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NI PXI-8250 User Manual
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NI PXI-8250 User Manual
July 2008
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Contents
About This Manual
Conventions ...................................................................................................................vii
Related Documentation..................................................................................................viii
Chapter 1
Getting Started
About the NI PXI-8250 Module ....................................................................................1-1
Features............................................................................................................1-1
What You Need to Get Started ......................................................................................1-2
Software Programming Choices ....................................................................................1-2
Safety Information .........................................................................................................1-2
Chapter 2
Configuration and Installation
Software Installation ......................................................................................................2-1
Hardware Installation.....................................................................................................2-1
NI PXI-8250 Configuration ...........................................................................................2-5
Chapter 3
Hardware Overview
System Monitoring Architecture ...................................................................................3-3
Voltage Rail Level Monitoring .......................................................................3-3
Temperature Monitoring .................................................................................3-3
Fan Monitoring................................................................................................3-4
Additional Monitoring Features ......................................................................3-4
Front Panel LEDs...........................................................................................................3-4
System Status LEDs ........................................................................................3-5
User LEDs .......................................................................................................3-5
Front Panel Connector ...................................................................................................3-5
Alert Relay Pins...............................................................................................3-7
Power Output Pins...........................................................................................3-7
Appendix A
Specifications
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Appendix B
Technical Support and Professional Services
Glossary
Index
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About This Manual
The NI PXI-8250 User Manual describes the features of the NI PXI-8250,
and contains information about configuring and operating the hardware.
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, system crash, product damage, or product
malfunction. 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, or an introduction
to a key concept. Italic text 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.
NI PXI-1042/1042Q NI PXI-1042/1042Q indicates that either an NI PXI-1042 or
NI PXI-1042Q chassis may be used. When the NI PXI-1042Q chassis is
referred to alone in the text, then the text is not relevant to the NI PXI-1042
chassis.
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About This Manual
Related Documentation
The following documents contain information that you might find helpful
as you read this manual:
• 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
• PICMG EXP.0 R1.0 CompactPCI Express Specification,
PCI Industrial Computers Manufacturers Group
• PCI Express Base Specification, Revision 1.1, PCI Special Interest
Group
• PXI-5 PXI Express Hardware Specification, Revision 1.0,
PXI Systems Alliance
• NI System Monitor 1.1 Help
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Getting Started
This chapter includes information about the features of the NI PXI-8250
and information about operating the hardware.
About the NI PXI-8250 Module
The NI PXI-8250 module monitors the status parameters of a chassis and
displays the status information with front panel LEDs and an alert relay.
Features
NI PXI-8250 can be used with an NI PXI-1042, NI PXI-1042Q, or
NI PXI-1045 chassis to detect and report chassis voltage rail problems,
out-of-range chassis intake temperature, or chassis power shuttle fan
failure. The NI PXI-8250 monitors the status of these parameters and
reports the status through a set of LEDs on the front panel of the module.
The NI PXI-8250 also includes a relay that toggles when any of the
parameters fall outside of specification during chassis operation. These
features can be used to monitor the state of the chassis and easily identify
system failure.
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The NI PXI-8250 comes with NI System Monitor software that includes the
driver for the module and an application programming interface (API) that
allows programmatic access to the information reported by the module.
Although the driver allows for proper detection of the hardware, it is not
required for the normal operation of the six system status LEDs, the
alert relay, or the power outputs of the NI PXI-8250.
There is also a set of six user LEDs on the front panel of the NI PXI-8250
designed for custom alert configurations. This feature is not available
with NI System Monitor 1.1, and may be added in future releases of
NI System Monitor. Refer to the NI System Monitor Help for more
information.
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What You Need to Get Started
To set up and use the NI PXI-8250 module, you must have the following
items:
❑ An NI PXI-8250 System Monitor module
❑ An NI PXI-1042, NI PXI-1042Q, or NI PXI-1045 chassis
❑ This manual
❑ Optional: The NI System Monitor 1.1 driver software and
documentation
Software Programming Choices
The NI System Monitor software includes a simple but powerful high-level
application programming interface (API) that makes creating custom
applications for the NI PXI-8250 easy. Refer to the
NI System Monitor 1.1 Help for information on the API.
Safety Information
Caution The following paragraphs contain important safety information you must follow
when installing and operating the NI PXI-8250, and all devices connecting to the
NI PXI-8250.
Do not operate the device in a manner not specified in this document.
Misuse of the device can result in a hazard. You can compromise the safety
protection built into the device if the device is damaged in any way. If the
device is damaged, return it to National Instruments (NI) for repair.
