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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

Slot Blockers ...................................................................................................1-5

Rack Mount Kit ...............................................................................................1-6

Handle/Feet Kit ...............................................................................................1-6

NI PXIe-1073 Chassis Backplane Overview.................................................................1-6

Interoperability with CompactPCI ..................................................................1-6

MXI Interface ..................................................................................................1-7

Hybrid Peripheral Slots ...................................................................................1-8

PXI Express Peripheral Slots...........................................................................1-8

PXI Local Bus .................................................................................................1-8

PXI Trigger Bus ..............................................................................................1-9

System Reference Clock..................................................................................1-9

Chapter 2
Installation and Configuration

Safety Information .........................................................................................................2-1

Chassis Cooling Considerations ....................................................................................2-2

Providing Adequate Clearance ........................................................................2-2

Chassis Ambient Temperature Definition.......................................................2-3

Setting Fan Speed............................................................................................2-3

Installing Filler Panels.....................................................................................2-4

Installing Slot Blockers ...................................................................................2-4

Rack Mounting ..............................................................................................................2-4

Connecting Safety Ground.............................................................................................2-4

Connecting to Power Source..........................................................................................2-4

Getting Started With The System ..................................................................................2-5

Unpacking The MXI-Express Host Card.......................................................................2-5

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Hardware Installation .................................................................................................... 2-6

Functional Overview ..................................................................................................... 2-11

MXI-Express Cable Options ......................................................................................... 2-12

Installing Peripheral Modules........................................................................................ 2-12

PXI Express System Configuration with MAX ............................................................2-14

Using System Configuration and Initialization Files .................................................... 2-17

Chapter 3
Maintenance

Service Interval.............................................................................................................. 3-1

Preparation.....................................................................................................................3-1

Cleaning......................................................................................................................... 3-1

Installing an NI ExpressCard Module............................................................. 2-6

Installing an NI PCI Express Host Card ......................................................... 2-7

Cabling ............................................................................................................ 2-9

Powering Up the MXI-Express System ..........................................................2-10

Powering Down the MXI-Express System ..................................................... 2-10

Checking LEDs for Status............................................................................... 2-11

Basic PXI System Configuration .................................................................... 2-15

Trigger Configuration in MAX....................................................................... 2-16

Interior Cleaning ............................................................................................. 3-2

Exterior Cleaning ............................................................................................ 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 PXIe-1073 User Manual contains information about installing,
configuring, using, and maintaining the NI PXIe-1073 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 Options»Settings»General directs you to
pull down the Options menu, select the Settings item, and select General
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 Electromagnetic
Compatibility 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.

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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 2.0,
PXI Systems Alliance

• CompactPCI PICMG 2.0 R3.0 Specification, PCI Industrial
Computers Manufacturing Group

• NI PXIe-1073 Rack Mount Installation Guide

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Getting Started

This chapter describes the key features of the NI PXIe-1073 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

The NI PXIe-1073 chassis kit contains the following items:

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❑ NI PXIe-1073 chassis

❑ Filler panels

❑ AC power cable—refer to Table 1-1 for AC power cables

❑ NI PXIe-1073 User Manual

❑ Read Me First: Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility

❑ Driver CD-ROM containing NI PXI chassis software

❑ Chassis number labels

❑ MXI-Express x1 cable

❑ MXI-Express x1 host controller card

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Key Features

Table 1-1. AC Power Cables

Power Cable Reference Standards

Standard 120 V, 15 A (USA) NEMA 5-15 (gray color)

Switzerland 220 V SEV

Australia 240 V AS C112

Universal Euro 230 V CEE (7), II, IV, VII IEC83

North America 240 V, 15 A NEMA 6-15 (gray color)

United Kingdom 230 V BS 1363/IEC83

Japan 100 V, 15 A JIS C8303 (gray color)

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.

