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High-Performance IEEE-488 GPIB Interface Cards

Features

■ Fully compatible with the IEEE-488 standard

■ Supports a 32-bit 3.3 V or 5 V PCI bus

■ PXI specification Rev. 2.2 compliant (PXI-3488)

■ Up to 1.5 MB/s data transfer rates

■ Built-in FIFO for read/write operations

■ Provides APIs compatible with NI-488.2 driver software*

■ Supports industrial-standard VISA library

■ Interactive utility for testing and diagnostics

■Operating Systems

 •Windows Vista/XP/2000/2003 Server

■Recommended Software

 • VB/VC++/BCB/Delphi

 • LabVIEW*

 • LabWindow/CVI*

LPCI-3488A/PXI-3488

Introduction

The IEEE-488 standard, also known as GPIB, is a bus interface that connects instruments with a computer to

form an ATE system. GPIB was initially developed by Hewlett Packard and was recognized as an IEEE

standard in 1978. The IEEE-488.1-1978 standard defines the convention for electrical and mechanical bus

characteristics, as well as the state diagram for each bus function. In 1987, another standard was derived

from the original IEEE-488.1-1978 and known as IEEE-488.2-1978. It was introduced to define data formats,

common commands, and control protocols for instruments. In general, IEEE-488.1 defines hardware

specifications, and IEEE-488.2 defines software specifications. The IEEE-488 standard has been widely

accepted by instrument vendors over the past few decades. Today, GPIB is still the most popular interface

between computer and instruments.

5system

Management

lines

3 handshake

lines

8 data lines

Instrument A

Able to Talk,

Listen and Control

ex: Computer Instrument B

Able to Talk

and to Listen

ex: Oscilloscoae

Instrument C

Able to Listen

ex: Function

Generator

EOI

IFC

SRQ

ATN

REN

DAV

NRFD

DI01-8

Handshake and data signals on the GPIB bus

NDAC

Linear instrument connection Star instrument connection

Instrument A

Instrument B

Instrument C

Instrument A

Instrument C

Instrument D

Instrument B

ADLINK GPIB Data Xfer Rate (Small Block Data)

200

400

600

800

1000

Data Xfer Rate (KB/s)

Block Size (Bytes)

200 600 800 1000

400

ADLINK GPIB Data Xfer Rate (Large Block Data)

Data Xfer Rate (KB/s)

Block Size (KBytes)

400

600

200

1000

800

1200

1400

1600

15 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 15030

ADLINK's LPCI-3488A and PXI-3488 GPIB controller interface cards are fully compatible with the IEEE-488.2

instrumentation control and communication standard and are capable of controlling up to 14 stand-alone

instruments via IEEE-488 cables. The LPCI-3488A and PXI-3488 are designed to meet the requirements for

high performance and maximum programming portability. The LPCI-3488A is developed using ADLINK's

intellectual property in FPGAs which incorporates a GPIB controller, provides reliable GPIB bus control

capability, and supports a transfer rate up to 1.5 MB/s. With APIs that are compatible with NI-488.2* driver

software and VISA support, the LPCI-3488A and PXI-3488 offer the best compatibility with your existing

applications and instrument drivers

Performance

ADLINK's expertise in PCI and PXI interface cards was leveraged when developing these newly designed

GPIB interface card. The LPCI-3488A, which is the low-profile PCI form factor, supports both 3.3 V and 5 V PCI

buses and can be adapted to most industrial and desktop computers. The PXI-3488 is compliant with PXI

specification Rev. 2.2 and can be used with most PXI and CompactPCI system. A built-in FIFO is placed

between the GPIB bus and PCI controller to buffer GPIB read/write operations. This FIFO eliminates the gap

between the slow GPIB bus (~1.5 MB/s) and the fast PCI bus (132 MB/s), and dramatically increases overall

system performance.

5system

Management

lines

3 handshake

lines

8 data lines

Instrument A

Able to Talk,

Listen and Control

ex: Computer Instrument B

Able to Talk

and to Listen

ex: Oscilloscoae

Instrument C

Able to Listen

ex: Function

Generator

EOI

IFC

SRQ

ATN

REN

DAV

NRFD

DI01-8

Handshake and data signals on the GPIB bus

NDAC

Linear instrument connection Star instrument connection

Instrument A

Instrument B

Instrument C

Instrument A

Instrument C

Instrument D

Instrument B

ADLINK GPIB Data Xfer Rate (Small Block Data)

200

400

600

800

1000

Data Xfer Rate (KB/s)

Block Size (Bytes)

200 600 800 1000

400

ADLINK GPIB Data Xfer Rate (Large Block Data)

Data Xfer Rate (KB/s)

Block Size (KBytes)

400

600

200

1000

800

1200

1400

1600

15 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 15030

LPCI-3488A

PXI-3488

PXI

Software & Utilities

GPIB & Expansion

Modular Instruments

Software & Utilities

GPIB & Expansion

Modular Instruments

PXI/cPCI Modules

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GPIB Communications

Microsoft VC++/VB

NI LabVIEW*

NI LabWindows/CVI*

Agilent TestExec

Direct invocation

to GPIB driver API

functions

ADE

VISA

Driver API

(GPIB-32.DLL)

GPIB Cards

Native driver API

to provide IEEE-

488 functions

Using existing

instrument drivers

via VISA in ADE

ADLINK LPCI-3488A

ADLINK PXI-3488

Agilent 82350B

NI PCI-GPIB*

...

