National Instruments PXI-8360 User's Manual
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1. A 3 NI PXI 8360 A 2 support technical C 1 T technical support C 1 training and certification NI resources C 1 troubleshooting NI resources C 1 ni com Index U unpacking 1 3 W Web resources C 1 National Instruments Corporation 1 3 MXI Express Series User Manual2. Installing an NI PXI 8300 tette ette gue 2 3 Cabling iie ste enitteo one e dd aai ces 2 4 Powering Up the MXI Express System eee 2 5 Powering Down the MXI Express System 2 5 Chapter 3 Hardware Overview Functional OVERVIEW iue tete rr ERE Ee Mme fiesta den 3 1 Functional Unit Descriptions ss 3 2 PCI Express x1 Card Edge Connector 3 2 PCLExpress X SWitch iocum eee eerte 3 2 Cabled PCI Express Connector ss 3 2 PCI Express to PCI Bridge nee eere eA 3 3 LED Indicators A se eerte et emt etie et este de eem re ee deters Nady 3 3 MXI Express Cable Options ses 3 4 Appendix A Specifications National Instruments Corporation V MXI Express Series User Manual Contents Appendix B Common Questions Appendix C Technical Support and Professional Services Glossary Index MXI Express Series User Manual vi ni com About This Manual Conventions This manual describes the features functions and operation of the MXI Express series of products The products in this series are the NI PCIe 8360 and the NI PXI 8360 bold italic monospace MXI Express card The following conventions appear in this manual The symbol leads you through nested menu items and dialog box options to a final action The sequence File Page Setup Options directs you to pull down the File menu select the Page Setup item and select Options from the last dialog box This icon denotes a note which
3. MXI Express Series User Manual a plug in instrument card or pad that can contain multiple channels and conversion devices Plug in boards and PCMCIA cards which connect to your computer parallel port are examples of devices a TTL level signal having two discrete levels a high and a low level direct memory access a method by which data can be transferred to from computer memory from to a device or memory on the bus while the processor does something else DMA is the fastest method of transferring data to from computer memory Field Programmable Gate Array a logic device that has its functionality defined after it is manufactured Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Peripheral Component Interconnect a high performance expansion bus architecture originally developed by Intel to replace ISA and EISA It is achieving widespread acceptance as a standard for PCs and workstations it offers a theoretical maximum transfer rate of 132 Mbytes s a scalable full simplex serial bus standard that operates at 2 5 Gbps and offers both asynchronous and isochronous data transfers a device that transparently expands the PCI bus on a computer motherboard to another bus segment in the same machine The bridge expands the number of PCI expansion slots but remains transparent to the end user PCI eXtensions for Instrumentation PXI is an open specification that builds off the CompactPCI specification by adding instrumentation spec
4. Revision 2 1 PCI Specification Revision 2 3 PCI PCI Bridge Architecture Specification Revision 1 1 PICMG CompactPCI 2 0 R3 0 specification PCI Express Specification Revision 1 0a viii ni com Introduction This chapter describes the MXI Express series of products lists what you need to get started and explains how to unpack and set up your hardware The two products in this series are the NI PCIe 8360 and NI PXI 8360 For the remainder of this manual the term MXI Express card refers to any product in the MXI Express series MXI Express cards must always be installed as a PCI Express card and a PXI card About the MXI Express Series Description and Features MXI Express functions as a cabled PCI Express link of up to 7 m and a PCI Express to PCI bridge With MXI Express you can do the following e Control a PXI CompactPCI backplane with a PCI Express based PC e Physically separate the measurement or automation system from a host PC e Combine PCI Express CompactPCI and PXI devices in the same system Basic MXI Express System The simplest MXI Express system consists of an NI PCIe 8360 in a PC connected to an NI PXI 8360 in the controller slot of a PXI CompactPCI chassis as shown in Figure 1 1 National Instruments Corporation 1 1 MXI Express Series User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Figure 1 1 Basic MXI Express Configuration Larger MXI Express Systems Each NI PCIe 8360 has two
