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MXI TM MXI-Express Series User Manual MXI-Express Multisystem eXtension Inte rface for PCI Expre ss, Compact PCI, and PXI Bus Computers NI PCIe-836x NI PXI-8360 MXI-Express Series User Manual October .
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Important Information Warranty The NI PCIe-836 x and NI PXI-8360 are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a peri od of one year from the date o f shipment, as evidenc ed by receipts or othe r documentation.
Compliance Compliance with FCC/Canada Radio Frequency Interference Regulations Determining FCC Class The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has rules to protect wireless co mmunications from inte rference. The FCC places digital electronics into two classes.
© National Instruments Corporatio n vii MXI-Express Series User Manual Contents About This Manual Conventions ............ .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. ............... .............. .... i x Related Documentation .
Contents MXI-Express Series User Manual viii ni.com Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Common Questions Appendix C Technical Support and Professional Services Glossary Index.
© National Instruments Corporatio n ix MXI-Express Series User Manual 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-8361, NI PCIe-8362, and NI PXI-8360.
About This Manual MXI-Express Series User Manual x ni.com Related Documentation The following documents contain information that you mi ght find helpful as you read this manual: • Set Up Your MXI-Express System • Y our computer or chassis documentation • PXI Hardware Specificatio n , Re vision 2.
© National Instruments Corporatio n 1-1 MXI-Express Series User Manual 1 Introduction This chapter describes the MXI-Express series of products, li sts what you need to get started, and explains how to unpack and set up your hardware. The products in this series are the NI PCIe-836 x and NI PXI-8360.
Chapter 1 Introduction MXI-Express Series User Manual 1-2 ni.com Basic MXI-Express System The simplest MXI-Express system consists of an NI PCIe-836 x in a PC connected to an NI PXI-8360 in the controller slot of a PXI/CompactPCI chassis, as shown in Figure 1-1.
Chapter 1 Introduction © National Instruments Corporatio n 1-3 MXI-Express Series User Manual Larger MXI-Express Systems Each NI PCIe-8362 has two MXI-Expr ess connectors. One NI PCIe-8362 may be connected to two different Nw I PXI-8360 cards in separate PXI/CompactPCI chassis.
Chapter 1 Introduction MXI-Express Series User Manual 1-4 ni.com What Y ou Need to Get Started To set up and use your MXI-Express cards, you need the following: ❑ One NI PCIe-836 x and one NI PXI-83.
© National Instruments Corporatio n 2-1 MXI-Express Series User Manual 2 Hardware Installation This chapter explains how to in stall the MXI-Express hardware. Hardware Installation The following are general inst ructions for installi ng the MXI-Express cards.
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation MXI-Express Series User Manual 2-2 ni.com 4. Locate the metal bracket that co vers the cut-out in the back panel of the computer for the slot you have selected. Remo ve and sa ve the bracket-retaining scre w and the bracket cov er .
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation © National Instruments Corporatio n 2-3 MXI-Express Series User Manual Installing an NI PXI-8360 Complete the following steps to inst all the NI PXI-8360 in your PXI or CompactPCI chassis. 1. Power of f your PXI or CompactPCI chassis, but leav e it plugged in while installing the NI PXI-8360.
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation MXI-Express Series User Manual 2-4 ni.com Figure 2-2 shows an NI PXI-8360 just before installation in the system controller slot of a National Instru ments chassis. Figure 2-2. NI PXI-8360 Card Before Installation Cabling 1.
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation © National Instruments Corporatio n 2-5 MXI-Express Series User Manual Powering Up the MXI-Express System 1. Power on all of the expansion chassis in any order you choose.
© National Instruments Corporatio n 3-1 MXI-Express Series User Manual 3 Hardware Over view This chapter presents an overview of MX I-Express hardware func tionality and explains the operati on of each functional unit. Functional Over view MXI-Express is based on PCI Express technology.
Chapter 3 Hardware Overview MXI-Express Series User Manual 3-2 ni.com Figure 3-1. MXI-Express Block Diagram with NI PCIe-8362 Figure 3 -2 shows the architecture for the NI PCIe-8361 and MXI-Ex press. The NI PCIe-8361 consists of a PCI Express repeater and cabled PCI Express connector .
