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1. 19 3 1 Functional Block Diagram 19 3 2 Host Card Layout Connectors and Jumpers 20 3 2 1 Host Card 1 S2 Signal Equalizer Adjustments 21 3 3 Extender Card Layout Connectors and Jumpers 23 3 4 PRO PO4A 4 Slot Extension Chassis 25 3 4 1 PRO P04A Chassis Mechanical Drawing 25 3 5 PRO P13A 13 Slot Extension Chassis 27 CyberResearch Inc vii 25 Business Park Drive P 203 643 5000 F 203 643 5001 Branford CT USA www cyberresearch com PRO 3212 Series Cyber Research Bus Extenders 3 5 1 PRO P13A Chassis Mechanical Drawing 27 3 6 4 Slot Backplane Layout Connectors and Jumpers 29 3 7 13 Slot Backplane Layout Connectors and Jumpers 33 3 8 Extension Cable Options s ensenneeeeenneeeeterrrernnnereeesenne 36 4 Troubleshooting FAQ 37 Important Safety Instructions 41 Warranty POIICY 245 20m relient one 45 viii Copyright 2008 CyberResearch Inc CyberResearch Bus Extenders PRO 3212 Series List of Figures Figure 2 1 Host Card to Host PC Installation Diagram 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 Figure 2 2 PCI to Extension Chassis Installation Diagram 11 Figure 2 3 Cabling 3 M Extension Cable to Host PC 12 Figure 2 4 Cabling 3 M Extension Cable to Extension Chassis 13 Figure 2 5 Host Computer connected to a PCI Extension System 13 Figure 2 6 13 Slo2. The following instructions are for illustration purposes when attempting to install additional PCI devices to your extension chassis Both PRO PO4A PRO P13A extension CAUTION chassis are pre installed with one extension card 1 Locate your extension chassis PRO PO4A or PRO P13A and plug in the AC power cord but DO NOT power on the equipment 2 Unscrew the four housing screws of the extension chas sis using a cross head or flat head screwdriver Open the top cover of the chassis You should see a row of PCI slots four slots PRO PO4A or 13 slots PRO P13A along the backplane 3 Locate your PCI device and remove it from its packag ing Please wear anti static gloves and use an anti static surface when handling the card 4 Install your PCI device in an available PCI slot and be sure to firmly attach it s bracket to the backplane of the extension chassis 5 Close the extension chassis and re install its housing screws 10 Copyright 2008 CyberResearch Inc CyberResearch Bus Extenders PRO 3212 Series Figure 2 2 PCI to Extension Chassis Installation Diagram Item Description A Extension chassis PRO P04A B Extension chassis housing screws C Additional PCI card device D Pre installed Extender Card Table 2 2 PCI device to Host PC Chassis Installation Items CyberResearch Inc 11 25 Business Park Drive P 203 643 5000 F 203 643 5001 Branford CT USA www cyberrese
3. 4 You may try to plug the PCI Express extension host card to a different PCI Express slot CyberResearch Inc 39 25 Business Park Drive P 203 643 5000 F 203 643 5001 Branford CT USA www cyberresearch com PRO 3212 Series Cyber Research Bus Extenders This page intentionally left blank 40 Copyright 2008 CyberResearch Inc CyberResearch Bus Extenders PRO 3212 Series Important Safety Instructions For user safety please read and follow all instructions WARNINGS CAUTIONS and NOTES marked in this manual and on the associated equipment before handling operating the equipment gt Read these safety instructions carefully gt Keep this user s manual for future reference gt Read the specifications section of this manual for detailed information on the operating environment of this equipment gt When installing mounting or uninstalling removing equipment gt Turn off power and unplug any power cords cables gt To avoid electrical shock and or damage to equipment gt Keep equipment away from water or liquid sources gt Keep equipment away from high heat or high humidity gt Keep equipment properly ventilated do not block or cover ventilation openings gt Make sure to use recommended voltage and power source settings gt Always install and operate equipment near an easily accessible electrical socket outlet gt Secure the power cord do not place any object on over the power
4. Bus Extenders PRO 3212 Series PCle to PCI Bus Extender Set with Cable Chassis and Power Supply USER S MANUAL VER 3 0C e AUG 2008 No part of this manual may be reproduced without permission CyberResearch Inc www cyberresearch com 25 Business Park Dr Branford CT 06405 USA 203 483 8815 9am to 5pm EST FAX 203 483 9024 Cyber Research Bus Extenders PRO 3212 Series Copyright 2008 All Rights Reserved August 6 2008 The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve reliability design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part of CyberResearch Inc In no event will CyberResearch Inc be liable for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of or inability to use the product or documentation even if advised of the possibility of such damages This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright All rights are reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical electronic or other means in any form without prior written permission of CyberResearch Inc Trademarks CyberResearch and PRO 3212 Series are trademarks of CyberResearch Inc Other product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks and or registered trademarks of their respective companies e NOTICE CyberResearch Inc does not a
