ADLINK Technology 96864-1, User Manual

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Page 2: ...e Technologies Automate the World Manual Rev 2 01 Revision Date August 24 2007 Part No 50 17026 2010 PXIS 2508 PXIS 2558T 3U 8 Slot Smart and Portable PXI Chassis with Integrated LCD Touch Panel User s Manual ...

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Page 6: ...on of basic components dimensions and backplane information Chapter 3 Installation This part describes the procedures on how to install a system controller and peripheral modules into the PXIS 2508 2558T It also contains information on OS and driver installations and touch panel usage Chapter 4 Remote Management The chapter illustrates the remote management features of the PXIS 2508 2558T Appendix...

Page 7: ...structions properly NOTE Additional information aids and tips that help you per form particular tasks IMPORTANTCritical information and instructions that you MUST perform to complete a task WARNING Information that prevents physical injury data loss mod ule damage program corruption etc when trying to com plete a particular task ...

Page 8: ...ot 14 Star Trigger Slot 14 Peripheral Slots 15 Local Bus 15 Trigger Bus 16 System Reference Clock 16 3 Installation 17 3 1 Installing the System Controller 17 3 2 Installing Peripheral Modules 19 3 3 Cooling Considerations 21 3 4 Powering up the System 22 3 5 Installing the OS 24 3 6 Installing Device Drivers 24 Installing the Chassis Description File chassis ini 24 Installing the VGA driver PXIS ...

Page 9: ...ontrol Function Library 35 A Troubleshooting and Maintenance 43 A 1 Installation Problems 43 A 2 BIOS Beeps 43 A 3 Basic Troubleshooting 44 A 4 Maintenance 46 Taking Care of the Touch Panel LCD PXIS 2558T only 46 Changing the Fan Filter 46 Handling the Chassis 48 Handling Cables 48 Cleaning the Exterior 48 Power Requirements 48 Important Safety Instructions 49 Warranty Policy 51 ...

Page 10: ...558T Front Panel 7 Figure 2 2 PXIS 2508 2558T Rear Panel 9 Figure 2 3 PXIS 2508 2558T Left Panel 10 Figure 2 4 PXIS 2508 2558T Right Panel 11 Figure 2 5 PXIS 2508 2558T Top Panel 12 Figure 2 6 PXIS 2508 2558T Base Panel 13 Figure 2 7 PXI Bus Signal Routing 15 ...

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Page 12: ...exports these sensor readings directly to a remote computer using the standard RS 232 port The PXIS 2558T is a derivative model with an integrated 8 4 LCD that supports an 800x600 resolution and touch panel capability The integrated display allows you to carry the PXI based testing equipment anytime and anywhere Combined with the high perfor mance ADLINK PXI 3800 Series PXIS 2558T A or PXI 3900 Se...

Page 13: ...ng temperature range X 41 6 dBA silent operation X Intelligent chassis management Z Automatic fan speed control Z Round the clock chassis status monitoring Z Remote chassis management including on off control X 5 9 kg lightweight aluminum metal construction X 8 4 built in LCD with touch panel PXIS 2558T only X 350 W industrial grade AC power supply X Power temperature and fan monitoring LEDs ...

Page 14: ... 60 CFM fans with filters Per slot cooling capacity 25 W verified by 55 C chamber test Acoustic emissions Sound Pressure Level dBA measure at operator position2 Minimum fan speed 41 6 dBA Maximum fan speed 47 3 dBA Sound Power dBA 3 Minimum fan speed 51 9 dBA Maximum fan speed 55 5 dBA Physical PXI slots 8 1 system slot and 7 peripheral slots Dimension 280 mm x 177 mm x 303 mm W x H x D Weight PXI...

Page 15: ...axes Non operating 5 Hz to 500 Hz 2 46 Grms 3 axes Certifications Safety IEC 61010 1 EN 61010 1 Electromagnetic compatibility Emissions EN 55011 Class A Immunity EN 61326 1 CE compliance The PXIS 2508 and PXIS 2558T meet the essential requirements of applicable European Directives 1 See DC Output Table below 2 Measured at operator position tested in accordance with ISO 7779 1999 Amd 1 2003 E 3 Tes...

Page 16: ...g on customer requests The assigned controller and or peripheral mod ules may be pre installed and shipped with the chassis Inquire with your dealer for additional information on these options Item PXIS 2508 PXIS 2558T A PXIS 2558T B 3U 8 slot PXI chassis with 350 W AC power supply and O X X 3U 8 slot PXI chassis with 8 4 touch panel LCD and 350 W AC power supply X O O Power cords 110 V and 220 V ...

