EXOSTIV LABS EP6000 User manual

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Exostiv Probe

User's Guide

Rev. 1.0.3 - February 26, 2019

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Table of Contents

EXOSTIV Probe –User’s guide .................................................................................................................................................................3

Scope ...................................................................................................................................................................................................3

Overview..............................................................................................................................................................................................3

Instructions of use ...............................................................................................................................................................................5

Interfaces voltages and specifications.................................................................................................................................................6

General precautions and safety recommendations. ...........................................................................................................................6

Regulatory compliance........................................................................................................................................................................7

Revision History

Revision

Modifications

1.0.1

•Initial revision

1.0.2

•Minor corrections

1.0.3

•Legal name and brand update

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EXOSTIV Probe –User’s guide

Scope

This user’s guide applies to the following hardware equipment:

Model #

Description

EP3000,

EXOSTIV Probe with 1 to 4 channels –speed per channel up to 3.125 Gbps

EP6000,

EXOSTIV Probe with 1 to 4 channels –speed per channel up to 6.6 Gbps.

Other equivalent model numbers: EP6000X, EP6000I

EP12000

EXOSTIV Probe with 1 to 4 channels –speed per channel up to 12.5 Gbps

EP3000, EP6000 and EP12000 can be jointly referred to as ‘EXOSTIV Probe’.

The model type can be found on the label at the back of the device –see ‘Overview below’.

Overview

1) ON/OFF button

3) Fan opening

4) ‘HDMI’ connector

5) Control connector

6) S1, S2, S3, S4 –SFP connectors

2) Status LED

7) Input power

connector

8) Output clock connectors

9) Input clock connectors

10) USB connector

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13) Model & Serial number label

11) Side fan openings

12) Screws

SFP/SFP+ cable

QSFP+ to 4x SFP+ cable with splitter

SMA cable

HDMI cable

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Item

Usage

Remark

1) ON/OFF button

Push to power probe on and off

Lights up when probe is ON.

2) Status LED

Should be ON and Green when probe

operates

Check Knowledge Base and/or

contact Exostiv Labs if blinks or not

green when power is ON.

3) Fan opening

The fan underneath functions when

probe is ON.

Do not block.

Do not insert object or fingers.

4) ‘HDMI’ connector

Used to connect to board under test.

Should be used with the HDMI cable

provided with the probe.

Cannot / should not be used with a

standard HDMI (video) interface.

Please refer to UG### for connection

with target board.

Because many HDMI cable on the

market provide an insufficient

bandwidth, Exostiv Labs does not

warrant proper operation with any

HDMI cable.

5) Control connector

Unused. Do not connect.

6) SFP Connectors (labeled S1,

S2, S3, S4)

Used to connect to board under test.

Should be used with copper SFP/SFP+

cables providing sufficient bandwidth.

7) Input power connector

Use the provided power supply

adapter.

Respect the connector polarity and

max. voltage.

+12 V DC

Use the power adapter provided with

the Probe: AC/DC switching 100-240V

AC, 50 –60 Hz, output 12V / 2A

8) Output clock connectors

Optionally use to generate transceiver

clock for target board.

To be used with a pair of SMA cables.

LVDS 2.5 V signaling.

9) Input clock connectors

Unused. Do not connect.

10) USB connector

To be used with USB 3.0 type B to A

cable and the proper USB host port

(workstation side).

Compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 3.0

ports.

11) Side fan openings

Airflow exits.

Do not block.

Do not insert object or fingers.

12) Screws

Do not attempt to dismantle or open

the device. Doing so would void the

warranty.

13) Model & Serial number label

Label with the Probe model and its

serial number.

Instructions of use

-Connect probe to power adapter and plug the power adapter. (7))

-Connect the probe to a PC with the USB cable (10))

-Choose the connection with the target board and use the corresponding HDMI or 1 to 4 SFP/SFP+ cables.(4) or

6)).

-Optionally connect the probe output clock with SMA cables (8))

-Use ON/OFF button to turn Probe ON (7)).

EXOSTIV Probe can only be used and controlled with software provided by Exostiv Labs. Any other usage is strictly forbidden.

Please check EXOSTIV Dashboard installation guide and user’s guide.

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Interfaces voltages and specifications

General precautions and safety recommendations.

-Handle the probe and insert, extract cables gently.

-Do not throw, keep dry.

-Recommended ambient temperature range: commercial (0°C to 70°C)

-Fan openings (3 and 11) should not be blocked. Do not insert fingers or objects.

-Do not try to dismantle or open the device. Doing so would void the warranty.

-This is a low voltage device.

-No inspection or control required.

Troubleshooting

During normal operation, the ON/OFF button (1)) should be light up, the Status LED (2)) should be green and still and the fan should

be functioning.

Go to www.exostivlabs.com/support for further technical support resources.

Connector reference

I/O standard –voltage –specification

Remark

4) ‘HDMI’ connector

Check UG102 –Interfacing EP Series –User’s guide.

5) Control connector

Not applicable

Not used –do not connect

6) SFP connector

Check UG102 –Interfacing EP Series –User’s guide.

7) Input power connector

12 V DC Power supply

Respect voltage and polarity as follows:

+12 V DC

Use the provided power supply.

8) Output clock connectors

2.5V LVDS

Use SMA cables with sufficient

bandwidth

9) Input clock connectors

Not used.

Do not use or connect.

10) USB connector

Not applicable

Use with standard USB type B to A cable,

USB 3.0 and USB2.0 or USB 3.0 port at

the host.

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Regulatory compliance

This equipment complies with the following European Regulations:

2006/42/CE, 2014/35/EU, 2014/30/EU.

Full declaration of Conformity is available on request.

FCC Compliance

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation

Caution

Any changes or modifications of the device, not expressly approved by Exostiv Labs sprl, that could

modify the FCC compliance of the device, could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Information to the user

Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is

operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,

if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case

the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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the trademarks of their respective owners.

Exostiv Labs sprl is a company registered in Belgium, 18 Avenue Molière, 1300 Wavre.

VAT / REG nr: BE0873.279.914.

Disclaimer

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trade secrets, or other rights.

This document may include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors.

The contents of this document are subject to change without notice. This document may contain information on a

Exostiv Labs product under development by Exostiv Labs. Exostiv Labs reserves the right to change or discontinue

work on any product without notice.

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INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES, HOWEVER CAUSED AND REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY, ARISING OUT OF ANY USE OF THIS

DOCUMENT, EVEN IF EXOSTIV LABS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Exostiv Labs products are not designed or intended to be fail-safe or for use in any application requiring fail-safe

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