5. 13 Slot Backplane is used to control the ATX power of PRO P13A Remote power on off control cable Table 2 4 Remote Power On Off Diagram Description CyberResearch Inc 17 25 Business Park Drive P 203 643 5000 F 203 643 5001 Branford CT USA www cyberresearch com PRO 3212 Series Cyber Research Bus Extenders 2 7 LED Status The LEDs on the front panel of the host card and Extender Card give power status information The LEDs light up only when the follow ing conditions are met gt The extension cable between the host card Host PC and Extender Card Extension Chassis is properly connected gt The extension chassis is powered on gt The host PC is entering its Power On Self Test POST 18 Copyright 2008 CyberResearch Inc CyberResear Ch Bus Extenders PRO 3212 Series 3 Hardware Information 3 1 Functional Block Diagram Figure 3 1 PCI Express Extension System Functional Block Diagram Host PC X1 PCI Express Host Card Signal Equalizer A gt ei External Cable Remote Chassis PRO PO4A PRO P13A Extender Card PCI Express to PCI Bridge PCI Slot PCI Slot PCI Slot 32 Bit 33MHz PCI Bus CyberResearch Inc 25 Business Park Drive Branford CT USA 19 P 203 643 5000 F 203 643 5001 www cyberresearch com PRO 3212 S
6. Remote Power On Off Diagram Description 17 Host Card Connectors Jumpers and LED 20 Host Card Pin 1 and Pin 2 Equalizer Selection 21 Host Card Pin 3 Output Swing Control 22 Host Card Pin 4 Output De Emphasis Control 22 Extender Card Connectors Jumpers and LED 2 22 23 Extender Card JP1 Remote Power ON Off Connector 24 Extender Card JP2 Spread Spectrum Clock Control 24 4 Slot Backplane Connectors Jumpers and LED 30 4 Slot Backplane CN1 LED Connector 30 4 Slot Backplane CN2 ATX Power Connechor 31 4 Slot Backplane CN3 Fan Connector 31 4 Slot Backplane CN4 ATX Pwr OK Status Connector 31 4 Slot Backplane JP1 LED Connector 32 4 Slot Backplane JP2 ATX Power Enable Connector 32 4 Slot Backplane JP3 Fan Connector 32 13 Slot Backplane Connectors and Jumpers 34 13 Slot Backplane JP2 ATX Power Enable Connector 34 13 Slot Backplane JP2 ATX Power Enable Connector 34 13 Slot Backplane FAN4 FANS FAN6 12 V Conn 35 13 Slot Backplane CN2 ATX Power Connechor 35 Optional Extension Cables ccccccseeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 36 CyberResearch Inc 25 Business Park Drive Branford CT USA P 203 643 5000 F 203 643 5001 www cyberresearch com PRO 3212 Series Cyber Research Bus Extenders This page intentionally left blank xii Copyright 2008 CyberResearch Inc CyberResearch Bus Extenders PRO 3212 Series 1 Intro
7. Research Bus Extenders Figure 3 9 PRO P13A Top View ON L d ceree0 CO N gS E MOUS N E ZS e 9 E Oo 9 N oO N vr 448 50mm 17 67 in Figure 3 10 PRO P13A Side View de 28 Copyright 2008 CyberResearch Inc PRO 3212 Series talled Extender Card INS d by a pre 4 Slot Backplane Layout IS OCCUPIE please DO NOT install a CPU controller in this slot Figure 3 11 3 6 4 Slot Backplane Layout Connectors and Jumpers The system slot PCI peripheral slots These PCI slots are for 32 bit and 33MHz The 4 Slot Backplane provides 1 system slot and 4 available PCI devices CAUTION 29 P 203 643 5000 F 203 643 5001 www cyberresearch com Soldered Side Top View olo 0000 or Jo pe 000000000000000000000000 000000 oO ig 000000000000000000000009 00000 00600 D00000000000000000000000 b00000 O O booo 0000000000000000000000000 00000 50 zl S EN 0 o ooooo o o S foooon 000000000000000000000000 900000 Nilo o 2 cP29000000000000000000000 00000 zZz CL F oo0oo0o0o00000000000000000000 000000 amp O 0 8200 D000000000000000000000000 00000 o o oso o oo oo ogo 8 bl 5 ER 0 29000 D000000000000000000000000
8. cord gt Only install attach and operate equipment on stable surfaces and or recommended mountings and gt Ifthe equipment will not be used for long periods of time turn off and unplug the equipment from its power source gt Never attempt to fix the equipment Equipment should only be serviced by qualified personnel gt A Lithium type battery may be provided for uninterrupted backup or emergency power Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions CAUTION CyberResearch Inc 41 25 Business Park Drive P 203 643 5000 F 203 643 5001 Branford CT USA www cyberresearch com PRO 3212 Series CyberResearch Bus Extenders gt Equipment must be serviced by authorized technicians when gt gt gt gt V V The power cord or plug is damaged Liquid has penetrated the equipment It has been exposed to high humidity moisture It is not functioning or does not function according to the user s manual It has been dropped and or damaged and or It has an obvious sign of breakage 42 Copyright 2008 CyberResearch Inc CyberResearch Bus Extenders PRO 3212 Series Product Service Diagnosis and Debug CyberResearch Inc maintains technical support lines staffed by experienced Applications Engineers and Technicians There is no charge to call and we will return your call promptly if it is received wh
9. device according to its algorithm Although PCI speci fication allows up to 255 bus segments in a PC system the BIOS may not assign the correct and or proper resource to each device in some complex PCI systems Because the PCI Express specification was released in 2002 most hardware and circuit board designers as of yet do not offer multiple PCl to PCI bridges Most BIOS work for simple applications but may not work for multiple PCI bus segments and a variety of resource requests We sug gest customers choose PC equipment with Intel 945 965 or later chipsets to adjust for these issues Question When encounter compatibility problems what should do Answer Because most compatibility problems come from PCI resource assignments customers should consult their PC vendors or BIOS vendors for help Updating to the most cur rent BIOS version may also resolve PCI resources prob lems 38 Copyright 2008 CyberResearch Inc CyberResearch Bus Extenders PRO 3212 Series The following list are some indications that may help customers to deal with compatibility issues 1 Disable the onboard device functions of your host PC to release IO resources 2 Remove PCI devices plugged installed in your host PC 3 Connect an extension chassis which is single bus seg ment to the host PC Plug a PCI device to an extension chassis one by one and boot each in sequence to check if your host PC can accommodate the PCI device or not
