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DNR-12-1G
RACKtangle™ Ethernet I/O
 Allows the installation of up to 12 I/O boards
 Over 70 different I/O boards available
 Front-loading I/O boards for rapid reconfiguration or repair
 Two independent Gigabit (1000/100/10Base-T) Ethernet Interfaces
 Two, independent IP addresses on separate connectors
 IEEE-1588/PTP synchronization (Optional)
 Inter RACK Sync Interface
 Compact : 5.25” x 6.2” x 17.5” (3U) provides 12 I/O slots
 Up to 300 A/D, 576 DIO, 384 D/A, 288 ARINC-429 channels per rack
DNR-12-1G includes rack/chassis, Dual channel NIC, CPU, Buffer
 Rugged: 3 g Vibration, 100 g Shock, -40 to +70 °C Board, Power Supply, and software. Optional slot covers for empty
 Real-time: 1000 I/O scans in < 1 millisecond slots. are also available.
 Complete Windows, Linux, VxWorks, QNX and RT LInux support
 LabVIEW TM, MATLAB®, support and more

General Description:
The DNR-12-1G is a compact (3U), rugged Ethernet I/O rack. Though A variety of Ethernet based communications “modes” provide the in-
the backplane electronics are identical to our popular PowerDNA terface between the host PC and the DNR rack. Largely transparent
“Cube” series, the RACKtangle DNR series provides two Gigabit Eth- to the user and fully compliant with standard Ethernet operation,
ernet (100/10 Base-T compatible) interfaces and slots for up to 12 I/O these communications modes have been optimized for certain appli-
boards. Front-loading slots allow the I/O boards to be quickly and cation types. The first is simple, single point, programmed I/O. This
easily installed and removed. These capabilities dramatically increase mode is simple and is suitable for most systems where high speed or
performance and simplify system reconfiguration when necessary. precise sample timing are not required. The second mode is the ACB
The backplane within the rack contains no active electronic compo- (Advanced Circular Buffer). In ACB mode, data is written to and from
nents, ensuring the rack itself has an almost unlimited MTBF. It also buffers on the I/O boards rather than directly to the Ethernet port.
means that all active components are on easily replaceable I/O mod- ACB mode is preferred for high speed acquisition/control or where
ules, offering an extremely short MTTR in critical applications. precise timing is required, as the buffers are large enough to ensure
DNR series I/O boards are electronically identical to the DNA boards data is not lost due to Ethernet timing latencies. The third mode, is
developed for use in UEI’s I/O DMAP. In DMAP mode, cubes
Cubes. The DNR-12-1G is sup- Controller Block Diagram: use our patented DAQBIOS Eth-
ported by a rapidly growing com- ernet protocol to ensure deter-
32-bit 66-MHz bus
plement of I/O boards, currently ministic real-time performance
numbering greater than 70. The and achieve sub-millisecond re-
DNR RACKtangle chassis is ideal- RTC sponse times across more than
ly suited for a wide variety of in- 1000-BASE-T FLASH 1000 I/O (analog and/or digital)
MII
dustrial, aerospace, automotive RJ-45 PHY MAC
points. Finally, there are two high
FPGA DDR2
and laboratory data acquisition MII speed messaging modes that al-
RJ-45 PHY MAC
PPC 8347
and control applications. low real-time performance when
transferring data to and from
The DNR-12-1G provides the 8347
Power In any of the communications I/O
PowerPC CPU, two Ethernet Net- DC/DC RS-232 USB 2.0

9-36V DC Input boards (e.g. the ARINC-429 or

work Interfaces, indicator lights,
CAN-bus interface).
configuration ports, backplane
buffer and power supply. InterRACK synchronization is provided via the Software is included, providing a comprehensive, yet easy-to-use
hardware sync bus or an optional IEEE-1588 interface (order the DNR- API that supports all popular operating systems, including Windows,
12-1G-02 for 1588 support The bulk of the rack is dedicated to the 12 Linux, and most real-time operating systems—such as QNX, Intime,
I/O slots. These slots are populated with I/O modules selected to match VXworks, and more. Additionally, the UEIDAQ Framework—an even
your application. With over 70 different I/O boards available, we’re sure higher level Windows driver—supplies complete support for those
to have just what your application requires. We currently offer: Analog creating applications in many popular Windows programming lan-
input boards to measure voltage, current, strain gages, thermocouples guages, as well as data acquisition software packages such as Lab-
and more, Analog output boards with outputs to ±40V or ±50 mA, Dig- VIEW and MATLAB/Simulink.The rack is also fully supported by an
ital I/O interfaces for logic and “real-world” signal levels, counters and extensive array of application packages including LabVIEW, MATLAB,
timers, quadrature encoder inputs, and Communications interfaces for and more.‌
ARINC-429/453/708/664, MIL-STD-1553, RS-232/422/485 and the CAN
bus.

