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Kontron reserves the right to make changes without notice in product or component design as warranted by
evolution in user needs or progress in engineering or manufacturing technology. Changes that affect the
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Environmental Protection Statement
This product has been manufactured to satisfy environmental protection requirements where possible. Many
of the components used (structural parts, printed circuit boards, connectors, batteries, etc.) are capable of
being recycled.
Final disposition of this product after its service life must be accomplished in accordance with applicable
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Before you Begin
Before handling the board, read the instructions and safety guidelines on the following pages to prevent
damage to the product and to ensure your own personal safety. Refer to the "Advisory Conventions" section
for advisory conventions used in this user's guide, including the distinction between Warnings, Cautions and
Notes.
• Always use caution when handling/operating the computer. Only qualified, experienced, authorized
electronics service personnel should access the interior of the computer. The power supplies produce
high voltages and energy hazards, which can cause bodily harm.
• Use extreme caution when installing or removing components. Refer to the installation instructions in
this user's guide for precautions and procedures. If you have any questions, please contact Kontron
Technical Support
WARNING
High voltages are present inside the chassis when the unit’s power
cord is plugged into an electrical outlet. Turn off system power, turn
off the power supply, and then disconnect the power cord from its
source before removing the chassis cover. Turning off the system
power switch does not remove power to components.
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When Working Inside a Computer
Before taking covers off a computer, perform the following steps:
• Turn off the computer and any peripherals.
• Disconnect the computer and peripherals from power sources or subsystems to prevent electric shock
or system board damage. This does not apply to when hot-swapping parts.
• Disconnect telephone or telecommunications lines from the computer.
In addition, take note of these safety guidelines when appropriate:
• To help avoid possible damage to system boards, wait five seconds after turning off the computer before removing a component, removing a system board, or disconnecting a peripheral device from the
computer.
When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-relief loop, not on the cable itself. Some
cables have a connector with locking tabs. If you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking
tabs before disconnecting the cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before connecting a cable, make sure both connectors are correctly oriented
and aligned.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to service the system yourself, except as explained in
this user’s guide. Follow installation and troubleshooting instructions closely.
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Advisory Conventions
CAUTION
This symbol and title indicate potential damage to hardware and tells
you how to avoid the problem.
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.
WARNING
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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.
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”.
Note
This symbol and title emphasize aspects the reader should read through carefully
for his or her own advantage.
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 „Regulatory cpmpliance Statements“ in this manual.
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Safety Instructions
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.
WARNING
All operations on this device must be carried out by sufficiently
skilled personnel only.
WARNING
Do not connect a switch port to a telephone line.
WARNING
For installation in a Hot-Plug system, observe the safety instructions
specific to the system. Read the relevant documentation.
CAUTION
Electric Shock
High voltages are present inside the chassis when the unit’s power
cord is plugged into an electrical outlet. Turn off system power, turn
off the power supply, and then disconnect the power cord from its
source before removing the chassis cover. Turning off the system
power switch does not remove power to components.
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Special Handling and Unpacking
Instructions
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.
Unpacking
Follow these recommendations while unpacking:
• Remove all items from the box. If any items listed on the purchase order are missing, notify Kontron
customer service immediately.
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• Inspect the product for damage. If there is damage, notify Kontron customer service immediately.
• Keep all the original packaging material for future storage or warranty shipments. If it is necessary to
store or ship the board please re-pack it as nearly as possible in the manner in which it was delivered.
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 mezzanines, ROM
devices, jumper settings etc. If the product contains batteries for RTC or memory back-up, 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.
Powering up the System
Before any installation or setup, ensure that the board is unplugged from power sources or subsystems.
If you encounter a problem, verify the following items:
• Make sure that all connectors are properly connected.
• Verify your boot devices.
• If the system does not start properly, try booting without any other I/O peripherals attached, including
AMC adapters.
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Make sure your system provides the minimum DC voltages required at the board's slot, especially if DC power
is carried by cables.
If you are still not able to get your board running, contact our Technical Support for assistance.
Storing the Boards
Electronic boards are sensitive devices. Do not handle or store device near strong electrostatic, electromagnetic, magnetic or radioactive fields.
