National Instruments PXI-8250 User's Manual
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1. Symbol Prefix Value p pico 10 2 n nano 10 9 u micro 10 6 m milli 10 3 k kilo 10 M mega 106 G giga 10 T tera 102 Numbers Symbols degrees per percent plus or minus 5 V 5 VDC source signal 3 3 V 3 3 VDC source signal 12 V 12 VDC source signal 12 V 12 VDC source signal A amperes AC alternating current National Instruments Corporation G 1 NI PXI 8250 User Manual Glossary API backplane CFR cm COM CompactPCI CSA DC DoC driver NI PXI 8250 User Manual application programming interface An assembly typically a printed circuit board with connectors and signal paths that bus the connector pins Celsius Code of Federal Regulations Centimeters A common terminal of the relay that either connects to NO or NC See also NO or NC An adaptation of the Peripheral Component Interconnect PCI Specification 2 1 or later for industrial and or embedded applications requiring a more robust mechanical form factor than desktop PCI It uses industry standard mechanical components and high performance connector technologies to provide an optimized system intended for rugged applications It is electrically compatible with the PCI Specification which enables low cost PCI components to be utilized in a mechanical form factor suited for rugged environments Canadian Standards Association direct current Declaration of Conformity Software that communicates commands to con2. 4 PXl CompactPCl Connectors Figure 3 1 NI PXI 8250 Parts Locator Diagram National Instruments Corporation 3 1 NI PXI 8250 User Manual Chapter 3 Hardware Overview 1 System Status LEDs 3 Front Panel Connector 2 User LEDs Relay Power Outputs Figure 3 2 NI PX 8250 Front Panel Diagram GN114 Pt 1 Identification Number Used in Australia 2 Symbol Indicating FFC Compliance 3 Symbol to Alert User to Read the Manual NI PXI 8250 User Manual Figure 3 3 Symbols on the Back of the NI PXI 8250 ni com Chapter 3 Hardware Overview System Monitoring Architecture With the NI PXI 8250 you can simultaneously monitor intake temperature fan speeds and power supply levels of your NI PXI chassis This information allows the user to achieve a higher level of system performance reliability Once the first set of data is processed these status parameters will also light up the top six LEDs on the front panel The LEDs light either as green if the status parameter is in range or red if the parameter is out of range Refer to the Front Panel LEDs section for more information on the LEDs A custom FPGA on the NI PXI 8250 communicates with the power supply module of the chassis for status information Upon boot up the NI PXI 8250 waits 7 seconds for the chassis sensors to acquire their first value Once the wait period is over the NI P
3. 0000000 009000 00000 D 00 NI PXI 8250 User Manual 1042Q Slot for NI PXI 8250 Support 2 3 Figure 2 1 Location of NI PXI National Instruments Corporation Configuration and Installation Chapter 2 2 Location of NI PXI 1045 Slot for NI PXI 8250 Support Figure 2 Touch a metal part on the chassis to discharge any static electricity that might be on your clothes or body Static electricity can damage the hardware 3 8250 module into the rightmost slot of an Insert the NI PXI NI PXI 4 1045 The correct position is slot 8 for 1042 1042Q or NI PXI 1042 1042Q and slot 18 for the NI PXI 1045 as shown in the NI PXI 1 and Figure 2 2 respectively Use the injector ejector handle to fully inject the device into place Figure 2 Screw the front panel of the NI PXI 8250 to the front panel mounting rails of the chassis 5 Install a system controller or verify that a system controller has been installed in the controller slot 6 Plug in and power on the chassis T Plug in and power on the host computer if using a remote controller in the chassis 8 ni com 24 NI PXI 8250 User Manual Chapter 2 Configuration and Installation 9 Allow the operating system to properly detect and identify the NI PXI 8250 module 10 Launch Windows Device Manager and refresh the view The NI PXI 8250 module should be visible in Windo
4. Caution Specifications are subject to change without notice Maximum Power Requirements Without power outputs 35 V 49 iie trente newton 0 10A 3 3 V 45 cs tre eerte 0 50A 12 V E598 iiio iret tete SS 0A 12 V 596 iecore 0A Power consumption 2 15 W With power outputs F5 V 49 i see teeth 0 85 A FIS V E5906 ceci tidie tus 1 25 A HUD V EIo iet tiet 0 25 A 12 V 5596 siete 0 25 A Power consumption 14 38 W Maximum Current for Fused Power Output PSV gall iae oem eno 0 75 A 53 3 Ve all i accen eet eio 0 75 A FIZN rais sienne ient 0 25 A 12V all iim eneebneen ed 0 25 A National Instruments Corporation A 1 NI PXI 8250 User Manual Appendix A Specifications Monitoring Alert Limits Green Status LEDs Voltage rail level ssss Intake temperature esses F n speed issue decia Monitoring Accuracy Voltage rail level readings Intake temperature readings Fan speed readings sse Alert Relay Specification Connectors Physical Environment NI PXI 8250 User Manual Max current switching carry Max Voltage trennen ikes Max pOWOE iei t ERRASSE RE Max cable length sssse Front panel connector Front panel dimensions O