Fully Compatible with Your Existing Applications

ADLINK GPIB interface cards are delivered with complete software support, including a driver API that is fully binary compatible with NI-488.2* driver software. All programs

written based on GPIB-32.DLL can be executed with LPCI-3488A or PXI-3488 without any modification. VISA library is also supported to ensure compatibility with applications

utilizing VISA. The ADLINK LPCI-3488A and PXI-3488 thus provides the “Plug and Play” compatibility with all your existing applications.

How do ADLINK's GPIB Interface

Cards Work?

The objective of a test and measurement application is

to test a specific UUT (Unit Under Test) automatically.

A typical automatic testing system includes testing

programs and various testing equipment connected to

the host computer via a GPIB interface. To manage the

connections with GPIB instruments, testing programs are

usually developed according to the following model: ADEs

(Application Development Environments), the environment

where applications are written. Some ADEs are popular

because users can implement any function needed using

textual programming (ex. VC++/VB, TestExec) or graphical

programming (ex. LabVIEW*) techniques. A vital part

of a test and measurement application is to control and

communicate with GPIB instruments. Two techniques are

generally used to control the GPIB interface: invoke the

native driver API or use the existing instrument drivers via

VISA. A native driver API is provided by most GPIB interface

vendors and is usually in the form of ANSI C functions.

For users who need more detailed control over GPIB

instruments, using a driver API with SCPI string commands

is a good choice. For others who want to keep away from

complicated instrument commands, instrument drivers

developed for specific ADEs (ex. LabVIEW*/TestExec) can

significantly simplify the complexity of instrument control.

Most of the instrument drivers use a VISA library to control the GPIB interface and communicate with instruments. VISA support is essential in this case. ADLINK GPIB interface

cards work with your applications in both ways. Its GPIB-32.DLL provides binary compatibility with the popular NI-488.2* driver software. The LPCI-3488A and PXI-3488 also

provide VISA library support that can be used with most common instrument drivers written by instrument vendors. Regardless if you are using VC++, VB, Delphi, LabVIEW*, or

any other T&M ADE, ADLINK GPIB interface cards are the most cost-effective GPIB solutions compatible with all your applications.

Ordering Information

■ LPCI-3488A

High-Performance IEEE-488 GPIB interface

card for low-profile PCI bus, shipped with an

additional low-profile bracket.

■ PXI-3488

High-Performance IEEE-488 GPIB interface

card for PXI/CompactPCI bus

■ ACL-IEEE488-1

IEEE-488 standard cable, 1 meter length

■ ACL-IEEE488-2

IEEE-488 standard cable, 2 meter length

■ ACL-IEEE488-4

IEEE-488 standard cable, 4 meter length

■ ACL-IEEE488-8

IEEE-488 standard cable, 8 meter length

Product names mentioned herein are used for

identification purposes only and may be trademarks and/

or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

*NI, LabVIEW, LabWindows, and CVI are trademarks

or registered trademarks of National Instruments

Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and

other countries.

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GPIB Bus Specifications • Up to 14 instruments connected

• Maximum 1.5 MB/s data transfer rate

• Cable length

-2 meters between each instrument (suggested)

-20 meters total cable length

• Data transfer mode: 8 bits parallel

• Handshake: 3 wire handshake, reception of each data byte is

acknowledged

■

Certifications • EMC/EMI: CE, FCC Class A

■

Programming Interface • VB/VC++/BCB/Delphi

• LabVIEW™*

• LabWindows/CVI*

■

General Specifications • I/O connector : IEEE-488 standard 24-pin

• Operating temperature : 0°C to 55°C

• Storage temperature : -20°C to 80°C

• Relative humidity : 5% to 95%, non-condensing

• Power requirements

• LPCI-3488A • PXI-3488

■

Dimensions (not including connectors) : • LPCI-3488A: 120 mm x 64 mm

• PXI-3488: 160 mm x 100 mm

Specifications

+5 V

250 mA (typical)

300 mA (maximum)

+5 V

400 mA (typical)

750 mA (maximum)

+3.3 V

400 mA (typical)

750 mA (maximum)

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With ADLINK Bus Expansion Technology

PCI™/PCI Express®/ExpressCard™ Expanded Anywhere

What is Bus Expansion Technology?

Bus expansion, or bus extension, is a technology that increases the number of bus slots

of the same or different bus types for a host computer system. Typically, a bus expansion

system is composed of three major parts, an expansion card installed in the host computer,

an expansion chassis to provide more bus slots, and a specialized cable to connect them.

Though the host computer and the expansion chassis are physically separated, they

are logically the same computer system. All cards installed in the expansion chassis are

recognized and operated as if they were installed in the host computer, without any additional

drivers or software needed.

The PCI™ signals are transmitted

over a parallel cable

CPU

Host

Bridge

Bus 0 Bus 1

Device

Host Computer Expansion Chassis

Device

Arbitrary PCI device

Device Device

Memory

PCI

bridge PCI

bridge

Expansion Card

Host Computer

Specialized Cable

More Bus

Slots

Expansion

Chassis

The PCI™ signals are transmitted

over a parallel cable

CPU

Host

Bridge

Bus 0 Bus 1

Device

Host Computer Expansion Chassis

Device

Arbitrary PCI device

Device Device

Memory

PCI

bridge PCI

bridge

Expansion Card

Host Computer

Specialized Cable

More Bus

Slots

Expansion

Chassis

PCIS-8580-13S EC-8560/PXI-8565 PCI-8570 / PXI-8570

What is Bus Expansion Technology?

Benefits of Bus Expansion Technology

• Increase bus slots, let customers install more PCI™ devices into a single PC system.