Page 17: ...6 Introduction ...

Page 18: ...is Overview This section describes the PXIS 2508 2558T chassis including the location of basic components and control dimensions and back plane features 2 1 Views Front Panel Figure 2 1 PXIS 2508 2558T Front Panel LCD Foot stand ...

Page 19: ...he alarm reset button LED Status On Off Blinking Power Blue DC voltages are supplied normally No DC power is supplied 5 V or 3 3 V exceeds 7 range 12 V or 12 V exceeds 12 range Fan Green Fans are operating normally The system is off Any of the fans is operating in a speed lower than 500 RPM Temp Amber Chassis temperature is normal The system is off Chassis temperature exceeds 50 C ...

Page 20: ...Chassis Overview 9 Rear Panel Figure 2 2 PXIS 2508 2558T Rear Panel Foot stand ...

Page 21: ...10 Chassis Overview Left Panel Figure 2 3 PXIS 2508 2558T Left Panel ...

Page 22: ...Chassis Overview 11 Right Panel Figure 2 4 PXIS 2508 2558T Right Panel ...

Page 23: ...12 Chassis Overview Top Panel Figure 2 5 PXIS 2508 2558T Top Panel ...

Page 24: ...Chassis Overview 13 Base Panel Figure 2 6 PXIS 2508 2558T Base Panel ...

Page 25: ...58T due to the conflict between rear I O signals and PXI specific sig nals on J2 System Controller Slot Slot 1 is designated as the system controller slot as defined by PXI specifications The PXIS 2508 PXIS 2558T can accommodate a PXI system controller with up to 3 slot width As defined in PXI specifications the system controller slot allows the controller to expand to the left to prevent it from ...

Page 26: ...ting Local Bus The PXI backplane local bus is a daisy chained bus that connects each peripheral slot with its adjacent left right peripheral slots Each local bus has 13 lines and can transmit analog or digital sig nals between modules It also provides a high speed side band communication path that does not affect the PXI bandwidth Based on PXI specifications the local bus connects all adjacent slo...

Page 27: ...cise timed responses to asynchronous external events that the system is monitoring or controlling System Reference Clock The backplane comes with a PXI 10 MHz system reference clock PXI_CLK10 An independent buffer having source impedance matched to the backplane and a skew of less than 1 ns between slots drives the clock signal generated from a high precision oscil lator to each peripheral slot Yo...

Page 28: ...XIS 2508 2558T comes with a system controller slot that supports a PXI system controller We recommend the following system controllers for use with the PXIS 2558T X PXI 3800 Series for PXIS 2558T A model X PXI 3900 Series for PXIS 2558T B model To install the system controller 1 Make sure that the CPU memory module s and stor age device s are properly installed on the system con troller module 2 L...

Page 29: ...he card guides then carefully slide the module into the chassis 5 Pull up the ejector injector handle s until the module is properly connected to the chassis backplane 6 Fasten the screws on the module front panel then con nect all devices to the system controller ...

Page 30: ...stall a peripheral module 1 Select an available peripheral slot slots 2 to 8 2 Push down loose the peripheral module s ejector injec tor handle s then align the module s top and bottom edges to the card guides 3 Carefully slide the module into the chassis 4 Pull up the ejector injector handle until the module is properly connected to the chassis backplane ...

Page 31: ...20 Installation 5 Fasten the screw on the module front panel then con nect all devices ...

Page 32: ...w For bench top installations provide adequate clearance for the air inlet and outlet apertures Keep other objects or equipment at least 5 cm 2 in away from the outlet apertures and avoid cover ing these holes For optimum airflow provide ample clearance for the air inlet apertures and open the foot stands if possible There are also air inlet apertures on one side of the chassis for power supply ve...

Page 33: ... unit that does not require input voltage selection To turn on the system 1 Connect one end of the supplied power cable to the power connector located at the rear side of the chassis 2 Plug the other end of the AC power cord to a properly grounded wall socket or power strip 3 Turn on the main power switch ...

Page 34: ...ng system 2 Move the standby power switch to standby position OR 3 Turn off the main power switch O IMPORTANT When you put the system into standby mode using the standby power switch wait three seconds before you turn on the system again This protects installed PXI modules from damage If you turn on the system immediately from standy by mode it may take at least three seconds for the POST messages...