5. Instruments Corporation All rights reserved Important Information Warranty The NI PXI 8250 is 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 document has been carefully reviewed for technical accuracy In the event that technical or
6. Manual Chapter 3 Hardware Overview Fan Monitoring The NI PXI 8250 module allows the user to monitor the revolutions per minute RPM of all rear facing fans of a PXI chassis two fans in an NI PXI 1042 1042Q and three fans in an NI PXI 1045 accurate to 50 RPM The fan data from the chassis is interpreted by the NI PXI 8250 and the FAN front panel LED reflects the status of all of the fans collectively together Hence if one or more of the fans becomes non operational status below 1500 RPM the LED will turn red to indicate a fan error Otherwise the fan LED will light green if all of the fans are operating within normal tolerances Additional Monitoring Features In addition to the system status monitoring features the NI PXI 8250 module includes an alert relay and fused power outputs These features are useful for user defined monitoring applications Refer to the Front Panel Connector section for more information on the fused power outputs Front Panel LEDs The NI PXI 8250 has 12 front panel LEDs including 6 system status LEDs and 6 user configured LEDs as shown in Figure 3 4 Upon boot all 12 LEDs will flash orange while it is being configured The module then turns the LEDs off for 7 seconds until the first valid sample set is acquired amp O P NI PXI 8250 System Monitor vO Oss vO Oax 0 FANC C TEMP uO ve ul us 2 vs O O us 1 System Status L
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8. SHOULD NOT BE RELIANT SOLELY UPON ONE FORM OF ELECTRONIC SYSTEM DUE TO THE RISK OF SYSTEM FAILURE TO AVOID DAMAGE INJURY OR DEATH THE USER OR APPLICATION DESIGNER MUST TAKE REASONABLY PRUDENT STEPS TO PROTECT AGAINST SYSTEM FAILURES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO BACK UP OR SHUT DOWN MECHANISMS BECAUSE EACH END USER SYSTEM IS CUSTOMIZED AND DIFFERS FROM NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS TESTING PLATFORMS AND BECAUSE A USER OR APPLICATION DESIGNER MAY USE NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS PRODUCTS IN COMBINATION WITH OTHER PRODUCTS IN A MANNER NOT EVALUATED OR CONTEMPLATED BY NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS THE USER OR APPLICATION DESIGNER IS ULTIMATELY RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFYING AND VALIDATING THE SUITABILITY OF NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS PRODUCTS WHENEVER NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS PRODUCTS ARE INCORPORATED IN A SYSTEM OR APPLICATION INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE APPROPRIATE DESIGN PROCESS AND SAFETY LEVEL OF SUCH SYSTEM OR APPLICATION Contents About This Manual CONVENTIONS E vii Related Documentation rtr eene PIER IER DG EGER DIRE UN SERE EDEN SIR a viii Chapter 1 Getting Started About the NI PXI 8250 Module eese nennen nennen ener 1 1 Beat resuiii i et erae e he D d D REN RERUM 1 1 What You Need to Get Started sienu euet ot eerie tre aere een 1 2 Software Programming Choices esee rennen remet 1 2 safety Information tete edite e Eae eb dave Ma E De Ree ert EASi 1 2 Chapter 2 Configuration and Insta
9. in the building installation at the distribution level This category refers to measurements on hard wired equipment such as equipment in fixed installations distribution boards and circuit breakers Other examples are wiring including cables bus bars junction boxes switches socket outlets in the fixed installation and stationary motors with permanent connections to fixed installations Installation Category IV is for measurements performed at the primary electrical supply installation 1 000 V Examples include electricity meters and measurements on primary overcurrent protection devices and on ripple control units 1 4 ni com Configuration and Installation This chapter describes how to configure and install the NI PXI 8250 Software Installation 3 Before installing the NI PXI 8250 install the MI System Monitor driver software Refer to the NI System Monitor 1 1 Help for specific installation instructions Notes Itis necessary to install the MI System Monitor driver software before attempting to use the NI PXI 8250 or the system will not recognize the NI PXI 8250 and you will be unable to configure or use the device The NI PXI 8250 will not be visible in Measurement amp Automation Explorer MAX even after proper installation You can see the module in Windows Device Manager once the installation process is complete and Device Manager has been refreshed When adding or removing an NI PXI 8250 module from a W