• Provide interoperability of different bus interface device, PCI™ and PXI™ in a PC system.

• Leverage latest and superb computing power of server-grade computer, without changing your PCI™ modules.

• By separating host PC and extension chassis, all of the measurement modules are kept away from high frequency interference from CPU, chipset, and memory, etc.

• Extension via cable up to 10 m, the host can be protected in a safe environment while the control or measurement module can be placed in hazardous environment.

• Complete hardware and software transparency, without the need for addition drivers or software.

Types of Bus Expansion Solutions

Depending on the bus type in a host computer and extension chassis, we can create many

combinations of bus expansion solutions. The following are several existing bus extension

solutions ADLINK provides:

• PCI-to-PCI expansion

• PCI-to-PXI expansion

• PCI Express-to-PCI expansion

• PCI Express-to-PXI expansion

• ExpressCard-to-PCI expansion

• ExpressCard-to-PXI expansion

ADLINK Bus Expansion Technology

ADLINK is dedicated to the fields of PCI™, PXI™ and PCI Express

extension technology.

The PCI™ bus is a parallel bus which contains 32 data lines (32-bit PCI™) or 64 data lines

(64-bit PCI™), while PCI Express

bus is a high-speed serialized bus which uses 2.5 Gbps

LVDS signal pairs to transmit/receive data. Distinct extension technologies are used for

different bus types. In this section, we’ll illustrate the technologies we use for ADLINK bus

expansion solutions.

PCI-based Expansion Technology (PCI-to-PCI, PCI-

to-PXI, PXI-to-PXI)

ADLINK leverages a state-of-art StarFabric™ technology to design our PCI-based expansion

solution. The ADLINK PCI-based expansion solution works as a transparent PCI™ bridge

and converts PCI™ bus signals to serialized StarFabric™ data format and transmits the data

using LVDS signal pairs. This new expansion solution provides up to 10 meters of expansion

distance and extremely reliable operation.

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Software & Utilities

GPIB & Expansion

Modular Instruments

Software & Utilities

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Modular Instruments

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Bus Expansion

PCI™/PCI Express®/ExpressCard™ Expanded Anywhere

4 pairs, bi-directional,

622 Mbps LVDS links

CPU

Host

Bridge

Bus 0 Bus 1

Device

Host Computer Expansion Chassis

Device

Arbitrary PCI Device

CAT-5 cable is used to

connect two chassis

Device

622 Mbps

622 Mbps Device

Memory

PCI bridge

StarFabric

port

PCI bridge

StarFabric

port

622 Mbps

Transmit the PCI signals

over a parallel cable

CPU

Root

Complex

PCI Bus

Equalizer

De-Emphasis

Host Computer Expansion Chassis

Arbitrary PCI device

Well-shielded High-speed

cable connects the remote

chassis and host PC

Device Device

Memory

PCI Express bus PCIe-to-PCI

bridge

Step 1

Step 2

Select a bus for your host computer

Select the bus and chassis to expand to

More PCI Slots PXI Chassis

PCES-8581-4S/PCES-8581-13S [P.3-5]

ECS-8582-4S [P.3-5]

PCIS-8580-4S/PCIS-8580-13S [P.3-7]

Call for availability

PCIe-8560/PXI-8565 [P.3-10]

EC-8560/PXI-8565 [P.3-9]

PCI-8570/PXI-8570 [P.3-8]

PXI-8570 [P.3-8]

PCI Express-based Expansion Technology (PCIe-to-

PCI, PCIe-to-PXI, ExpressCard-to-PCI, ExpressCard-

to-PXI)

PCI Express

bus is inherently a serialized bus. Data between devices is transferred in the

form of serialized data packets and over 2.5 Gbps LVDS PHY. A major concern is maintaining

signal integrity while transmitting signals over cables. ADLINK PCI Express-based solutions

provide up to 7 meters of extension and over 100 MB/s sustained data transfer rate.

Various bus extension solutions are provided based on the

bus types of the host computer and the expansion chassis.

Here are few simple steps to help you correctly choose the

bus expansion solution you need.

1. Select the bus in your host computer system

For desktop or Industrial computers, there are PCI™ or

PCI Express

slots available. For laptop computers, you may

have an ExpressCard™ slot. For PXI™ systems, PXI™ slots

are available. You should first select the bus you want to

expand from.

2. Select the bus and chassis to expand to

If the target of extension is PXI™ bus, you should select

a corresponding PXI™ module to connect to a host

computer. If the target of the expansion is PCI™ bus, the

expansion system usually comes with a chassis that contains

a backplane and power supply. You should select the capacity

of PCI™ slots within the expansion chassis.

3. Select the extension cable according to your expected

extension distance

For example, ADLINK PCI-based expansion solutions provide

cable options of 2, 5, and 10 meters and ADLINK PCI

Express-based expansion solutions provide cable options of

1, 3, and 7 meters.

