MXI TM MXI-Express Series User Manual MXI-Express Multisystem eXtension Interface for PCI Express, Compact PCI, and PXI Bus Computers NI PCIe-8360 NI PXI-8360 MXI-Express Series User Manual May 2005 371452A-01
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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.
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Contents About This Manual Conventions ...................................................................................................................vii Related Documentation..................................................................................................viii Chapter 1 Introduction About the MXI-Express Series ......................................................................................1-1 Description and Features ..............................................................
Contents Appendix B Common Questions Appendix C Technical Support and Professional Services Glossary Index MXI-Express Series User Manual vi ni.
About This Manual 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. Conventions 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.
About This Manual Related Documentation The following documents contain information that you might find helpful as you read this manual: MXI-Express Series User Manual • Set Up Your MXI-Express System • Your computer or chassis documentation • PXI Hardware Specification, Revision 2.1 • PXI Software Specification, Revision 2.1 • PCI Specification, Revision 2.3 • PCI-PCI Bridge Architecture Specification, Revision 1.1 • PICMG CompactPCI 2.0 R3.
1 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.
Chapter 1 Introduction PC to PXI/CompactPCI Figure 1-1. Basic MXI-Express Configuration Larger MXI-Express Systems Each NI PCIe-8360 has two 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.
Chapter 1 Introduction What You Need to Get Started To set up and use your MXI-Express cards, you need the following: ❑ One NI PCIe-8360 and one NI PXI-8360 ❑ A MXI-Express cable ❑ A host PC with an available x1 (or wider) PCI Express slot ❑ An expansion chassis—the PXI/CompactPCI chassis that you control with MXI-Express Your PXI MXI-Express card will work in any standard CompactPCI chassis adhering to the PICMG CompactPCI 2.0 R3.
Hardware Installation 2 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. 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.
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.
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 PXI).
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 2 4 3 1 2 PXI/Compact PCI Chassis NI PXI-8360 3 4 Ejector Handle in Down Position PXI/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.
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Powering Up the MXI-Express System 1. Power on all of the expansion chassis in any order you choose. 2. Power on 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.
3 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 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.
Hardware Overview PCI EXPRESS NI PCIe-8360 PXI-8360 Cabled PCI Express Connector PCI Express Switch Cabled PCI Express Connector Cabled PCI Express Connector PCI Express to PCI Bridge PXI BUS Chapter 3 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-8360 in a x1 or wider PCI Express slot in a PC. The PCI Express Card Electromechanical Specification defines this connector.
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.
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) MXI-Express Series User Manual Description 3m MXI-Express copper cable 7m MXI-Express copper cable 3-4 ni.
A Specifications 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. Physical Dimensions NI PXI-8360 ................................... 10.0 × 16.0 cm (3.9 × 6.3 in.) NI PCIe-8360 .................................. 10.7 × 17.5 cm (4.4 × 6.9 in.) Maximum cable length........................... 7 m Slot requirements NI PXI-8360 ................................... One system slot NI PCIe-8360 .............
Appendix A 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 0A 0A Environment NI PXI-8360 Maximum altitude...................................2,000 m Pollution Degree .....................................2 Indoor use only Operating Environment Ambient temperature range ....................0 to 55 °C (tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-1 and IEC-60068-2-2) Operating relative humidity....................
Appendix A Specifications Shock and Vibration Operational shock .................................. 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.) Random Vibration Operating................................................ 5 to 500 Hz, 0.3 grms Nonoperating.......................................... 5 to 500 Hz, 2.4 grms (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-64.
Appendix A Specifications 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. Caution 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 product, visit ni.
Appendix A Specifications 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. Note 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.
B 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? • NI PCIe-8360: PCI Express MXI-Express interface • 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.
Appendix B Common Questions General Software 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.
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: • Support for PCI Express slots. • Improved error correction and handling for noisy or harsh environments. • Improved mechanical connectivity. • Improved performance. • Support for two chassis from a single card in the host PC.
Technical Support and Professional Services C Visit the following sections of the National Instruments Web site at ni.com for technical support and professional services: • Support—Online technical support resources at ni.
Appendix C Technical Support and Professional Services • 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.
Glossary Symbol Prefix Value n nano 10 –9 µ micro 10 – 6 m milli 10 –3 k kilo 10 3 M mega 10 6 Symbols ° Degrees ≥ Equal or greater than ≤ Equal or less than % Percent B 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.
Glossary D device 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. digital trigger a TTL level signal having two discrete levels—a high and a low level DMA 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.
Glossary X x1 a link or port with one physical lane © National Instruments Corporation G-3 MXI-Express Series User Manual
Index A drivers (NI resources), C-1 additional MXI-Express configuration (figure), 1-2 E basic MXI-Express configuration (figure), 1-2 basic MXI-Express system, 1-1 block diagram (figure), 3-2 electromagnetic compatibility, A-4 environmental specifications, A-2 NI PCIe-8360, A-3 NI PXI-8360, A-2 examples (NI resources), C-1 C F 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
Index L P larger MXI-Express systems, 1-2 LED indicators, 3-3 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 M 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 R random vibration specifications NI PXI-
Index U unpacking, 1-3 W Web resources, C-1 © National Instruments Corporation I-3 MXI-Express Series User Manual
