National Instruments NI PXI-8360, MXI, NI PXIe-8360 User Manual
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NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual
NI ExpressCard MXI Multisystem eXtension Interface for ExpressCard , CompactPCI,
and PXI Bus (including PXI Express) Systems
NI PXI-ExpressCard 8360/NI PXIe-ExpressCard 8360, NI ExpressCard-8360,
NI PXI-8360, and NI PXIe-8360
NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual
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Contents
About This Manual
Conventions ...................................................................................................................vii
Related Documentation..................................................................................................viii
Chapter 1
Introduction
About the NI ExpressCard MXI Series .........................................................................1-1
Description and Features .................................................................................1-1
Basic NI ExpressCard MXI System................................................................1-2
What You Need to Get Started ......................................................................................1-2
Unpacking......................................................................................................................1-3
Chapter 2
Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation.....................................................................................................2-1
Installing an NI PXI-8360 or NI PXIe-8360 ...................................................2-1
Installing an NI ExpressCard-8360 .................................................................2-3
Cabling ............................................................................................................2-4
Powering Up the NI ExpressCard MXI System..............................................2-5
Powering Down the NI ExpressCard MXI System.........................................2-5
Chapter 3
Hardware Overview
Functional Overview......................................................................................................3-1
Functional Unit Descriptions .........................................................................................3-3
PCI Express x1 Cable Driver ..........................................................................3-3
High-Speed Cable Connector ..........................................................................3-3
PCI Express-to-PCI bridge..............................................................................3-3
PCI Express-to-PCI Express Switch ...............................................................3-3
LED Indicators...............................................................................................................3-3
NI ExpressCard MXI Cable Options .............................................................................3-4
Appendix A
Specifications
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Appendix B
Common Questions
Appendix C
Technical Support and Professional Services
Glossary
Index
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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 PXI-8360, and the NI PXIe-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.
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.
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.
cPCI/cPCIe The terms cPCI and cPCIe refers to CompactPCI and
CompactPCI Express, respectively.
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-ExpressCard NI PXI-ExpressCard 8360 refers to a kit containing an
8360 NI ExpressCard-8360, an NI PXI-8360, and a cable.
NI PXIe-ExpressCard NI PXIe-ExpressCard 8360 refers to a kit containing an
8360 NI ExpressCard-8360, an NI PXIe-8360, and a cable.
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About This Manual
NI ExpressCard NI ExpressCard MXI board refers to either of the following boards, unless
MXI board otherwise noted: NI ExpressCard-8360 and NI PXI-8360.
PXIe The term PXIe refers to PXI Express.
Note In this manual, whenever a PXI chassis is referenced, a CompactPCI chassis could
be used instead.
Related Documentation
The following documents contain information that you might find helpful
as you read this manual:
• Set Up Your NI ExpressCard MXI 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 R3.0 specification
• PICMG EXP.0 CompactPCI Express Specification R1.0
• PCMCIA ExpressCard Standard, Revision 1.0
• PCI Express Base Specification, Revision 1.1
• PXI-5 PXI Express Hardware Specification, Revision 1.0,
PXI Systems Alliance
• PXI-6 PXI Express Software Specification, Revision 1.0, PXI Systems
Alliance
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Introduction
This chapter describes the NI ExpressCard 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 the NI ExpressCard-8360, NI PXIe-8360,
and NI PXI-8360. For the remainder of this manual, the term
NI ExpressCard MXI board refers to any product in the NI ExpressCard
MXI series.
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NI ExpressCard MXI boards must always be installed as an ExpressCard
board and a PXI board.
Note The terms PXIe, cPCI, and cPCIe refer to PXI Express, CompactPCI, and
CompactPCI Express, respectively.
