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Contents
About This Manual
Conventions ...................................................................................................................vii
Related Documentation..................................................................................................viii
Chapter 1
Getting Started
Unpacking......................................................................................................................1-1
What You Need to Get Started ......................................................................................1-1
Key Features ..................................................................................................................1-2
Chassis Description........................................................................................................1-3
Optional Equipment.......................................................................................................1-5
EMC Filler Panels ...........................................................................................1-5
Rack Mount Kits..............................................................................................1-5
Handle/Feet Kit ...............................................................................................1-5
DC Power Cable (PXI-1031DC Only)............................................................1-6
PXI-1031/PXI-1031DC Backplane Overview...............................................................1-6
Interoperability with CompactPCI ..................................................................1-6
System Controller Slot ....................................................................................1-6
Star Trigger Slot ..............................................................................................1-7
Peripheral Slots................................................................................................1-7
Local Bus.........................................................................................................1-7
Trigger Bus......................................................................................................1-8
System Reference Clock..................................................................................1-8
Chapter 2
Installation and Configuration
Safety Information .........................................................................................................2-1
Chassis Cooling Considerations ....................................................................................2-2
Providing Adequate Clearance ........................................................................2-2
Setting Fan Speed............................................................................................2-3
Installing Filler Panels.....................................................................................2-3
Rack Mounting ..............................................................................................................2-4
Connecting Safety Ground.............................................................................................2-4
Connecting to Power Source..........................................................................................2-4
Connecting to an AC Power Source................................................................2-5
Connecting to a DC Power Source (PXI-1031DC Only) ................................ 2-5
DC Connector ...................................................................................2-5
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Contents
Installing a PXI Controller ............................................................................................ 2-6
Installing PXI Modules.................................................................................................. 2-8
PXI System Configuration with MAX .......................................................................... 2-9
Basic PXI System Configuration .................................................................... 2-10
Trigger Configuration in MAX....................................................................... 2-11
Using System Configuration and Initialization Files .................................................... 2-11
Chapter 3
Maintenance
DC Fuse Replacement (PXI-1031DC Only) ................................................................. 3-1
Service Interval.............................................................................................................. 3-1
Preparation.....................................................................................................................3-1
Cleaning......................................................................................................................... 3-2
Interior Cleaning ............................................................................................. 3-2
Exterior Cleaning ............................................................................................ 3-2
Cleaning and Replacing the Fan Filter .......................................................................... 3-2
Appendix A
Specifications
Appendix B
Pinouts
Appendix C
Technical Support and Professional Services
Glossary
Index
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About This Manual
The NI PXI-1031/PXI-1031DC User Manual contains information about
installing, configuring, using, and maintaining the NI PXI-1031 and
PXI-1031DC chassis.
Conventions
The following conventions are used 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.
This icon denotes a note, which alerts you to important information.
This icon denotes a caution, which advises you of precautions to take to
avoid injury, data loss, or a system crash. When this symbol is marked on
the product, refer to the Read Me First: Safety and Radio-Frequency
Interference document, shipped with the product, for precautions to take.
bold Bold text denotes items that you must select or click in the software, such
as menu items and dialog box options. Bold text also denotes parameter
names.
italic Italic text denotes variables, emphasis, a cross reference, a hardware label,
or an introduction to a key concept. This font also denotes text that is a
placeholder for a word or value that you must supply.
monospace Text in this font denotes text or characters that you should enter from the
keyboard, sections of code, programming examples, and syntax examples.
This font is also used for the proper names of disk drives, paths, directories,
programs, subprograms, subroutines, device names, functions, operations,
variables, filenames, and extensions.
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About This Manual
Related Documentation
The following documents contain information that you might find helpful
as you read this manual:
• NI PXI-1031DC DC Cable Kit Installation Guide
• CompactPCI Specification PICMG 2.0 R 3.0
• PXI Hardware Specification
• PXI Software Specification
• IEEE 1101.1-1991, IEEE Standard for Mechanical Core
Specifications for Microcomputers Using IEC 603-2 Connectors
• IEEE 1101.10, IEEE Standard for Additional Mechanical
Specifications for Microcomputers Using IEEE 1101.1 Equipment
Practice
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Getting Started
This chapter describes the key features of the NI PXI-1031 and
PXI-1031DC chassis, and lists the kit contents and optional equipment
you can order from National Instruments.
