than the above specified repair, replacement or refunding. In particular, all claims for damage to any system or process in which the product was employed, or any loss incurred as a result of the product not functioning at any given time, are excluded. The extent of Kontron Modular Computers GmbH liability to the customer shall not exceed the original purchase price of the item for which the claim exists.

Kontron Modular Computers GmbH issues no warranty or representation, either explicit or implicit, with respect to its products’ reliability, fitness, quality, marketability or ability to fulfil any particular application or purpose. As a result, the products are sold “as is,” and the responsibility to ensure their suitability for any given task remains that of the purchaser. In no event will Kontron be liable for direct, indirect or consequential damages resulting from the use of our hardware or software products, or documentation, even if Kontron were advised of the possibility of such claims prior to the purchase of the product or during any period since the date of its purchase.

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Please remember that no Kontron Modular Computers GmbH employee, dealer or agent is authorized to make any modification or addition to the above specified terms, either verbally or in any other form, written or electronically transmitted, without the company’s consent.

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1. Introduction

1.1 System Overview

The CompactPCI board described in this manual operates with the PCI bus architecture to support additional I/O and memory-mapped devices as required by various industrial applications. For detailed information concerning the CompactPCI standard, please consult the complete Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) and CompactPCI Specifications. For further information regarding these standards and their use, visit the homepage of the PCI Industrial Computer

Manufacturers Group (PICMG).

Many system relevant CompactPCI features that are specific to Kontron Modular Computers CompactPCI systems may be found described in the Kontron CompactPCI System Manual. Due to its size, this manual cannot be downloaded via the internet. Please refer to the section “Related Publications” at the end of this chapter for the relevant ordering information.

The CompactPCI System Manual includes the following information:

• Common information that is applicable to all system components, such as safety information, warranty conditions, standard connector pinouts etc.

• All the information necessary to combine Kontron’s racks, boards, backplanes, power supply units and peripheral devices in a customized CompactPCI system, as well as configuration examples.

• Data on rack dimensions and configurations as well as information on mechanical and electrical rack characteristics.

• Information on the distinctive features of Kontron CompactPCI boards, such as functionality, hotswap capability. In addition, an overview is given for all existing Kontron CompactPCI boards with links to the relating datasheets.

• Generic information on the Kontron CompactPCI backplanes, such as the slot assignment, PCB form factor, distinctive features, clocks, power supply connectors and signalling environment, as well as an overview of the Kontron CompactPCI standard backplane family.

• Generic information on the Kontron CompactPCI power supply units, such as the input/output characteristics, redundant operation and distinctive features, as well as an overview of the Kontron CompactPCI standard power supply unit family.

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1.2 Board Overview

1.2.1 Board-Specific Information

The CP346 is a 4-channel serial I/O device supporting the RS232, RS422 and RS485 industry standards. Three board variants are currently available, a non-isolated standard version, a non-isolated variant provided with rear I/O connectivity, and an isolated variant. The external interfacing of the board is accomplished using a 37-pin row D-Sub connector.

• 32-bit CompactPCI board, 33 MHz

• Up to 115.2 kBaud asynchronous transmission

• Isolated or non-isolated board variants

• 4 independent serial channels

• One 37-pin, dual row, D-Sub connector

• RS232, RS422, and RS485 standards

• Each channel individually configurable per hardware/software

• Bus termination resistors (RS422/RS485) hardware selectable

• Control LED’s on the front panel

• Rear I/O-capable board variant

• Windows® 2000, Windows® XP, Windows® XP Embedded, Linux® and VxWorks® drivers

1.2.2 Board Variants

Three different variants of the CP346 main board are available:

• Non-isolated standard version

• Non-isolated version providing rear I/O connectivity

• Galvanically isolated version

All board variants have in common four individually programmable RS232, RS422 or RS485 channels. However, the external interfacing is realized via different physical schemes. The various board variants are equipped with one of the following connectors:

• Front panel connector

• Rear I/O connector

The front panels of the board variants are different in terms of their external interfacing.

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A complete list of the physical board interfaces of all board variants is given in the following table:

Table 1-1: Board Variants/Connectivity

Connectivity

Front Panel Connectors Serial I/O connector

On-Board Connectors Rear I/O connector (J2)

Non-Isolated

Standard Board Variant

(37-pin D-Sub)

Non-Isolated Rear I/O-

Capable

Board Variant

— Serial I/O connector

(37-pin D-Sub)

Isolated

Board Variant

1.2.3 Rear I/O Modules

The CP346 board allows for the installation of a rear I/O module. On the CP346 rear I/O capable board variant, the TTL serial signals are routed to the J2 rear I/O connector.

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1.2.4 Front Panel Adapter

The CP346 serial I/O board is provided with a 37-pin D-Sub connector. In order to provide discrete access to the separate serial I/O channels, a front panel adapter cable can be connected to the 37-pin frontend connector. This adapter cable terminates on the user side with four, male, 9-pin, D-Sub connectors (one per serial I/O channel).

1.2.5 System-Relevant Information

1.2.5.1 Board Location in the System

Board location within a system must be considered carefully. Depending on the number of boards, their locations in a given system, and the operating system being used by application programs may have difficulty identifying boards properly. In particular, when configuration changes such as board replacement, movement to another slot, etc. are made after the initial system implementation. Therefore, any changes made to a system should be carefully considered prior to making the change and proper operation be verified before the system is put into operation again.

Note...

When configuring a system it is recommended that all boards to be used be installed in the system prior to installing any drivers or other board-related software. Failure to do so may result in the non-identification of a given board or boards.

1.2.5.2 Operating Systems

The CP346 can operate under the following operating systems:

• Windows® 2000, Windows® XP, Windows® XP Embedded

• Linux®

• VxWorks®

Drivers are supplied for these operating systems.

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1.3 Board Diagrams

1.3.1 Functional Block Diagram

Figure 1-1: CP346 Functional Block Diagram

PCI Bus

CP346

Frontend I/O Rear I/O

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Frontend I/O, Rear I/O alternatively.

RS___: RS232 or RS422 or RS485. Each channel configurable individually.

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Kontron CP346 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Revision History

Imprint

Copyright

Table of Contents

List of Tables

List of Figures

Proprietary Note

Trademarks

Explanation of Symbols

For Your Safety

High Voltage Safety Instructions

Special Handling and Unpacking Instructions

General Instructions on Usage

Two Year Warranty

1. Introduction

1.1 System Overview

1.2 Board Overview

1.2.1 Board-Specific Information

1.2.2 Board Variants

1.2.3 Rear I/O Modules

1.2.4 Front Panel Adapter

1.2.5 System-Relevant Information

1.3 Board Diagrams

1.3.1 Functional Block Diagram