Page 35: ...rivers Installing the Chassis Description File chassis ini To allow inter operability of PXI platform and modules from differ ent vendors PXI specifications define the hardware description files to describe the hardware characteristics in ASCII text format System integrators can use the hardware description files to con figure the system with various PXI controller PXI chassis and PXI modules ADLI...

Page 36: ...orm PXI controller PXI 3800 VGA X For PXIS 2558T B with a PXI 3910 or PXI 3920 controller the VGA driver is located in this folder X Driver Installation PXI Platform PXI controller PXI 3910_20 VGA X For PXIS 2558T B with a PXI 3950 controller the VGA driver is located in this folder X Driver Installation PXI Platform PXI controller PXI 3950 VGA To install the VGA driver 1 Connect an external monit...

Page 37: ...nel driver 1 Connect a USB CD DVD ROM to the system or PXI controller 2 Place the ADLINK All in Once CD in the optical drive 3 Locate the touch panel drivers in X Driver Installation PXI Platform PXI chassis PXIS 2508_2558T Touch Panel then double click on the Setup exe file to begin installation 4 After installation is finished a calibration program appears Refer to the next section for details ...

Page 38: ...touch operation The calibration tool XTouch ware is automatically installed together with the touch panel driver To calibrate the touch panel 1 Tap or double click on the XTouchWare icon from the desktop or launch the utility from the Windows Start menu 2 Tap or click on the Calibration button A 4 point calibra tion window appears ...

Page 39: ... the intersection of the blinking X symbol then hold for a few seconds until it stops blinking Repeat the process for all X symbols that will appear on four cor ners of the screen 4 When finished click OK to store the calibration data ...

Page 40: ...e Use the supplied touch panel stylus or your finger to move the cursor onscreen The table below lists all mouse operations and their corresponding touch panel equiva lents Mouse operation Touch panel Left click Tap the screen once Right click Tap and hold the screen for 3 to 5 seconds Double click Tap the screen twice Drag and drop Tap the screen then drag the window by moving the stylus or your ...

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Page 42: ...DC voltages are exported via the standard RS 232 port located in the rear panel allowing you to monitor the system on a remote computer You may also use a remote computer to turn the system on or off through the monitoring port by sending software commands To remotely monitor and control the PXIS 2508 2558T you need to connect the remote monitoring port to a remote computer using a standard RS 232...

Page 43: ...in ADLINK All in One CD To install the monitoring utility 1 Connect a USB CD DVD ROM to the system controller 2 Place the ADLINK All in Once CD in the optical drive 3 Locate the monitoring utility in this folder X Driver Installation PXI Platform PXI chassis PXIS 2508_2558T RemoteMon then double click on the Setup exe file to begin installation ...

Page 44: ... the System Using the Monitor Utility PXISRemoteMonUtil To monitor the system using the monitor utility 1 Launch the PXISRemoteMonUtil 2 Select the COM port that connects the remote computer with the PXIS 2508 2558T COM5 in this example ...

Page 45: ... to initialize the COM port If the COM port is successfully initialized the RUN button is enabled 4 Click the RUN to display the chassis temperature fans speed and DC voltages These values automatically update 5 Click STOP to stop monitoring ...

Page 46: ...is status typedef struct tagChassisStatus BYTE PowerStatus Fan status and RPM BYTE Fan1Status BYTE Fan2Status BYTE Fan3Status BYTE Fan4Status BYTE Fan5Status BYTE Fan6Status float Fan1RPM float Fan2RPM float Fan3RPM float Fan4RPM float Fan5RPM float Fan6RPM Temperature sensor status and reading in degree centigrade BYTE Temp1Status BYTE Temp2Status float Temp1Reading float Temp2Reading DC status a...

Page 47: ...t used for PXIS 2508 2558T float N A Fan4RPM Not used for PXIS 2508 2558T float N A Fan5RPM Not used for PXIS 2508 2558T float N A Fan5RPM Not used for PXIS 2508 2558T float N A Temp1Status Temperature sensor 1 status BYTE 0 Normal 1 Abnormal Temp2Status Temperature sensor 1 status BYTE 0 Normal 1 Abnormal Temp1Reading Reading of temperature sensor 1 in C float Temperature value Temp1Reading Readi...

Page 48: ...PXIS 2508 2558T Syntax HANDLE InitCOM LPCSTR com Parameter com A string denotes the COM port Can be COM1 COM8 Return Value A handle to the initialized COM port If the function returns NULL the initialization of COM port failed Example HANDLE hCOM hCOM InitCOM COM1 DC4Reading DC 12V voltage reading float Voltage value Variable Description Type Value ...

