Moxa Technologies DA-IRIGB-4DIO-PCI104-EMC4 User Manual

DA-IRIGB-4DIO-PCI104-EMC4 Module

User’s Manual

Edition 2.0, February 2017

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DA-IRIGB-4DIO-PCI104-EMC4 Module

User’s Manual

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Table of Contents

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

Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 1-2

Package Checklist ............................................................................................................................... 1-2

Product Features ................................................................................................................................ 1-2

Product Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 1-2

2. Hardware Installation ....................................................................................................................... 2-1

Block Diagram .................................................................................................................................... 2-2

Pin Assignments ................................................................................................................................. 2-2

IRIB-B Signal Input ..................................................................................................................... 2-2

Digital Input and Digital Output ..................................................................................................... 2-2

Installing the DA-IRIGB-4DIO-PCI104-EMC4 .......................................................................................... 2-3

3. Software Installation and Configuration ........................................................................................... 3-1

Installing the IRIG-B Driver in Linux...................................................................................................... 3-2

Online Installation ....................................................................................................................... 3-2

Off-line Installation ...................................................................................................................... 3-3

Using the timesync Daemon in Linux ..................................................................................................... 3-4

Examples ................................................................................................................................... 3-5

Configuring the timesync Daemon ................................................................................................. 3-5

Using the IRIG-B Utility in Linux ........................................................................................................... 3-5

Examples ................................................................................................................................... 3-8

Installing the IRIG-B Driver in Windows 7 ............................................................................................ 3-10

Installing the IRIG-B Utility in W i n dows 7 ............................................................................................ 3-12

Using the IRIG-B Utility in Windows 7 ................................................................................................. 3-15

Configuring IRIG-B Paramet er s .......................................................................................................... 3-16

Input Signal Type ...................................................................................................................... 3-16

IRIG-B Parity Mode .................................................................................................................... 3-17

Configuring Time Synchronization Settings in Windows 7 ....................................................................... 3-18

Selecting a Time Input Source .................................................................................................... 3-18

Synchronizing with System Time ................................................................................................. 3-18

Configuring Digital Output and Inpu t Status ......................................................................................... 3-19

Using the mxIrigUtil Command ........................................................................................................... 3-20

4. API Reference ................................................................................................................................... 4-1

Get IRIG-B Board Hardware ID ............................................................................................................. 4-2

Open IRIG-B Device ............................................................................................................................ 4-2

Close IRIG-B Device ............................................................................................................................ 4-2

Get Digital Input Signal ....................................................................................................................... 4-2

Get Digital Output Signal ..................................................................................................................... 4-3

Get IRIG-B Parity Check Mode .............................................................................................................. 4-3

Get Input Interface ............................................................................................................................. 4-3

Get IRIG-B Output Parity Check Mode ................................................................................................... 4-4

Get Output Interface ........................................................................................................................... 4-4

Get Pule Per Second Output Width ........................................................................................................ 4-4

Get IRIG-B Signal Status ..................................................................................................................... 4-5

GET RTC Synchronization Source .......................................................................................................... 4-5

Get RTC from IRIG-B Device ................................................................................................................ 4-5

Set Digital Output Sig nal ..................................................................................................................... 4-6

Set IRIG-B Input Parity Check Mode ..................................................................................................... 4-6

Set Input Interface ............................................................................................................................. 4-6

Set IRIG-B Output Parity Check Mode ................................................................................................... 4-7

Set Output Interface ........................................................................................................................... 4-7

Set Pulse Per Second Output Width ....................................................................................................... 4-7

Set RTC Synchronization Source ........................................................................................................... 4-7

Set RTC to IRIG-B Device .................................................................................................................... 4-8

Synchronize System Local Time with IRIG RT C ....................................................................................... 4-8

IRIG-B Program Example ..................................................................................................................... 4-8

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1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing Moxa’s DA-IRIGB-4DIO-PCI104-EMC4 module for embedded computers that support
the PCI/104 interface.

The DA-IRIGB-4DIO-PCI104-EMC4 module features 3 digital inputs and 4 digital outputs and provides
precision timing information using IRIG-B input signals.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:



Overview



Package Checklist



Product Features



Product Specifications

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Overview

The DA-IRIGB-4DIO-PCI104-EMC4 module features 3 digital inputs and 4 digital outputs, and provides
precision timing information using IRIG-B input signals. The module is designed for embedded computers that
support the PCI/104 interface. The DA-IRIGB-4DIO-PCI104-EMC4 module includes two DB9 connectors for
IRIG-B input signals and DIOs in embedded computers.

The DA-IRIGB-4DIO-PCI104-EMC4 module includes jumpers that enable you to configure the I/O base address
and the INT vector for each port. In addition, the built-in EMC level 4 protection safeguards the module
connected to the IRIG-B input signals and digital input and digital output devices.

Package Checklist

MOXA performs a careful mechanical and electrical inspection of each module prior to shipping. Your module
should arrive in perfect electrical order, free of any marks or scratches. Please handle the module by the edges
only, since your body’s static charge can damage the integrated circuits. When the module is not in use, keep
it in the anti-static package provided. You may also use this package to return the module if it requires repair.

The DA-IRIGB-4DIO-PCI104-EMC4 module is shipped with the following items:

• DA-IRIGB-4DIO-PCI104-EMC4 module

• 2 DB9 connectors

• 4 15 mm M/F M3x6/M3x7 spacers

• 4 4.8 mm M/F 4-40x7/4-40x4.75 spacers

• 4 screws

• Quick installation guide (printed)

• Warranty card

NOTE

Please notify your sales representative if any of the above items are

missing or damaged.

