FPGA IO Based RT DAS Solutions

ALPHI can provide integrated real time data acquisition systems by using the FPGA and I/O modules.

System Level FPGA Solutions

Core and Enhanced DAS Module features

1.1 Strain/Pressure Modules

Overview:

The PXI/CPCIs-Stra16-A0 module offers a complete solution for High Performance data Acquisition applications. Both the A/D and D/A offers 5 us converters. The input instrumentation amplifiers provide differential input buffering, isolation and gain with high CMV capability. A/D operations can be triggered internally (software) or externally through the front panel. Each D/A offers 2 output simultaneously for monitoring and control. A PXI/CPCIs bus connector provides the interface to the host computer with x1 Lane PCI express. The cards are offered in 8/16 Channel configuration with on-board signal conditioning for Strain/Pressure Full/half/Quarter bridge inputs.

Main features:

  • 6U PXI/CPCIs module
  • 8 (or) 16 channels Per module versions are available
  • A/D Converter: 8 (or) 16, Per Channel, 24 Bits, Voltage up to ±10 V
  • Overall accuracy: ±0.1% FSR
  • Input impedance: 1GΩ
  • 24 Bits Delta Sigma A/D
  • Sampling Rate per Channel: Programmable, 5 SPS to 250 KSPS
  • 2-pole Butterworth anti-aliasing filter per channel
  • High Voltage input protected up to ±50VDC
  • Input range: ±2mV to 10V
  • Amplifier Gain: Software selectable Gain settings, settable up to 1,10,100,1000,2000,5000, ±2mV to ±10V range
  • Per Channel Low pass 4 pole FIR Filter with programmable, 10Hz to up 5kHz cut off (-3dB) or Wideband (Minimum 10KHz) standard (or) Butterworth hardware filter (Factory option)
  • TEDS capabilities (Option), SPI Isolation: Input to Output, ±300V
  • Types of Strain Input bridges: Quarter, Half and Full bridges, up to 6 wire configuration
  • Strain Gauge Bridge resistances: 350 Ω/120 Ω /700 Ω /1 KΩ
  • Strain gauge Bridge Excitation voltage: D/A output is translated in a 12 V DC Excitation voltage, 50mA. Maximum output is 18V peak to peak with a load of 100Ω. Accuracy is ±0.05% or better with remote sense.
  • Isolation (Input/output/Power)
  • Single step onboard shunt per channel, user defined value, ±0.01% tolerance, TCR: 2ppm
  • Common Mode voltage: > ±300V
  • Dual (or) Single Buffered Analog outputs, ±10V per channel variants
  • High CMRR -120dB @DC-60Hz at gain of 100 or higher, Minimum 75dB at Gain 1
  • Noise: 2μV RTI+0.3mV RTO rms at 1KHz
  • Gain accuracy: ±0.05% FSO, Linearity: ±0.01% FSO, Drift: ±0.005%/ºC
  • Short circuit protection on Analog Outputs

Available Software Drivers and Software Tools:

  • C library DLL’s
  • Linux drivers
  • Windows drivers
  • Lab View
  • VxWorks drive

Environmental Specifications:

  • Operating Temperature: Commercial grade: 0 – 70oC, Rugged Grade: -10 oC – 80oC
  • Storage Temperature: -10 oC – 85oC
  • Humidity: 0-95%, non condensing (Commercial), 0-100% non-condensing (Rugged)
  • Vibration (Rugged Grade): 5-100 Hz; PSD = +3 dB/oct
  • i. 100-1,000 Hz; PSD = 0.04 g2/Hz
  • ii. 1,000-2,000 Hz; PSD = -6 dB/oct
  • Conformal Coating: Provided on Rugged Version of the modules, Acrylic / Urethane / CC7130-PRTC / SC7130-CC
  • Shock (Rugged Grade): 20 g/11 ms half sine

All the modules are pluggable mezzanine modules that can be hosted by any carrier modules based on Bus to suit wide range of application Demands

1.2 Thermocouple/RTD Module

Overview:

The PXI/CPCIs-TC/RTD SC module offers a complete solution for Thermocouple Solution. It supports 24 bits precision temperature measurement, with fixed and optional programmable current source. Each of the 16/24-temperature measurement channels has its own A/D converter with two matched 200 μA current sources. The Board also features 16/24 single-ended high impedance analog inputs. Also, a 16-bit A/D converter with 16/24 channels multiplexed allows measurement of input voltage in excess of ± 20 volts.

