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MXI TM NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual NI ExpressCard MXI Multisystem eXtension Interface for Ex pressCard , CompactPCI, and PXI Bus (including PXI Express) Systems NI PXI-ExpressCard 8360/NI PX.
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© National Instruments Corporation v NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual Contents About This Manual Conventions ............ ........... .............. ............ .............. ........... .............. ........... .............. .. v ii Related Documentation .
Contents NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual vi ni.com Appendix B Common Questions Appendix C Technical Support and Professional Services Glossary Index.
© National Instruments Co rporation vii NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual About This Manual This manual describes the features , functions, and operation of the NI ExpressCard MXI series of products. The products in this series are the NI PXI-ExpressCard 8360, NI PXIe-ExpressCard 8360, NI ExpressCard-8360, NI PX I-8360, and the N I PXIe-8360.
About This Manual NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual viii ni.com NI ExpressCard NI ExpressCard MXI board refers to either of the following boards, unless MXI board otherwise noted: N I ExpressCard-8360 and NI PXI-8360. PXIe The term PXIe refers to PXI Express.
© National Instruments Corporation 1-1 NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual 1 Introduction This chapter describes the NI Expre ssCard MXI series of products, lists what you need to get started, and explains how to unpack and set up your hardware. The products in this series are th e NI ExpressCard-8360, NI PXIe-8 360, and NI PXI-8360.
Chapter 1 Introduction NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual 1-2 ni.com Basic NI ExpressCard MXI System An NI ExpressCard MXI system consis ts of an NI ExpressCard-8360 in a laptop PC connected to an NI PXI-8360 or NI PXIe-8360 in the controller slot of a PXI/cPCI or PXIe/cPCIe chassis res pectively, as shown in Figure 1-1.
Chapter 1 Introduction © National Instruments Corporation 1-3 NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual Note Some laptops do not expect bridges behind an ExpressCard modu le, and they will not configure the PXI/cPCI sy stem correctly . Refer to the Related Links section of KnowledgeBas e 3U7CI4D8 for a link to a list of compatible laptops.
© National Instruments Corporation 2-1 NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual 2 Hardware Installation This chapter explains how to insta ll the NI ExpressCard MXI hardware. Hardware Installation The following are general instructions for installing the NI ExpressCard MXI boards.
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual 2-2 ni.com 4. Make sure the injector/ejector handl e is in its downward position. Be sure to remov e all connector p ackaging and protecti v e caps from retaining screws on the module.
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation © National Instruments Corporation 2-3 NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual Figure 2-2 shows an NI PXI-8360 or NI PXIe-8360 just before i nstallation in the system controller slot of a National Instruments chassis. Figure 2-1.
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual 2-4 ni.com If your computer is already runni ng (or hibernating, etc.) when you install NI ExpressCard MXI, you must reboot to detect the PXI system. Otherwise, the PXI system is detect ed when you start your computer .
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation © National Instruments Corporation 2-5 NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual Notes For more information about cables, refer to the NI ExpressCard MXI Cable Options section of Chapter 3, Hardware Overview . Y ou cannot use two NI PXI-8360 or NI PXIe-8360 boards for chassis expansion as with MXI-4.
© National Instruments Corporation 3-1 NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual 3 Hardware Over view This chapter presents an overview of NI ExpressCard MXI hardware functionality and explains the op eration of each functional unit. Functional Over view NI ExpressCard MXI is base d on PCI Express technolo gy.
Chapter 3 Hardware Overv iew NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual 3-2 ni.com Figure 3-1. NI ExpressCard MXI Block Diagram with NI PXI-8360 Figure 3-2.
Chapter 3 Hardware Overview © National Instruments Corporation 3-3 NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual Functional Unit Descriptions PCI Express x1 Cable Driver This PCI Express device consists of one upstream and one downstream PCI Express physical interface.
Chapter 3 Hardware Overv iew NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual 3-4 ni.com T able 3-1 provides the status descriptions for th e LEDs on the NI PXI-8360 and NI PXIe-8360. The NI PXIe-8360 has some add itional LEDs on the back side of the b oard near the front-panel connector .