Product Features

The DA-IRIGB-4DIO-PCI104-EMC4 module features the follow ing:

• 1 IRIG-B signal input port to support S/W controlled TTL/differential signal input

• 3 digital inputs, 4 digital outputs

• Built-in EMC level 4 protection

• Configurable IRQ and I/O settings

• Onboard status LED indicators for IRIG-B signal input

Product Specifications

Hardware

Communication Controller:

FPGA Cyclone IV @ 25 MHz

Bus:

PCI/104

Connectors:

2-pin wafer, 10-pin wafer

Jumper:

PCI resource

Interface

Connector:

DB9 male

Protection

ESD Protection:

8 kV contact, 15 kV Air ESD protection

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Surge Protection:

2 kV line-to-line and 4 kV line-to-ground surge protection, 8/20 µs waveform

Input Signals

IRIG

-B: TTL or differential

Time Code Input

IRIG

-B: Based on the IRIG STANDARD 200-04 and IEEE 1344

Precision and Accuracy

Accuracy (

Time Synchronization): ±1 µs

Accuracy (Free Running):

±500 ms @ 24 hr

Timebase Precision:

±40 ns

Digital Input

Input Channels:

3, source type

Input Voltage:

0 to 30 VDC

Digital Input Levels for Dry Contacts:

• Logic level 0: Close to GND

• Logic lev

el 1: Open

Digital Input Levels for Wet Contacts:

• Logic level 0: +3 V max .

• Logic level 1: +10 V to +30 V (source to D I )

Isolation:

3 kV optical isolation

Connector Type:

DB9 male

Digital Output

Output Channels:

4, sink type

Output Current:

Max. 200 mA per channel

On

-state Voltage: 24 VDC nominal, open collector to 30 V

Isolation:

3 kV optical isolation

Connector Type:

DB9

Operating Systems

Windows:

Windows 7E

Linux:

Debian 7

Physical Characteristics

Dimensions:

90 x 96 mm (3.54 x 3.78 in)

Environmental Limits

Operating Temperature:

-10 to 60°C (14 to 140°F)

Storage Temperature:

-40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)

Ambient Relative Humidit y:

5 to 95% (non-condensing)

Altitude:

Up to 2000 m

Standards and Certifications

EMC:

CE, FCC

EMI

: EN 55032, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A

EMS:

EN 55024, IEC 61000-4-2, IEC 61000-4-3, IEC 61000-4-4, IEC 61000-4-5, IEC 61000-4-6, IEC

61000

-4-8, IEC 61000-4-11

Green Product:

RoHS, CRoHS, WEEE

MTBF (mean time between failures)

Time:

1,145,189 hrs

Database:

Telcordia (Bellcore), GB

Power Requirements

Power Consumption:

2 W

Warranty

Warranty Period:

5 years

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2. Hardware Installation

This chapter explains how to install the DA-IRIGB-4DIO-PCI104-EMC4 module.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:



Block Diagram



Pin Assignments

 IRIB-B Signal Input
 Digital Input and Digital Output



Installing the DA-IRIGB-4DIO-PCI104-EMC4

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Block Diagram

Pin Assignments

This section includes the pin assignment for the male DB9 connectors to connect to an IRIG-B signal source or
a digital input (DI) or d i gital output (DO) device.

IRIB-B Signal Input

Pin Differential TTL

1 – –
2 – –
3 Data + TTL
4 Data - GND
5 – –
6 – –
7 – –
8 – –
9 – –

Digital Input and Digital Output

Pin 3DIs, 4DOs

1 DO 0
2 DO 1
3 DO 2
4 DO 3
5 DO COM
6 DI 0
7 DI 1
8 DI 2
9 DI Source

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Installing the DA-IRIGB-4DIO-PCI104-EMC4

ATTENTION

To prevent damage to your system or the main board, make sure that you turn off the embedded computer
before installing the

DA-IRIGB-4DIO-PCI104-EMC4 module.

1. Turn off the e mb edded computer.

2. Connect the cables. Complete the following actions:
a. Connect the 2-wire IRIG-B inp ut signal cable.

b. Connect the 4-wire IRIG-B output signal cable.

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c. Connect the 10-wire DIO signal cable.

3. Install the fo ur 15 mm spacers on the embedded computer.

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4. Insert the module firmly into an available PCI/104 slot.

5. Instal l the four screws to secure the module in place.

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6. Secure the DB9 connectors on the rear panel of the embedded computer.

7. Turn on t he embedded computer. The BIOS will automatically set the IRQ and I/O address.

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3. Software Installation and Configuration

This chapter describes how to install driver and utility for the DA-IRIGB-4DIO-PCI104-EMC4 on an embedded
computer running Linux or Windows 7 (64-bit), and how to configure the software settings.

The following topic is covered in this chapter:



Installing the IRIG-B Driver in Linux

 Online Installation
 Off-line Installation



Using the timesync Daemon in Linux

 Examples
 Configuring the timesync Daemon



Using the IRIG-B Utility in Linux

 Examples



Installing the IRIG-B Driver in Windows 7



Installing the IRIG-B Utility in Windows 7



Using the IRIG-B Utility in Windows 7



Configuring IRIG-B Parameters

 Input Signal Type
 IRIG-B Parity Mode



Configuring Time Synchronization Settings in Windows 7

 Selecting a Time Input Source
 Synchronizing with System Time



Configuring Digital Output and Input Status



Using the mxIrigUtil Command