10. using PCI Express to PCI extension systems This document is specifically intended to describe connecting the CyberResearch PRO 3212 Series Extension Systems to a host computer or I O devices for extended functionality Manual Organization This manual is organized as follows Preface Presents important copyright notifications disclaim ers trademarks and associated information on the proper understanding and usage of this document and its associated product s Chapter 1 Introduction Introduces the PRO 3212 Series PCI Express to PCI Extension System overview its features applications and package contents Chapter 2 Getting Started Presents information on properly installing PRO 3212 Series equipment and cabling a PCI Express to PCI extension system Chapter 3 Hardware Information Presents layout informa tion technical drawings jumper settings and configuration Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Provides basic information on quickly addressing configuration setup installation problems that may occur Important Safety Instructions Presents safety instructions all users must follow for the proper setup installation and usage of equipment and or software Warranty Information Presents important warranty informa tion for users manufacturers rights and responsibilities regard ing products and services CyberResearch Inc v 25 Business Park Drive P 203 643 5000 F 203 643 5001 Branford CT USA www cyb
11. 00000 A O CyberResear ch Bus Extenders CyberResearch Inc 25 Business Park Drive Branford CT USA PRO 3212 Series Cyber Research Bus Extenders Connector Jumper LED Description CNT LED connector CN2 ATX power connector CN3 Fan connector CN4 ATX power OK status connector JP1 LED connector JP2 ATX power enabler Fan connector System slot for extension card This slot is modi fied for bus extension purposes and does not support general signal board controllers PCI to PCI4 Peripheral PCI Slot Table 3 8 4 Slot Backplane Connectors Jumpers and LED DO NOT plug CPU cards in the system slot CAUTION Pin Assignment 1 Ground 1 GND 2 tav 2 5 V Output Table 3 9 4 Slot Backplane CN1 LED Connector 30 Copyright 2008 CyberResearch Inc CyberResearch Bus Extenders PRO 3212 Series En je reen Assignment Pin Assignment e Ces 2 3 3 V 12V 14 PS ON Ground Ground Ground 5 V 5 V 5 V OOO O00 000 CO OO Assignment 12V 3 Ground PW OK ATX Power Status Table 3 12 4 Slot Backplane CN4 ATX Power OK Status Connector CyberResearch Inc 31 25 Business Park Drive P 203 643 5000 F 203 643 5001 Branford CT USA www cyberresearch com PRO 3212 Series CyberResear ch Bus Extend
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13. Extenders CyberResearch Inc 25 Business Park Drive Branford CT USA PRO 3212 Series Cyber Research Bus Extenders Connector Jumper Description JP2 ATX power enabling connector JP6 ATX power OK status connector JP7 LED connector Fan connector for 12 V fan Fan connector for 12 V fan Fan connector for 12 V fan CN2 ATX power connector Table 3 16 13 Slot Backplane Connectors and Jumpers Assignment PWR ON If JP3 2 3 connected this pin is 2 Ground Default 2 For PRO 3212 P13A extension sys J P2 tem user should not change the set ting of JP3 Table 3 17 13 Slot Backplane JP2 ATX Power Enable Connector Pin Assignment 1 PWR OK 2 5 Vip 5 V standby power Table 3 18 13 Slot Backplane JP2 ATX Power Enable Connector 34 Copyright 2008 CyberResearch Inc CyberResearch Bus Extenders PRO 3212 Series Table 3 19 13 Slot Backplane FAN4 FAN5 and FAN6 12 V Connector Assignment Pin Assignment 3 3 V 3 3 V 3 3 V 12V Ground 13 Ground OO T 5 V 16 Ground C Ground 17 Ground Table 3 20 13 Slot Backplane CN2 ATX Power Connector OO0O0000 0 O O00 0 1 2 4 5 V 14 PS ON 5 Ground 15 Ground 6 7 10 10 CyberResearch Inc 35 25 Business Park Drive P 203 643 5000 F 203 643 5001 Branford CT USA www c
14. F 203 643 5001 Branford CT USA www cyberresearch com PRO 3212 Series Cyber Research Bus Extenders This page intentionally left blank 6 Copyright 2008 CyberResearch Inc CyberResearch Bus Extenders PRO 3212 Series 2 Getting Started This chapter describes the installation environment installation procedures cabling the equipment and instructions on powering on off the PRO 3212 Series PCI Express to PCI Extension Systems Diagrams and images of equipment mentioned are used for reference only Actual system appearance may vary NOTE 2 1 Installation Environment Whenever unpacking and preparing to install any equipment described in this manual please refer to the Important Safety Instructions chapter of this manual Only install equipment in well lit areas on flat sturdy surfaces with access to basic tools such as flat and cross head screwdrivers The PRO 3212 P04A and PRO 3212 P13A contain several electro static sensitive components that can be easily damaged by static electricity For this reason the card and chassis should be han dled on a grounded anti static mat and the operator should wear an anti static wristband during the unpacking and installation pro cedure Please also inspect the components for apparent damage Improper shipping and handling may cause damage to the compo nents Be sure there is no shipping and handling damage on the components before continuing Do not appl
