ADLINK PXES-2314T Thunderbolt 3 Compact 4-slot PXI Express Chassis

ADLINK PXES-2314T Thunderbolt 3 Compact 4-slot PXI Express Chassis

Product Overview and Core Features

The PXES-2314T complies with the PXI-5 hardware specifications and is a 4-slot PXI Express hybrid peripheral chassis. It is connected to external Windows 10 hosts through dual Thunderbolt 3 Type-C interfaces and does not require a built-in system controller, making it suitable for portable testing and measurement scenarios.

Main Features

Dual Thunderbolt ™ 3 interfaces: bidirectional bandwidth up to 40Gbps; Support daisy chain; Supports USB-PD power supply, with a maximum output of 60W on one port and 15W on the other port, which can provide power to external devices such as laptops;

4 PXIe hybrid peripheral slots: Slot2 and Slot3 are PCIe Gen2 x1 links; Slot4、 5 is PCIe Gen3 x4 link; Compatible with PXIe, CompactPCIe, PXI-1, and CompactPCI 3U modules;

Backplane synchronization signals: PXI_CLK10 (10MHz), PXIe_CLK100 (100MHz) reference clock, 8-wire PXI trigger bus, Local Bus local bus; The front panel is equipped with programmable SMB trigger I/O ports, and external signals can be routed to the backplane trigger bus;

Power supply: wide voltage DC input 9-32VDC; The maximum output power of the whole machine is 160W (input 16-32V); When the input is 9-12V, the maximum output is 120W; the maximum heat dissipation capacity of a single slot is 58W;

Intelligent monitoring: ChassisWatch ™ Chassis monitoring tool, capable of monitoring voltage, multi-point backplane temperature, and fan speed; Intelligent temperature controlled fan, supporting AUTO automatic speed regulation/HIGH full speed mode;

Portable structure: Net weight 3.8kg, compact size, with handle for easy handling.

Hardware specification parameters

1. Power specifications

DC input: 9-32VDC;

DC output rail:+12V/15A,+3.3V/12A,+5V/12A, -12V/1A,+5Vaux/1A, with specified load regulation and ripple noise indicators;

Backboard single slot current: Slot2-5 mixed slot,+5V&+3.3V 6A,+12V 9A, -12V 1A,+5Vaux 1A;

The total power consumption of the whole machine includes PXI module power consumption and lightning PD external output power consumption. It is recommended that the actual total power consumption not exceed 80% of the rated power of the power supply.

2. Clock indicators

Key clock parameters

The maximum inter slot offset of PXI_CLK10 at 10MHz is 280ps, with an accuracy of ± 1ppm;

The maximum inter slot offset of PXIe_CLK100 100MHz is 100ps, with an accuracy of ± 1ppm;

3. Heat dissipation parameters

Single fan 136CFM; Airflow direction: Inlet air on the left side of the chassis and outlet air on the right side;

The maximum heat dissipation of a single slot is 58W;

Cooling gap: The left and right sides of the chassis must be reserved with ≥ 101.6mm (4 inches);

Temperature conditions: All module power consumption is ≤ 38W, operating temperature is 0-50 ℃; When the module power consumption is 38-58W, the operating temperature is reduced to 0-40 ℃;

Unused slots must be equipped with baffles, and it is recommended to choose Wind Block Modules to ensure air ducts.

4. Mechanical parameters

Dimensions: 207.9   mm (width) × 148.4   mm (height) × 220.5   mm (depth)

Net weight: 3.8 kg; Packaging gross weight: 5.5 kg.

5. Environment and EMC

Storage temperature -40~71 ℃; Working temperature 0-50 ℃; Humidity of 10-90% without condensation;

Impact 30G half sine wave; Random vibration;

Noise: Auto mode 35.7dBA; High full speed mode 52.8dBA;

EMC: Class B, meets FCC, ICES, EN61326-1 and other standards.

6. Backplane bus topology

Intel JHL6540 Thunderbolt 3 controller, two-level PCIe switching chip;

Slot2、3：PCIe Gen2 x1；

Slot4、5：PCIe Gen3 x4；

Equipped with a PCI-to-PCI bridge, supporting traditional 32-bit 33MHz PCI bus;

SMBus is used for chassis monitoring; The programmable multiplexer realizes the interconnection between the front panel TRIG SMB interface and the backplane trigger bus.

Panel interface, indicator lights

front panel

Description of identification components

When the A power button is connected to the lightning port of the host, the power button of the chassis will be locked; To unlock, the host needs to be turned off and the lightning cable needs to be unplugged; Reserved 2pin interface on the base plate, supporting external remote control on/off;

B status LED three color lights Temperature, Fan, Power;

C Fan mode switch High: Fan forced full speed; Auto: Intelligent temperature control and speed regulation;

D TRIG I/O SMB programmable TTL trigger input/output, 4 routing modes;

E Thunderbolt 3 Port Maximum PD Output 15W;

F-Thunderbolt 3-Port PD with a maximum output of 60W; Can provide power to laptops;

G DC power input terminal 9-32V DC input, 3-digit wiring terminal;

Definition of LED indicator lights

Temperature (amber): normally off=normal; Flashing=temperature exceeding threshold (default 70 ℃);

Fan (green): Always on=fan is normal; Flashing=Fan speed below threshold (default 800RPM);

Power supply (blue): constantly on=normal power supply; Flashing=One power supply voltage exceeds the ± 5% threshold.

rear panel

Configure grounding poles and tie fixing anchor points for cable binding, without other electrical interfaces.