4 pairs, bi-directional,

622 Mbps LVDS links

CPU

Host

Bridge

Bus 0 Bus 1

Device

Host Computer Expansion Chassis

Device

Arbitrary PCI Device

CAT-5 cable is used to

connect two chassis

Device

622 Mbps

622 Mbps Device

Memory

PCI bridge

StarFabric

port

PCI bridge

StarFabric

port

622 Mbps

Transmit the PCI signals

over a parallel cable

CPU

Root

Complex

PCI Bus

Equalizer

De-Emphasis

Host Computer Expansion Chassis

Arbitrary PCI device

Well-shielded High-speed

cable connects the remote

chassis and host PC

Device Device

Memory

PCI Express bus PCIe-to-PCI

bridge

Step 1

Step 2

Select a bus for your host computer

Select the bus and chassis to expand to

More PCI Slots PXI Chassis

PCES-8581-4S/PCES-8581-13S [P.3-5]

ECS-8582-4S [P.3-5]

PCIS-8580-4S/PCIS-8580-13S [P.3-7]

Call for availability

PCIe-8560/PXI-8565 [P.3-10]

EC-8560/PXI-8565 [P.3-9]

PCI-8570/PXI-8570 [P.3-8]

PXI-8570 [P.3-8]

Selecting ADLINK Bus Expansion Solutions

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PCIe/EC-to-PCI Expansion Systems

PCES-8581-4S/13S, ECS-8582-4S

Features

■ PCI Express-based control of PCI - PCES-8581-4S/13S

■ ExpressCard-based control of PCI - ECS-8582-4S

■ High-speed PCI Express x1 interface

■ Compatible with 5 V and 3.3 V PCI signaling

■ 32-bit/33 MHz PCI interface support

■ PCES-8581-4S/ECS-8582-4S expand four half-size PCI slots

in a shoebox size wallmount chassis with built-in 200 W

power supply

■ PCES-8581-13S expands 13 full-size PCI slots in a 19" rack-

mount chassis with built-in 400 W power supply

■ Extension distance of up to 7 meters (extension cables at

1 M, 3 M, and 7 M)

■ Comprehensive hardware and software transparency

■ Compliant with

 •ExpressCard™ Standard Release 1.2

 •PCI Express

Base Specification Rev. 1.0a

 •PCI-to-PCI Bridge Architecture Specification, Revision 1.2

 •PCI Local Bus Specification, Revision 3.0

Introduction

Harnessing the bandwidth potential of the PCI Express, these latest smart expansion systems enable compuers with

a PCI Express slot to remotely manage and control up to 13 PCI devices seven meters away, using the high-speed

PCI Express interface. Offering up to 13 (PCES-8581-13S) or four PCI slots (PCES-8581-4S, ECS-8582-4S), these

expansion 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 expansion system

behave and work as if these are directly installed into the host system, requiring no additional drivers or software

installation. The host system may be separated from the expansion system at up to seven meters using

high-quality shielded twisted copper cables. The robust and reliable PCI expansion-to-PCI expansion systems

are suited for portable test and measurement applications with high-density I/O requirement and in hazardous

industrial control and automation environments.

Controlling PCI™ Remotely via the PCI® Express Interface

Most commercial desktop PCs of today are equipped with only one or two PCI slots. For users and applications

requiring control of multiple PCI devices from one PC system, this limitation causes great difficulty when

searching for and deciding on a suitable computer system. With the ADLINK PCES-8581-13S expansion

system, users can easily expand their system and conveniently accommodate 13 PCI devices or more.

For rugged applications where the PC system is subjected to a hazardous environment, valuable components

such as the CPU and hard disk drive are easily damaged. To protect these valuable IT investments, the

PCES-8581-13S and the PCES-8581-4S PCI Express-to-PCI expansion system can be controlled remotely at

up to 7 meters from the host PC using a high-speed and well-shielded cable. While the host PC system is installed at

a safe distance from the rugged environment, the remote expansion system is designed to withstand extreme

temperatures or high vibration. On the other hand, if your PCI devices require less electromagnetic interference,

you may also use the PCI Express-to-PCI expansion system to isolate high frequency interferences from the

CPU, memory, or North/Southbridge chips. These expansion systems also allow close installation of your

DAQ and/or control cards with the DUT (Device Under Test) for a more compact and space-saving test and

measurement environment.

The ExpressCard-to-PCI expansion technology

The ECS-8582-4S expansion system consists of an EC-8560 installed in the laptop computer, a RK-8005

expansion chassis with pre-installed backplane and PCI-8565 expansion card to accommodate PCI™ cards,

and a cable to connect them. The EC-8560 is an ExpressCard/34 module that re-drives the PCI Express

signal and transmits it through the cable. On the other side, the PCI-8565 installed in the expansion chassis

equalizes the signal and works as a PCI Express-to-PCI bridge to accommodate four 32-bit/33 MHz PCI™

slots. Operating with full 132 MB/s PCI™ bandwidth, the ECS-8582-4S delivers an easy solution for bus

expansion without any sacrifice of performance.

Note:

Due to the BIOS design, some laptop computers may be limited by system resource allocation for external

PCI™ devices. ADLINK tests various laptop computers for compatibility with the ECS-8582-4S. Please visit

the ADLINK website or contact us for compatibility information.

ECS-8582-4S

PCES-8581-4S

PCES-8581-13S

Expand PCI connectivity from a laptop

computer

Connect your laptop

to up to four PCI cards

Separate your PC system and PCI devices, protect

your PC system from hazardous environments.

High/Low temperature

Environment

Shock/Vibration

Environment

Shock/Vibration

Environment

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Expansion Systems

PCES-8581-4S/13S, ECS-8582-4S

EC-8560 RK-8005 PCIe-8560 RK-8014

General Specifications

 •Operating temperature: 0°C to 50°C

 •Storage temperature: -20°C to 80°C

 •Relative humidity: 10% to 90%, non-condensing

PCI-8565

ACL-EXPRESS-1/-3/-7

Ordering Information

■ ECS-8582-4S

Includes One EC-8560, One RK-8005, and One

ACL-EXPRESS-3 Cable

■ PCES-8581-4S

Includes One PCIe-8560, One RK-8005, and One

ACL-EXPRESS-3 Cable

■ PCES-8581-13S

Includes One PCIe-8560, One RK-8014, and One

ACL-EXPRESS-3 Cable

■ ACL-EXPRESS-1

Optional 1 M Expansion Cable

■ ACL-EXPRESS-3

Optional 3 M Expansion Cable

■ ACL-EXPRESS-7

Optional 7 M Expansion Cable

System Model Host Bus Type Expansion

Bus Type

Slots

No.