Unpacking
Carefully inspect the shipping container and the chassis for damage. Check
for visible damage to the metal work. Check to make sure all handles,
hardware, and switches are undamaged. Inspect the inner chassis for any
possible damage, debris, or detached components. If damage appears to
have been caused during shipment, file a claim with the carrier. Retain the
packing material for possible inspection and/or reshipment.
What You Need to Get Started
❑ NI PXI-1031 or NI PXI-1031DC chassis
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❑ Filler panels
❑ Power cable, either:
– AC power cable—refer to Table 1-1 for AC power cables
– DC power cable
❑ NI PXI-1031/PXI-1031DC User Manual
❑ Read Me First: Safety and Radio-Frequency Interference
❑ Driver CD-ROM containing NI PXI chassis software
❑ Chassis number labels
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Key Features
Table 1-1. AC Power Cables
Power Cable Reference Standards
Standard 120 V (USA) NEMA 5-15
Switzerland 220 V SEV
Australia 240 V AS C112
Universal Euro 230 V CEE (7), II, IV, VII IEC83
North America 240 V NEMA 6-15
United Kingdom 230 V BS 1363/IEC83
If you are missing any of the items listed in Table 1-1, or if you have the
incorrect AC power cable, contact National Instruments.
You have the option of powering the PXI-1031DC chassis with a DC
power cable through the DC input connector on the rear panel of the
chassis. Refer to Figure 1-3 for the location of the DC connector.
The PXI-1031/PXI-1031DC combines a 4-slot PXI backplane with a
structural design that has been optimized for maximum usability in a wide
range of applications.
The key features of the chassis include the following:
• Accepts 3U PXI and CompactPCI (PICMG 2.0 R 3.0) modules
• 4-slot chassis with universal AC input, and automatic
voltage/frequency ranging
• DC power input (PXI-1031DC only)
• On/Off (Standby) power switch on the front panel for easy access
• AUTO/HIGH temperature-controlled fan speed based on air-intake
temperature to minimize audible noise
• (Optional) Carrying handle for portability
• Rack mountable
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Chassis Description
Figure 1-1, Figure 1-2, and Figure 1-3 show the key features of the
PXI-1031/PXI-1031DC chassis front and rear panels. Figure 1-1 shows the
front view of the PXI-1031 (the PXI-1031DC front panel is identical except
for the chassis name stenciled on the face plate). Figure 1-2 shows the rear
view of the PXI-1031. Figure 1-3 shows the rear panel of the PXI-1031DC.
Figure 1-4 shows the bottom of the chassis (both types of chassis will be
identical on the bottom).
Chapter 1 Getting Started
1
2
10
1 Controller Expansion Slots
2 Captive Screw
3 PXI Filler Panel
4 PXI Backplane
5 Rubber Foot
Figure 1-1. Front View of the PXI-1031 Chassis
6
789
6 PXI Expansion Slots
7 Star Trigger Peripheral Slot
8 Embedded Controller Slot
9 Power Switch (Standby)
10 Power Supply Airflow Intake Vents
3
4
5
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2
3
6
5 4
1 Rear Exhaust Vents
2 AC Input
3 Power Supply Fan Exhaust
Figure 1-2. Rear View of the PXI-1031 Chassis
1
8
7 6
4 Chassis Ground Screw
5 Fan Speed Selector Switch
6 Rubber Foot
2 3
CAUTION:
BOTH POWER
SOURCES MUST BE
DISCONNECTED
TO REMOVE ALL
POWER FROM UNIT
11-30V
30-10A MAX
F30A/32V
100-240 VAC
50/60 Hz, 4-2 A
4
5
1 Rear Exhaust Vents
2 DC Fuse Socket
3 DC Input
4 AC Input
5 Power Supply Fan Exhaust
6 Chassis Ground Screw
7 AUTO/HIGH Fan Speed Selector Switch
8 Rubber Foot
Figure 1-3. Rear View of the PXI-1031DC Chassis
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1 2
4
3
1 Power Switch (Standby)
2 Air Flow Filter Cover
Optional Equipment
Contact National Instruments to order the following options for the
PXI-1031/PXI-1031DC chassis.