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 AG 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.
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Regulatory Compliance Statements
FCC Compliance Statement for Class B Devices
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generated, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experience radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING
This is a Class B product. If not installed in a properly shielded enclosure and used in accordance with this User's Guide, this product may
cause radio interference in which case users may need to take additional measures at their own expense.
Safety Certification
All Kontron equipment meets or exceeds safety requirements based on the IEC/EN/UL/CSA 60950-1 family of
standards entitled, "Safety of information technology equipment." All components are chosen to reduce
fire hazards and provide insulation and protection where necessary. Testing and reports when required are
performed under the international IECEE CB Scheme. Please consult the "Kontron Safety Conformity Policy
Guide" for more information.
CE Certification
The product described in this user's guide was tested in a representative system and is found to be compliant
with the CE marking requirements. For computer systems to remain CE compliant, only CE-compliant parts
may be used. Maintaining CE compliance also requires proper cable and cabling techniques. Although Kontron offers accessories, the customer must ensure that these products are installed with proper shielding to
maintain CE compliance. Kontron does not offer engineering services for designing cabling systems. In
addition, Kontron will not retest or recertify systems or components that have been reconfigured by customers.
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Two Year Warranty
Kontron AG grants the original purchaser of Kontron’s products a TWOYEARLIMITEDHARDWAREWARRANTY as
described in the following. However, no other warranties that may be granted or implied by anyone on
behalf of Kontron are valid unless the consumer has the express written consent of Kontron AG.
Kontron AG 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.
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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1Introduction
1.1Product Overview
The CP-RIO6-923 is a PICMG 2.0 compliant 6U rear panel I/O board that can be used with PICMG 2.16 compliant switches like the CP6923 or the CP6930. It provides access to up to 24 of the switch ports that are connected to the backplane. The serial console management port (RS-232) of the CP6923 is also accessible with
this RIO module.
This module is intended to access the backplane ports of a PICMG 2.16 compliant switch board directly. These
are the ports located on connectors J3, J4 and J5. Any connections on the backplane on these connectors between the switch and any other board are not usable together with the RIO module. However, if no other
boards connect to J3, J4 and J5, but the backplane provides slot interconnection and RIO support, the CPRIO6-923 can be used without restrictions.
WARNING
If the CP-RIO6-923 is used with a backplane that supports slot interconnect on J3 to J5 as well as RIO support, make sure that no other
board in the system connects to J3 to J5. Otherwise, unpredictable
behaviour or even damage may occur.
The CP-RIO6-923 is a rugged design intended to be used in harsh environments and features
• Support of extended temperature range
• Optional conformal coating
• High shock & vibration capabilities
Three variants are available, providing different numbers of 1000Base-T ports:
• Single-slot (4HP) width, with 12 1000Base-T Ethernet ports and a serial console port
• Single-slot (4HP) width, with 9 1000Base-T Ethernet ports and a serial console port (CP-RIO6-923-9)
• Dual-slot (8HP) width, with 24 1000Base-T Ethernet ports and a serial console port
This board is compatible to the following standards:
Operating: 15%-90% (non-condensing) at 55°C (131°F)
Non-Operating: 5%-95% (non-condensing) at 40°C (104°F)
Operating: 4000 m (13123ft)
Non-operating: 15000 m (49212 ft)
Bellcore GR-63, Section 4.4
Operating: 2gRMS, 1.0G, 5-500Hz each axis
Non-operating: 0.5G, 5-50Hz, 3.0G, 50-500Hz each axis
DIN/IEC 60068-2-27
MIL-STD-810E, Method 516
Safety
EMC
Reliability
•
30G, half-sine 11ms, each axis
Designed to meet or exceed the following:
•
UL 60950-1
•
EN 60950
Designed to meet or exceed the following:
•
FCC 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B
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EN55022, EN55024
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EN 300 386
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MTBF acc. to Bellcore Issue 6 (Ground Benign 30°C)
•
Dual Slot Variant: > 3,567,000 hours
•
Single Slot Variant: > 3,507,000 hours
•
MTBF acc. to MIL-HDBK-217 FN2 (Ground Benign 30°C)
•
Dual Slot Variant: > 1,557,000 hours
•
Single Slot Variant: >1,468,000 hours
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2Installation
The CP-RIO6-923 has been designed for easy installation. However, the following standard precautions,
installation procedures, and general information must be observed to ensure proper installation and to preclude damage to the board, other system components, or injury to personnel.