Expansion System Includes

Cable Option

Card (Host) Card

(Extend) Expansion

Chassis Accessory

ECS-8582-4S ExpressCard PCI 4 EC-8560 PCI-8565 RK-8005 ACL-EXPRESS-3 ACL-EXPRESS-1/-7

PCES-8581-4S PCI Express PCI 4 PCIe-8560 PCI-8565 RK-8005 ACL-EXPRESS-3 ACL-EXPRESS-1/-7

PCES-8581-13S PCI Express PCI 13 PCIe-8560 PCI-8565 RK-8014 ACL-EXPRESS-3 ACL-EXPRESS-1/-7

PCIe/EC-to-PCI Expansion Systems

Specifications

Device

EC-8560

+3.3 V

210 mA

Device

PCI-8565

+3.3 V

720 mA

Device

EC-8560

+3.3 V

210 mA

■

EC-8560 • ExpressCard™ Standard Release 1.2 compliant

• PCI Express

Base Specification Rev. 1.0a compliant

• PCI Express

x1 link with 250 MB/s data throughput

• Extended distance of up to 7 meters

• Dimension: ExpressCard/34 (108 mm (W) x 34 mm (H))

• Power requirements:

■

PCIe-8560 • PCI Express Base Specifications Rev. 1.0a compliant

• PCI Express x1 link with 250 MB/s data throughput

• Extended distance of up to 7 meters

• Dimension: Low-profile PCI Express card (69 mm (H) x 87 mm(W))

• Power requirements:

■

PCI-8565 • PCI-to-PCI Bridge Architecture Specifications Rev. 1.2 compliant

• PCI™ Local Bus Specifications Rev. 3.0 compliant

• Supports 5 V and 3.3 V PCI™ bus

• Extended distance of up to 7 meters

• Dimensions: Low-profile PCI™ add-on card (64 mm (H) x 120 mm (W))

• Power requirements:

■

RK-8005 • Dimensions:122 mm (W) x 195 mm (H) x 259 mm (D)

• Weight: 3.2 kg (7.04 lb)

• Backplane: Five 32-bit/33 MHz half-sized PCI™ slots

- One slot for expansion card

- 4 slots available for PCI™ cards

• Power supply:

- Input voltage: 85 VAC to 265 VAC

- Output: 200 W

• Cooling: One 37.5 CFM ball bearing fan (80 mm)

■

RK-8014 • Dimensions: 483.5 mm (W) x 177 mm (H) x 448.5 mm (D)

• Weight: 12 Kg (26.4 lb)

• Backplane: 14 x 32-bit/33 MHz full-size PCI slots

- 1 slot for expansion card

- 13 slots available for PCI cards

• Power supply:

- Input voltage: 85VAC to 265VAC with auto-switching

- Output: 400 W

• Cooling: Two 88 CFM ball bearing fan (120 mm)

■

ACL-EXPRESS-1/-3/-7 • Length: 1 M, 3 M, 7 M

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PCI-to-PCI Expansion Systems

PCIS-8580-4S/PCIS-8580-13S

Features

■ Compliant with PCI local bus specification Rev 2.2

■ Compliant with PCI bridge architecture specification Rev 1.2

■ PCIS-8580-4S expands four PCI slots in a shoebox size

wall-mount chassis with built-in 200 W power supply

■ PCIS-8580-13S expands 13 full-size PCI slots in a 19"

rack-mount chassis with built-in 400 W power supply

■ Full 32-bit/33 MHz PCI bandwidth extension (132 MB/s)

■ Extension distance of up to 10 meters (expansion cables at

2 M, 5 M, and 10 M)

■ Complete hardware and software transparency

■ 24-pin DVI-D connector for robust connectivity

Introduction

The ADLINK PCIS-8580 is a PCI-to-PCI expansion system to expand the PCI buses of host computers. With

its state-of-the-art StarFabric high-speed serial link technology, you can expand your PCI bus of a host

computer to an external chassis, which accommodates four (PCIS-8580-4S) or 13 (PCIS-8580-13S)

additional PCI slots. This advanced technology provides full 32-bit/33 MHz PCI bandwidth (132 MB/s) and a

maximum of 10 M distance between host computer and expansion chassis. The ADLINK PCI-to-PCI

expansion system utilizes the concept of “serialized bridge” to provide complete hardware and software

transparency to your host system. Any hardware installed in the extension chassis works as if it is directly

installed inside the host system without the need for additional drivers or software.

The ADLINK PCIS-8580 PCI-to-PCI expansion system is composed of three major components: a PCI

expansion card (LPCI-8575), an expansion chassis (RK-8005/RK-8014), and a cable (ACL-PCIEXT-2). The

PCI expansion card is the core of this system. It acts as a PCI bridge with the capability to serialize PCI

signals and maintain a 5 Gbps serial link between the host system and expansion chassis. The expansion

chassis, which is a 4-slot wall-mount chassis (RK-8005) or a 13-slot rack-mount chassis (RK-8014), is the

platform to accommodate PCI slots. It contains a backplane, a power supply, and a pre-installed PCI

extension card. The cable, which consists of DVI-D connector and shielding twisted pairs, provides robust

connectivity and maintains proper signal quality between the host computer and the expansion chassis.