About the NI ExpressCard MXI Series
Description and Features
NI ExpressCard MXI functions as a cabled PCI Express link of up to 7 m
and a PCI Express-to-PCI bridge or switch. With NI ExpressCard MXI,
you can do the following:
• Control a PXI/cPCI or PXIe/cPCIe chassis with a laptop PC
• Control a second PXI/cPCI or PXIe/cPCIe chassis with a PXI/cPCI or
PXIe/cPCIe controller, such as the NI PXI-8196 or NI PXIe-8103
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Basic NI ExpressCard MXI System
An NI ExpressCard MXI system consists 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 respectively, as shown in
Figure 1-1.
Laptop PC to PXI/CompactPCI
Figure 1-1. Basic NI ExpressCard MXI Configuration
What You Need to Get Started
To set up and use your NI ExpressCard MXI boards, you need the
following:
❑ One NI ExpressCard-8360 and one NI PXI-8360 or NI PXIe-8360
❑ A MXI-Express/ExpressCard MXI cable
❑ A laptop PC or other host with an available ExpressCard slot
❑ An expansion chassis—the PXI/cPCI or PXI Express/CompactPCI
Express chassis that you control with NI ExpressCard MXI
Note Your NI PXI-8360 board will work in any standard CompactPCI chassis adhering to
the PICMG CompactPCI 2.0 R3.0 specification, or in PXI chassis that are compatible with
the PXI Hardware Specification, Revision 1.0 or later. Your NI PXIe-8360 board will
work in a PXI Express or CompactPCI Express chassis that is compatible with the
PXI-5 PXI Express Hardware Specification, Revision 1.0, or the PICMG EXP.0
CompactPCI Express Specification R1.0. Your NI ExpressCard MXI board will work in
many systems compliant with the PCMCIA ExpressCard Standard, Revision 1.0 or later.
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Note Some laptops do not expect bridges behind an ExpressCard module, and they will
not configure the PXI/cPCI system correctly. Refer to the Related Links section of
KnowledgeBase 3U7CI4D8 for a link to a list of compatible laptops.
Unpacking
Caution Never touch the exposed pins of connectors. Doing so may damage the device.
Chapter 1 Introduction
Your NI ExpressCard MXI boards are shipped in antistatic packages to
prevent electrostatic damage (ESD) to the devices. ESD can damage
several components on the device.
To avoid such damage in handling the device, take the following
precautions:
• Ground yourself using a grounding strap or by holding a grounded
object.
• Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of the computer chassis
before removing the device from the package.
Remove the device from the package and inspect the device for loose
components or any sign of damage. Notify NI if the device appears
damaged in any way. Do not install a damaged device into the computer,
PXI/cPCI, or PXIe/cPCIe chassis.
Store the device in the antistatic envelope when not in use.
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Hardware Installation
This chapter explains how to install the NI ExpressCard MXI hardware.
Hardware Installation
The following are general instructions for installing the NI ExpressCard
MXI boards. Consult your computer user manual or technical reference
manual for specific instructions and warnings.
Note The PXI Platform Services software on the PXI Platform Services CD or driver CD
included with your hardware is required to provide chassis and controller identification for
PXI features such as trigger routing and slot detection. The PXI Platform Services software
is also included with the NI-DAQmx and NI-VISA drivers. For more information, refer to
KnowledgeBase 3TJDOND8 at
Installing an NI PXI-8360 or NI PXIe-8360
Complete the following steps to install the NI PXI-8360 or NI PXIe-8360
in your PXI/cPCI or PXIe/cPCIe chassis.
1. Power off your PXI/cPCI or PXIe/cPCIe chassis, but leave it plugged
in while installing the NI PXI-8360 or NI PXIe-8360. The power cord
grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage while you
install the module.
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Caution To protect both yourself and the chassis from electrical hazards, leave the chassis
off until you finish installing the NI PXI-8360 or NI PXIe-8360.
Note The NI PXI-8360 or NI PXIe-8360 must be installed in the controller slot (slot 1
in PXI).
2. Remove or open any doors or covers blocking access to the controller
slot in which you intend to install the NI PXI-8360 or NI PXIe-8360.
3. Touch the metal part of the case to discharge any static electricity that
might be on your clothes or body.
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