Main features:

  • 6U PXI/CPCIs module
  • 16/24 Channels 4 Wires RTD or 20 Channels 2 or 3 wires RTD
  • Measurement accuracy: ±1.5oC typical across the range for the TC inputs supported, -200oC up to 2200oC
  • Automatic TC Junction Compensation (±0.5oC accuracy), Built-in / Software linearizer
  • Built-In Standard and User-Programmable Coefficients for Thermocouples, RTDs and Thermistors
  • Negative Thermocouple Voltages support
  • Automatic Short-Circuit & Fault Detection
  • Input configuration: TC (J, K, E, T, N, B, R, S, C), differential inputs, 24 channels, Channel to channel isolation ±300V, Input protection up to ±50V DC
  • SPI Isolation: Input to Output, ±300V
  • Support most RTD:PT-10, PT-50, PT-100, PT-200, PT-500, PT-1000, and NI-120
  • Input impedance: 1 GΩ
  • 0.001°C resolution in measurements
  • Front panel I/O accessible
  • 24 Bits Delta Sigma A/D per channel, Up to 100S/s programmable sampling rate
  • CMR Rejection 50/60 Hz @ 120dB
  • Isolation (Input/output/Power)
  • Common Mode voltage > 300V
  • Dual (or) Single Buffered Analog outputs, 0- 10V per channel variants
  • Short circuit protection
  • Low pass 4 pole FIR Filter with programmable, 1Hz to up to 10Hz cut off (-3dB) standard (or) Butterworth hardware filter (Factory option)

Available Software Drivers and Software Tools:

  • C library DLL’s
  • Linux drivers
  • Windows drivers
  • Lab View
  • VxWorks drive

All the modules are pluggable mezzanine modules that can be hosted by any carrier modules based on Bus to suit wide range of application Demands

1.3 Voltage Module

Overview:

The PXI/CPCIs-VOLT SC module offers a complete solution for High Performance Data Acquisition applications. The board has per channel 24-bit A/D 5μs converters. Analog outputs are optional, 5μs D/A converters can be provided per channel. Each D/A offers 2 output simultaneously for monitoring and control. The input instrumentation amplifiers provide differential input buffering and gain (Standard is unity, programmable gain is optional). A/D operations can be triggered internally (Software) or externally through the front panel.

Main features:

  • 6U PXI/CPCI voltage input Module
  • Sampling rate : Fast and flexible output rate: 5 SPS to 250 KSPS
  • 32 SE/16 DIFF (or) 16SE / 8 DIFF x 24-bits Σ-Δ AD, Isolated, Simultaneously sampled inputs
  • Input Range 0-10V, ±10V or 0-20mA Inputs, Accuracy: ±0.1% FSR
  • High Voltage input protected up to ±50 VDC
  • High input impedance (1GΩ)
  • Selectable per channel 85 dB filter rejection of 50 Hz and 60 Hz with 50 ms settling
  • Per channel configurability—up to sixteen different setups can be defined
  • A separate setup can be mapped to each of the channels. Each setup allows the user to configure whether the buffers are enabled or disabled, gain and offset correction, filter type, output data rate, and reference source selection (internal/external)
  • Amplifier : Unity Gain / Per channel programmable gain of 1 to 1000 (Optional), Gain accuracy: ±0.05% FSO, Wide band: 10KHz
  • SPI Isolation: Input to Output, ±300V AC/DC
  • 8 x 16-bit D/A converters with Single / Dual buffered Analog outputs, ±10V per channel (Optional, 8 channel board)
  • Programmable Sensor Excitation of up to 0.1 to 12V DC, 100mA current max per channel
  • 24 Bits Delta Sigma A/D
  • Isolation (Input/output/Power)
  • Common Mode Voltage > ±300V, Burst of ±500V AC/DC for 1min
  • Dual buffer analog Outputs
  • CMRR : Minimum 75dB at unity gain, DC to 60Hz
  • Low gain drift: +/- 0.5 ppm/°C (maximum)
  • Low offset drift: +/-150 nV/°C (maximum)
  • 2-pole Butterworth anti aliasing filter per channel
  • Low pass 4 pole FIR Filter with programmable, 10Hz to up to 5kHz cut off (-3dB) standard (or) Butterworth hardware filter (Factory option)with Wideband settable.
  • Short circuit protection
  • Output Current: 50 mA min

Available Software Drivers and Software Tools:

  • C library DLL’s
  • Linux drivers
  • Windows drivers
  • Lab View
  • VxWorks drive

Environmental Specifications:

  • Operating Temperature: Commercial grade: 0 – 70oC, Rugged Grade: -10 oC – 80oC
  • Storage Temperature: -10 oC – 85oC
  • Humidity: 0-95%, non condensing (Commercial), 0-100% non-condensing (Rugged)
  • Vibration (Rugged Grade): 5-100 Hz; PSD = +3 dB/oct
  • i. 100-1,000 Hz; PSD = 0.04 g2/Hz
  • ii. 1,000-2,000 Hz; PSD = -6 dB/oct
  • Conformal Coating: Provided on Rugged Version of the modules, Acrylic / Urethane / CC7130-PRTC / SC7130-CC
  • Shock (Rugged Grade): 20 g/11 ms half sine

All the modules are pluggable mezzanine modules that can be hosted by any carrier modules based on Bus to suit wide range of application Demands

1.4 Vibration (IEPE) Module

Overview:

The PXI-IEPE-6U module offers a complete single board IEPE sensor Analog Input. This design is intended for use with a high-end single-channel IEPE sensor interface. A 24-bit conversion at maximum sampling speeds reaching up to 256 KSPS establishes this design at the leading edge of the existing product range. The design targets an input bandwidth of 20 kHZ and a programmable gain between –12 dB to 18 dB. A programmable excitation current of 2 mA to 20 mA as well as a programmable sampling speed down to 32 kSPS means that this design can accommodate different sensor cable distances and different back-end DAQ capabilities. Wire-break and short-circuit detection ensure safe and reliable operation of the sensor interface.

Main features:

  • 6U high PXI/CPCI-6U module
  • 16 x Channels IEPE Sensor Analog Input
  • Programmable Data Rate: up to 256 kSPS
  • SNR 100 dB
  • Programmable Excitation Current: 2 mA to 20 mA (8 bits of resolution)
  • Excitation voltage 23 V (Minimum)
  • ±10-V AC Input, 250-kΩ Input Impedance
  • Diagnostics: Wire-Break, Short-Circuit Detection, and Short-Circuit Protection
  • 24 Bits Delta Sigma A/D
  • High Pass Filter/low pass filter
  • Giga ohm (GΩ) input impedance
  • Isolation (Input/output/Power)
  • >300V Common Mode voltage
  • Dual buffer analog Outputs

Available Software Drivers and Software Tools:

  • C library DLL’s
  • Window drivers
  • Lab View
  • VxWorks drive

All the modules are pluggable mezzanine modules that can be hosted by any carrier modules based on Bus to suit wide range of application Demands

1.5 Digital Input Card with Z8536 I/O Controller

Overview:

The PXI-DI-SC DAS input board consists of six Zilog Z8536 controllers for DC input control. An FPGA provides the timing and control. Each input has its own optical isolation, and supports a hardware adjustable resistor/optodiode combination for various input voltage ranges. An AMCC PCI controller provides the interface to the host computer. All I/O is accessible from the front panel. Used in industrial applications where there is a need to control devices such as LED’s, lamps, relays, contactors, etc. Full output system isolation is provided up to 2500V/channel.

Main features:

  • 6U PXI Module
  • Based on six Zilog Z8536 I/O controllers for input monitoring
  • Front panel I/O
  • 96 inputs optically isolated, Protected to ±50V DC
  • Optically Isolated to 2500V, Input to Output
  • Input resistance at 2.5K @1/4W
  • Input options:5/12/24/30/48 VDC
  • Logic 0 -3V Max, Logic 1-5V and above or user specific (Factory set)
  • Less than 100μs Opto Isolator response
  • Interrupt on: level low to high, high to low transitions
  • Patterns match interrupt
  • MTBF >200000 Hours
  • I/O ports feature programmable polarity
  • Flexible pattern-recognition logic; programmable as a 16-bit vector interrupt controller
  • Six independent 16-bit counter/timers with up to four external access lines per counter/timer
  • Four handshake modes
  • All internal registers are readable and writable
  • All registers have own unique address so that they can be accessed directly

Available Software Drivers and Software Tools:

  • C library DLL’s
  • Linux drivers
  • Window drivers
  • Lab View
  • VxWorks drive

All the modules are pluggable mezzanine modules that can be hosted by any carrier modules based on Bus to suit wide range of application Demands

1.6 sFPDP Module

General Information:

PCIe-sFPDP-4/2 Ch is a member of the Cobalt® family of high performance XMC modules based on the Xilinx Virtex-6 FPGA. A multichannel, gigabit serial interface, it is ideal for interfacing to serial FPDP data converter boards or as a chassis-to-chassis data link. The PCIe-sFPDP-4/2Ch is fully compatible with the VITA 17.1 Serial FPDP specification. Its built-in data transfer features make it a complete turnkey solution. For users who require application-specific functions, the PCIe-sFPDP-4/2Ch serves as a flexible platform for developing and deploying custom FPGA processing IP. In addition to supporting PCI Express as a native interface, the Model PCIe-sFPDP-4/2Ch includes a general purpose connector for application specific I/O.