EMC Filler Panels
Optional EMC filler panel kits are available from National Instruments.
Rack Mount Kits
A rack mount kit option is available for mounting the PXI-1031 or
PXI-1031DC chassis into a 19 in. instrument cabinet.
Handle/Feet Kit
An optional side handle and rubber feet kit is available from National
Instruments to provide a handle for portability.
3 Rubber Foot
4 Air Flow Filter Cover Screw
Figure 1-4. Bottom View of PXI-1031/PXI-1031DC Chassis
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DC Power Cable (PXI-1031DC Only)
An optional DC power cable is available from National Instruments to
provide power through the DC input connector on the rear panel of the
chassis.
PXI-1031/PXI-1031DC Backplane Overview
Interoperability with CompactPCI
The PXI-1031/PXI-1031DC backplane is interoperable with 5 V and
universal PXI-compatible products and standard CompactPCI products.
This is an important feature, because some PXI systems may require
components that do not implement PXI-specific features. For example,
you may want to use a standard CompactPCI network interface card in a
PXI chassis.
The signals on the backplane P1 connectors meet the requirements of the
CompactPCI specification for both peripheral and system modules. Refer
to Appendix B, Pinouts, for pinout information.
The PXI-specific signals are on the backplane P2 connectors and are
found only on those signal lines reserved or not used in the CompactPCI
64-bit specification. Therefore, all modules that meet the requirements
of the CompactPCI 64-bit specification will function in the
PXI-1031/PXI-1031DC. Refer to Appendix B, Pinouts, for pinout
information.
The chassis backplane has +5 V V(I/O). Refer to the CompactPCI
Specification PICMG 2.0 R 3.0 for details regarding V(I/O).
System Controller Slot
The system controller slot is slot 1 of the chassis as defined by the PXI
specification. It has three controller expansion slots for system controller
modules that are wider than one slot. As defined in the PXI specification,
these slots allow the controller to expand to the left to prevent the controller
from using peripheral slots.
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Star Trigger Slot
Peripheral Slots
Local Bus
Chapter 1 Getting Started
The star trigger (ST) slot is slot 2. This slot has dedicated equal-length
trigger lines between slot 2 and peripheral slots 3 and 4 (refer to
Figure 1-5). Slot 2 is intended for modules with ST functionality that can
provide individual triggers to all other peripheral modules. However, if you
do not require advanced trigger functionality, you can install any standard
peripheral module in this slot.
The star trigger slot can also be used to provide a PXI_CLK10 signal to
the backplane. For more information regarding PXI_CLK10, refer to the
System Reference Clock section.
There are three peripheral slots, including the star trigger slot.
The PXI backplane local bus is a daisy-chained bus that connects each
peripheral slot with adjacent peripheral slots to the left and right (refer to
Figure 1-5). For example, the right local bus of slot 2 connects to the left
local bus of slot 3, and so on.
The left local bus signal lines on slot 2 are used for star trigger and do not
connect to slot 1. The right local bus signal lines on slot 4 are not routed
anywhere.
Each local bus is 13 lines wide and can pass analog signals up to
42 V between cards or provide a high-speed TTL side-band digital
communication path that does not reduce the PXI bus bandwidth.
Initialization software uses the configuration information specific to
adjacent peripheral modules to evaluate local bus compatibility.
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Star Triggers
Trigger B us
Local
Bus
System Controller Slot [1]
Star Trigger/Peripheral Slot [2]
PCI Arbitration and Clock Signals
Figure 1-5. PXI Star Trigger and Local Bus Routing
Local
Bus
Peripheral Slot [3]
Peripheral Slot [4]
All slots share eight PXI trigger lines. You can use these trigger lines
in a variety of ways. For example, you can use triggers to synchronize
the operation of several different PXI peripheral modules. In other
applications, one module located in slot 2 can control carefully timed
sequences of operations performed on other modules in the system.
Modules can pass triggers to one another, allowing precisely timed
responses to asynchronous external events the system is monitoring
or controlling.