10. set of LEDs on the front panel of the module The NI PXI 8250 also includes a relay that toggles when any of the parameters fall outside of specification during chassis operation These features can be used to monitor the state of the chassis and easily identify system failure The NI PXI 8250 comes with NI System Monitor software that includes the driver for the module and an application programming interface API that allows programmatic access to the information reported by the module Although the driver allows for proper detection of the hardware it is not required for the normal operation of the six system status LEDs the alert relay or the power outputs of the NI PXI 8250 There is also a set of six user LEDs on the front panel of the NI PXI 8250 designed for custom alert configurations This feature is not available with NI System Monitor 1 1 and may be added in future releases of NI System Monitor Refer to the NI System Monitor Help for more information National Instruments Corporation 1 1 NI PXI 8250 User Manual Chapter 1 Getting Started What You Need to Get Started To set up and use the NI PXI 8250 module you must have the following items C An NI PXI 8250 System Monitor module An NI PXI 1042 NI PXI 1042Q or NI PXI 1045 chassis Q Q This manual E Optional The NI System Monitor 1 1 driver software and documentation Software Programming Choices The NI System Monitor software includes a s
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12. EDs x6 2 User LEDs x6 Figure 3 4 NI PXI 8250 Front Panel LED Diagram NI PXI 8250 User Manual 3 4 ni com Chapter 3 Hardware Overview System Status LEDs There are 6 system status LEDs to report the status of the 5 V 3 3 V 12 V and 12 V power rails the intake temperature of the chassis and the overall status of the power shuttle fans of the chassis These LEDs only light up either red or green depending on whether the status information shows the parameters in the specified range The criteria for the system status LEDs to light green is provided in Table 3 1 The acceptable range for voltage rail data is 5 0 50 C for the intake temperature reading and 1500 RPM for fan speed Any data acquired outside of these ranges will be reflected as a red lit LED Table 3 1 System Status LED Green State Criteria Parameter Criteria for Green LED status 5 V rail 5 from nominal 3 3 V rail 5 from nominal 12 V rail 5 from nominal 12 V rail 5 from nominal Fans 21500 RPM for all fans Temperature 0 50 C User LEDs The 6 user LEDs are driven by implementing them in software Refer to the NI System Monitor 1 1 Help for more information on developing applications for the NI PXI 8250 Front Panel Connector The NI PXI 8250 has one 8 pin connector on the lower section of the front panel The 8 pin connector provides the three connections for the relay as well as five co
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14. XI 8250 begins acquisition of the first full set of data from the chassis The status information is then obtained every 5 seconds automatically in hardware until the controller is rebooted or shutdown Voltage Rail Level Monitoring The NI PXI 8250 module monitors the 5 V 43 3 V 12 V and 12 V rails delivered by the power supply shuttle within an accuracy of 100 mV The data from the 5 V and 43 3 V rails have two significant figures while the data from the 12 V and 12 V rails have one significant figure Each power rail has its own status LED on the front panel to reflect the current status of the rail If the voltage rail is within 5 of the common chassis specification then the LED will light green Otherwise the LED will light red The voltage rail level monitoring feature of the NI PXI 8250 reports when a voltage rail goes out of spec This information is useful in ensuring proper operating conditions for each PXI module Temperature Monitoring The NI PXI 8250 provides monitoring of the single intake thermistor located in the power supply shuttle of the PXI chassis The reading from the thermistor 0 50 C is compared to the operating range of the chassis If the reading is in range the TEMP LED will light green Otherwise it will light red All temperature measurements are reported in Celsius and are accurate to within 1 C of the actual intake temperature National Instruments Corporation 3 3 NI PXI 8250 User
15. allation 2 1 NI PXI 8250 2 5 connector front panel 3 5 specifications A 2 conventions used in the manual vii D Declaration of Conformity NI resources B 2 diagnostic tools NI resources B 1 documentation conventions used in manual vii NI resources B 1 related documentation viii drivers NI resources B 1 E environmental specifications A 2 examples NI resources B 1 National Instruments Corporation F fan monitoring 3 4 features of the NI PXI 8250 1 1 front panel connector 3 5 alert relay pins 3 7 power output pins 3 7 front panel LEDs 3 4 system status 3 5 user 3 5 fused power output specifications A 1 G getting started with the NI PXI 8250 1 1 H hardware installation 2 1 introduction 1 1 overview 3 1 specifications A 1 help technical support B 1 information safety 1 2 installing hardware 2 1 software 2 1 instrument drivers NI resources B 1 K KnowledgeBase B 1 NI PXI 8250 User Manual Index L LEDs front panel 3 4 system status 3 5 user 3 5 maximum power requirements with power outputs A 1 without power outputs A 1 monitoring accuracy specifications A 2 alert limit specifications A 2 fan 3 4 temperature 3 3 voltage rail level 3 3 National Instruments support and services B 1 NI PXI 8250 about 1 1 configuration 2 5 features 1 1 getting started 1 2 introduction 1 1 software 1 2 NI support and services B 1 NI S