5. MXI Express kit uses a PCI Express switch and PCI Express to PCI bridge to enable control of a PXI or CompactPCI chassis from a PC with an available PCI Express slot The PCI Express to PCI bridge architecture is transparent to device drivers so no additional software is needed to support using PXI and CompactPCI devices in a chassis connected using MXI Express The link between the PC and the chassis is a x1 cabled PCI Express link This link is a dual simplex communication channel comprised of a low voltage differentially driven signal pair The link can transmit at a rate of 2 5 Gbps in each direction simultaneously Figure 3 1 shows the basic architecture of MXI Express The NI PCIe 8360 consists of a PCI Express x1 card edge connector a PCI Express switch and two cabled PCI Express connectors The NI PXI 8360 consists of one cabled PCI Express connector a PCI Express to PCI bridge and a PXI connector National Instruments Corporation 3 1 MXI Express Series User Manual Chapter 3 Hardware Overview NI PCle 8360 PXI 8360 Cabled E i PCI Express T i PCI Connector E ME C Express i ia Switch Cabled ii Cabled PCI Express x i PCI Express eb PCI Express C K ier a a to PCI Bridge Figure 3 1 MXI Express Block Diagram Functional Unit Descriptions PCI Express x1 Card Edge Connector The card edge connector allows you to use the NI PCIe
6. directly to a MXI Express board MXI 3 and MXI 4 systems required the use of a specific boot ordering Is this a requirement with MXI Express Yes The requirements of the PCI bus still mandate that you must power on secondary PXI chassis before powering on the host PC when using MXI Express With MXI 3 and several chassis connected in series daisy chain configuration you were required to power on the chassis in order starting with the chassis at the end of the chain and move towards the host controller Now with MXI Express multiple chassis are connected in parallel and can be powered on in any order except that you need to ensure that the last component powered on is the host PC For more details refer to the Powering Up the MXI Express System section of Chapter 2 Hardware Installation National Instruments Corporation B 3 MXI Express Series User Manual Technical Support and Professional Services Visit the following sections of the National Instruments Web site at ni com for technical support and professional services National Instruments Corporation Support Online technical support resources at ni com support include the following Self Help Resources For answers and solutions visit the award winning National Instruments Web site for software drivers and updates a searchable KnowledgeBase product manuals step by step troubleshooting wizards thousands of example programs tutorials application n
7. own expense Canadian Department of Communications This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Compliance with EU Directives Users in the European Union EU should refer to the Declaration of Conformity DoC for information pertaining to the CE marking Refer to the Declaration of Conformity DoC for this product for any additional regulatory compliance information To obtain the DoC for this product visit ni com certification search by model number or product line and click the appropriate link in the Certification column The CE marking Declaration of Conformity contains important supplementary information and instructions for the user or installer Contents About This Manual CONVENTIONS ee ae ii me P demi SUR nil HERR Rae e et vii Related Documentation n irre d grep ed peg viii Chapter 1 Introduction About the MXI Express Series 1 1 Description and Features eii t t orae 1 1 Basic MXI Express System 1 1 Larger MXI Express Systems seeeseseeeeeeeeeeeenee eee enne 1 2 What You Need to Get Started ss 1 3 Unpacking inen teranteeeniteerde tu menie 1 3 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Hardware Installations 512 erret eee etait 2 1 Installing an NI PCIe 8360 2 1
8. second device type shows up in the WDM as an NI PXI 8360 when the correct MXI Express driver is installed This second device provides configuration information for the software The NI PCIe 8360 includes three PCI standard PCI to PCI bridges The NI PXI 8360 includes two additional bridges and one NI PXI 8360 device If the MXI Express software is not installed the PCI to PCI function will still be detected and work correctly but the MXI Express configuration device will be detected as an unknown device B 2 ni com Appendix B Common Questions MXI 3 and MXI 4 to MXI Express Upgrade Questions What are some of the improvements from MXI 3 and MXI 4 to MXI Express MXI Express incorporates the latest technology to include e Support for PCI Express slots e Improved error correction and handling for noisy or harsh environments e Improved mechanical connectivity e Improved performance e Support for two chassis from a single card in the host PC Can a MXI 3 MXI 4 and MXI Express board be used together directly No MXI 3 MXI 4 and MXI Express boards use different cable connectors and cannot be connected together Additionally the board to board communication protocols differ Can I use a MXI 3 MXI 4 and MXI Express kit in the same multichassis PXI system Yes Different MXI kits can be intermixed to connect multiple PXI chassis together As mentioned previously an individual MXI 3 or MXI 4 board will not cable