System Reference Clock
The PXI-1031/PXI-1031DC supplies the PXI 10 MHz system clock signal
(PXI_CLK10) independently to each peripheral slot. An independent
buffer (having a source impedance matched to the backplane and a skew of
less than 1 ns between slots) drives the clock signal to each peripheral slot.
You can use this common reference clock signal to synchronize multiple
modules in a measurement or control system. You can drive PXI_CLK10
from an external source through the PXI_CLK10_IN pin on the
P2 connector of the star trigger slot. Refer to Table B-4, P2 (J2) Connector
Pinout for the Star Trigger Slot. You must manually switch SW1 on the
chassis backplane to enable or disable routing an external clock to
peripheral slots.
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Installation and Configuration
This chapter describes how to install, configure, and use the PXI-1031 and
PXI-1031DC chassis.
Before connecting the chassis to a power source, read this chapter and the
Read Me First: Safety and Radio-Frequency Interference document
included with your chassis.
Safety Information
Caution Before undertaking any troubleshooting, maintenance, or exploratory procedure,
carefully read the following caution notices.
This equipment contains voltage hazardous to human life and safety, and is
capable of inflicting personal injury.
• Chassis Grounding—The chassis requires a connection from the
premise wire safety ground to the chassis ground. The earth safety
ground must be connected during use of this equipment to minimize
shock hazards. Refer to the Connecting Safety Ground section for
instructions on connecting safety ground.
• Live Circuits—Operating personnel and 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 service of this product,
the mains connector to the premise wiring must be disconnected.
Dangerous voltages may be present under certain conditions;
use extreme caution.
• Explosive Atmosphere—Do not operate the chassis in conditions
where flammable gases are present. Under such conditions, this
equipment is unsafe and may ignite the gases or gas fumes.
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• Part Replacement—Only service this equipment with parts that are
exact replacements, both electrically and mechanically. Contact
National Instruments for replacement part information. Installation of
parts with those that are not direct replacements may cause harm to
personnel operating the chassis. Furthermore, damage or fire may
occur if replacement parts are unsuitable.
• Modification—Do not modify any part of the chassis from its original
condition. Unsuitable modifications may result in safety hazards.
Chassis Cooling Considerations
The chassis is designed to operate on a bench or in an instrument rack.
Determine how you want to use the chassis and follow the appropriate
installation instructions.
Providing Adequate Clearance
Apertures in the top, bottom, front, rear, and along the right side of the
chassis facilitate power supply and module cooling. Air enters through
filters and fan inlet in the bottom of the chassis for module cooling. It then
exits through the upper sections at the right side, back, and through the top,
as shown in Figure 2-1. Air cooling the power supply enters the front of the
chassis, which is shown in Figure 1-1, Front View of the PXI-1031 Chassis,
then exits through the rear of the chassis, which is shown in Figure 1-2,
Rear View of the PXI-1031 Chassis, and Figure 1-3, Rear View of the
PXI-1031DC Chassis. Place the chassis on a bench top or in an instrument
rack so that the fans (air inlets) and the air outlet apertures along the right
side, the top, and the back of the chassis have adequate ventilation. Provide
at least 44.5 mm (1.75 in.) clearance above, behind, and on the sides of the
unit for adequate venting. High-power applications may require additional
clearance.
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Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration
1
2
1 Air Outlets 2 Air Intake
Figure 2-1. PXI-1031/PXI-1031DC Module Cooling Airflow Side View
Install the chassis so that you can easily access the bottom panel. This
simplifies replacing the air filters, if necessary.
Setting Fan Speed
The AUTO/HIGH fan-speed selector switch is on the rear panel of the
PXI-1031 and PXI-1031DC. Refer to Figure 1-2, Rear View of the
PXI-1031 Chassis, or Figure 1-3, Rear View of the PXI-1031DC Chassis,
to locate the fan-speed selector switch. Select HIGH for maximum cooling
performance (recommended) or AUTO for quieter operation. The fan
speed is determined by chassis intake air temperature when set to AUTO.
Installing Filler Panels
To improve module cooling performance, install filler panels (provided
with the chassis) in unused or empty slots. Secure with the captive
mounting screws provided.
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