The NI PXIe-1073 combines a 5-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 Express, CompactPCI Express, and hybrid slot
compatible PXI-1/CompactPCI (PICMG EXP.0 R1.0) modules

• 5 peripheral slots in a rugged, compact chassis with universal AC
input, and automatic voltage/frequency ranging

• Integrated MXI-Express controller

• On/Standby momentary power switch on the front panel for easy
access

• AUTO/HIGH temperature-controlled fan speed based on air-intake
temperature to minimize audible noise

• Carrying handle for portability (Optional)

• Rack mountable

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Chassis Description

Figure 1-1 and Figure 1-2 show the key features of the NI PXIe-1073
chassis front and rear panels. Figure 1-1 shows the front view of the
NI PXIe-1073. Figure 1-2 shows the rear view of the NI PXIe-1073.
Figure 1-3 shows the bottom of the chassis.

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NI PXIe-1073

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6

1 Captive Screw
2 PXI Filler Panel
3 Rubber Foot
4 Generic Peripheral Slots

Figure 1-1. Front View of the NI PXIe-1073 Chassis

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5Link LED
6 Power Switch
7 Power Supply Airflow Intake Vents

4

1

2

3

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5

2

3

4

1

7

1 Rear Exhaust Vents
2 AC Input
3 Power Supply Fan Exhaust
4 NI MXI-Express Chassis

Controller Connector

5 Chassis Ground Screw
6 Auto/High Fan Speed Selector Switch
7 Rubber Foot

Figure 1-2. Rear View of the NI PXIe-1073 Chassis

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1 Rubber Foot
2Power Switch

Figure 1-3. Bottom View of the NI PXIe-1073 Chassis

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3

3 Fan Intake Cover
4 Fan Intake Cover Screw

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Optional Equipment

Contact National Instruments to order the following options for the
NI PXIe-1073 chassis.

EMC Filler Panels

Optional EMC filler panel kits are available from National Instruments.

Slot Blockers

Optional slot blocker kits are available from National Instruments for
improved thermal performance when all slots are not used.

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Rack Mount Kit

A rack mount kit option is available for mounting the NI PXIe-1073 chassis
into a 19 in. instrument cabinet. Refer to Figure A-3, NI PXIe-1073 Chassis

Rack Mount Kit Components, for more information.

Handle/Feet Kit

An optional side handle and rubber feet kit is available from National
Instruments to provide a handle for portability.

NI PXIe-1073 Chassis Backplane Overview

Interoperability with CompactPCI

The design of the NI PXIe-1073 provides you the flexibility to use the
following devices in a single PXI Express chassis:

• PXI Express compatible products

• CompactPCI Express compatible Type-2 peripheral products

• PXI hybrid slot compatible peripheral products

• Standard CompactPCI peripheral products

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F1E1D1C1B1A1Z1

F1E1D1C1B1A1Z1

F1E1D1C1B1A1Z1

PCIe/PCI

Bridge

PCIe

Switch

MXIe X1
(to host)

x1

x1

x1

x1 x1 x1 x1 x1

(Upstream)

x1

PCI Bus

x1

x1

x1

Refer to Figure 1-4 for an overview of the NI PXIe-1073 architecture.

Figure 1-4. NI PXIe-1073 Backplane Architecture

The chassis backplane has +5 V V(I/O). Refer to the CompactPCI
PICMG 2.0 R 3.0 Specification for details regarding V(I/O).

MXI Interface

The NI PXIe-1073 chassis has a built-in x1 MXI-Express interface that can
be accessed through the MXI-Express chassis controller connector on the
back of the chassis, as shown in Figure 1-2.

The MXIe interface can be cabled to a remote system with a host card using

Note The NI PXIe-1073 chassis does not have a slot number 1 because it is replaced by

the MXIe interface rear connector.

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a x1 MXI-Express cable to provide control of the NI PXIe-1073 chassis.

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Hybrid Peripheral Slots

The chassis provides three (3) hybrid peripheral slots (slot numbers 4–6) as
defined in the PXI-5 PXI Express Hardware Specification. These hybrid
peripheral slots can accept the following peripheral modules:

• A PXI Express Peripheral with a x1 PCI Express link through the
PCI Express switch to the upstream PC.

• A CompactPCI Express Type-2 Peripheral with a x1 PCI Express link
through a PCI Express switch to the upstream PC.