Chapter 3 Hardware Overview © National Instruments Corporatio n 3-3 MXI-Express Series User Manual Functional Unit Descriptions PCI Express x1 Card Edge Connector The card edge connector allows you to use the NI PCIe-836 x in a x1 or wider PCI Express sl ot in a PC.
Chapter 3 Hardware Overview MXI-Express Series User Manual 3-4 ni.com The LEDs on the NI PCIe-8362 indicate th e follo wing: The LEDs on the NI PXI-8360 indicate the fol lowing: MXI-Express Cable Options MXI-Express is available with cables of various lengt hs.
© National Instruments Corporatio n A-1 MXI-Express Series User Manual A Specifications This appendix lists the system specifications for the NI PCIe-836 x and NI PXI-8360 cards. These specif icatio ns are typical at 25 °C, unless otherwise stated. Physical Dimensions NI PXI-8360 .
Appendix A Specifications MXI-Express Series User Manual A-2 ni.com Power requirements NI PXI-8360 NI PCIe-8361 NI PCIe-8362 Environment NI PXI-8360 Maximum altitude ................. .............. ....2,000 m Pollution Degree ................... ...
Appendix A Specifications © National Instruments Corporatio n A-3 MXI-Express Series User Manual 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 MXI-Express Series User Manual A-4 ni.com Operating Environment Ambient temperature range . ............. ......0 to 40 °C (tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-1 and IEC-60068-2-2) Operating relative humidity ........... .
Appendix A Specifications © National Instruments Corporatio n A-5 MXI-Express Series User Manual Electromagnetic Compatibility This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following stand.
© National Instruments Corporatio n B-1 MXI-Express Series User Manual B Common Questions This appendix lists common questions rel ated to the use of the MXI-Express controllers.
Appendix B Common Question s MXI-Express Series User Manual B-2 ni.com General Software Under which operating system s will MXI-Express w ork? MXI-Express is a PCI Expr ess-to-PCI bridge that is recognized by the majority of operating systems.
Appendix B Common Questions © National Instruments Corporatio n B-3 MXI-Express Series User Manual added, and the device does not sho w up in the W indows De vice Manager .
Appendix B Common Question s MXI-Express Series User Manual B-4 ni.com with the chassis at the end of th e chain and mo ve to wards the host controller . Now with MXI-Express, multiple chassis are connected in parallel and can be po wered on in an y order , e xcept that you need to ensure that the last component powered on is the host PC.
© National Instruments Corporatio n C-1 MXI-Express Series User Manual C T echnical Support and Professional Ser vices Visit the following sections of the National Instruments Web site at ni.com for technical support an d professional services: • Support —Online technical support resources at ni.
Appendix C T echnica l Support and Professional Services MXI-Express Series User Manual C-2 ni.com • Calibration Certificate —If your product supports calibration, you can obtain the calibration certificate for your product at ni.com/calibration .
© National Instruments Corporatio n G-1 MXI-Express Series User Manual Glossar y Symbol Pref ix V alu e nn a n o 1 0 –9 μ micro 10 –6 m milli 10 –3 k kilo 10 3 Mm e g a 1 0 6 Symbols ° Degrees ≥ Equal or greater than ≤ Equal or less than % Percent B bus the group of conductors that interconn ect individual circuitry in a com puter .
Glossary MXI-Express Series User Manual G-2 ni.com D device a plug-in instrument card or pad that can contain multiple chan nels and con v ersion de vices. Plug-in boards and PCMCIA cards, which connect to your computer parallel port, are examples of devices.
Glossary © National Instruments Corporatio n G-3 MXI-Express Series User Manual X x1 a link or port with one physical lane.
© National Instruments Corporatio n I-1 MXI-Express Series User Manual Index A additional MXI-Express configuration (figure), 1-3 B basic MXI-Express configuration (figure), 1-2 basic MXI-Express sys.
Index MXI-Express Series User Manual I-2 ni.com I Installation cabling, 2-4 hardware, 2-1 of an NI PCIe-836 x , 2-1 of an NI PXI-8360, 2-3 po wering down the MXI-Express system, 2-5 po wering up the M.
Index © National Instruments Corporatio n I-3 MXI-Express Series User Manual S safety specifications, A-4 shock and vibration sp ecifications NI PXI-8360, A-3 software common questi ons, B-2 installa.
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