9. the injector ejector rail 7 Raise the injector ejector handle until the module firmly seats into the backplane receptacle connectors The front panel of the NI PXI 8360 should be even with the front panel of the chassis 8 Tighten the bracket retaining screws on the top and bottom of the front panel to secure the NI PXI 8360 to the chassis 9 Replace or close any doors or covers to the chassis National Instruments Corporation 2 3 MXI Express Series User Manual Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Figure 2 2 shows an NI PXI 8360 just before installation in the system controller slot of a National Instruments chassis 1 PXl Compact PCI Chassis 3 Ejector Handle in Down Position 2 NI PXI 8360 4 PXl Compact PCI Slot 1 Figure 2 2 NI PXI 8360 Card Before Installation Cabling 1 Connect the appropriate MXI Express cable to both MXI Express cards The cables have no polarity so either end may be connected to either card Caution Do not remove the cable after the system is powered on Doing so can hang or cause errors in applications communicating with devices behind MXI Express If a cable becomes unplugged plug it back into the system Ss Note For more information about cables refer to the MXI Express Cable Options section of Chapter 3 Hardware Overview MXI Express Series User Manual 2 4 ni com Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Powering Up the MXI Express System 1 Power on all of the expansion cha
10. 8360 in a x1 or wider PCI Express slot in a PC The PCI Express Card Electromechanical Specification defines this connector PCI Express x1 Switch The PCI Express Base Specification defines a PCI Express switch as a logical collection of PCI Express to PCI Express bridge devices On the NI PCIe 8360 the upstream port of the switch is connected to the PCI Express x1 card edge connector and the two downstream ports are connected to the two cabled PCI Express connectors Cabled PCI Express Connector The cabled PCI Express connector provides all necessary signals to connect an NI PCIe 8360 and an NI PXI 8360 These signals include the PCI Express transmit and receive pair the system clock and a presence detect signal MXI Express Series User Manual 3 2 ni com Chapter 3 Hardware Overview PCI Express to PCI Bridge The PCI Express Base Specification defines a PCI Express to PCI bridge as a device that connects a PCI Express fabric and a PCI hierarchy On the NI PXI 8360 the PCI Express to PCI bridge connects the x1 PCI Express link and the PCI bus in a PXI or CompactPCI chassis LED Indicators The LEDs on MXI Express give status information about power supplies and link state The NI PCIe 8360 has two tri color LEDs one for each port on the panel The NI PXI 8360 has two LEDs one for power supply status and one for link state The LEDs on the NI PCIe 8360 indicate the following Color Meaning Off P
11. Certification column Cleaning If you need to clean the module use a soft nonmetallic brush Make sure that the module is completely dry and free from contaminants before returning it to service National Instruments Corporation A 5 MXI Express Series User Manual Common Questions This appendix lists common questions related to the use of the MXI Express controllers General Hardware What are the board names of the MXI Express remote controllers e NI PCIe 8360 PCI Express MXI Express interface e NI PXI 8360 PXI MXI Express interface How many PXI bus segments can I connect together with MXI Express The PCI specification allows up to 255 bus segments MXI Express does not limit this number but the maximum number of bus segments allowed can be BIOS or operating system dependent Also a computer may already have several PCI bus segments internally and the MXI Express link also has multiple PCI buses internally 3 Note Due to the point to point nature of PCI Express MXI Express supports only the star configuration You must use traditional MXI for the daisy chain configuration General Cabling What is the maximum length of a MXI Express copper cable The maximum length for a MXI Express copper cable is 7 m National Instruments offers 3 m and 7 m copper cables National Instruments Corporation B 1 MXI Express Series User Manual Appendix B Common Questions General Software MXI Express S