• A hybrid-compatible PXI Peripheral module that has been modified by
replacing the J2 connector with an XJ4 connector installed in the upper
eight rows of J2. Refer to the PXI Express Specification for details.
The PXI Peripheral communicates through the backplane’s 32-bit
PCI bus.

• A CompactPCI 32-bit peripheral on the backplane’s 32-bit PCI bus.

The hybrid peripheral slots provide full PXI Express functionality and
32-bit PXI functionality except for PXI Local Bus. The hybrid peripheral
slot only connects to PXI Local Bus 6 left and right.

PXI Express Peripheral Slots

There are two (2) PXI Express peripheral slots: slots 2 and 3. PXI Express
peripheral slots can accept the following modules:

• A PXI Express Peripheral with a x1 PCI Express link through the
PCI Express switch to the upstream PC.

• A CompactPCI Express Type-2 Peripheral with a x1 PCI Express link
through a PCI Express switch to the upstream PC.

PXI Local Bus

The PXI backplane local bus is a daisy-chained bus that connects each
peripheral slot with the adjacent peripheral slots to the left and right (refer
to Figure 1-5).

The backplane routes PXI Local Bus 6 between adjacent PXI slots. The left
local bus 6 from slot 2 is not routed anywhere and the right local bus signal
from slot 6 is not routed anywhere.

Local bus signals may range from high-speed TTL signals to analog signals
as high as 42 V.

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PXI Trigger Bus

Local

Bus

Peripheral Slot [2]

Embedded

MXI

Controller

Figure 1-5. Local Bus Routing

Local

Bus

Peripheral Slot [3]

PCI Arbitration and Clock Signals

Local

Bus

Peripheral Slot [4]

Local

Bus

Peripheral Slot [5]

Peripheral Slot [6]

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. Modules can
pass triggers to one another, allowing precisely timed responses to
asynchronous external events the system is monitoring or controlling.

The PXI trigger lines allow you to send trigger signals to, and receive
trigger signals from, every slot in the chassis. Static trigger routing
(user-specified line assignments) can be configured through Measurement
& Automation Explorer (MAX). Dynamic routing of triggers (automatic
line assignments) is supported through certain National Instruments drivers
like NI-DAQmx.

System Reference Clock

The NI PXIe-1073 provides a 10 MHz clock (PXI_CLK10) and 100 MHz
clock (PXIe_CLK100) to each peripheral slot. The 100 MHz clock is a high
speed LVPECL clock, while the 10 MHz clock is a TTL/CMOS clock. The
backplane also provides a PXIe_SYNC100 signal which asserts a 10 ns
pulse which is synchronous to PXIe_CLK100.

An independent buffer (having a source impedance matched to the
backplane and a skew of less than 250 ps between slots) drives
PXI_CLK10 to each peripheral slot. You can use this common reference
clock signal to synchronize multiple modules in a measurement or control
system.

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An independent buffer drives PXIe_CLK100 to each peripheral slot. These
clocks are matched in skew to less than 100 ps. The differential pair must
be terminated on the peripheral with LVPECL termination for the buffer to
drive PXIe_CLK100 so that when there is no peripheral or a peripheral that
does not connect to PXIe_CLK100, there is no clock being driven on the
pair to that slot. Refer to Figure 1-6 for a termination example.

CLK100 +

CLK100 –

50 Ω 50 Ω

47 Ω 0.01 µF

Figure 1-6. CLK100 Termination

+

–

An independent buffer drives PXIe_SYNC100 to each peripheral slot. The
differential pair must be terminated on the peripheral with LVPECL
termination for the buffer to drive PXIe_SYNC100 so that when there is
no peripheral or a peripheral that does not connect to PXIe_SYNC100,
there is no SYNC100 signal being driven on the pair to that slot. Refer to
Figure 1-6 for a termination example.

PXI_CLK10, PXIE_CLK100, and PXIE_SYNC100 are driven to every
peripheral slot and have the default timing relationship described in
Figure 1-7.

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

PXIe_CLK100

PXI_CLK10

PXIe_SYNC100

Figure 1-7. System Reference Clock Default Behavior

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Installation and Configuration

This chapter describes how to install, configure, and use the NI PXIe-1073
chassis.