PCIS-8580-4S

General

 •Operating temperature: 0°C to 50°C

 •Storage temperature: -20°C to 80°C

 •Relative humidity: 10% to 90%, non-condensing

System Model Host Bus Type Expansion

Bus Type

Slots

No.

Expansion System Includes Cable Option

Card (Host) Card (Extend) Expansion Chassis Accessory

PCIS-8580-4S PCI PCI 4 LPCI-8575 LPCI-8575 RK-8005 ACL-PCIEXT-2 ACL-PCIEXT-5/-10

PCIS-8580-13S PCI PCI 13 LPCI-8575 LPCI-8575 RK-8014 ACL-PCIEXT-2 ACL-PCIEXT-5/-10

Ordering Information

■ PCIS-8580-4S

Includes One LPCI-8575, One RK-8005, and One

ACL-PCIEXT-2 Cable

■ PCIS-8580-13S

Includes One LPCI-8575, One RK-8005, and One

ACL-PCIEXT-2 Cable

■ ACL-PCIEXT-2

Optional 2 M Expansion Cable

■ ACL-PCIEXT-5

Optional 5 M Expansion Cable

■ ACL-PCIEXT-10

Optional 10 M Expansion Cable

PCI-to-PCI Expansion Systems

■

LPCI-8575 • PCI local bus specification Rev 2.2 compliant

• PCI bridge architecture specification Rev 1.2 compliant

• Supports both 5 V and 3.3 V PCI buses

• Data throughput: full 32-bit/33 MHz PCI bandwidth (132 MB/s)

• I/O connector: DVI-D 24-pin connector

• Maximal extended distance: 10 M

• Power requirements

■

RK-8005 • Dimensions: 122 mm (W) x 195 mm (H) x 259 mm (D)

• Weight: 3.2 kg

• Backplane: Five 32-bit/33 MHz half-sized PCI slots

- 1 slot for expansion card

- 4 slots available for PCI cards

• Power supply

- Input voltage: 85 VAC to 265 VAC

- Output: 200 W

• Cooling: One 37.5 CFM ball bearing fan (80 mm)

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RK-8014 • Dimension: 483.5 mm (W) x 177 mm (H) x 448.5 mm (D)

• Weight: 12 kg

• Backplane: 14x 32-bit/33 MHz full-sized PCI slots

- 1 slot for expansion card

- 13 slots available for PCI cards

• Power supply

- Input voltage: 85 VAC to 265 VAC, auto-switching

- Output: 400 W

• Cooling: Two 88 CFM ball bearing fan (120 mm)

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ACL-PCIEXT-2/-5/-10 • Length: 2M, 5M, 10M

+5 V

190 mA

+3.3 V

250 mA

Specifications

LPCI-8575 RK-8005 RK-8014 ACL-PCIEXT-2/-5/-10

Expansion Systems

PCIS-8580-13S

PXI

Software & Utilities

GPIB & Expansion

Modular Instruments

Software & Utilities

GPIB & Expansion

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Expansion Kits

PCIS-8580-4S/PCIS-8580-13S

System Model Host Bus Type Expansion

Bus Type

Slots

No.

Expansion System Includes Cable Option

Card (Host) Card (Extend) Expansion Chassis Accessory

PCIS-8580-4S PCI PCI 4 LPCI-8575 LPCI-8575 RK-8005 ACL-PCIEXT-2 ACL-PCIEXT-5/-10

PCIS-8580-13S PCI PCI 13 LPCI-8575 LPCI-8575 RK-8014 ACL-PCIEXT-2 ACL-PCIEXT-5/-10

PCI-to-PXI/PXI-to-PXI Expansion Kit

PCI-8570/PXI-8570

Features

■ Direct PC control of PXI/CompactPCI systems

■ Multi-chassis configurations for PXI/CompactPCI

■ Up to 2 PCI segments extended from single PCI/PXI-8570

■ Up to 64-bit, 66 MHz PCI bus expansion

■ StarFabric link performance

■ 528 MB/s peak (64-bit, 66 MHz PCI)

■ 132 MB/s peak (32-bit, 33 MHz PCI)

■ expansion distance of up to 10 meters

(extension cables at 2 M, 5 M, and 10 M)

■ Completely hardware and software transparent

■ Independence of operating systems

■ Seamless PCI interrupt extension

■ Compliant with

 •

PCI local Bus Specifications Rev. 2.2

 •

PCI-to-PCI Bridge Architecture Specifications Rev. 1.1

 •

PXI Specifications Rev. 2.2

Introduction

The ADLINK PCI/PXI-8570 expansion kit is a PCI-to-PXI or PXI-to-PXI expansion module that functions as

a transparent PCI-to-PCI bridge register set. Implementing master and slave extension modules, users can

have direct control of PXI/CompactPCI chassis from any other PC or another PXI/CompactPCI system. All

devices on the system are deemed to be local devices on the same PCI bus.

The PCI interface supports 64-bit or 32-bit PCI buses operating at 66 MHz or 33 MHz. By adopting shielded

twisted copper cables, PCI-8570/PXI-8570 can expand the transmission distance to 10 meters. One master

expansion card (either PCI-8570 or PXI-8570) can expand up to 2 slave expansion modules (PXI-8570) at the

same time. A bundled link can support the full bandwidth of a 64-bit/66 MHz PCI bus. All interrupts asserted by

add-in cards in the expansion system are passed through the expansion set to the host system.