12. MXI Express connectors One NI PCIe 8360 may be connected to two different NI PXI 8360 cards in separate PXI CompactPCI chassis If multiple PCI Express slots are available in the host PC additional PXI chassis can be connected by installing an NI PCIe 8360 in any available PCI Express slot Figure 1 2 shows how you can use MXI Express cards to connect multiple expansion chassis to a PC in a star topology The star topology is the only supported topology due to the point to point nature of PCI Express Figure 1 2 Star Topology MXI Express Configuration MXI Express Series User Manual 1 2 ni com Chapter 1 Introduction What You Need to Get Started To set up and use your MXI Express cards you need the following L One NI PCIe 8360 and one NI PXI 8360 A MXI Express cable Q L A host PC with an available x1 or wider PCI Express slot Q An expansion chassis the PXI CompactPCI chassis that you control with MXI Express 3 Note Your PXI MXI Express card will work in any standard CompactPCI chassis adhering to the PICMG CompactPCI 2 0 R3 0 specification or in PXI chassis that are compatible with the PXI Hardware Specification Revision 1 0 or later Your PCI Express MXI Express card will work in systems compliant with the PCI Express Specification Revision 1 0a or later Unpacking Your MXI Express cards are shipped in antistatic packages to prevent electrostatic damage ESD to the devices ESD can dam
13. MXIT MXI Express Series User Manual MXI Express Multisystem eXtension Interface for PCI Express Compact PCI and PXI Bus Computers NI PCle 8360 NI PXI 8360 May 2005 7 NATIONAL 371452A 01 D INSTRUMENTS Worldwide Technical Support and Product Information ni com National Instruments Corporate Headquarters 11500 North Mopac Expressway Austin Texas 78759 3504 USA Tel 512 683 0100 Worldwide Offices Australia 1800 300 800 Austria 43 0 662 45 79 90 0 Belgium 32 0 2 757 00 20 Brazil 55 11 3262 3599 Canada 800 433 3488 China 86 21 6555 7838 Czech Republic 420 224 235 774 Denmark 45 45 76 26 00 Finland 385 0 9 725 725 11 France 33 0 1 48 14 24 24 Germany 49 0 89 741 31 30 India 91 80 51190000 Israel 972 0 3 6393737 Italy 39 02 413091 Japan 81 3 5472 2970 Korea 82 02 3451 3400 Lebanon 961 0 1 33 28 28 Malaysia 1800 887710 Mexico 01 800 010 0793 Netherlands 31 0 348 433 466 New Zealand 0800 553 322 Norway 47 0 66 90 76 60 Poland 48 22 3390150 Portugal 351 210 311 210 Russia 7 095 783 68 51 Singapore 1800 226 5886 Slovenia 386 3 425 4200 South Africa 27 0 11 805 8197 Spain 34 91 640 0085 Sweden 46 0 8 587 895 00 Switzerland 41 56 200 51 51 Taiwan 886 02 2377 2222 Thailand 662 992 7519 United Kingdom 44 0 1635 523545 For further support information refer to the Technical Support and Professional Services appendix To comment on National Instruments documentation refer to the National Instruments Web site at n
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16. age several components on the device A Caution Never touch the exposed pins of connectors Doing so may damage the device To avoid such damage in handling the device take the following precautions e Ground yourself using a grounding strap or by holding a grounded object Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of the computer chassis before removing the device from the package Remove the device from the package and inspect the device for loose components or any sign of damage Notify NI if the device appears damaged in any way Do not install a damaged device into the computer or PXI CompactPCI chassis Store the device in the antistatic envelope when not in use National Instruments Corporation 1 3 MXI Express Series User Manual Hardware Installation This chapter explains how to install the MXI Express hardware Hardware Installation The following are general instructions for installing the MXI Express cards Consult your computer user manual or technical reference manual for specific instructions and warnings R Note The software for your MXI Express kit is included with the current NI driver CD and is installed with the PXI platform software included as part of NI VISA and other NI driver software products Installing an NI PCle 8360 1 Power off your computer but leave it plugged in while installing the NI PCIe 8360 The power cord grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage whil
17. ain the calibration certificate for your product at ni com calibration If you searched ni com and could not find the answers you need contact your local office or NI corporate headquarters Phone numbers for our worldwide offices are listed at the front of this manual You also can visit the Worldwide Offices section of ni com niglobal to access the branch office Web sites which provide up to date contact information support phone numbers email addresses and current events MXI Express Series User Manual C 2 ni com Glossary Symbol Prefix Value n nano 10 u micro 10 6 m milli 10 3 k kilo 103 M mega 106 Symbols n Degrees 2 Equal or greater than lt Equal or less than Percent bus the group of conductors that interconnect individual circuitry in a computer Typically a bus is the expansion vehicle to which I O or other devices are connected Examples of PC buses are the AT bus NuBus Micro Channel and EISA bus bus master a type of a plug in board or controller with the ability to read and write devices on the computer bus C Celsius clock hardware component that controls timing for reading from or writing to groups counter timer a circuit that counts external pulses or clock pulses timing National Instruments Corporation G 1 MXI Express Series User Manual Glossary device digital trigger DMA FPGA IEEE PCI PCI Express PCI PCI bridge PXI