Before connecting the chassis to a power source, read this chapter and the
Read Me First: Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility 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 NI PXIe-1073 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

Caution Failure to provide adequate clearances may result in thermal related failures in the

chassis or modules.

Apertures in the top, bottom, front, rear, and along the right side of the
chassis facilitate power supply and module cooling. Air enters through a
fan intake 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 NI PXIe-1073

Chassis, then exits through the rear of the chassis, which is shown in

Figure 1-2, Rear View of the NI PXIe-1073 Chassis. Place the chassis on a
bench top or in an instrument rack so that the fans (air intakes) 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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1 Air Outlets 2 Air Intake

Figure 2-1. NI PXIe-1073 Module Cooling Airflow Side View

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Chassis Ambient Temperature Definition

The chassis fan control system uses intake air temperature as the input for
controlling fan speeds when in Auto Fan Speed mode. Because of this, the
chassis ambient temperature is defined as the temperature that exists just
outside of the fan intake vent on the bottom of the chassis. Note that this
temperature may be higher than ambient room temperature depending on
the surrounding equipment and/or blockages present. It is the user’s
responsibility to ensure that this ambient temperature does not exceed the
rated ambient temperature as stated in Appendix A, Specifications.

Setting Fan Speed

The AUTO/HIGH fan-speed selector switch is on the rear panel of the
NI PXIe-1073. Refer to Figure 1-2, Rear View of the NI PXIe-1073

Chassis, to locate the fan-speed selector switch. Select HIGH for maximum

cooling performance (recommended) or AUTO for quieter operation.
When set to AUTO, the fan speed is determined by chassis intake air
temperature.

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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.

Installing Slot Blockers

The cooling performance of the chassis can be improved by installing
optional slot blockers. Refer to

Rack Mounting

Rack mount applications require the optional rack mount kits available
from National Instruments. Refer to Figure A-3, NI PXIe-1073 Chassis

Rack Mount Kit Components, and the instructions supplied with the rack

mount kits to install your chassis in an instrument rack.

Note You may want to remove the feet from the chassis when rack mounting. To do so,

remove the screws holding the feet in place.

ni.com for more details.

Connecting Safety Ground

Caution The NI PXIe-1073 chassis is designed with a three-position inlet that connects the

cord set ground line to the chassis ground. To minimize shock hazard, make sure the
electrical power outlet you use to power the chassis has an appropriate earth safety ground.

Connecting to Power Source

Caution Do not install modules prior to performing the following power-on test.

To completely remove power, you must disconnect the power cable.

Attach input power through the rear AC inlet using the appropriate
AC power cable supplied. Refer to Figure 1-2, Rear View of the

NI PXIe-1073 Chassis, to locate the AC inlet.

The power switch allows you to power on the chassis or place it in standby
mode. Press the power switch to turn on the chassis. Observe that the fan
becomes operational.

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Getting Started With The System

To set up and use your MXI-Express cards, you need the following:

❑ One NI MXI-Express x1 host card (PCI Express or ExpressCard) and

one NI PXIe-1073

❑ A MXI-Express x1 cable

❑ A host PC with an available x1 (or wider) PCI Express slot or a laptop

with an available ExpressCard slot

Unpacking The MXI-Express Host Card

Your MXI-Express card is shipped in antistatic packages to prevent
electrostatic damage (ESD) to the devices. ESD can damage several
components on the device.

Caution Never touch the exposed pins of connectors. Doing so may damage 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
or PXI/CompactPCI chassis.

Store the device in the antistatic envelope when not in use.

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Hardware Installation

The following are general instructions for installing the MXI-Express card.
Consult your computer user manual or technical reference manual for
specific instructions and warnings.

Note The software for your MXI-Express kit is included with the current NI driver CD,

and is installed with the PXI platform software included as part of NI-VISA and other
NI driver software products.

Installing an NI ExpressCard Module

Because a laptop is not grounded, follow this procedure to safely connect
it to your PXI system:

1. Unpack the NI ExpressCard module as directed in the previous
section.

2. Touch the NI ExpressCard module and a metal part of the PXI chassis
simultaneously.

3. Connect the cable to the NI ExpressCard module and the
NI PXIe-1073 chassis.

4. Plug the NI ExpressCard module into an available ExpressCard slot.

If your computer is already running (or hibernating) when you install
NI ExpressCard module, you must reboot to detect the PXI system.
Otherwise, the PXI system is detected when you start your computer.