15. P04A Chassis Top View 50 00mm H gou Steg 10 00mm 0 39 CS ee CS Zei D C 9 ee 50 00mm 1 97 i 160 00mm 6 30 ae 50 00mm 1 97 J 140 00mm 5 52 Figure 3 6 PRO P04A Side View 260 00mm 10 24 Copyright 2008 CyberResearch Inc CyberResearch Bus Extenders PRO 3212 Series 3 5 PRO P13A 13 Slot Extension Chassis PRO P13A is a robust industrial chassis for accommodating the 13 Slot Backplane The PRO P13A is a 177 mm X 481 1 mm X 438 5 mm chassis with a built in 200W universal AC power supply 3 5 1 PRO P13A Chassis Mechanical Drawing Figure 3 7 PRO P13A Front View _101 50mm 4 00in hd bi o ol _177 00mm 6 97in oOo 481 10mm 18 96in g Figure 3 8 PRO P13A Back View 429 30mm 16 91in 000000 S 000000 CyberResearch Inc 27 25 Business Park Drive P 203 643 5000 F 203 643 5001 esearch co Branford CT USA ww cyberr ch com PRO 3212 Series Cyber
16. and in any event our liability shall not exceed the original selling price of the equipment The equipment warranty shall constitute the sole and exclusive remedy of any Buyer of Seller equipment and the sole and exclusive liability of the Seller its successors or assigns in connection with equipment purchased and in lieu of all other warranties expressed implied or statutory including but not limited to any implied warranty of merchant ability or fitness and all other obligations or liabilities of seller its successors or assigns The equipment must be returned postage prepaid Package it securely and insure it You will be charged for parts and labor if the warranty period has expired Returns and RMAs If a CyberResearch product has been diagnosed as being non functional is visibly damaged or must be returned for any other reason please call for an assigned RMA number The RMA number is a key piece of information that lets us track and process returned merchandise with the fastest possible turnaround time PLEASE CALL FOR AN RMA NUMBER Packages returned without an RMA number will be refused In most cases a returned package will be refused at the receiving dock if its contents are not known The RMA number allows us to reference the history of returned products and determine if they are meeting your application s requirements When you call customer service for your RMA number you will be asked to provide information about the p
17. arch com PRO 3212 Series CyberResearch Bus Extenders 2 4 Cabling Host Computer to Extension Chassis Now that you have successfully installed the host card into the Host computer or installed an additional PCI device in the exten sion chassis you may connect the Host Computer and Extension Chassis with an extension cable Do not remove the extension cable after the system is powered on It may cause system errors or data loss If the cable is unplugged improperly reconnect it and CAUTION reboot the host PC and extension chassis 1 Locate your extension cable 3 10 23M lengths availabe 2 Connect the extension cable to the PCI Express serial link connector host card of your host PC 3 Firmly attach the extension cable by tightening its retention screws Figure 2 3 Cabling Extension Cable to Host PC 12 Copyright 2008 CyberResearch Inc CyberResearch Bus Extenders PRO 3212 Series 4 Connect the other end of the extension cable to the Extender Card serial link connector of the extension chassis PRO P04A or PRO P13A Figure 2 4 Cabling 3 M Extension Cable to Extension Chassis Figure 2 5 Host Computer connected to a PCI Extension System CyberResearch Inc 13 25 Business Park Drive P 203 643 5000 F 203 643 5001 Branford CT USA www cyberresearch com PRO 3212 Series Cyber Research Bus Extenders 2 5 Power ON OFF Sequence To power on the PCI express extension
18. ber Research Bus Extenders High level output signal swing Default Normal level output signal swing Table 3 3 Host Card Pin 3 Output Swing Control High level output signal swing Default Normal level output signal swing Table 3 4 Host Card Pin 4 Output De Emphasis Control 22 Copyright 2008 CyberResearch Inc CyberResearch Bus Extenders PRO 3212 Series 3 3 Extender Card Layout Connectors and Jumpers Figure 3 3 Extender Card Mechanical Layout co d Ce D1 JP1 I e f CN1 d le L LL LL Connector Jumper LED Description ATX power enabling connector This connector is used for remote power on control JP1 JP2 Spread spectrum clock control 1 P CN PCI Express serial link connector D1 Serial Link Status LED Table 3 5 Extender Card Connectors Jumpers and LED CyberResearch Inc 23 25 Business Park Drive P 203 643 5000 F 203 643 5001 Branford CT USA www cyberresearch com PRO 3212 Series Cyber Research Bus Extenders Pin Assignment PWR ON This pin is used for remote power on off functionality Connect this to JP2 on the 13 Slot Backplane to enable it 2 N C Enables sprea
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20. d spectrum control When enabling spread spectrum control the PCI clock will be modulated with a low frequency carrier the peak EMI can be greatly reduced in the system Disables spread spectrum control Table 3 7 Extender Card JP2 Spread Spectrum Clock Control 24 Copyright 2008 CyberResearch Inc CyberResearch Bus Extenders PRO 3212 Series 3 4 PRO P04A 4 Slot Extension Chassis PRO PO4A is a robust industrial chassis for accommodating the 4 Slot Backplane The PRO PO4A is a small compact chassis 122mm X 195mm X 260mm with a built in 200W universal AC power supply The PRO PO4A is provided with a wall mount kit so you can place it in many different environments Only half size PCI cards are suitable for the PRO P04A NOTE 3 4 1 PRO P04A Chassis Mechanical Drawing Figure 3 4 PRO P04A Chassis Front and Back View 122 00mm 4 81 DO Q0000000000000000 88 EE a Es E Sa S S e e SM a _ gt lt gt o E Vol 2 o o o Soe f l 160 00mm 6 30 CyberResearch Inc 25 25 Business Park Drive P 203 643 5000 F 203 643 5001 Branford CT USA www cyberresearch com PRO 3212 Series Cyber Research Bus Extenders Figure 3 5 PRO
