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USER GUIDE

PXIe-1090

2-Slot PXI Express Chassis

This document describes the features of the PXIe-1090 chassis and contains information about
configuring the chassis, installing the modules, and operating the chassis.

Contents

Getting Started.......................................................................................................................... 2

Unpacking......................................................................................................................... 2
What You Need to Get Started..........................................................................................2
Key Features..................................................................................................................... 2
Chassis Components......................................................................................................... 3

PXIe-1090 Backplane Overview.............................................................................................. 4

Interoperability with CompactPCI.................................................................................... 4
Thunderbolt

TM

 3 Interface................................................................................................ 4

Basic MXI-Express Thunderbolt Systems........................................................................5
Thunderbolt Bus Extension...............................................................................................5
Hybrid Peripheral Slot...................................................................................................... 6
PXI Local Bus...................................................................................................................6
PXI Trigger Bus................................................................................................................ 7
System Reference Clock................................................................................................... 7

Installation and Configuration.................................................................................................. 8

Safety Information............................................................................................................ 8
Chassis Cooling Considerations........................................................................................8
Connecting the Safety Ground........................................................................................ 11
Connecting to a Power Source........................................................................................ 11
Cabling............................................................................................................................ 11
Powering On/Off the MXI-Express Thunderbolt System...............................................12
Installing Peripheral Modules......................................................................................... 13
LED Indicators................................................................................................................14
DIP Switches...................................................................................................................15
Inhibit Mode....................................................................................................................16
Default Host Power Up Mode.........................................................................................17
Fan Mode........................................................................................................................ 17
PXI Express System Configuration with MAX..............................................................18
Using System Configuration and Initialization Files......................................................20

Summary of Contents for 787040-01

Page 1: ...nterface 4 Basic MXI Express Thunderbolt Systems 5 Thunderbolt Bus Extension 5 Hybrid Peripheral Slot 6 PXI Local Bus 6 PXI Trigger Bus 7 System Reference Clock 7 Installation and Configuration 8 Safe...

Page 2: ...s PXIe 1090 chassis Filler panel Software media with PXI Platform Services 20 5 or newer Chassis number labels Note You also will need an AC power cable sold separately Refer to the following table fo...

Page 3: ...or PXI PXI Express slots with 25 ppm stability Low jitter internal 100 MHz reference clock for PXI Express slots with 25 ppm stability Quiet operation for 0 C to 30 C at 33 7 dBA Variable speed fan co...

Page 4: ...slot Standard CompactPCI peripheral products modified to fit in a hybrid slot ThunderboltTM 3 Interface The PXIe 1090 chassis has a built in Intel Thunderbolt 3 interface accessible through two Thunde...

Page 5: ...h direction simultaneously Basic MXI Express Thunderbolt Systems The simplest MXI Express Thunderbolt system consists of a PC connected to a PXIe 1090 via a Thunderbolt port on the chassis as shown in...

Page 6: ...ommunicates through the backplane s 32 bit PCI bus A CompactPCI 32 bit peripheral on the backplane s 32 bit PCI bus The hybrid peripheral slot provides full PXI Express functionality and 32 bit PXI fu...

Page 7: ...0 ps between slots drives PXI_CLK10 to each peripheral slot You can use this common reference clock signal to synchronize multiple modules in a measurement or control system An independent buffer driv...

Page 8: ...nd service personnel must not remove protective covers when operating or servicing the chassis Adjustments and service to internal components must be undertaken by qualified service technicians During...

Page 9: ...odule Intake You must maintain adequate clearance between the chassis and surrounding equipment heat generating devices and air flow blockages to ensure proper cooling Minimum cooling clearances are s...

Page 10: ...stem uses ambient intake air temperatures for controlling fan speeds when in Auto mode These temperatures may be higher than ambient room temperature depending on surrounding equipment and or airflow...

Page 11: ...ove power you must disconnect the AC power cable Attach input power through the rear AC inlet using the appropriate AC power cable supplied The Power Inhibit switch allows you to power on the chassis...

Page 12: ...st Table 3 Chassis Inhibit Mode Default Refer to Inhibit Mode for More Information PXIe 1090 Power Thunderbolt Connection to Host Actions Required To power on the PXIe 1090 Not present Press the power...

Page 13: ...e a peripheral module with the chassis in a horizontal orientation 1 Connect the AC power source to the PXI Express chassis before installing the module The AC power cord grounds the chassis and prote...

Page 14: ...tri color MXI LED on the PXIe 1090 front panel gives status information about the power supply and link state as the following table describes Table 5 MXI LED Colors LED Color Meaning MXI Off Power is...

Page 15: ...powered on and operating normally Steady red Indicates temperature is out of range or an internal chassis fault has occurred DIP Switches Use the DIP switches to control chassis behavior Refer to the...

Page 16: ...llowing figure to select Manual mode Figure 11 PXIe 1090 DIP Switches 1 2 3 ON 1 Switch 1 Fan 2 Switch 2 Inhibit 3 Switch 3 Host Power Table 7 DIP Switch States Location Switch State Description 1 Fan...

Page 17: ...conds Use manual mode to have the chassis power on or off with only the Power Inhibit switch Fan Mode The PXIe 1090 chassis operates in two main fan modes In Auto mode the chassis intake air temperatu...

Page 18: ...our PXI Express system components to generate a pxiesys ini file You can configure your entire PXI system and identify PXI 1 chassis through Measurement Automation Explorer MAX included with your syst...

Page 19: ...s such as DAQmx avoids double driving and potentially damaging trigger lines The PXIe 1090 has a trigger bus with eight lines numbered 0 through 7 that can be reserved and routed statically or dynamic...

Page 20: ...the manufacturers of PXI Express chassis and system modules must document the capabilities of their products The minimum documentation requirements are contained in ini files which consist of ASCII te...

Page 21: ...ssis Cleaning Cleaning procedures consist of exterior and interior cleaning of the chassis and cleaning the nonremoveable mesh fan grates Refer to your module s user documentation for information abou...

Page 22: ...names mentioned herein are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies For patents covering NI products technology refer to the appropriate location Help Patents in your software the pate...

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