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General Description (continued):
DNR Series Advantages:
The DNR-12 rack offers a wide variety of mounting options. The Easy to Configure and Deploy
standard rack is provided with rubber feet which make the DNR-
 Over 70 different I/O boards available
12 ideal for desk or table top applications. A bracket kit allows the
 Over 1E22 possible configurations
cubes to be mounted to a wall or other flat surface or in any stand-
 Gigabit Ethernet based (100/10Base-T compatible)
ard 19” rack (3U height).
 Bracket kit for mounting to wall or in 19” racks
 Industrial quality rubber feet for solid table-top mounting
 Passive backplane ensures extremely low MTTR
 Standard “Off-the-shelf” products and delivery

Technical Specifications: True Real-time Performance

 1 msec updates guaranteed with 1000 I/O
Standard Interfaces
To Host Computer Two independent 1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet  Up to 6 million samples per second
ports (100/10Base-T compatible)  Use VxWorks, QNX, RTX, RT Linux
Distance from host 100 meters, max
Config/General RS-232, 9-pin “D” Flexible Connectivity
Sync IEEE-1588 supported by DNR-12-1G-02 models  1000Base-T with Cat-5 cable
Hardware Sync Custom cable to sync multiple racks
I/O Slots Available Compact Size:
DNR-12-1G 12 slots
 5.25” x 6.2” x 17.5” (standard 19” rack 3U)
Data transfer and communications rates
 300 analog inputs per rack
Ethernet data 20 megabytes per second
transfer rate  384 analog outputs per rack
Analog data up to 6 megasample per sec (16-bit samples)  576 digital I/O bits per rack
transfer rate  96 counter/quadrature channels per rack
DMAP I/O mode update 1000 I/O channels (analog and/or digital)
 288 ARINC-429 channels per rack
in less than 1 millisecond, guaranteed
Processor
 48 RS-232/422/485 ports per rack
CPU Freescale 8347, 400 MHz, 32-bit
Memory 128 MB (not including on-board Flash) Low Power:
Status LEDs Power supplies within spec, One second system  Less than 13 watts per typical rack (not including I/O)
heart-beat, Attention, Read/Write, Power, Com-  AC, 9-36 VDC or battery powered.
munications Active
Environmental
Stand alone and Data Logger Modes
Temp (operating) Tested to -40 °C to 70 °C
 Upgradeable to UEISIM 1200R
Temp (storage) -40 °C to 85 °C
Humidity 0 to 95%, non-condensing
 Upgradeable to UEIPAC 1200R
Vibration  Upgradeable to UEIModbus 1200R
(IEC 60068-2-64) 10–500 Hz, 5 g (rms), Broad-band random
(IEC 60068-2-6) 10–500 Hz, 5 g, Sinusoidal Rugged and Industrial:
Shock  Solid Aluminum construction
(IEC 60068-2-27) 100 g, 3 ms half sine, 18 shocks at 6 orientations;  150,000 hour MTBF
30 g, 11 ms half sine, 18 shocks at 6 orientations
 Operation tested from -40°C to +70°C
MTBF 150,000 hours
Physical Dimensions  Vibration tested to 5 g, (operating)
DNR-12 series 5.25” x 6.2” x 17.5” (3U in a 19” rack)  Shock tested to 100 g (operating)
Power Requirements  All I/O isolated from rack and host PC
Voltage 9 - 36 VDC (AC adaptor included)
Fuse Internal 10 A Outstanding Software Support
Power Dissipation 13 W at 24 VDC (not including I/O boards)  Windows, Linux, RT Linux, RTX, VXworks and
Power Monitoring QNX operating systems
I/O board power All internal power supplies monitored to ±1% ac-  VB, VB .NET, C, C#, C++, J#
curacy. All PS voltages may be read by host. LED
 MATLAB, LabVIEW, OPC, ActiveX support
annunciators indicate out of range
Input current Monitored by host, LED indicates overcurrent
Input voltage Monitored by host, LED indicates out of range

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DNR Layout:
Protected On/Off Switch I/O Slots Dual Retention Thumb Screws
The On/off switch is mounted within two metal shields which ensure The DNR rack provides 12 I/O slots. All combinations of DNR-series Dual retention thumb screws ensure the DNR modules remain in their
the switch will not be inadvertently turned on or off. I/O boards are allowed offering over literally trillions of possible intended positions. A simple module ejector tab allows users to easily
configurations. DNR series I/O boards are fully plug-and-play. There is remove boards with one hand.
no hardware configuration required. It is recommend that empty slots
Power Supply Module be covered with blank panels (part number DNR-IO-FILLER available
Power-In, 9-36V DC either from the DNA-PSU-180 (included with the separately) to maintain air flow, reduce EMI, and protect the system
from dust accumulation. Your signals may be connected directly to
Passive Backplane
rack), a user-supplied source, or daisychained from another DNR rack. The backplane of the DNR rack contains no active components. This
All power supplies are monitored. Power supply status is supplied to the I/O boards via your custom cabling or take advantage of our wide
variety of easy-to-use, external screw terminal panels. means the DNR chassis itself offers an almost unlimited MTBF. All
the CPU module as well as displayed on annunciator LEDs (see layout active components in a DNR system (except cooling fans) are on easily
below). replaced boards.