21. duction This chapter introduces the PRO 3212 Series PCI Express to PCI Extension System presents a general overview and basic applications its package contents specifications and features 1 1 Overview Harnessing the bandwidth potential of PCI Express the PRO 3212 P04A and the PRO 3212 P13A smart extension systems enable computers with a PCI Express slot to remotely manage and control up to 13 PCI devices using the high speed PCI Express interface These extension systems operate in 32 bit 33 MHz configuration and come with complete end to end hardware and software transparency for the host system Hardware devices installed in the extension system behave and work as if they are directly installed on the host system requiring no additional drivers or software installation The host system may be separated from the extension system at up to seven meters using high quality shielded twisted copper cables The robust and reliable PCI Express to PCI extension systems are suited for portable test and measurement applica tions with high density I O requirement and are ideal in hazardous industrial control and automation environments 1 1 1 Controlling PCI with PCI Express Based on PCI Express technology PRO 3212 P04A and PRO 3212 13A provide bus expansion capability through the high speed differential signal interface The PRO 3212 P04A and PRO 3212 13A use a signal equalizer and a PCI Express to PCI bridge to architec
22. ended distance of seven meters Low profile footprint 64 41 mm H x 119 91 mm W Power requirement 3 3 V 720 mA Operating and Storage Environments gt gt gt Operating temperature 0 C to 50 C Storage temperature 20 C to 80 C Relative humidity 10 to 90 non condensing Copyright 2008 CyberResearch Inc CyberResearch Bus Extenders PRO 3212 Series 1 4 vv vV VvV Vv vy Features PCI Express control of PCI cards High speed PCI Express X1 interface Compatible with 5 V and 3 3 V PCI bus Supports 32 bit 33 MHz PCI interface Provides four extended half size PCI slots with built in 200 W power supply in a shoebox size chassis PRO 3212 P04A Provides 13 extended full size PCI slots with built in 400 W power supply in 19 rack mount chassis PRO 3212 P13A Extension lengths of 1 M 3 M and 7 M gt Complete hardware and software transparency gt Compliant with PCI Express Base Specification Revision 1 5 1 0a Compliant with PCI to PCI Bridge Architecture Specification Revision 1 2 Compliant with PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 3 0 Applications These extension systems are suitable for gt vv vV VvV V Electronics manufacturing testing High density I O systems Industrial automation and control Military and aerospace Testing systems for remote and or harsh environments Video capture CyberResearch Inc 25 Business Park Drive P 203 643 5000
23. eries Cyber Research Bus Extenders 3 2 Host Card Layout Connectors and Jumpers Figure 3 2 Host Card Mechanical Layout gm s2 UI s1 HE 2 S1 Adjusts Signal Equalizer S2 Adjusts Signal Equalizer Connector Jumper LED Description CN1 PCI Express Serial Link Connector D1 Serial Link Status LED Table 3 1 Host Card Connectors Jumpers and LED 20 Copyright 2008 CyberResearch Inc CyberResearch Bus Extenders PRO 3212 Series 3 2 1 Host Card S1 S2 Signal Equalizer Adjustments The Host Card provides equalization amplification and de emphasis circuits to optimize signal integrity performance With this design the Host Card allows signal transmission over long distances and reduces signal distortion The following adjustment should be applied to both S1 and S2 simultaneously The S1 transmits signals and S2 NOTE is receives signals Strongest equalizer levels default Moderate equalizer level Weakest equalizer level No equalizer Table 3 2 Host Card Pin 1 and Pin 2 Equalizer Selection CyberResearch Inc 2 25 Business Park Drive P 203 643 5000 F 203 643 5001 Branford CT USA www cyberresearch com PRO 3212 Series Cy
24. erresearch com PRO 3212 Series Cyber Research Bus Extenders Conventions Take note of the following conventions used throughout this manual to make sure that users perform certain tasks and instructions properly Additional information aids and tips that help users perform tasks NOTE Information to prevent minor physical injury component damage data loss and or program corruption when CAUTION trying to complete a task Information to prevent serious physical injury component damage data loss and or program WARNING COrruption when trying to complete a specific task vi Copyright 2008 CyberResearch Inc CyberResearch Bus Extenders PRO 3212 Series Table of Contents Table of Contents sio aee a aaa rn eaaa ene xii RO t UE ix List of E xi 1 Introd ction En Ea re ra ede 1 Telly e 1 1 1 1 Controlling PCI with PClExvpresep 1 1 2 Package Contents ins ne das me dure 3 1 37 s5petifications Sd Dr A AR 4 V F es sara rennes sn 5 159 ee ege een ia ati ane and ana alee 5 2 Getting Started insider 7 2 1 Installation Environment 7 2 2 Installing the Host Card on a Host Computer 8 2 3 Installing PCI Peripheral Cards to an Extension Chassis 10 2 4 Cabling Host Computer to Extension Chassis 12 2 5 Power ON OFF Sequence erne kreere 14 2 6 Remote Power ON OFF Functional 15 2 17 LED SUIS AR nn deus add 18 3 Hardware Information