With ADLINK PCI/PXI-8570, users can combine PCI, CompactPCI, and PXI devices in the same system,

increase the available number of PXI/CompactPCI slots for high-density I/O application and separate a

control system from a harsh environment with an expansion chassis.

General Specifications

 •Operating temperature: 0°C to 50°C

 •Storage temperature: -20°C to 80°C

 •Relative humidity: 10% to 90%, non-condensing

Ordering Information

■ PCI-PXI Expansion Kit

Includes One PCI-8570, One PXI-8570, and One

ACL-PXIES-2 Cable

■ PXI-PXI Expansion Kit

Includes Two PXI-8570 and One ACLPXIES- 2 Cable

■ PCI-8570

PCI-to-PXI Expansion Interface Card for Host PC

■ PXI-8570

PCI-to-PXI/PXI-to-PXI Expansion Interface

Module for PXI Chassis

■ ACL-PXIES-2

Copper Cable Kit, 2 M

■ ACL-PXIES-5

Copper Cable Kit, 5 M

■ ACL-PXIES-10

Copper Cable Kit, 10 M

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PCI-8570 • PCI™ local bus specifications Rev. 2.2 compliant

• Maximum data throughput

- 132 MB/s (32-bit, 33 MHz PCI)

- 528 MB/s (64-bit, 66 MHz PCI)

• I/O Connector: RJ-45 connector x 4

• Extended distance of up to 10 meters

• Dimensions (not including connectors): 160 mm (H) x 100 mm (W)

• Power requirement:

■

PXI-8570 • PXI™ Specifications Rev. 2.2 compliant

• PCI-to-PCI Bridge Architecture Specifications Rev. 1.1 compliant

• PCI™ Local Bus Specifications Rev. 2.2 compliant

• Supports both 32-bit/66 MHz and 64-bit/66 MHz PCI™ interface

• I/O Connector: RJ-45 connector x 4

• Extended distance of up to 10 meters

• Internal arbiter supports up to 7 external masters

• Up to seven PCI clock/bus requests

• Dimensions: 3U PXI form factor 175 mm (W) x 107 mm (H)

• Power requirement

■

ACL-PXIES-2/-5/-10 • Length: 2 M, 5 M, 10 M

Specifications

Certification

 •EMC/EMI: CE, FCC Class A

PCI-8570 PXI-8570 ACL-PXIES-2/-5/-10

+5 V

190 mA

Device

PCI-8570

+3.3 V

250 mA

Device

PXI-8570

+3.3 V

540 mA

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ExpressCard-to-PXI/CompactPCI Expansion Kit

EC-8560/PXI-8565

Features

■ ExpressCard™-based control of PXI™/CompactPCI®

■ High-speed PCI Express® x1 interface

■ Direct control of PXI™/CompactPCI® systems via laptop

computer

■ Supports 32-bit/66 MHz PCI™ interface

■ Expansion distance of up to 7 meters (expansion cables at

1 M, 3 M, and 7 M)

■ Comprehensive hardware and software transparency

■ Compliant with

 •

ExpressCard™ Standard Release 1.2

 •

PCI Express® Base Specifications Rev. 1.0a

 •

PXI™ Specifications Rev. 2.2

 •

PCI-to-PCI Bridge Architecture Specifications Rev. 1.2

 •

PCI™ Local Bus Specifications Rev. 3.0

Introduction

The ExpressCard-to-PXI/CompactPCI expansion kit allows you to

control PXI™/CompactPCI

modules installed in PXI™/Compact-

PCI

chassis using the ExpressCard™ slot in your laptop computer.

ExpressCard™ technology leverages the features of PCI Express

bus but in a small form factor for laptop computer usage. With

comprehensive hardware and software transparency, the expansion

kit enables fast and convenient detection of any installed PXI™/

CompactPCI

cards in a PXI™ chassis, without requiring

additional drivers or software installation. The EC-8560 and PXI-8565

are connected by a shielded twisted copper cable of up to 7 meters in

length for remote operating convenience. Supporting the ExpressCard™ interface, the ExpressCard-to-PXI/

CompactPCI expansion kit provides laptop users great portability and convenience for remote control and

measurement applications.

Controlling PXI™/CompactPCI® with ExpressCard™

The EC-8560 implements the novelty of a PXI™ remote controller to allow users control of

PXI™/CompactPCI

modules via a laptop computer. The technology consists of an EC-8560 installed in the

laptop computer, a PXI-8565 installed in an expanded PXI™ chassis, and a shielded cable to connect them.

The EC-8560 comes in an ExpressCard/34 footprint and transmits PCI Express

signals to a shielded twisted

cable. The PXI-8565 then converts the signals and works as a PCI™ bridge that supports 32-bit/66 MHz

PXI™/CompactPCI

modules.

Note

Due to BIOS design, some laptop computers may be limited by system resource allocation for external PCI™

devices. ADLINK tests various laptop computers for compatibility with our ExpressCard-to-PXI expansion

kit. Please visit the ADLINK website or contact us for compatibility information.

