Addi-Data APCIe-040, Technical Description

Page 1: ...DIN EN ISO 9001 2008 certified Edition 02 05 05 2014 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION APCIe 040 Watchdog board optically isolated ...

Page 2: ... product information or disclosure of this information for use by third parties is not permitted unless this right has been granted by the product licence issued Non compliance with this could lead to civil and criminal proceedings ADDI DATA software product licence Please read this licence carefully before using the standard software The customer is only granted the right to use this software if ...

Page 3: ...k for it Observe the instructions of the manual Make sure that you do not forget or skip any step We are not liable for damages resulting from a wrong use of the board Pay attention to the following symbols i IMPORTANT Designates hints and other useful information WARNING Designates a possibly dangerous situation If the instructions are ignored the board the PC and or peripherals may be destroyed ...

Page 4: ...e and screw terminal panel 12 3 2 2 Pin assignment 13 3 2 3 Connection examples 14 3 3 Driver installation 15 4 Function description 16 4 1 One or two level alarm system 16 4 2 Digital inputs 24 V 18 4 3 Digital outputs relays 19 4 3 1 Watchdog 0 19 4 3 2 Watchdogs 1 6 19 4 4 Watchdog 20 4 5 Timer 20 4 6 Interrupt 21 4 7 Temperature monitoring 21 5 Standard software 22 6 Returning or disposing 23 ...

Page 5: ...tion to screw terminal panel PX8001 12 Fig 3 5 APCIe 040 50 pin D Sub male connector 13 Fig 3 6 Connection example Digital inputs 24 V 14 Fig 3 7 Switching principle of the relays 14 Fig 4 1 Operation of the one or two level alarm system 16 Fig 4 2 Two level alarm system Interrupt and relay options 17 Fig 6 1 Serial number 23 Fig 6 2 Disposal Labelling 24 Fig 7 1 APCIe 040 Dimensions 25 Tables Tab...

Page 6: ...nnection of accessories including pin assignment and driver installation Tip Print out this chapter so that you have help at hand for inserting the board connecting and installing it 4 Description of the individual functions of the board 5 Standard software Information on the API software functions 6 Procedure for returning repairing etc or disposing of the board 7 List of technical data and limit...

Page 7: ...afety related part SRP The board must not be used for safety related functions for example for emergency stop functions The APCIe 040 board must not be used in potentially explosive atmospheres The APCIe 040 board must not be used as electrical equipment according to the Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC 1 1 3 Limits of use All safety information and the instructions in the manual must be followed ...

Page 8: ...er end and at the slot bracket Do not touch the surface of the board 1 4 Questions and updates You can send us any questions by e mail or call us E mail info addi data com Phone 49 7229 1847 0 Manual and software download from the Internet The latest versions of the technical manual and the standard software for the APCIe 040 board can be downloaded for free at www addi data com i IMPORTANT Before...

Page 9: ...odem dialling device etc with this board Features 7 watchdogs timers 7 digital inputs for watchdog trigger or timer gate 24 V interruptible 8 relays with change over contacts 2 alarm levels Level 1 switches a warning relay and or releases an interrupt Level 2 switches the reset relay only watchdog 0 has 2 relays Temperature monitoring Optical isolation 1000 V 2 1 Block diagram Fig 2 1 APCIe 040 Bl...

Page 10: ... PC as described in the manual of the PC manufacturer 3 1 2 Selecting a slot Select a free 1 lane x1 or 4 lane x4 PCI Express slot for the board Fig 3 1 PCI Express slot types Unscrew the back cover from the selected slot Please follow the operating instructions provided by the PC manufacturer Please keep the back cover in a safe place You will need it if you remove the board Please provide for a ...

Page 11: ...into the selected slot Fig 3 2 Slot Insert the board Fasten the board to the rear of the PC housing using the screw which held the back cover in place Fig 3 3 PC housing Fasten the board Tighten all loose screws 3 1 4 Closing the PC Close the PC as described in the manual of the PC manufacturer www addi data com 11 ...

Page 12: ...nal panel PX8001 see figure below The digital inputs are also led out over the 50 pin D Sub male connector of the board In terms of electromagnetic compatibility EMC the cable ST370 16 has the following properties Metallised connector housing Shielded cable Cable shield folded back over insulation and firmly screwed on both sides to the connector housing Fig 3 4 APCIe 040 Connection to screw termi...

Page 13: ...Insertion and installation of the board APCIe 040 3 2 2 Pin assignment Fig 3 5 APCIe 040 50 pin D Sub male connector www addi data com 13 ...

Page 14: ...nstallation of the board APCIe 040 www addi data com 14 3 2 3 Connection examples 1 Digital inputs 24 V Fig 3 6 Connection example Digital inputs 24 V 2 Digital outputs relays Fig 3 7 Switching principle of the relays ...

Page 15: ...you can get information on the selection of the appropriate driver and on the driver download The most important information on the installation of drivers of the type ADDI DATA Devices Driver Multiarchitecture 32 64 Bit for x86 AMD64 as well as on the installation of the corresponding samples is to be found in the installation instructions see PDF link ...