18. alerts you to important information This icon denotes a caution which advises you of precautions to take to avoid injury data loss or a system crash Bold text denotes items that you must select or click in the software such as menu items and dialog box options Bold text also denotes parameter names Italic text denotes variables emphasis a cross reference or an introduction to a key concept This font also denotes text that is a placeholder for a word or value that you must supply Text in this font denotes text or characters that you should enter from the keyboard sections of code programming examples and syntax examples This font is also used for the proper names of disk drives paths directories programs subprograms subroutines device names functions operations variables filenames and extensions and code excerpts MXI Express card refers to any of the following cards unless otherwise noted NI PCIe 8360 and NI PXI 8360 3 Note In this manual whenever a PXI chassis is referenced a CompactPCI chassis could be used instead National Instruments Corporation vii MXI Express Series User Manual About This Manual Related Documentation MXI Express Series User Manual The following documents contain information that you might find helpful as you read this manual Set Up Your MXI Express System Your computer or chassis documentation PXI Hardware Specification Revision 2 1 PXI Software Specification
19. ation Revision 1 0a Weight NI PXI 8360 sess 0 25 Kg 0 55 Ib typical NEPCIe 8360 eee 0 19 Kg 0 42 Ib typical Power requirements NI PXI 8360 Power Rail Typical Current Maximum Current 43 3 V 1 500A 1 750A 5 V 5mA 20 mA 12 V 5 mA 20 mA 12V OmA OmA National Instruments Corporation A 1 MXI Express Series User Manual Appendix Specifications NI PCIe 8360 Power Rail Typical Current Maximum Current 3 3 V 1 800 A 2 000 A 3 3 V Aux 0A 0A 12 V 0 A OA Environment NI PXI 8360 Maximum altitude Pollution Degree Indoor use only Operating Environment Ambient temperature range Operating relative humidity Storage Environment Ambient temperature range Storage relative humidity MXI Express Series User Manual A 2 0 to 55 C tested in accordance with IEC 60068 2 1 and IEC 60068 2 2 10 to 9096 noncondensing tested in accordance with IEC 60068 2 56 20 to 70 C tested in accordance with IEC 60068 2 1 and IEC 60068 2 2 5 to 9596 noncondensing tested in accordance with IEC 60068 2 56 ni com Shock and Vibration Operational shock Random Vibration Operating coetu Nonoperating esee NI PCle 8360 Maximum altitude
20. e you install the card A Caution To protect both yourself and the computer from electrical hazards your computer should remain off until you finish installing the NI PCIe 8360 2 Remove the top cover or access port to the PCI Express bus 3 Select any available PCI Express expansion slot x1 or wider ER Note The BIOS or motherboard may not support the NI PCIe 8360 in a slot intended for a graphics card 4 Locate the metal bracket that covers the cut out in the back panel of the computer for the slot you have selected Remove and save the bracket retaining screw and the bracket cover 5 Touch the metal part of the power supply case inside the computer to discharge any static electricity that might be on your clothes or body National Instruments Corporation 2 1 MXI Express Series User Manual Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 6 Line up the NI PCIe 8360 with the slot on the back panel Slowly push down on the top of the NI PCIe 8360 until its card edge connector is resting on the expansion slot receptacle Using slow evenly distributed pressure press the NI PCIe 8360 straight down until it seats in the expansion slot 7 Reinstall the bracket retaining screw to secure the NI PCIe 8360 to the back panel rail 8 Replace the computer cover 1 NI PCle 8360 3 PCI Express Slot 2 PCI Express x1 Card Edge Connector Figure 2 1 Installing the NI PCle 8360 MXI Express Series User Manual 2 2 ni co