Page 49: ...periodically to update the chassis status Syntax BOOL GetChassisStatus HANDLE hCom ChassisStatus Status Parameters hCom The initialized COM port Status ChassisStatus data structure that stores the chassis status Return Value TRUE if the function succeeded FALSE if the function failed Example ChassisStatus status BOOL ret ret GetChassisStatus hCom status ...

Page 50: ... Description Powers on the PXIS 2508 2558T Syntax BOOL SetChassisPowerOn HANDLE hCom Parameter com The initialized COM port Return Value TRUE if the function succeeded FALSE if the function failed Example BOOL ret ret SetChassisPowerOn hCom ...

Page 51: ...shut down the sys tem controller via the operating system before turning off the chas sis power Syntax BOOL SetChassisPowerOff HANDLE hCom Parameter com The initialized COM port Return Value TRUE if the function succeeded FALSE if the function failed Example BOOL ret ret SetChassisPowerOff hCom ...

Page 52: ...COM Description Closes the initialized COM port Syntax BOOL CloseCOM HANDLE hCom Parameter com The initialized COM port Return Value TRUE if the function succeeded FALSE if the function failed Example BOOL ret ret CloseCOM hCom ...

Page 53: ...42 Remote Management ...

Page 54: ... power connector and power outlet wall socket power strip If the system fails to turn on even after all installation conditions are met remove all peripheral modules that you installed then try again If the system turns on properly try installing one peripheral module at a time then test if the system will power up You may also try installing the modules into different slots until you get the desi...

Page 55: ...onnect an external display to the system controller s VGA port then check if there is video output X If video output is present on the external display adjust your display settings and enable LCD video X If video output is not present on the external display check if the system controller is properly installed X If there is no video output even when the system controller is properly installed cont...

Page 56: ...e from the system controller if any X Make sure you installed the touch panel drivers The touch panel is not responsive enough or is very sensitive to stylus and or finger tap X Run the XTouchware utility to re calibrate the touch panel X Clean the LCD with a clean cloth Problem What to Do ...

Page 57: ...rough cloth that could scratch the LCD screen surface X Clean the LCD screen with gentle wipes in one direction Changing the Fan Filter The air inlet fans installed at the bottom of the chassis comes with a filter to prevent dirt and dust from entering the chassis You need to periodically replace the air filter to maintain good chassis air flow To change the fan filter 1 Turn off the chassis then ...

Page 58: ...en four screws to remove the fan tray cover 5 Take off the old air filter 6 Peel the adhesive on both ends of the new air filter then stick them on the fan tray edges Stretch the filter to cover the whole fan tray length ...

Page 59: ...r extend any cable to prevent internal breaking All cables and plugs must be handled or con nected properly Cleaning the Exterior Make sure that you turn the system off before cleaning the chassis exterior Wipe the exterior with a clean cloth starting from areas that easily accumulate dust or dirt such as the area in and around the chassis and power supply air inlet apertures Power Requirements Ma...

Page 60: ... a voltage selector switch make sure that the switch is set to the proper position for the area The voltage selector switch is set at the factory to the cor rect voltage X For pluggable equipment ensure they are installed near a socket outlet that is easily accessible X Secure the power cord to prevent unnecessary accidents Do not place anything over the power cord X If the equipment will not be i...

Page 61: ...nplug all power and modem cables from wall outlets before removing the sys tem covers X The equipment must be serviced by authorized technicians when Z The power cord or plug is damaged Z Liquid has penetrated the equipment Z It has been exposed to moisture Z It is not functioning or does not function according to the user s manual Z It has been dropped and damaged Z It has an obvious sign of brea...

Page 62: ...third party products not manufactured by ADLINK will be covered by the original manufactur ers warranty Z For products containing storage devices hard drives flash cards etc please back up your data before send ing them for repair ADLINK is not responsible for any loss of data Z Please ensure the use of properly licensed software with our systems ADLINK does not condone the use of pirated software...

Page 63: ...of battery fluid during or after change of batteries by customer user Z Damage from improper repair by unauthorized ADLINK technicians Z Products with altered and or damaged serial numbers are not entitled to our service Z This warranty is not transferable or extendible Z Other categories not protected under our warranty 4 Customers are responsible for shipping costs to transport damaged products ...

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