Page 16: ...losing contact and or an interrupt is released after the watchdog has run down In the interrupt routine a user application may analyse the reason why the watchdog has run down If the reason should not be found during a programmable delay the second alarm level can be released by switching the reset relay In addition the internal computer temperature can be monitored over the onboard temperature se...

Page 17: ...Function description APCIe 040 Fig 4 2 Two level alarm system Interrupt and relay options www addi data com 17 ...

Page 18: ...ne a diagnostic program is started which analyses the reason for the blocking of Task 1 In case the diagnostic program cannot find the reason for the problem during a programmable delay the reset relay is switched This closes the hardware reset contact of the computer system and thus restarts the computer 4 2 Digital inputs 24 V The board APCIe 040 has seven digital inputs over which watchdogs can...

Page 19: ...s way the effect of inductive and capacitive noise is reduced 4 3 Digital outputs relays The switching principle of the relays is explained in Fig 3 7 Each output can switch a maximum current of 2 A The warning relay and the reset relay functions are software selectable For the digital outputs positive logic is used Logic 1 Set output connection change over contact with closing contact Logic 0 Res...

Page 20: ... for the watchdog 4 5 Timer Independently from the PC clock the timer provides a time base to synchronise operations for example The timer is a downward counter which can release an interrupt after the programmed cycle time has elapsed time out The seven timers of the board APCIe 040 can be programmed individually The starting time of the timer and the selection of the cycle time depend on the exe...

Page 21: ...he interrupt sources is provided to the user program via an interrupt routine 4 7 Temperature monitoring The board is fitted with a programmable temperature sensor including an integrated A D converter to measure the internal computer temperature The temperature limit values can be set through software If a limit value is exceeded an interrupt will be released The temperature monitoring status can...

Page 22: ... API software functions supported by the board are listed in an HTML document A description on how to access the respective file can be found in the document Quick installation PC boards see PDF link in the chapter Standard software www addi data com 22 ...

Page 23: ...l as the mailing address for a potential new delivery Please make a note of the serial number which is indicated on the board Fig 6 1 Serial number You do not have to indicate the RMA number Please use an ESD protective cover for packing the board Then put it in a cardboard box so that it is protected as best as possible for shipping Send the board in its package together with your details to ADDI...

Page 24: ...eparate collection system Products with this symbol must not be treated as household waste when you wish to dispose them If you dispose these products correctly you will help to prevent potential negative consequences to the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate disposal of these products The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources For...

Page 25: ... series IEC 61326 The limit values as set out by the European EMC directive for an industrial environment are complied with The respective EMC test report is available on request 7 2 Mechanical structure Fig 7 1 APCIe 040 Dimensions Dimensions L x B 149 x 99 mm Weight 116 g Insertion into 1 lane or 4 lane PCI Express slot Connection to peripherals Front connector 50 pin D Sub male connector Access...

Page 26: ...ws 7 Vista 32 bit 2000 XP Linux Link speed 2 5 Gbit s Slot 1 lane or 4 lane PCI Express slot Safety Optical isolation 1000 V Energy demand Operating voltage from the PC 3 3 V 9 Current consumption typ without load 0 31 A 10 7 4 1 Digital inputs 24 V Number of inputs 7 common GND according to IEC 1131 2 Interruptible inputs 7 Filter Protective circuit low pass TVS diodes Optical isolation 1000 V vi...

Page 27: ...ms max 0 9 ms typ Mechanical life 5 x 108 operations Electrical life at rated load 105 operations WARNING With a switching voltage greater than 60 VDC or 25 VAC the corresponding measures e g covers must be taken to protect the sections that are dangerous to touch when connecting peripherals to the APCIe 040 7 4 3 Watchdog timer Number 7 Resolution 8 bit Switching time reset relay 2 s Time base μs...

Page 28: ...gh und L low represent the information The H range is closer to plus infinity the H level corresponds to digital 1 L denotes the range closer to minus infinity the L level corresponds to digital 0 The rising edge is the transition from the status 0 to 1 the falling edge is the opposite transition EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility The definition of the VDE regulation 0870 states Electromagnetic com...

Page 29: ...ut a serial point to point connection Data transfer is via so called lanes comprising a line pair for transmission and a second pair for receiving Individual components are connected via switches PCIe is also hot plug compatible which allows defective expansion boards to be replaced in operation a feature much in demand in the server area Protective circuit A protective circuit is set up on the ac...

Page 30: ...ver installation 15 EMC 25 Function description Alarm system 16 Digital inputs 24 V 18 Digital outputs Relays 19 Interrupt 21 Temperature monitoring 21 Timer 20 Watchdog 20 Glossary 28 Handling 8 Intended use 7 Limit values 26 Pin assignment 13 Repairing 23 Returning 23 Slot type 10 Standard software 22 Technical data 25 Update Drivers 8 Manual 8 Usage restrictions 7 User Qualification 7 Version 2...

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