Features:

  • Complete serial FPDP solution
  • Fully compliant with VITA 17.1specification
  • Fiber optic or copper serial interfaces
  • Up to 2 GB of DDR3 SDRAM
  • PCI Express interface up to x8
  • LVDS connections to the Virtex-6 FPGA for custom I/O

Specifications:

Front Panel Serial FPDP Inputs/Outputs

  • Number of Connectors: 4/2 Ch
  • Fiber Optic Connector Type: LC
  • Laser: 850 nm (standard, other options available)
  • Copper Connector Type: Micro Twinax
  • Fiber Optic or Copper Link Rates: 1.0625, 2.125, 2.5, 3.125 or 4.25 Gbaud (copper rate depends on cable langth)
  • Fiber Optic or Copper Data Transfer Rates: 105, 210, 247, 309 or 420 MB/sec (depending on link rate) per serial FPDP port

Field Programmable Gate Array:

  • Xilinx Virtex-6 XC6VLX240T, XC6VSX315T, or XC6VSX475T

Custom I/O

  • Option -104: Installs the PMC P14 connector with 20 LVDS pairs to the FPGA

Memory

  • Option 155 or 165: Two 512 MB DDR3 SDRAM memory banks, 400 MHz DDR

PCI-Express Interface

  • PCI Express Bus: Gen. 1: x4 or x8

Environmental

  • Operating Temp: 0° to 50° C
  • Storage Temp: –20° to 90° C
  • Relative Humidity: 0 to 95%, non-cond.

Specifications:

PCIe-sFPDP-4/2 Ch architecture supports up to four independent memory banks of DDR3 SDRAM. Each memory is 512 MB deep and an integral part of the module’s DMA capabilities, providing FIFO memory space for creating DMA packets. In addition to the factory-installed functions, custom user-installed IP within the FPGA can take advantage of the memories for many other purposes

Specifications:

The PCIe-sFPDP-4/2Ch includes an industry standard interface fully compliant with PCI Express Gen. 1 bus specifications. Supporting PCIe links up to x8, the interface includes eight DMA controllers. Each of the four sFPDP channels includes dedicated DMA engines for transmit and receive for efficient transfers to and from the module.

Available Software Drivers and Software Tools:

  • C library DLL’s Linux drivers
  • Window drivers
  • VxWorks drive

1.7 10G Module

Overview:

Intel’s family of adapters, the Intel® Ethernet Converged Network Adapter PCIe-10Gig with SFP+ connectivity, are the most flexible and scalable Ethernet adapters for today’s demanding data center environments. Data center networks are being pushed to their limits. The escalating deployments of servers with multi-core processors and demanding applications such as High Performance Computing (HPC), database clusters, and video-on-demand are driving the need for 10 Gbps connections. Customers require flexible and scalable I/O solutions to meet the rigorous requirements of running mission-critical applications in virtualized and unified storage environments.

Overview:

FCoE encapsulates Fiber Channel frames over standard Ethernet networks, enabling Fiber Channel to take advantage of 10 GbE networks while preserving its native protocol. The PCIe-10Gig adapters offer FCoE hardware acceleration to provide performance comparable to FC HBAs. The adapters support Data Center Bridging, also known as Converged Enhanced Ethernet (CEE), which enables customers to configure traffic classes and priorities to deliver a lossless Ethernet fabric. An Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter PCIe-10Gig reduces TCO by eliminating redundant fabrics and saves the cost of expensive FC HBAs and FC switch ports.

Tecnical Features:

  • Data rate supported per port: o Optical: 1 GbE/10 GbE o Direct Attach: 10 GbE
  • Bus type PCI Express 2.0 (5 GT/s)
  • Bus width 4-lane PCI Express and 8-lane PCI Express
  • Interrupt levels INTA, MSI, MSI-X
  • Hardware certifications FCC B, UL, CE, VCCI, BSMI, CTICK, KCC
  • Controller-processor Intel® 82599 Ethernet Controller

Available Software Drivers and Software Tools:

  • C library DLL’s Linux drivers
  • Window drivers
  • VxWorks drive

System and Enclosures

Rack Mount 2U/4U/6U/9U 4/6/9/20 Slot Chassis:

  • Advanced EMC shielded 19―chassis, powder-coated black (RAL 9005)
  • Applicable for Compact PCI, PICMG 2.16, VME bus and VME 64 x backplanes
  • Horizontal backplane, 4 slots
  • System platform for horizontal boards (6 U)
  • Card cage front: 160 mm
  • Card cage rear I/O: 80 mm
  • ON/OFF switch: rear
  • Fan speed controlled by Fan Con in order to min. noise
  • Ambient temperature: 0 °C to +50 °C operation; –40 °C to +80 °C storage
  • Humidity: 30 % – 80 %, non-condensing
  • Form factor PXI/CPCI/VPX

