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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

NI 9157/9159

Reconfigurable Embedded Chassis with Integrated MXI-Express (x1)

Figure 1.  

NI 9157/9159

This document describes how to connect the NI 9157/9159 to a 
MXI-Express host and one or more other chassis, and how to use 
the features of the NI 9157/9159. This document also contains 
specifications for the NI 9157/9159.

1

LEDs

2

Upstream Port

3

MXI-Express LINK LEDs

4

Downstream Port

5

Power Connector

6

DIP Switches

4

6

2

5

1

C

C

V2

V1

INPUT
9-30 V
35W MAX

NO FPGA APP
USER FPGA1
USER FPGA2
USER FPGA3

P
USER FPGA1
USER FPGA2
USER FPGA3

POWER
USER FPGA1
USER FPGA2
USER FPGA3

LINK

LINK

UP

S

TREAM

DO

WNS

TREAM

MXI-Express RIO

NI 915X

3

OFF

Summary of Contents for NI 9157

Page 1: ...r chassis and how to use the features of the NI 9157 9159 This document also contains specifications for the NI 9157 9159 1 LEDs 2 Upstream Port 3 MXI Express LINK LEDs 4 Downstream Port 5 Power Conne...

Page 2: ...l the system in an enclosure rated to at least IP 54 as defined by IEC 60529 and EN 60529 Special Conditions for Hazardous Locations Use in Europe Some chassis have been evaluated as Ex nA IIC T4 equi...

Page 3: ...ay not be compatible with systems using noncompliant clocks particularly clocks with peak frequencies higher than 100 MHz For more information about PCI Express clock compatibility with the NI 9157 91...

Page 4: ...mbient temperature at each side of the chassis 63 5 mm 2 5 in from the side and 50 8 mm 2 in forward from the rear of the chassis as shown in Figure 3 Note For more information about how different mou...

Page 5: ...ith Dimensions 1 Measure ambient temperature here 63 5 mm 2 50 in 50 8 mm 2 in 406 3 mm 16 in 50 8 mm 2 in 48 4 mm 1 91 in 1 1 89 4 mm 3 52 in 63 5 mm 2 50 in 29 mm 1 14 in Cabling Clearance 50 8 mm 2...

Page 6: ...ail mount kit if you want to mount the chassis on a DIN rail You need one clip for mounting the chassis on a standard 35 mm DIN rail Complete the following steps to mount the chassis on a DIN rail 1 F...

Page 7: ...on the NI 9157 9159 2 Insert one edge of the DIN rail into the deeper opening of the DIN rail clip as shown in Figure 7 Figure 7 One Edge of the DIN Rail Inserted in a Clip 3 Press down firmly on the...

Page 8: ...ns You can use the NI 9907 panel mount kit to mount the NI 9157 9159 on a flat surface Complete the following steps 1 Fasten the panel mounting plate to the chassis using a number 2 Phillips screwdriv...

Page 9: ...e the NI 9907 panel mount kit and do not require the portability that the NI 9907 affords you can mount the NI 9157 9159 directly on a flat surface using the three mounting holes Complete the followin...

Page 10: ...mensions Complete the following steps to install a C Series I O module in the chassis 1 Make sure that no I O side power is connected to the I O module If the system is in a nonhazardous location the...

Page 11: ...2 Installing an I O Module in the Chassis 3 Squeeze the latches and insert the I O module into the module slot 4 Press firmly on the connector side of the I O module until the latches lock the I O mod...

Page 12: ...s one layer of reverse voltage protection Complete the following steps to connect a power supply to the chassis 1 Connect the positive lead of the power supply to the V1 or V2 terminal of the COMBICON...

Page 13: ...Use a MXI Express cable to connect the MXI Express host system to the Upstream port of the first NI 9157 9159 in the chain 5 Use a MXI Express cable to connect the Downstream port of the first NI 915...

Page 14: ...for Status After powering on the chassis and host system check the MXI Express LINK LEDs to ensure that all connected systems are linked and communicating properly The MXI Express LINK LEDs of the NI...

Page 15: ...om National Instruments NO FPGA APP Switch Push the NO FPGA APP switch to the ON position to prevent a LabVIEW FPGA application from loading at startup The NO FPGA APP switch overrides the chassis pow...

Page 16: ...IO software to define the USER FPGA LEDs to meet the needs of your application Refer to LabVIEW Help for information about programming these LEDs Specifications The following specifications are typica...

Page 17: ...ce requirements for the country of use Recommended power supply 55 W 30 VDC max Voltage requirement 9 to 30 V Chassis power consumption dissipation NI 9157 With no I O modules 14 4 W max With 14 I O m...

Page 18: ...ure IEC 60068 2 1 and IEC 60068 2 2 0 C to 55 C Note Refer to the mounting instructions in the Mounting the NI 9157 9159 section of this document Failure to follow the mounting instructions in that se...

Page 19: ...ectrical distribution system referred to as MAINS voltage MAINS is a hazardous live electrical supply system that powers equipment This category is for measurements of voltages from specially protecte...

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