Do not substitute parts or modify the device except as described in this
document. Use the device only with the chassis, specified in the installation
instructions. You must have all covers and filler panels installed during
operation of the device.
Do not operate the device in an explosive atmosphere or where there may
be flammable gases or fumes. If you must operate the device in such an
environment, it must be in a suitably rated enclosure.
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If you need to clean the device, use a soft, nonmetallic brush. Make sure
that the device is completely dry and free from contaminants before
returning it to service.
Operate the device only at or below Pollution Degree 2. Pollution is foreign
matter in a solid, liquid, or gaseous state that can reduce dielectric strength
or surface resistivity. The following is a description of pollution degrees:
• Pollution Degree 1 means no pollution or only dry, nonconductive
pollution occurs. The pollution has no influence.
• Pollution Degree 2 means that only nonconductive pollution occurs in
most cases. Occasionally, however, a temporary conductivity caused
by condensation must be expected.
• Pollution Degree 3 means that conductive pollution occurs, or dry,
nonconductive pollution occurs that becomes conductive due to
condensation.
Note The NI PXI-8250 is intended for indoor use only.
You must insulate signal connections for the maximum voltage for which
the device is rated. Do not exceed the maximum ratings for the device. Do
not install wiring while the device is live with electrical signals. Do not
remove or add connector blocks when power is connected to the system.
Remove power from signal lines before connecting them to or
disconnecting them from the device.
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Operate the device at or below the installation category
hardware label. Measurement circuits are subjected to working voltages
1
marked on the
2
and transient stresses (overvoltage) from the circuit to which they are
connected during measurement or test. Installation categories establish
standard impulse withstand voltage levels that commonly occur in
electrical distribution systems. The following is a description of installation
categories:
• Installation Category I is for measurements performed on circuits not
directly connected to the electrical distribution system referred to as
3
MAINS
voltage. This category is for measurements of voltages from
specially protected secondary circuits. Such voltage measurements
include signal levels, special equipment, limited-energy parts of
1
Installation categories, also referred to as measurement categories, are defined in electrical safety standard IEC 61010-1.
2
Working voltage is the highest rms value of an AC or DC voltage that can occur across any particular insulation.
3
MAINS is defined as a hazardous live electrical supply system that powers equipment. Suitably rated measuring circuits may
be connected to the MAINS for measuring purposes.
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equipment, circuits powered by regulated low-voltage sources, and
electronics.
• Installation Category II is for measurements performed on circuits
directly connected to the electrical distribution system. This category
refers to local-level electrical distribution, such as that provided by a
standard wall outlet (for example, 115 AC voltage for U.S. or 230 AC
voltage for Europe). Examples of Installation Category II are
measurements performed on household appliances, portable tools, and
similar devices/modules.
• Installation Category III is for measurements performed in the building
installation at the distribution level. This category refers to
measurements on hard-wired equipment such as equipment in fixed
installations, distribution boards, and circuit breakers. Other examples
are wiring, including cables, bus bars, junction boxes, switches, socket
outlets in the fixed installation, and stationary motors with permanent
connections to fixed installations.
• Installation Category IV is for measurements performed at the primary
electrical supply installation (<1,000 V). Examples include electricity
meters and measurements on primary overcurrent protection devices
and on ripple control units.
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Configuration and Installation
This chapter describes how to configure and install the NI PXI-8250.
Software Installation
Before installing the NI PXI-8250, install the NI System Monitor driver
software. Refer to the NI System Monitor 1.1 Help for specific installation
instructions.
Notes It is necessary to install the NI System Monitor driver software before attempting to
use the NI PXI-8250, or the system will not recognize the NI PXI-8250 and you will be
unable to configure or use the device.
The NI PXI-8250 will not be visible in Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) even
after proper installation. You can see the module in Windows Device Manager once the
installation process is complete and Device Manager has been refreshed.
When adding or removing an NI PXI-8250 module from a Windows XP/2000/NT system,
you must be logged on with administrator-level permission. The NI PXI-8250 will not be
viewable in Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) at any time.
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Hardware Installation
The following instructions are for general module installation in the
specified chassis. Consult the PXI chassis user manual for a given chassis
for chassis-specific instructions and warnings related to installation or
module configuration.
Cautions The NI PXI-8250 module may sustain damage or inflict damage on adjacent
modules if improperly installed.
Proper slot selection is required for the operation of this module. If the module is installed
in any other slot, the module will not operate and could potentially cause other adjacent
modules to not operate. Appendix A, Specifications, lists the typical power required for the
NI PXI-8250 module.
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