© National Instruments Corporation A-1 NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual A Specifications This appendix lists the system speci f ications for NI ExpressCard-8360, NI PXI-8360, and NI PXIe8360 boards. NI PXI-8360 Physical NI PXI-8360 Dimensions...
Appendix A Specifications NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual A-2 ni.com Environment 1 Maximum altitude ................. .............. ....2,000 m (at 25 °C ambient temperature) Pollution Degree ......................... ........... .2 Indoor use only Operating Environment Ambient temperature range .
Appendix A Specifications © National Instruments Corporation A-3 NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual Random Vibration Operating ........ ........... .............. ....... 5 to 500 Hz, 0.3 g rms Nonoperating ........ ........... .............. . 5 to 500 Hz, 2.
Appendix A Specifications NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual A-4 ni.com Environment 1 Maximum altitude ................. .............. ....2,000 m (800 mbars) (at 25 °C ambient temperature) Pollution Degree ......................... ........... .
Appendix A Specifications © National Instruments Corporation A-5 NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual Random Vibration Operating ..... ............ 5 to 500 Hz, 0.3 g rms Nonoperating ........ ........... .............. . 5 to 500 Hz, 2.4 g rms (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-64.
Appendix A Specifications NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual A-6 ni.com Operating Environment Module ambient temperatur e range ........0 to 65 °C (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-1 and IEC-60068-2-2.) Operating relative humidity ...........
Appendix A Specifications © National Instruments Corporation A-7 NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual Common Specs Safety This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following standards.
Appendix A Specifications NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual A-8 ni.com Environmental Management National Instruments i s committed to designing and ma nufacturing products in an environmental ly responsible mann er.
© National Instruments Corporation B-1 NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual B Common Questions This appendix lists common questions rel ated to the use of the NI ExpressCard MXI controllers.
Appendix B Common Question s NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual B-2 ni.com General Cabling What is the maximum length o f an NI ExpressCard MXI copper cable? The maximum length for an NI ExpressCard MXI copper cable is 7 m. National In struments of fers 1 m, 3 m, and 7 m copper cables.
Appendix B Common Questions © National Instruments Corporation B-3 NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual How does my NI Expr essCard MXI board show up in the W indo ws Device Manager? NI ExpressCard MXI boards contain two types of PCI devices onboard and will hav e se veral listings in the W indows De vice Manager (WDM).
Appendix B Common Question s NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual B-4 ni.com Can I use a MXI-3, MXI-4, and NI Expres sCard MXI kit in the same multichassis PXI system? Y es. Different MXI kits can be interm ix ed to connect multiple PXI chassis together .
© National Instruments Corporation C-1 NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual C T echnical Support and Professional Ser vices Visit the following sections of the award-winning National Instruments Web site at ni.com for technical support and professional services: • Support —T echnical support resources at ni.
Appendix C T echnical Support and Professional Services NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual C-2 ni.com • Declaration of Conformit y (DoC) —A DoC is our claim of compliance with the C ouncil of th e European Communities using the manufacturer’ s de claration of conformity .
© National Instruments Corporation G-1 NI ExpressCard MXI 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 ° .
Glossary NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual G-2 ni.com D device A plug-in instrument board or pad that can contain multiple chann els and con v ersio n de vices. Plug-i n boards and PCMCIA cards, which connect to your computer parallel port, are examples of devices.
Glossary © National Instruments Corporation G-3 NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual X x1 A link or port with one physical lane..
© National Instruments Corporation I-1 NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual Index B basic NI ExpressCard MXI configuration (figure), 1-2 basic NI ExpressCard MXI system, 1-2 block diagram with NI PX.
Index NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual I-2 ni.com L LED indicators, 3-3 M MXI-3 to NI ExpressCard MXI common questions, B-3 N National Instruments support and services, C-1 NI ExpressCard MXI bas.
Index © National Instruments Corporation I-3 NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual NI PXI-8360/NI PXIe-8360 cleaning, A-6 electromagnetic comp atibility, A-7 safety, A-7 NI PXIe-8360, A-3 en vironmen.
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