2.1Safety Requirements
The following safety precautions must be observed when installing or operating the CP-RIO6-923. Kontron
assumes no responsibility for any damage resulting from failure to comply with these requirements.
ESD Sensitive Device
This CompactPCI board contains electrostatically sensitive devices. Please
observe the necessary precautions to avoid damage to your board:
• Discharge your clothing before touching the assembly. Tools must be dis-
charged before use.
• When unpacking a static-sensitive component from its shipping carton, do
not remove the component's antistatic packing material until you are ready
to install the component in a computer. Just before unwrapping the antistatic packaging, be sure you are at an ESD workstation or grounded. This
will discharge any static electricity that may have built up in your body.
• When transporting a sensitive component, first place it in an antistatic con-
tainer or packaging.
• Handle all sensitive components at an ESD workstation. If possible, use an-
tistatic floor pads and workbench pads.
• Handle components and boards with care. Do not touch the components or
contacts on a board. Hold a board by its edges or by its metal mounting
bracket.
• Do not handle or store system boards near strong electrostatic, electromag-
netic, magnetic, or radioactive fields.
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2.2Installation Procedure
For installing the CP-RIO6-923, it is not required that the system is powered down or the switch board in the
corresponding front slot is removed or deactivated. To install the RIO module in a system proceed as follows:
1. Ensure that the safety requirements indicated in section 2.1 are observed.
WARNING
Failure to comply with the instruction below may cause damage to
the board or result in improper system operation.
WARNING
Care must be taken when applying the procedures below to ensure
that neither the CP-RIO6-923 nor other system boards are physically
damaged by the application of these procedures.
2. Carefully insert the board into the slot designated by the application requirements for the board until
it makes contact with the backplane connectors.
WARNING
DO NOT push the board into the backplane connectors. Use the ejec-
tor handles to seat the board into the backplane connectors.
3. Using both ejector handles, engage the board with the backplane. When the ejector handles are locked,
the board is engaged.
4. Fasten the front panel retaining screws.
5. Connect all external interfacing cables to the board as required.
6. Ensure that the board and all required interfacing cables are properly secured.
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2.3Removal Procedure
For removing the CP-RIO6-923, it is not required that the system is powered down or the switch board in the
corresponding front slot is removed or deactivated. To remove the RIO module proceed as follows:
1. Ensure that the safety requirements indicated in section 2.1. are observed.
WARNING
Care must be taken when applying the procedures below to ensure
that neither the CP-RIO6-923 nor system boards are physically damaged by the application of these procedures.
2. Disconnect any interfacing cables that may be connected to the board.
3. Unscrew the front panel retaining screws.
4. Disengage the board from the backplane by first unlocking the board ejection handles and then by
pressing the handles as required until the board is disengaged.
5. After disengaging the board from the backplane, pull the board out of the slot.
6. Dispose of the board as required.
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3Hardware Description
This chapter describes the board specific features of the CP-RIO6-923. The building blocks are:
• 12 or 24 1000Base-T ports
• Serial RS232 console connector
• CompactPCI bus connectors
The RIO module does not require a power supply. There are no active components on the board.
3.11000BASE-T Ports
Three Integrated Connector Modules (network magnetics + RJ45) are the physical interface for the 10/100/
1000Base-T ports:
• three 2x4 modules for the dual-slot version
• three 1x4 modules for the single-slot version
The dual-slot version supports PICMG 2.16 backplane ports FL1 to FL23 and FLf (Fabric to Fabric Link Port).
The single-slot version supports FC12 to FL23 and FL15 to FL23 on the CP-RIO6-923-9. The switch interfaces
which are accessible via the CP-RIO6-923 are listed in the following table.