16. aration of Conformity DoC for additional regulatory compliance information To obtain product certifications and 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 NI PXI 8250 User Manual A 4 ni com Appendix A Specifications Environmental Management NI is committed to designing and manufacturing products in an environmentally responsible manner NI recognizes that eliminating certain hazardous substances from our products is beneficial to the environment and to NI customers For additional environmental information refer to the MI and the Environment Web page at ni com environment This page contains the environmental regulations and directives with which NI complies as well as other environmental information not included in this document Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE EU Customers At the end of the life cycle all products must be sent to a WEEE recycling center For more information about WEEE recycling centers and National Instruments WEEE initiatives visit ni com environment weee Dx RT emisse SED ChE ROHS SU PEA National Instruments KA nr nsa BEF etr eI TEAR RoHS XT National Instruments F E RoHS l iE Ho WPG3tni com environment rohs china For information about China RoHS compliance go to ni com environment rohs china
17. categories e Installation Category I is for measurements performed on circuits not directly connected to the electrical distribution system referred to as MAINS voltage This category is for measurements of voltages from specially protected secondary circuits Such voltage measurements include signal levels special equipment limited energy parts of Installation categories also referred to as measurement categories are defined in electrical safety standard IEC 61010 1 Working voltage is the highest rms value of an AC or DC voltage that can occur across any particular insulation 3 MAINS is defined as a hazardous live electrical supply system that powers equipment Suitably rated measuring circuits may be connected to the MAINS for measuring purposes National Instruments Corporation 1 3 NI PXI 8250 User Manual Chapter 1 Getting Started NI PXI 8250 User Manual equipment circuits powered by regulated low voltage sources and electronics Installation Category II is for measurements performed on circuits directly connected to the electrical distribution system This category refers to local level electrical distribution such as that provided by a standard wall outlet for example 115 AC voltage for U S or 230 AC voltage for Europe Examples of Installation Category II are measurements performed on household appliances portable tools and similar devices modules Installation Category III is for measurements performed
18. eads 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 alerts you to important information This icon denotes a caution which advises you of precautions to take to avoid injury data loss system crash product damage or product malfunction When this symbol is marked on the product refer to the Read Me First Safety and Radio Frequency Interference document shipped with the product for precautions to take 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 Italic text 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 NI PXI 1042 1042Q indicates that either an NI PXI 1042 or NI PXI 1042Q chassis may be used When the NI PXI 1042Q chassis is referred to alone in the text the
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20. f and unplug the chassis Caution To protect yourself and the computer from electrical hazards the chassis must remain unplugged until the installation is complete 2 Locate the rightmost last numbered slot of the NI PXI 1042 1042Q or NI PXI 1045 chassis and ensure it is unused If occupied relocate the module or remove the filler panel Refer to Figure 2 1 for the location of this slot on the NI PXI 1042 1042Q chassis and Figure 2 2 for the location of this slot on the NI PXI 1045 chassis NI PXI 8250 User Manual 2 2 ni com Configuration and Installation Chapter 2 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 9 0 0 9 0 00000006 000000000 0009000000 90000000000 000000000000 0000000000000 0 0 0 0 0000000000 000000000000000 20 0 0 0 0 0 00 9 0010 0 070 0 0 0 0 9 000 000000000009 0 0 0 9 0900 0900000000009 9 0 0 009 9000 00000090 0 0 0 0 0 000 0000009000 000000000000000 000 0000000000000000 00 0000000000000000 00 0000000000000000 00 0000000000000000 00 000000000000000 000 0000000000000000 00 000000000000000 000 0000000000000000 00 0000000000000 00000 0000000000000000 00 00000000000000 0000 0000000000000000 0 0 0000000000000000 00 0000000000000000 00 0000000 00000000000 OC COO 0000000000000 90000000 0000000000 0000000000000000 00 0000000000000000 00 0000000000000 0000 0000000000000000 0 0000000000000000 000000000000000 00000000000000 0000000000000 000000000000 00900000000 0000000000 000000000 00000000