Backboard temperature sensor

There are a total of 8 temperature sensors distributed on the backboard. ChassisWatch reads the temperature of all points, and the automatic speed control logic of the fan takes the highest temperature reading from all sensors as the control basis.

Packing list, hardware installation, and power on/off sequence

2.1 Packaging Content

Standard configuration: PXES-2314T chassis, DC input terminal block;

The kit needs to be ordered separately: certified Thunderbolt 3 cable, 160W AC-DC adapter, power cord, zip ties.

Thunderbolt 3 certified cables must be used, regular USB-C cables cannot work.

2.2 Hardware Installation

Insert the PXI/PXIe module into slots 2-5, tighten the locking buckle and panel screws; Install baffle/windshield module in idle slot;

The chassis should be placed horizontally, with a ventilation space of ≥ 101.6mm reserved on both sides;

Connect to DC power adapter; Lightning cable connects the chassis to the Windows 10 host.

Strict power on/off sequence (critical, incorrect operation will result in blue screen BSOD)

Power-on sequence

Lightning cable connects the chassis to the host; Connect other lightning peripherals as needed;

Connect the DC power adapter;

Press the power button on the chassis to turn on the device;

Start the Windows 10 host;

Set PXES-2314T to always allow connections in the host lightning management software;

Important: PXES-2314T needs to be the first device connected to the host lightning port. Hot swappable modules and lightning cables are prohibited.

Shutdown sequence

Shut down the Windows host;

Unplug the Thunderbolt 3 cable;

Press the power button on the chassis to turn off the chassis.

Not following the order can easily lead to Windows blue screens and kernel crashes.

Software Resources

Software packages need to be installed on the connected Windows host

ADLINK PXI Platform Services（APPS）

ChassisWatch GUI tool: Read chassis voltage, 8-channel temperature, fan speed; Set alarm threshold, fan target temperature, trigger bus configuration, and log recording;

PXI resource manager, PXI trigger management service, underlying driver API, compatible with PXI-6 software specifications.

MAPS Core suite: includes DAQ drivers, device management ACE tools, and PXI configuration tools.

ChassisWatch monitoring function

Chassis status: reading of various DC voltages, 8 backplane temperature points, and fan speed;

Smart Fan: In AUTO mode, when the temperature is below 25 ℃, the fan duty cycle is 40%; Start accelerating when the temperature exceeds 25 ℃; The maximum target temperature is 70 ℃, and the fan is at 100% full speed; The target temperature parameter software can be configured;

Alarm threshold configuration, log saving, trigger bus routing configuration, firmware version viewing.

Troubleshooting FAQ and Maintenance (Appendix A)

Common troubleshooting

System unable to power on: Confirm that the DC power supply is intact; Attention: When the lightning cable is connected to the powered on host, the power button of the chassis is locked and the button is invalid, which is a normal phenomenon;

Power LED flashing: abnormal power rail voltage;

Fan LED flashing: Fan obstructed or faulty;

Temperature LED flashing: Check if the ventilation gap and baffle are properly installed; Confirm that the air duct is not blocked;

Windows Blue Screen BSOD: The vast majority comes from hot swappable Thunderbolt cables/modules, or drivers that do not support hot swappable; Strict adherence to the on/off sequence is required; The trigger driver can be located through Windows dump+WinCB.

High frequency FAQ focus

Minimum requirements for running PXES-2314T system: Windows 10 host with native Thunderbolt 3 interface, certified Thunderbolt 3 cable, DC power adapter;

Ordinary USB-C cables cannot replace Thunderbolt 3 certified cables;

The original PXI/PXIe module driver can be used without modification, but when the module driver does not support hot plugging, live plugging is strictly prohibited.

maintain

Handling and using chassis handles; The whole machine weighs 3.8kg to prevent collision and damage;

Power off and disconnect DC input before maintenance; Wipe the outer shell with a clean soft cloth, focusing on cleaning the dust at the air inlet;

Power supply: Use 9-32V DC power supply, do not use overload power supply circuit;

Internal maintenance of the chassis is only allowed to be carried out by authorized technicians.

Safety instructions

Indoor use only; The highest working altitude is 2000m;

The DC power supply must be disconnected when disassembling the chassis and plugging in or unplugging the wiring terminals;

Stay away from liquids, high temperatures and humidity; Cannot block ventilation holes;

Built in lithium battery, there is a risk of explosion if the wrong model is replaced; Compliant disposal of waste batteries;

The temperature of the chassis shell is high after operation, which poses a risk of burns. It should be touched after cooling down;

The power cord/DC terminal is damaged, liquid enters, falls and impacts, and must be inspected by an authorized service provider authorized by Linghua.