Table 3-1:Ethernet Port Mapping
PICMG 2.16 Backplane
Port
FL_fFx--
FL_011x--
FL_022x--
FL_033x--
FL_044x--
FL_055x--
FL_066x--
FL_077x--
FL_088x--
FL_099x--
FL_1010x--
FL_1111x--
FL_1212x12x(12x) -
FL_1313x13x(13x) -
FL_1414x14x(14x) -
FL_1515x15x15x
FL_1616x16x16x
FL_1717x17x17x
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Slot Port Label
CP-RIO6-923 Single-
Slot Port Label
CP-RIO6-923-9
Single-Slot Port
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Port
FL_1818x18x
FL_1919x19x
FL_2020x20x
FL_2121x21x
FL_2222x22x
FL_2323x23x
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Slot Port Label
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Slot Port Label
CP-RIO6-923-9
Single-Slot Port
Label
Note that ports marked with a '-' are not available on the RIO module.
On the CP-RIO6-923-9, backplane contacts of FL12 to FL14 are removed to increase signal quality in applications were these ports connect to other cPCI slots on the backplane. Covers are plugged into the corresponding non-functional RJ45 ports.
The RJ45 connectors are not equipped with LEDs for displaying the link status or activity. These are on the
switch board front panel.
The following table shows the pin assignment of one 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45 connector.
Table 3-2:RJ45 Pin Assignment
SignalPin
BI_DB+1
BI_DB-2
BI_DA+3
BI_DD+4
BI_DD-5
BI_DA-6
BI_DC+7
BI_DC-8
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3.2Serial RS232 Interface
The CP-RIO6-923 provides a serial RS232 interface via an RJ45 connector. It is labelled "COM" on the front
plate. This connector is provided on the dual-slot as well as on the single-slot variant. It has the following
pinning:
Table 3-3:RS232 Pin Assignment
SignalPin
N.C.1
N.C.2
TXD3
GND4
GND5
RXD6
N.C.7
N.C.8
External connection is established with a straight through Ethernet cable and a RJ45 (female) to SubD
(female) adapter if required. The adapter is described in the following table.
(*) FL12, FL13 and FL14 are not connected to the backplane on the CP-RIO6-923-9 variant.
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3.4Front Panel Elements
Figure 3-1:CP-RIO6-923 single-slot front panel
Figure 3-2:CP-RIO6-923 dual-slot front panel
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AGetting Help
If, at any time, you encounter difficulties with your application or with any of our products, or if you simply
need guidance on system setups and capabilities, contact our Technical Support at:
North AmericaEMEA
Tel.: (450) 437-5682Tel.: +49 (0) 8341 803 333
Fax: (450) 437-8053Fax: +49 (0) 8341 803 339
If you have any questions about Kontron, our products, or services, visit our Web site at: www.kontron.com
Before returning any merchandise please do one of the following:
• Call
• Call our Technical Support department in North America at (450) 437-5682 or in EMEA at +49 (0)
8341 803 333. Make sure you have the following on hand: our Invoice #, your Purchase Order # and
the Serial Number of the defective unit.
• Provide the serial number found on the back of the unit and explain the nature of your problem to a
service technician.
• The technician will instruct you on the return procedure if the problem cannot be solved over the
telephone.
• Make sure you receive an RMA # from our Technical Support before returning any merchandise.
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•Fax
• Send us a fax at: North America (450) 437-0304,EMEA +49 (0) 8341 803 339. In the fax, you must
include your name, your company name, your address, your city, your postal/zip code, your phone
number and your e-mail. You must also include the serial number of the defective product and a description of the problem.
•E-mail
• Send us an e-mail at: RMA@ca.kontron.com in North America or at: orderprocessing@kontron-
modular.com in EMEA. In the e-mail, you must include your name, your company name, your address, your city, your postal/zip code, your phone number, and your e-mail. You must also include
the serial number of the defective product and a description of the problem.
A.2When Returning a Unit
• In the box, you must include the name and telephone number of a person, in case further explana-
tions are required. Where applicable, always include all duty papers and invoice(s) associated
with the item(s) in question.
• Ensure that the unit is properly packed. Pack it in a rigid cardboard box.
• Clearly write or mark the RMA number on the outside of the package you are returning.
• Ship prepaid. We take care of insuring incoming units.