21. eries User Manual Under which operating systems will MXI Express work MXI Express is a PCI to PCI bridge that is recognized by the majority of operating systems It should automatically work with most systems like Windows Macintosh OS X Linux and Solaris but only Windows XP has been verified in the initial release of MXI Express What software is required to use my MXI Express kit For Windows and LabVIEW RT the required software is included as part of the latest version of NI VISA included with your kit The software for your MXI Express controller enhances the product allowing you to view information about the organization of your PXI system and programmatically retrieve data about the chassis and modules you have installed If the MXI Express software does not support your operating system you can still use MXI Express and the operating system will provide a mechanism for you to ignore the MXI Express configuration device that is built into the MXI Express hardware MXI 3 required optimization software Does MXI Express require the same No The necessary optimization is now done automatically by the MXI Express hardware How does my MXI Express board show up in the Windows Device Manager MXI Express boards contain two types of PCI devices onboard and will have several listings in the Windows Device Manager WDM The first devices show up in the WDM listed under System devices as PCI standard PCI to PCI bridges The
22. f one paragraph in length regarding interference and undesired operation The FCC rules have restrictions regarding the locations where FCC Class A products can be operated Consult the FCC Web site at www fcc gov for more information FCC DOC Warnings This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in strict accordance with the instructions in this manual and the CE marking Declaration of Conformity may cause interference to radio and television reception Classification requirements are the same for the Federal Communications Commission FCC and the Canadian Department of Communications DOC Changes or modifications not expressly approved by NI could void the user s authority to operate the equipment under the FCC Rules Class A Federal Communications Commission This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a 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 is required to correct the interference at their
23. i com info and enter the info code feedback 2005 National Instruments Corporation All rights reserved Important Information Warranty The NI PCIe 8360 and NI PXI 8360 are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment as evidenced by receipts or other documentation National Instruments will at its option repair or replace equipment that proves to be defective during the warranty period This warranty includes parts and labor The media on which you receive National Instruments software are warranted not to fail to execute programming instructions due to defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 90 days from date of shipment as evidenced by receipts or other documentation National Instruments will at its option repair or replace software media that do not execute programming instructions if National Instruments receives notice of such defects during the warranty period National Instruments does not warrant that the operation of the software shall be uninterrupted or error free A Return Material Authorization RMA number must be obtained from the factory and clearly marked on the outside of the package before any equipment will be accepted for warranty work National Instruments will pay the shipping costs of returning to the owner parts which are covered by warranty National Instruments believes that the information in this document is accurate The doc
24. ific features G 2 ni com Glossary xl a link or port with one physical lane National Instruments Corporation G 3 MXI Express Series User Manual Index A additional MXI Express configuration figure 1 2 basic MXI Express configuration figure 1 2 basic MXI Express system 1 1 block diagram figure 3 2 C cable options table 3 4 cabled PCI Express connector 3 2 cabling common questions B 1 calibration certificate NI resources C 2 card edge connector 3 2 CE compliance specifications A 4 cleaning A 5 common questions B 1 general cabling B 1 general hardware B 1 general software B 2 MXI 3 to MXI Express B 3 configuration additional star figure 1 2 configuration basic figure 1 2 conventions used in the manual vii D Declaration of Conformity NI resources C 1 diagnostic tools NI resources C 1 documentation conventions used in manual vii NI resources C 1 related documentation viii National Instruments Corporation drivers NI resources C 1 E electromagnetic compatibility A 4 environmental specifications A 2 NI PCIe 8360 A 3 NI PXI 8360 A 2 examples NI resources C 1 F functional unit descriptions 3 2 G getting started 1 3 H hardware common questions B 1 help technical support C 1 installation cabling 2 4 hardware 2 1 of an NI PCIe 8360 2 1 of an NI PXI 8360 2 3 powering down the MXI Express system 2 5 po