25. ers Assignment Ground LED Power 5 V Assignment Ground PWR ON ATX Power Enable Assignment Ground 12V Table 3 15 4 Slot Backplane JP3 Fan Connector 32 Copyright 2008 CyberResearch Inc talled PCI slots are PRO 3212 Series INS ied by a pre ining IS OCCUPIE 13 Slot Backplane Layout 3 7 13 Slot Backplane Layout Connectors and Jumpers Figure 3 12 The 13 Slot Backplane provides 1 system slot and 13 available PCI peripheral slots The system Extender Card PCI extension card The rema availble for 5 V or universal PCI peripheral cards 33 203 643 5001 F gt www cyberresearch com 203 643 5000 P 0000000000 N D 22e 000000000002 Fes O oC yo oye REESEN EECH SES bo0000000000000000000000d 00000 m 000000000000000000000000 000000 a Z 50050500000000050055505050 00600 Ku 000000000000000000000000 p00000 LL Q oooocooooooooooooooocood 00000 H H 000000000000000000000000 000000 T e 2 E e 000000000000000000000 TEE 50555 LO 000000000000000000000000 20900 ET za SEE EE DE toes E r Om 000000000000000000000000 000000 E H000000000000000000000000 00000 Lu 600000000000000000000000 p00000 E CHoooococvocvoooco
26. es 1 2 Package Contents PRO 3212 P04A gt gt vv v V Host Card packaged separately PRO P04A wall mount chassis pre installed with gt Extender card gt 5 slot backplane 4 available slots gt 200 W AC power supply 3 m extension cable AC power cord Wall mount kit for chassis User s manual PRO 3212 P13A gt gt vv vV vV V NOTE Host Card packaged separately PRO P13A wall mount chassis pre installed with gt Extender Card gt 14 slot backplane 13 available slots gt 400 W AC power supply 3 m extension cable AC power cord Wall mount kit for chassis Remote power on cable User s manual If any of the items on the contents list are missing or damaged contact CyberResearch Inc CyberResearch Inc 25 Business Park Drive P 203 643 5000 F 203 643 5001 Branford CT USA www cyberresearch com PRO 3212 Series Cyber Research Bus Extenders 1 3 Specifications Host Card gt Compliant with PCI Express Base Specifications Rev 1 0a gt PCI Express x1 link with 2 5 Gb s data throughput gt Maximum extended distance of up to seven meters gt Low profile footprint 68 90 mm H x 86 65 mm W gt Power requirement 3 3 V 210 mA max Extender Card on extension system gt vv vV VvV V Compliant with PCI to PCI Bridge Architecture Specifica tions Rev 1 2 Supports 5 V and 3 3 V PCI bus 32 bit 33 MHz full data throughput Maximum ext
27. ile our lines are busy Most problems encountered with data acquisition products can be solved over the phone Signal connections and programming are the two most common sources of difficulty CyberResearch support personnel can help you solve these problems especially if you are prepared for the call To ensure your call s overall success and expediency 1 Have the phone close to the PC so you can conveniently and quickly take action that the Applications Engineer might suggest 2 Be prepared to open your PC remove boards report back switch or jumper settings and possibly change settings before reinstalling the modules 3 Have a volt meter handy to take measurements of the signals you are trying to measure as well as the signals on the board module or power supply 4 Isolate problem areas that are not working as you expected 5 Have the source code to the program you are having trouble with available so that preceding and prerequisite modes can be referenced and discussed 6 Have the manual at hand Also have the product s utility disks and any other relevant disks nearby so programs and version numbers can be checked Preparation will facilitate the diagnosis procedure save you time and avoid repeated calls Here are a few preliminary actions you can take before you call which may solve some of the more common problems 1 Check the PC bus power and any power supply signals 2 Check the voltage level of the signal betwee
28. n SIGNAL HIGH and SIGNAL LOW or SIGNAL and SIGNAL It CANNOT exceed the full scale range of the board 3 Check the other boards in your PC or modules on the network for address and interrupt conflicts 4 Refer to the example programs as a baseline for comparing code CyberResearch Inc 43 25 Business Park Drive P 203 643 5000 F 203 643 5001 Branford CT USA www cyberresearch com PRO 3212 Series CyberResearch Bus Extenders Intentionally Blank 44 OCopyright 2008 CyberResearch Inc Cyber Research Bus Extenders PRO 3212 Series Warranty Notice CyberResearch Inc warrants that this equipment as furnished will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the confirmed date of purchase by the original buyer and that upon written notice of any such defect CyberResearch Inc will at its option repair or replace the defective item under the terms of this warranty subject to the provisions and specific exclusions listed herein This warranty shall not apply to equipment that has been previously repaired or altered outside our plant in any way which may in the judgment of the manufacturer affect its reliability Nor will it apply if the equipment has been used in a manner exceeding or inconsistent with its specifications or if the serial number has been removed CyberResearch Inc does not assume any liability for consequential damages as a result from our products uses