21. from these connector pins along with a ground connection at the bottom These pins draw power from the chassis power supply and are protected from current over draw with self resetting fuses Table 3 2 lists the maximum power output ratings for each voltage rail National Instruments Corporation 3 7 NI PXI 8250 User Manual Chapter 3 Hardware Overview NI PXI 8250 User Manual Table 3 2 Fused Power Output Ratings Voltage Rail Maximum Allowed Current Draw 5 0 V 0 75 A 3 3 V 0 75 A 12 0 V 0 25 A 12 0 V 0 25 A The NI PXI 8250 has self resetting fuses rated at 1 A 125 V on the front end and one blow fuses rated at 4 A 125 V on the back end of the card to protect the card from excessive current draw Refer to Figure 3 1 for the locations of these fuses When current is exceeded on any of the rails the current limits are provided in Table 3 2 the self resetting fuses will open the circuit These fuses are designed to reset themselves and do not need to be repaired As a fail safe one blow fuses have also been added to ensure that excessive current is stopped if a self resetting fuse fails to operate properly In the event that any of the one blow fuses blow the board must be returned for repair 3 8 ni com Specifications This appendix lists the hardware and software performance specifications for the PXI 8250 Hardware specifications are typical at 25 C unless otherwise stated UN
22. ii 5 to 500 Hz 2 4 Sims Tested in accordance with IEC 60068 2 64 Nonoperating test profile exceeds the requirements of MIL PRF 28800F Class 3 National Instruments Corporation A 3 NI PXI 8250 User Manual Appendix A Specifications Safety This product meets the requirements of the following standards of safety for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use e ITEC 61010 1 EN 61010 1 e UL 61010 1 CSA 61010 1 yi Note For UL and other safety certifications refer to the product label or the Online Product Certification section Electromagnetic Compatibility This product meets the requirements of the following EMC standards for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use e EN 61326 IEC 61326 Class A emissions Basic immunity e EN 55011 CISPR 11 Group 1 Class A emissions e AS NZS CISPR 11 Group 1 Class A emissions e FCC 47 CFR Part 15B Class A emissions e ICES 001 Class A emissions B Note For the standards applied to assess the EMC of this product refer to the Online Product Certification section nye Note For EMC compliance operate this product according to the documentation CE Compliance C This product meets the essential requirements of applicable European Directives as follows e 2006 95 EC Low Voltage Directive safety e 2004 108 EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive EMC Online Product Certification Refer to the product Decl
23. imple but powerful high level application programming interface API that makes creating custom applications for the NI PXI 8250 easy Refer to the NI System Monitor 1 1 Help for information on the API Safety Information J Caution The following paragraphs contain important safety information you must follow when installing and operating the NI PXI 8250 and all devices connecting to the NI PXI 8250 Do not operate the device in a manner not specified in this document Misuse of the device can result in a hazard You can compromise the safety protection built into the device if the device is damaged in any way If the device is damaged return it to National Instruments NI for repair Do not substitute parts or modify the device except as described in this document Use the device only with the chassis specified in the installation instructions You must have all covers and filler panels installed during operation of the device Do not operate the device in an explosive atmosphere or where there may be flammable gases or fumes If you must operate the device in such an environment it must be in a suitably rated enclosure NI PXI 8250 User Manual 1 2 ni com Chapter 1 Getting Started If you need to clean the device use a soft nonmetallic brush Make sure that the device is completely dry and free from contaminants before returning it to service Operate the device only at or below Pollution Degree 2 Pollution is foreign mat