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26. m Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Installing an NI PXI 8360 Complete the following steps to install the NI PXI 8360 in your PXI or CompactPCI chassis 1 Power off your PXI or CompactPCI chassis but leave it plugged in while installing the NI PXI 8360 The power cord grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage while you install the module 2 Select a slot for the NI PXI 8360 The NI PXI 8360 must be installed in the controller slot slot 1 in PXT A Caution To protect both yourself and the chassis from electrical hazards leave the chassis off until you finish installing the NI PXI 8360 3 Remove or open any doors or covers blocking access to the slot in which you intend to install the NI PXI 8360 4 Touch the metal part of the case to discharge any static electricity that might be on your clothes or body 5 Make sure the injector ejector handle is in its downward position Be sure to remove all connector packaging and protective caps from retaining screws on the module Align the NI PXI 8360 with the card guides on the top and bottom of the system controller slot A Caution Do not raise the injector ejector handle as you insert the NI PXI 8360 It will not insert properly unless the handle is in its downward position so that it does not interfere with the injector ejector rail on the chassis as shown in Figure 2 2 6 Hold the handle as you slowly slide the module into the chassis until the handle catches on
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28. ower is off Red Power is out of spec Amber Power is within spec no link to chassis Green Power is within spec link established The LEDs on the NI PXI 8360 indicate the following LED Color Meaning PWR Off No power Red Power is out of spec Green Power is within spec LINK Off Link not established Green Link established National Instruments Corporation 3 3 MXI Express Series User Manual Chapter 3 Hardware Overview MXI Express Cable Options MXI Express is available with cables of various lengths Table 3 1 shows the cables available from National Instruments Table 3 1 National Instruments MXI Express Cables Cable Length Meters Description 3m MXI Express copper cable 7m MXI Express copper cable MXI Express Series User Manual 3 4 ni com Specifications Physical This appendix lists the system specifications for NI PCIe 8360 and NI PXI 8360 cards These specifications are typical at 25 C unless otherwise stated Dimensions NI PXI 8360 5 5 tenete 10 0 x 16 0 cm 3 9 x 6 3 in NI PCIe 8360 esse 10 7 x 17 5 cm 4 4 x 6 9 in Maximum cable length 7m Slot requirements NEPXIE83060 nettes One system slot NI PCIe 8360 0 cecccecesseeeesteeeeee One slot PCI Express Compatibility eee Fully compatible with the PXI Hardware Specification Revision 2 1 and the PCI Express Specific
29. sees Pollution Degree ses Indoor use only Operating Environment Ambient temperature range Operating relative humidity Storage Environment Ambient temperature range Storage relative humidity National Instruments Corporation A 3 Appendix Specifications 30 g peak half sine 11 ms pulse Tested in accordance with IEC 60068 2 27 Test profile developed in accordance with MIL PRF 28800F 5 to 500 Hz 0 3 Ems 5 to 500 Hz 2 4 ga Tested in accordance with IEC 60068 2 64 Nonoperating test profile exceeds the requirements of MIL PRF 28800F Class 3 2 000 m 2 0 to 40 C tested in accordance with IEC 60068 2 1 and IEC 60068 2 2 10 to 90 noncondensing tested in accordance with IEC 60068 2 56 20 to 70 C tested in accordance with IEC 60068 2 1 and IEC 60068 2 2 5 to 9596 noncondensing tested in accordance with IEC 60068 2 56 MXI Express Series User Manual Appendix Specifications A Caution Clean the NI PXI 8360 and NI PCIe 8360 with a soft nonmetallic brush Make sure that the device is completely dry and free from contaminants before returning it to service hi Note For full EMC compliance operate this device with shielded cabling In addition all covers and filler panels must be installed Refer to the Declaration of Conformity DoC for this product for any additional regulatory compliance information To obtain the DoC for this prod
30. ssis in any order you choose 2 Poweron the host Typical PCI PCI bridges are used to add PCI devices to a PCI hierarchy in which all the bridges and devices are contained within a single chassis Because of this BIOSes and operating systems make the assumption that all PCI devices in the entire hierarchy will be available as soon as code execution begins at power up time This assumption means that all of the expansion chassis must be turned on before the host PC for the BIOS and OS to correctly configure a MXI Express system 3 Note There are no requirements on how MXI Express expansion chassis are powered up relative to each other as long as they are all on before the computer is powered on Powering Down the MXI Express System Because operating systems and drivers commonly make the assumption that PCI devices will be present in the system from power up to power down it is important not to power off the expansion chassis until after the host PC is powered off Powering off the expansion chassis while the host is still on can cause crashes or hangs The order in which expansion chassis are powered off relative to each other is not important National Instruments Corporation 2 5 MXI Express Series User Manual Hardware Overview This chapter presents an overview of MXI Express hardware functionality and explains the operation of each functional unit Functional Overview MXI Express is based on PCI Express technology A