29. ote power on off functionality Part Number Function Jumper A signal is sent from JP1 on Extender Card Extender Card JP1 and enables the PRO P13A to power on when the Host PC is powered on 13 Slot Bkpin JP2 ATX power connector for 13 Slot Backplane Table 2 3 Remote Power ON OFF Configuration Please refer to sections 3 3 3 4 3 5 3 6 and 3 7 for detailed layout connectors and jumpers NOTE CyberResearch Inc 15 25 Business Park Drive P 203 643 5000 F 203 643 5001 Branford CT USA www cyberresearch com PRO 3212 Series CyberResearch Bus Extenders To enable remote power on off functionality follow these steps 1 Unscrew the four housing screws of the extension chas sis PRO P13A using a cross head or flat head screw driver Open the top cover of the chassis 2 Disconnect the power on button of the PRO P13A chassis panel 3 Locate the JP2 connector on the 13 Slot Backplane as well as the JP1 of the Extender Card 1 13 Slot Backplane JP2 Connector Extender Card JP1 Connector 16 Copyright 2008 CyberResearch Inc CyberResearch Bus Extenders PRO 3212 Series 4 Using a controller cable connect the JP1 of the Extender Card and JP2 of the 13 Slot Backplane Figure 2 6 13 Slot Backplane Remote Power On Off Diagram Description Extender Card 13 Slot Backplane JP1 on Extender Card JP2 is used for controlling remote chassis power JP2 on the
30. roduct you are returning your address and a contact person at your organization Please make sure that the RMA number is prominently displayed on the outside of the box e Thank Vous CyberResearch Inc 45 25 Business Park Drive P 203 643 5000 F 203 643 5001 Branford CT USA www cyberresearch com PRO 3212 Series CyberResearch Bus Extenders Intentionally Blank 46 OCopyright 2008 CyberResearch Inc CyberResearch Inc 25 Business Park Drive Branford CT 06405 USA P 203 483 8815 F 203 483 9024 www cyberresearch com
31. system follow these steps 1 Check that the extension cable is properly con nected to the host PC and extension chassis 2 Power on the extension chassis first 3 Power on the host PC DO NOT remove the cable after the system and extension chassis are powered on Disconnecting the cable while the system is running may cause CAUTION unpredictable system errors and or system crash As the PCI Express to PCI extension system is a standard PCle to PCI bridge interface the BIOS will identify each device behind the PCI bridge and assign resource to each one during start up Thus users have to power on the remote chassis first in order to get appropriate resources from the BIOS To power off the PCI Express extension system follow these steps 1 Power off the host PC 2 Power off the extension chassis PC is powered off If the extension chassis is powered off DO NOT power off the extension chassis until the host while the host PC is on the host PC may hang or crash CAUTION 14 OCopyright 2008 CyberResearch Inc CyberResearch Bus Extenders PRO 3212 Series 2 6 Remote Power ON OFF Functionality Optional functionality of the PCI express extension system includes remote power on off via the 13 Slot Backplane Once the 13 Slot Backplane is connected configured and enabled users may remotely power on off the extension chassis via a host PC The following table lists the connectors that enable rem
32. t Backplane Remote Power On Off Diagram 17 Figure 3 1 PCI Express Extension System Functional Block Diagram 19 Figure 3 2 Host Card Mechanical Layout 20 Figure 3 3 Extender Card Mechanical Layout 23 Figure 3 4 PRO P04A Chassis Front and Back View 25 Figure 3 5 PRO PO4A Chassis Top View 26 Figure 3 6 PRO PO4A Side View 26 Figure 3 7 PRO P13A Front View ae ENEE 27 Figure 3 8 PRO P13A Back View 27 Figure 3 9 PRO P13A Top View 28 Figure 3 10 PRO P13A Side View 28 Figure 3 11 4 Slot Backplane Layout 29 Figure 3 12 13 Slot Backplane Layout 33 Figure 3 13 Standard 3 M extension cable PRO CBLO2 03 36 CyberResearch Inc ix 25 Business Park Drive P 203 643 5000 F 203 643 5001 Branford CT USA www cyberresearch com PRO 3212 Series Cyber Research Bus Extenders This page intentionally left blank x Copyright 2008 CyberResearch Inc CyberResearch Bus Extenders PRO 3212 Series Table 2 1 Table 2 2 Table 2 3 Table 2 4 Table 3 1 Table 3 2 Table 3 3 Table 3 4 Table 3 5 Table 3 6 Table 3 7 Table 3 8 Table 3 9 Table 3 10 Table 3 11 Table 3 12 Table 3 13 Table 3 14 Table 3 15 Table 3 16 Table 3 17 Table 3 18 Table 3 19 Table 3 20 Table 3 21 List of Tables Host Card to Host PC Chassis Installation Items 9 PCI device to Host PC Chassis Installation Items 11 Remote Power ON OFF Configuration 15
33. ture a PCI Express to PCI extension system With our PRO 3212 P04A and PRO 3212 P13A user can use an available PCI Express slot to control an external PCI chassis Because the PCI Express Bridge is a transparent bridge there is CyberResearch Inc 25 Business Park Drive P 203 643 5000 F 203 643 5001 Branford CT USA www cyberresearch com PRO 3212 Series Cyber Research Bus Extenders no need to install any additional software when using PCI devices in the external chassis The PRO 3212 P13A and PRO 3212 P04A implement a PCI Express based control of PCI modules The technology consists of the Host Card installed in the host computer a shielded cable and the extension system The Host Card comes in a PCI Express x1 footprint and communicates with the extension sys tem s low profile Extender Card via a twisted and shielded cable The Extender Card converts the PCI Express interface into a PCI bridge or additional PCI slots in the extension system The link between host PC and the external chassis is a PCI Express X1 link that represents a dual simplex communications channel consisting of two low voltage differentially driven signal pairs The signaling rate can reach up to 2 5 Gbps in each direc tion Using the shielded and twisted cable the maximum exten sion distance can be up to 7 M without decreasing the signal rate 2 Copyright 2008 CyberResearch Inc CyberResearch Bus Extenders PRO 3212 Seri
