National Instruments MXI NI PCIe-8388, User Manual

Page 1: ...User Manual MXI Express for PXI Express Multisystem eXtension Interface for PCI Express CompactPCI Express and PXI Express Bus Systems NI PCIe 8388 NI PXIe 8388 NI PXIe 8389 MXI Express x16 for PXI Ex...

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Page 4: ...e encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient the antenna of the receiver the device suffering interference Relocate the transmitter the device gene...

Page 5: ...1 3 Unpacking 1 3 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Hardware Installation 2 1 Installing an NI PCIe 8388 2 1 Installing an NI PXIe 8388 9 2 2 Cabling 2 4 Using the Daisy Chain Topology 2 4 Powering On t...

Page 6: ...Contents MXI Express x16 for PXI Express Series User Manual vi ni com Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Technical Support and Professional Services Index...

Page 7: ...t or click in the software such as menu items and dialog box options Bold text also denotes parameter names italic Italic text denotes variables emphasis a cross reference or an introduction to a key...

Page 8: ...manual Set Up Your MXI Express System Your computer or chassis documentation PXI Express Hardware Specification Revision 1 0 PXI 2 PXI Software Specification Revision 2 1 PXI 6 PXI Express Software S...

Page 9: ...e MXI Express series of remote controllers from National Instruments The products in this series are the NI PCIe 8388 NI PXIe 8388 and NI PXIe 8389 About the MXI Express x16 Series Description and Fea...

Page 10: ...ation Larger MXI Express x16 Systems You can control more than one PXI Express chassis with a single PC by using the NI PXIe 8389 in a daisy chain topology The NI PXIe 8389 has two ports on its front...

Page 11: ...adhering to the PICMG CompactPCI Express EXP 0 R1 0 Specification or in a PXI Express chassis compatible with the PXI Express Hardware Specification Revision 1 0 or later Unpacking Your MXI Express x1...

Page 12: ...vers For more information refer to KnowledgeBase 3TJDOND8 at ni com Installing an NI PCIe 8388 Complete the following steps to install the NI PCIe 8388 in your computer 1 Power off the computer and re...

Page 13: ...press the NI PCIe 8388 until it seats in the expansion slot 7 Close the PCI Express board retention latch or reinstall the retaining screw if applicable to secure the NI PCIe 8388 to the back panel r...

Page 14: ...aise the injector ejector handle until the module firmly seats into the backplane receptacle connectors The NI PXIe 8388 9 front panel should be even with the chassis front panel 7 Tighten the bracket...

Page 15: ...w Using the Daisy Chain Topology You can use the daisy chain topology to create systems with up to four PXI chassis interfaced to the same host PC Larger systems are not supported If daisy chaining ad...

Page 16: ...red on before the host PC for the BIOS and OS to correctly configure a MXI Express x16 system Note There are no requirements on how MXI Express x16 expansion chassis are powered on relative to each ot...

Page 17: ...th your PXI Express MXI Express x16 hardware is required to provide chassis and controller identification for PXI features such as trigger routing and slot detection The PXI Platform Services software...

Page 18: ...CI Express repeaters to drive the PCI Express signals over the PCI Express cable The PCI Express switch is on the NI PXIe 8388 9 board On the NI PXIe 8388 9 the switch upstream port is connected to th...

Page 19: ...es controllers to supply an SMBus for reading chassis configuration information from an EPROM You also can use it for fan control power monitors or other system devices In addition devices on plug in...

Page 20: ...MXI Express x16 is available with cables of various lengths Table 3 2 shows the cables available from National Instruments Table 3 2 National Instruments MXI Express x16 Cables Cable Length Meters Des...

Page 21: ...6 3 in NI PCIe 8388 6 9 15 4 cm 2 72 6 06 in Maximum cable length 3 m Slot requirements NI PXIe 8388 9 One system slot plus one or two controller expansion slots PXI Express or CompactPCI Express NI P...

Page 22: ...EXP 0 R1 0 Specification NI PCIe 8388 Fully compatible with the PCI Express Specification Revision 2 0 Weight NI PXIe 8388 9 2 oz 261 g NI PXIe 8389 14 2 oz 403 g NI PCIe 8388 3 4 oz 96 g Power Requi...

Page 23: ...h IEC 60068 2 56 Storage Environment Ambient temperature range 40 to 71 C Tested in accordance with IEC 60068 2 1 and IEC 60068 2 2 Meets MIL PRF 28800F Class 3 limits Relative humidity range 5 to 95...

Page 24: ...rdance with IEC 60068 2 1 and IEC 60068 2 2 Relative humidity range 5 to 95 noncondensing Tested in accordance with IEC 60068 2 56 Caution Clean the NI PXIe 8388 9 and NI PCIe 8388 with a soft nonmeta...

Page 25: ...EC Low Voltage Directive safety 2004 108 EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive EMC Online Product Certification Refer to the product Declaration of Conformity DoC for additional regulatory compl...

Page 26: ...t be sent to a WEEE recycling center For more information about WEEE recycling centers National Instruments WEEE initiatives and compliance with WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC on Waste and Electronic Equip...

Page 27: ...swer Standard Service Program Membership This program entitles members to direct access to NI Applications Engineers via phone and email for one to one technical support as well as exclusive access to...

Page 28: ...ress x16 for PXI Express Series User Manual B 2 ni com 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 inform...

Page 29: ...on viii drivers NI resources B 1 E electromagnetic compatibility specifications A 5 environmental management specifications A 5 waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE information A 6 environme...

Page 30: ...x16 board edge connector 3 2 physical specifications A 1 power requirement specifications A 2 programming examples NI resources B 1 R random vibration specifications NI PXIe 8388 9 A 3 recycling hardw...

Page 31: ...ironment specifications NI PCIe 8388 A 4 NI PXIe 8388 9 A 3 support technical B 1 switch PCI Express 3 2 T technical support B 1 training and certification NI resources B 1 troubleshooting NI resource...