31. uct visit ni com certification search by model number or product line and click the appropriate link in the Certification column Safety This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following standards of safety for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use e IEC 61010 1 EN 61010 1 e UL61010 1 e CAN CSA C22 2 No 61010 1 A Note For UL and other safety certifications refer to the product label or visit ni com certification search by model number or product line and click the appropriate link in the Certification column Electromagnetic Compatibility ERUSSIODS nan EN 55011 Class A at 10 m FCC Part 15A above 1 GHz Immunity S S EN 61326 1997 A2 2001 Table 1 CE C Tick and FCC Part 15 Class A Compliant A Note For EMC compliance operate this device with shielded cabling CE Compliance This product meets the essential requirements of applicable European Directives as amended for CE marking as follows Low Voltage Directive safety 73 23 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive EMC esses 89 336 EEC MXI Express Series User Manual A 4 ni com Appendix Specifications ER Note Refer to the Declaration of Conformity DoC for this product for any additional regulatory compliance information To obtain the DoC for this product visit ni com certification search by model number or product line and click the appropriate link in the
32. ument has been carefully reviewed for technical accuracy In the event that technical or typographical errors exist National Instruments reserves the right to make changes to subsequent editions of this document without prior notice to holders of this edition The reader should consult National Instruments if errors are suspected In no event shall National Instruments be liable for any damages arising out of or related to this document or the information contained init EXCEPT AS SPECIFIED HEREIN NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS MAKES NO WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE CUSTOMER S RIGHT TO RECOVER DAMAGES CAUSED BY FAULT OR NEGLIGENCE ON THE PART OF NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT THERETOFORE PAID BY THE CUSTOMER NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM LOSS OF DATA PROFITS USE OF PRODUCTS OR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF This limitation of the liability of National Instruments will apply regardless of the form of action whether in contract or tort including negligence Any action against National Instruments must be brought within one year after the cause of action accrues National Instruments shall not be liable for any delay in performance due to causes beyond its reasonable control The warranty provided herein does not cover damages defects malfunctions or service fa
33. wering up the MXI Express system 2 5 instrument drivers NI resources C 1 K KnowledgeBase C 1 MXI Express Series User Manual Index L larger MXI Express systems 1 2 LED indicators 3 3 MXI 3 to MXI Express common questions B 3 MXI Express basic system 1 1 block diagram figure 3 2 cable options table 3 4 hardware overview 3 1 larger systems 1 2 specifications A 1 MXI Express system description 1 1 getting started 1 3 National Instruments support and services C 1 NI PCIe 8360 installation 2 1 figure 2 2 NI PXI 8360 installation 2 3 figure 2 4 NI support and services C 1 0 operating environment specifications NI PCIe 8360 A 3 NI PXI 8360 A 2 overview functional 3 1 functional unit descriptions 3 2 hardware 3 1 MXI Express Series User Manual 1 2 P PCI Express x1 card edge connector 3 2 switch 3 2 PCI Express to PCI bridge 3 3 physical specifications A 1 programming examples NI resources C 1 R random vibration specifications NI PXI 8360 A 3 related documentation viii S safety specifications A 4 shock and vibration specifications NI PXI 8360 A 3 software NI resources C 1 software common questions B 2 software installation 2 1 specifications A 1 CE compliance A 4 cleaning A 5 electromagnetic compatibility A 4 environmental A 2 NI PCIe 8360 A 3 NI PXI 8360 A 2 physical A 1 safety A 4 storage environment specifications NI PCIe 8360
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