34. uthorize any CyberResearch product for use in life support systems medical equipment and or medical devices without the written approval of the President of CyberResearch Inc Life support devices and systems are devices or systems which are intended for surgical implantation into the body or to support or sustain life and whose failure to perform can be reasonably expected to result in injury Other medical equipment includes devices used for monitoring data acquisition modification or notification purposes in relation to life support life sustaining or vital statistic recording CyberResearch products are not designed with the components required are not subject to the testing required and are not submitted to the certification required to ensure a level of reliability appropriate for the treatment and diagnosis of humans CyberResearch Inc iii 25 Business Park Drive P 203 643 5000 F 203 643 5001 Branford CT USA www cyberresearch com PRO 3212 Series CyberResearch Bus Extenders PRO 3212 Series Revision Description Date of Issue 1 0 Initial Release July 2006 2 0 Revision October 19 2007 3 0C Revision August 6 2008 iv Copyright 2008 CyberResearch Inc CyberResearch Bus Extenders PRO 3212 Series Using this Manual Audience and Scope The PRO 3212 Series User s Manual is intended for hardware technicians and systems operators with knowledge of installing configuring and
35. ware required to install Answer CyberResearch PCI Express Bus Extension Products are designed to be standard PCI Express to PCI bridges It is not necessary to install additional drivers or software for support Question How many extension chassis can connect to a host PC by using CyberResearch PCI Express Bus Extension products Answer Due to the point to point architecture of PCI Express only one PCI Express Bus Extension Product can CyberResearch Inc 37 25 Business Park Drive P 203 643 5000 F 203 643 5001 Branford CT USA www cyberresearch com PRO 3212 Series Cyber Research Bus Extenders be supported by one chassis However users can select multiple extension chassis for different purposes For exam ple a 4 slot extension chassis provides small and compact form factor while an 18 slot extension chassis provides more PCI slots Theoretically PCI specification allows up to 255 PCI bus segments But the PCI Express Bus Exten sion Products do not limit the bus segment number The maximum PCI bus segments may limited by your BIOS or operating system Question Is there any compatibility problems with the Cyber Research PCI Express to PCI extension kit Answer All our PCI Express Bus Extension Products are designed as standard PCI Express to PCI Bridge During PC boot up your PC BIOS will search devices and assign resources such as I O memory space and IRQ number to each
36. y power to any equipment if it has been damaged CAUTION CyberResearch Inc 7 25 Business Park Drive P 203 643 5000 F 203 643 5001 Branford CT USA www cyberresearch com PRO 3212 Series Cyber Research Bus Extenders 2 2 Installing the Host Card on a Host Computer Power off your host computer Unscrew the housing of your host computer using a cross head or flat head screwdriver Open the housing Locate your PCI Express extension card host card and remove it from its packaging Please wear anti static gloves and use an anti static surface when han dling the card Install the host card in an available PCI Express slot in your host computer Be sure to firmly attach the host card s bracket to the backplane of the host PC Close the chassis and re install its housing screws Copyright 2008 CyberResearch Inc CyberResearch Bus Extenders PRO 3212 Series Figure 2 1 Host Card to Host PC Installation Diagram Item Description E e A Industrial PC or Desktop PC with X1 PCI Express Slot B Host Card PCI Express to PCI extension C PCI Express Slot Table 2 1 Host Card to Host PC Chassis Installation Items CyberResearch Inc 9 25 Business Park Drive P 203 643 5000 F 203 643 5001 Branford CT USA www cyberresearch com PRO 3212 Series Cyber Research Bus Extenders 2 3 Installing PCI Peripheral Cards to an Extension Chassis
37. yberresearch com PRO 3212 Series CyberResearch Bus Extenders 3 8 Extension Cable Options The PCI Express to PCI extension system PRO 3212 P13A and PRO 3212 P04A is available with three different cables in lengths These cables are designed to transfer high speed signals and have high immunity from electromagnetic interference Figure 3 13 Standard 3 M extension cable PRO CBL02 03 Part Number Description PRO CBL02 03 3 M PCI Express to PCI extension cable PRO CBLO2 10 10 M PCI Express to PCI extension cable PRO CBLO2 23 23 M PCI Express to PCI extension cable Table 3 21 Optional Extension Cables 36 Copyright 2008 CyberResearch Inc CyberResearch Bus Extenders PRO 3212 Series 4 Troubleshooting FAQ This chapter describes frequently asked questions that may guide the user to solve minors problem they may encounter This Troubleshooting FAQ applies to gt PCI Express to PCI Extension System including PRO 3212 13A and PRO 3212 P04A In the following description the products will be renamed as PCI Express Bus Extension Products Question What is the maximum extension length of PCI Express Bus Extension Products Answer The maximum extension length is 23m CyberResearch offers different cables in length for customer s applications 3 M 10 M and 23 M Question When using our PCI Express Bus Extension Products is there any additional driver or soft
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