Flexible Mounting CPU and NIC Module Backplane Buffer Module

The DNR-series racks include industrial quality rubber feet for table-top The DNR series controller and NIC interface are provided in the center The DNR-Buffer module provides the interface between the CPU and
applications. The DNR-Bracket kit allows the rack to be mounted on any slot. This configuration maximizes system noise immunity by reducing the various I/O boards. Placing the drive circuitry on a removable
flat wall or surface or in a standard 19” rack (requires 3U spacing). the maximum distance an I/O board may be from the CPU. In addition board rather than on the backplane ensures the backplane remains
to providing the CPU, this module provides the two Network/Ethernet totally passive and that all active electronic circuitry is quickly and eas-
ports, the serial configuration port, the recessed reset button, and the ily replaceable.
inter-rack sync interface.

Power Supply Annunciator LEDs CPU/NIC Pinouts:

Power In1
(molex) Serial (RS-232)
Spec ON / OFF Spec: ON / OFF
Vin +VIN
1

Vin: OK / Error Input I: OK / Overcurrent GND

2

GND
3

1.5
1.5V OK / Error Fans: On / Off +VIN 1 6
4

TXD– 2 7
USR I/O RXD– 3 8
User controlled, default is off One flash per second heartbeat 4 9
Synchronization GND– 5 10
Temp: Over / OK System: Error / OK 1 +5 V
2 +5 V
24 24 3 Gnd
24 V*: OK / Error 24 V**: OK / Error 4 Sync Out 2
1
Mating connector available
5 Gnd from Digikey,
3.3 3.3 Molex PN 39-01-4040
3.3 V* OK / Error 3.3 V** OK / Error 6 Sync In 2
7 Gnd
1-6 7-12 8 Sync Out 1
*24 V & 3.3 V for slots 1 - 6 **24 V & 3.3 V for slots 7 - 12 9 Gnd
3
Internal pull-up, start/stop
10 Sync In 1 trigger should connect SYNC_IN
with SYNC_GND

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CPU and NIC Interface Serial Port
The serial port is used primarily for system setup and configu-
ration. The rack may be configured from any serial terminal
Status LEDs running at 57,600 baud/8 data bits/no parity/1 stop bit. From a
terminal program you can, for instance, change the IP address
These LED indicators display the status of a variety of inter- from the default, if necessary. You also download updated
nally monitored parameters including: Internal temperature, firmware through the serial port. The serial port is usable for
system self-test status, bus activity, as well as providing in- RS-232 communications. For users without a convenient serial
dication that required CPU/NIC power supply voltages are port, a USB to serial converter provides a simple and inexpen-
within specifications. A user controllable USR LED can be sive interface
controlled by the application program and by a service tech-
nician to confirm he/she is working on the correct rack in
multiple rack installations. Reset Button
Recessed to prevent accidental activation, this button resets
the CPU layer for activities such as downloading and install-
ing new firmware for the DNR rack. It may also be used to
Sync Connector start/stop logging when the rack is configured as a UEILogger
High-speed Cube-to-Cube synchronization connector. This 1200R.
connector allows triggers or clocks to be shared among
racks. Two racks may be connected together directly or larg-
er systems may take advantage of the DNA-SYNC interface Network Connectors
to share timing signals among many racks. Optional IEEE- Each NIC interface includes two independent Gigabit Ethernet
1588 support is also available. ports. The 1000/100/10Base-T interface allows the rack to be
installed up to 100 Meters from your host PC. A 100-Base FX
fiber optic interface is available as an option and allows the
rack to be mounted up to 2 km from the host using multi-mode
fiber or up to 20 km from the host via single-mode fiber cable.

Software Support
WINDOWS / VISTA Linux & REALTIME
UEIDAQ Framework Library Architecture Operating Systems/Extensions

Borland
Supported Platforms
Visual Basic 6 Excel Delphi / C++ VB.NET C# / J#
QNX Linux

Agilent VEE ActiveX C/C++ .NET OPC RT Linux RTAI Linux

Pharlap ETS RTX

DASYLab LabWindows/CVI Java MATLAB LabVIEW

UEIDAQ API

Simulation
Devices DNR/Ethernet

Ordering Guide:
Part Number Description
DNR Racks (includes UEIDAQ Framework software, universal AC power supply, serial and Ethernet cables)
DNR-12-1G 12 slot, 3U, 1000Base-T based DNR series Gigabit Ethernet-based DAQ and Control rack
DNR-12-1G-02 12 slot, 3U, 1000Base-T based DNR series Gigabit Ethernet-based DAQ and Control rack with IEEE-1588 support
DNR-IO-FILLER Optional (but recommended) I/O slot fillers to cover unused slots
Specifications subject to change without notice

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Tel: (508) 921-4600 Fax: (508) 668-2350