Rugged Chassis:

  • Modular, Rugged COTs design
  • VPX, PXI, PXIe,cPCI and Micro TCA compatible
  • 19" rack mount per IEC 60297 (slide mounting optional)
  • 8U H x standard depths: 22" and 25"
  • 12-21 card slots, front access
  • Optional shock isolated cards cage and device mounting
  • Front to rear evacuative cooling (350 LFM @ .1" H20)
  • Custom rear I/O patch panel (rear I/O cards optional)
  • MIL grade components
  • 500 to 1200-watt PSU options
  • Input options: 90-264 VAC Fixed PSU, 47-500 Hz, 28/48 VDC
  • Designed to meet: MIL-STD-5400, MIL-STD-810F, MIL-STD-46IE, MIL-STD-704E, MIL-STD-1275A, MIL-STD-167,MIL-STD-901

Portable Chassis:

  • 4U Portable tower fully compliant to IEEE 1101.10/.11
  • 3, 4, or 6 slot, 6U x 160mm boards
  • PICMG: 2.0, 2.16, 2.17, 2.20 backplanes (H.110 optional)
  • Cooling front to rear (1 x 90 CFM), plug removable
  • Advanced EMC shielding to meet CE and FCC
  • Wide range of PSU inputs (90 - 264 VAC, 48VDC)
  • Wide range of PSU options: fix mount, plug in, N+1
  • Ready to run - turnkey solution

DAS Software

  • We shall provide Lab view Runtime platform on Lab view development environment for developing the real tome software and real time simulation
  • We shall provide BSP, library, API & test applications for the I/O models to test and clear the ATP of installation

The lab view Run-Time Platform from Lab VIEW-built applications relates to the concept of componentbased software development and distribution. The world of software today is a component-based world. No longer do we develop and deploy monolithic applications. Rather, we develop software that reuses common components as often as possible. When we deploy this software, more than a single file is almost always required. Applications that use the same components are then able to use the same common files, resulting in smaller disk usage than if each application included all required components. Perhaps even more importantly, developing component-based software allows us to update individual components separately from the software that uses those components.

The principal complaints about Lab VIEW applications were their large size. A contributing factor to the size of Lab VIEW applications was that the Application Builder includes a copy of the Lab VIEW Run-Time Engine in every application. Using the principles of component-based software, one way to solve this problem was to separate out the common component, the Lab VIEW Run-Time Engine, so that all Lab VIEW-built applications on a system could use the component.

Many of the technologies that we use in Lab VIEW today are available only as components. Examples include Data Socket, NI-Reports, and the Mesa graphics library for displaying three-dimensional controls and indicators.

Lab view development environment With the Lab VIEW Embedded Model for Black fin Processors, domain experts can develop their applications from algorithm design and prototyping to deployment and test – all using one platform. The graphical software includes more than 140 Black fin-specific, hand-optimized math, analysis, and signal processing functions

  • High-performance execution with compiled code optimized for the execution target
  • Rapid prototyping and development with graphical programming
  • Integrated debugging and system analysis tools
  • Add-on models to deploy code to real-time and FPGA targets

Integrated I/O such as audio and video DACs, ADCs and CODECs; and on-chip debugging, as well as easy graphical interconnection via Ethernet. The Lab VIEW Embedded Model for Black fin Processors includes the fully featured and accessible ADI Visual DSP++ C development and debugging environment for low-level access and real-time, interactive debugging and deployment directly to Black fin. Engineers and scientists can debug code graphically in Lab VIEW or simultaneously debug both the graphical code and generated C source code. The new model is shipped with examples for applications including audio, control, power monitoring, and communications. It also provides easy connectivity to the extensive range of NI test and measurement hardware for deploying external simulation and test methodologies early in the development process.

DAS Software Includes following Modules:

  • Setup Configuration Module
  • Online Display Module
  • Calibration Module
  • Lab sensitivity
  • Field Calibration
  • Internal shunt Calibration
  • External shunt Calibration
  • Offline Analysis
  • Setup Configuration Module

Accessories

Instrumentation Rack, Cables, Connectors panels:

  • 42U Smart Rack enclosure with doors and side panels
  • Adjustable mounting rails with easy-view depth index and toolless mounting slots for PDUs and vertical cable managers. Locking, removable, reversible front and rear doors
  • EMC/EMI Standards

Configuration list