24. indows XP 2000 NT system you must be logged on with administrator level permission The NI PXI 8250 will not be viewable in Measurement amp Automation Explorer MAX at any time Hardware Installation The following instructions are for general module installation in the specified chassis Consult the PXI chassis user manual for a given chassis for chassis specific instructions and warnings related to installation or module configuration Cautions The NI PXI 8250 module may sustain damage or inflict damage on adjacent modules if improperly installed Proper slot selection is required for the operation of this module If the module is installed in any other slot the module will not operate and could potentially cause other adjacent modules to not operate Appendix A Specifications lists the typical power required for the NI PXI 8250 module National Instruments Corporation 2 1 NI PXI 8250 User Manual Chapter 2 Configuration and Installation The NI PXI 8250 is a sensitive electronic device shipped in an antistatic bag Open only at an approved workstation and observe precautions for handling electrostatic sensitive devices Note Install the NI PXI 8250 in only the right most slot of an NI PXI 1042 1042Q or NI PXI 1045 As such the NI PXI 8250 should only be installed in slot 8 of an NI PXI 1042 1042Q chassis or slot 18 of an NI PXI 1045 chassis Complete the following steps to install the NI PXI 8250 module 1 Power of
25. ith three ports normally open NO normally closed NC and common COM The top three pins of the front panel connector are connected to a relay as indicated in Figure 3 5 This relay is useful for a creating a custom external warning indicator circuit such as a factory warning light or speaker During normal operation without any system status errors the relay will have COM connected to NO and not NC Once a system status error has occurred for instance if the voltage rail level is out of range the relay will flip to connect COM to NC rather than NO Refer to Figure 3 6 for other relay status information 3 Notes For a use case where a warning light or speaker should be active connected to show an error connect from the COM to the NC port For a use case where a warning light or speaker should be active connected to show proper in spec operation connect from the COM to the NO port The relay alerts an error by connecting COM to NC when the chassis is powered off or loses power The relay on the NI PXI 8250 is rated to 30 V and 1 A switching carry current Any connections to the relay on the NI PXI 8250 must have a wire length less than 20 meters Power Output Pins The lower 5 pins of the 8 pin front panel connector are general purpose power outputs connected to each voltage rail of the power supply Refer to Figure 3 5 for the location of the power output pins The 5 V 43 3 V 12 V and 12 V rails are all available
26. llation Software Installation retten ee tie eoe e E E e a e E e ed eine exe EN 2 1 Hardware Installations eua ete et ett rege ea EEEE 2 1 NIE PXI 8250 Configuration retener tte E EE E eb Yee RR Eee eher 2 5 Chapter 3 Hardware Overview System Monitoring Architecture 00 eee eeceseceeeesecsseeeceseeseeesecseceaecaeseseseensessees 3 3 Voltage Rail Level Monitoring ee eee ceeceeeseeesecseeeseeseeeaeeeeeeateneenaes 3 3 Temperature Monitoring vireeseen EE rennen nennen 3 3 Fan Monitoring 3 eo E d Es 3 4 Additional Monitoring Features essere enne 3 4 Front Panel LEDS yon 5 inerte Rt ere ener e nii e eb e eee pedet 3 4 System Status LEDS a erae e e tee eH eerte 3 5 User LEDs neret tte IE Ite rt d tee e E a 3 5 Front Panel Connector oo aco eee et is t tre o e epe Eten AENG 3 5 Alert Relay Pins utet Aui elites d ten dee ecd 3 7 Power Output Rinse 44i tn iret tt de ar t metere tee deti 3 7 Appendix A Specifications National Instruments Corporation V NI PXI 8250 User Manual Contents Appendix B Technical Support and Professional Services Glossary Index NI PXI 8250 User Manual vi ni com About This Manual Conventions The NI PXI 8250 User Manual describes the features of the NI PXI 8250 and contains information about configuring and operating the hardware gt g bold italic monospace NI PXI 1042 1042Q The following conventions are used in this manual The symbol l
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28. n the text is not relevant to the NI PXI 1042 chassis National Instruments Corporation vij NI PXI 8250 User Manual About This Manual Related Documentation NI PXI 8250 User Manual The following documents contain information that you might find helpful as you read this manual IEEE 1101 1 1991 IEEE Standard for Mechanical Core Specifications for Microcomputers Using IEC 603 2 Connectors IEEE 1101 10 JEEE Standard for Additional Mechanical Specifications for Microcomputers Using IEEE 1101 1 Equipment Practice PICMG EXP 0 R1 0 CompactPCI Express Specification PCI Industrial Computers Manufacturers Group PCI Express Base Specification Revision 1 1 PCI Special Interest Group PXI 5 PXI Express Hardware Specification Revision 1 0 PXI Systems Alliance NI System Monitor 1 1 Help viii ni com Getting Started This chapter includes information about the features of the NI PXI 8250 and information about operating the hardware About the NI PXI 8250 Module Features The NI PXI 8250 module monitors the status parameters of a chassis and displays the status information with front panel LEDs and an alert relay NI PXI 8250 can be used with an NI PXI 1042 NI PXI 1042Q or NI PXI 1045 chassis to detect and report chassis voltage rail problems out of range chassis intake temperature or chassis power shuttle fan failure The NI PXI 8250 monitors the status of these parameters and reports the status through a