EC-8560

General Specifications

 •Operating temperature: 0°C to 50°C

 •Storage temperature: -20°C to 80°C

 •Relative humidity: 10% to 90%, non-condensing

Ordering Information

■ ExpressCard-to-PXI Expansion Kit

Includes One EC-8560, One PXI-8565, and One

ACL-EXPRESS-3 Cable

■ EC-8560

ExpressCard-to-PXI Expansion Interface Card for

Host Laptop Computer

■ PXI-8565

ExpressCard-to-PXI Expansion Interface Card for

PXI Chassis

■ ACL-EXPRESS-1/-3/-7

High-speed Expansion Cable, 1/3/7 M

EC-8560 PXI-8565 ACL-EXPRESS-1/-3/-7

Certification

 •EMC/EMI: CE, FCC Class A

■

EC-8560 • ExpressCard™ Standard Release 1.2 compliant

• PCI Express

Base Specification Rev. 1.0a compliant

• PCI Express

x1 link with 250 MB/s data throughput

• Extended distance of up to 7 meters

• Dimension: ExpressCard/34 108 mm (W) x 34 mm (H)

• Power requirements:

■

PXI-8565 • PXI™ Specifications Rev. 2.2 compliant

• PCI-to-PCI Bridge Architecture Specifications Rev. 1.2 compliant

• PCI™ Local Bus Specifications Rev. 3.0 compliant

• Supports 32-bit/66 MHz PCI™ interface

• Internal arbiter supports up to 7 external masters

• Up to seven PCI clock/bus requests

• Extended distance of up to 7 meters

• Dimensions: 3U PXI™ form factor 175 mm (W) x 107 mm (H)

• Power requirement:

■

ACL-EXPRESS-1/-3/-7 • Length: 1 M, 3 M, 7 M

Device

EC-8560

+3.3 V

210 mA

Specifications

Device

PXI-8565

+3.3 V

720 mA

PXI-8565

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Software & Utilities

GPIB & Expansion

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Introduction

The PCI Express-to-PXI/CompactPCI expansion kit provides

control of PXI/CompactPCI modules installed in a PXI/CompactPCI

expansion system using the high-bandwidth PCI Express technology.

With comprehensive hardware and software transparency, the

expansion kit enables fast and convenient detection of any installed

PXI/CompactPCI cards in the expansion system, without requiring

additional drivers or software installation.

The PCIe-8560 and PXI-8565 are connected by a shielded twisted

copper cable of up to seven meters for remote operating convenience.

Suitable for remote industrial control or automation, the PCI Express-to-PXI/CompactPCI

expansion kit is designed to withstand rugged environments and harsh operating conditions.

Controlling PXI™/Compact® PCI with PCI Express2®

The PCIe-8560 and PXI-8565 PCI Express-to-PXI/CompactPCI expansion kit provides additional PXI slots

to the host computer by implementing a PCI Express-based control of PXI/CompactPCI modules. The

technology consists of a PCIe-8560 card installed in the host computer, a shielded cable, and the expansion

system with the 3U (Eurocard) PXI-8565 expansion module. The PCIe-8560 comes in a PCI Express x1

footprint and converts PCI Express signals to a PCI bridge that supports 32-bit/66 MHz PXI/CompactPCI

modules.

control of PXI/CompactPCI modules installed in a PXI/CompactPCI

expansion system using the high-bandwidth PCI Express technology.

Expansion Kits

EC-8560/PXI-8565

PCI Express-to-PXI/CompactPCI Expansion Kit

PCIe-8560/PXI-8565

Features

■ PCI Express-based control of PXI/CompactPCI

■ High-speed PCI Express x1 interface

■ Direct control of PXI/CompactPCI systems

■ Supports 32-bit/66 MHz PCI™ interface

■ Expansion distance of up to 7 meters

(expansion cables at 1 M, 3 M, and 7 M)

■ Comprehensive hardware and software transparency

■ Compliant with

 •

PCI Express® Base Specifications Rev. 1.0a

 •

PXI™ Specifications Rev. 2.2

 •

PCI-to-PCI Bridge Architecture Specifications Rev. 1.2

 •

PCI™ Local Bus Specifications Rev. 3.0

General Specifications

 •Operating temperature: 0°C to 50°C

 •Storage temperature: -20°C to 80°C

 •Relative humidity: 10% to 90%, non-condensing

Ordering Information

■ PCI Express-to-PXI Expansion Kit

Includes One PCIe-8560, One PXI-8565, and One

ACL-EXPRESS-3 Cable

■ PCIe-8560

PCI Express-to-PXI Expansion Interface Card for host PC

■ PXI-8565

PCI Express-to-PXI Expansion Interface Card for

PXI Chassis

■ ACL-EXPRESS-1

High-speed Expansion Cable, 1 M

■ ACL-EXPRESS-3

High-speed Expansion Cable, 3 M

■ ACL-EXPRESS-7

High-speed Expansion Cable, 7 M

■

PCIe-8560 • PCI Express Base Specifications Rev. 1.0a compliant

• PCI Express x1 link with 250 MB/s data throughput

• Extended distance of up to 7 meters

• Dimension: Low-profile PCI Express card 69 mm (H) x 87 mm (W)

• Power requirement:

■

PXI-8565 • PXI™ Specifications Rev. 2.2 compliant

• PCI-to-PCI Bridge Architecture Specifications Rev. 1.2 compliant

• PCI™ Local Bus Specifications Rev. 3.0 compliant

• Supports 32-bit/66 MHz PCI™ interface

• Extended distance of up to 7 meters

• Internal arbiter supports up to 7 external masters

• Up to seven PCI clock/bus requests

• Dimensions: 3U PXI form factor 175 mm (W) x 107 mm (H)

• Power requirement:

■

ACL-EXPRESS-1/-3/-7 • Length: 1 M, 3 M, 7 M

Specifications

Certification

 •EMC/EMI: CE, FCC Class A

PCIe-8560 PXI-8565

Device

PCIe-8560

+3.3 V

210 mA (max)

PCIe-8560

PXI-8565

Device

PXI-8565

+3.3 V

720 mA

ACL-EXPRESS-1/-3/-7

PXI-8565

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