29. nnections for the fused power outputs The three relay pins included normally closed NC normally open NO and common COM ports to the electromechanical relay The five power output connections include fused pins to 45V 3 3V 12V 12V and ground N Caution Power off all devices before connecting or disconnecting the NI PXI 8250 plug Failure to do so may damage the module National Instruments Corporation 3 5 NI PXI 8250 User Manual Chapter 3 Hardware Overview Figure 3 5 shows the layout of this connector NO Normally Open COM Common NC Normally Closed 5V 3 3V 12V 12V GND Ground 1 Alert Relay Terminal Pins 2 Fused Power Output Terminal Pins Figure 3 5 NI PXI 8250 Front Panel Connector Pinout Diagram NO Normally Open Chassis off COM Common S T NC Normally Closed or power off NO Normally Open Initial power up COM Common of chassis 7 seconds NC Normally Closed NO Normally Open Chassis on COM Common without error s QO NC Normally Closed COM C NO Normally Open Chassis on ommon E e NC Normally Closed with error s Figure 3 6 NI PXI 8250 Relay Operation Diagram NI PXI 8250 User Manual 3 6 ni com Chapter 3 Hardware Overview Alert Relay Pins The NI PXI 8250 has an electromechanical non latching relay w
30. nteractive CDs and Certification program information You also can register for instructor led hands on courses at locations around the world System Integration If you have time constraints limited in house technical resources or other project challenges National Instruments Alliance Partner members can help To learn more call your local NI office or visit ni com alliance B 1 NI PXI 8250 User Manual Appendix B Technical Support and Professional Services Declaration of Conformity DoC A DoC is our claim of compliance with the Council of the European Communities using the manufacturer s declaration of conformity This system affords the user protection for electromagnetic compatibility EMC and product safety You can obtain the DoC for your product by visiting ni com certification Calibration Certificate If your product supports calibration you can obtain 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 NI PXI 8250 User Manual B 2 ni com Glossary
31. ter in a solid liquid or gaseous state that can reduce dielectric strength or surface resistivity The following is a description of pollution degrees e Pollution Degree 1 means no pollution or only dry nonconductive pollution occurs The pollution has no influence e Pollution Degree 2 means that only nonconductive pollution occurs in most cases Occasionally however a temporary conductivity caused by condensation must be expected e Pollution Degree 3 means that conductive pollution occurs or dry nonconductive pollution occurs that becomes conductive due to condensation yi Note The NI PXI 8250 is intended for indoor use only You must insulate signal connections for the maximum voltage for which the device is rated Do not exceed the maximum ratings for the device Do not install wiring while the device is live with electrical signals Do not remove or add connector blocks when power is connected to the system Remove power from signal lines before connecting them to or disconnecting them from the device Operate the device at or below the installation category marked on the hardware label Measurement circuits are subjected to working voltages and transient stresses overvoltage from the circuit to which they are connected during measurement or test Installation categories establish standard impulse withstand voltage levels that commonly occur in electrical distribution systems The following is a description of installation
32. trol a specific board G 2 ni com E electromechanical relay EMC F FCC filler panel FPGA fuse ERMS IEC IEEE in National Instruments Corporation G 3 Glossary Electromechanical relay made of a coil an armature mechanism and electrical contacts When the coil is energized the induced magnetic field moves the armature that opens or closes the contacts Electromagnetic Compatibility Federal Communications Commission A blank module front panel used to fill empty slots in the chassis Field Programmable Gate Array A circuit protection device that prevents overcurrent draw See also self resetting fuse 1 grams 2 a measure of acceleration equal to 9 8 m s A measure of random vibration the root mean square of acceleration levels in a random vibration test profile Hertz cycles per second International Electrotechnical Commission An organization that sets international electrical and electronics standards Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers inches NI PXI 8250 User Manual Glossary LED NI NO NC OZ PCI PXI NI PXI 8250 User Manual Light Emitting Diode meters Measurement amp Automation Explorer A controlled centralized configuration environment that allows you to configure all of your NI devices milliseconds National Instruments The normally open terminal of a relay that connects to the common COM terminal only when the rela
33. verall dimensions es Maximum altitude sees Pollution Degree esses Indoor use only A 2 5 from nominal 0 50 C 1 500 RPM or more for all fans in a chassis 100 mV 1 C 50 RPM 1A 30V 30W 20m 8 pin 3 5 mm pitch screw flange connector 3U x 4 HP 13 34 x 2 03 cm 5 25 x 0 8 in 150 g 5 29 oz 2 000 m 800 mbar at 25 C ambient temperature 2 ni com Appendix A Specifications Operating Environment Ambient temperature range 0 to 55 C Tested in accordance with IEC 60068 2 1 and IEC 60068 2 2 Meets MIL PRF 28800F Class 3 low temperature limit and MIL PRF 28800F Class 2 high temperature limit Relative humidity range 1096 to 9096 noncondensing Tested in accordance with IEC 60068 2 56 Storage Environment Ambient temperature range 40 to 70 C Tested in accordance with TEC 60068 2 1 and IEC 60068 2 2 Meets MIL PRF 28800F Class 3 limits Relative humidity range 5 to 95 noncondensing Tested in accordance with IEC 60068 2 56 Shock and Vibration Operating shock sss 30 g peak half sine 11 ms pulse Tested in accordance with IEC 60068 2 27 Meets MIL PRF 28800F Class 2 limits Random vibration ODerating x t hereto eR ARIS 5 to 500 Hz 0 3 Sims Non operating see eer
34. ws Device Manager NI PXI 8250 Configuration The NI PXI 8250 module is fully compatible with the industry standard PXI Specification Revision 2 2 and the PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 3 0 respectively This compatibility allows the PXI system to automatically perform all bus related configuration and requires no user interaction Since the NI PXI 8250 does not require configuration it will not show up in MAX National Instruments Corporation 2 5 NI PXI 8250 User Manual Hardware Overview This chapter presents an overview of the NI PXI 8250 functionality Figure 3 1 Figure 3 2 and Figure 3 3 show the locations of key features for the NI PXI 8250 module Ol m gt on000 O 0000 000 000 o h L3 Ji B ee oon ooo oon 2 i o Dn 0 000 000 non So D i m 00 c DD jp 2 Tg y a8 So O E nini Doo Coco 08 i D INT D sac 1 Assembly Part Number Label 5 One Blow Fuses 2 Serial Number Label 6 Self Resetting Fuses 3 Safety Symbols Refer to Figure 3 3 for details 7 Relay
35. y coil is energized The normally closed terminal of a relay that connects to the common COM terminal only when the relay coil is de energized ounces Peripheral Component Interconnect A high performance expansion bus architecture originally developed by Intel to replace ISA and EISA It offers a theoretical maximum transfer rate of 132 MB s PCI eXtensions for Instrumentation G 4 ni com RMS RPM self resetting fuse system controller UL lt Z lt Glossary Root Mean Square revolutions per minute units for velocity seconds A fuse that acts as an open circuit only when current is overdrawn Once the overdraw ends the fuse returns to normal closed circuit operation A module configured for installation in slot 1 of a PXI chassis This device is unique in the PXI system in that it performs the system controller functions including clock sourcing and arbitration for data transfers across the backplane Installing such a device into any other slot can damage the device the PXI backplane or both Underwriter s Laboratories volts watts National Instruments Corporation G 5 NI PXI 8250 User Manual Index A about the NI PXI 8250 1 1 accuracy monitoring A 2 additional monitoring features 3 4 alert limits monitoring A 2 alert relay pins 3 7 specifications A 2 architecture system monitoring 3 3 C calibration certificate NI resources B 2 configuration and inst
36. ystem Monitor software 1 2 0 operating environment specifications A 3 overview front panel connector 3 5 front panel LEDs 3 4 hardware 3 1 NI PXI 8250 User Manual l 2 P physical specifications A 2 pins alert relay 3 7 power output 3 7 power output pins 3 7 programming API 1 2 examples NI resources B 1 R related documentation viii requirements maximum power with power outputs A 1 without power outputs A 1 S safety information 1 2 specifications A 4 shock and vibration specifications A 3 software installation 2 1 NI resources B 1 specifications A 1 alert relay A 2 connectors A 2 environmental A 2 operating environment A 3 storage environment A 3 fused power output A 1 maximum power with power outputs A 1 maximum power without power outputs A 1 monitoring accuracy A 2 monitoring alert limits A 2 physical A 2 shock and vibration A 3 ni com support technical B 1 system monitoring 3 3 status LEDs 3 5 T technical support B 1 temperature monitoring 3 3 training and certification NI resources B 1 troubleshooting NI resources B 1 National Instruments Corporation Index U user LEDs 3 5 V vibration specifications A 3 voltage rail level monitoring 3 3 W Web resources B 1 NI PXI 8250 User Manual
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