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2

1

Figure 2-2 shows how to insert the NI ExpressCard module and connect the
cable.

1 MXI-Express Cable 2 ExpressCard Slot 3 Portable Computer

Figure 2-2. Installing the NI ExpressCard Module

Installing an NI PCI Express Host Card

The following steps detail the process of installing an NI PCI Express host

Caution To protect both yourself and the computer from electrical hazards, your computer

should remain off until you finish installing the NI PCI Express host card.

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card. Refer to Figure 2-3 to assist you in completing this procedure.

1. Power off your computer, but leave it plugged in while installing the
NI PCI Express host card. The power cord grounds the chassis and
protects it from electrical damage while you install the card.

2. Remove the top cover or access port to the PCI Express bus.

3. Select any available PCI Express expansion slot (x1 or wider).

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Note The BIOS or motherboard may not support the NI PCI Express host card in a slot

intended for a graphics card.

4. Locate the metal bracket that covers the cut-out in the back panel of the
computer for the slot you have selected. Remove and save the
bracket-retaining screw and the bracket cover.

5. Touch the metal part of the power supply case inside the computer to
discharge any static electricity that might be on your clothes or body.

6. Line up the NI PCI Express host card with the slot on the back panel.
Slowly push down on the top of the NI PCI Express host card until its
card-edge connector is resting on the expansion slot receptacle. Using
slow, evenly distributed pressure, press the NI PCI Express host card
straight down until it seats in the expansion slot.

7. Reinstall the bracket-retaining screw to secure the NI PCI Express host
card to the back panel rail.

8. Replace the computer cover.

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2

1

1 NI PCI Express Host Card
2 PCI Express x1 Card-Edge Connector

Figure 2-3. Installing the NI PCI Express Host Card

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3 PCI Express Slot

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Figure 2-4 shows the cable connection with which a PCI Express host card
controls the NI PXIe-1073 chassis.

1

3

1 NI PXIe-1073 Chassis
2 NI MXI-Express Chassis Controller Connector

2

3 MXI-Express Cable Connector

Figure 2-4. NI PCI Express Host Card Cable Connection

Cabling

Connect the appropriate MXI-Express cable to the NI PCI Express card
and NI PXIe-1073 chassis. The cables have no polarity, so either end may
be connected to either connector.

Caution Do not remove the cable after the system is powered on. Doing so can hang

or cause errors in applications communicating with devices behind MXI-Express. If a
cable becomes unplugged, plug it back into the system.

Note For more information about cables, refer to the MXI-Express Cable Options section

of this chapter.

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Powering Up the MXI-Express System

1. Power on the chassis.

2. Power on the host.

Typical PCI-PCI bridges are used to add PCI devices to a PCI hierarchy in
which all the bridges and devices are contained within a single chassis.
Because of this, BIOSes and operating systems make the assumption that
all PCI devices in the entire hierarchy will be available as soon as code
execution begins at power-up time. This assumption means that all of the
expansion chassis must be turned on before the host PC for the BIOS and
OS to correctly configure a MXI-Express system.

Note The NI PXIe-1073 chassis will assert a wake signal on power up. The host PC also

will power on if it supports this functionality.

Powering Down the MXI-Express System

Because operating systems and drivers commonly make the assumption
that PCI Express/PCI devices will be present in the system from power-up
to power-down, it is important not to power off the expansion chassis until
after the host PC is powered off. Powering off the expansion chassis while
the host is still on can cause crashes or hangs. As a result, the user must
press and hold the power button for 3 seconds in order to power down a
linked-up NI PXIe-1073. The order in which expansion chassis are
powered off, relative to each other, is not important.

Note If the NI PXIe-1073 experiences a fan or power supply failure, the chassis will

power down and remain in standby indefinitely until AC power has been cycled. This
failure could cause the upstream system to crash or hang.

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Checking LEDs for Status

After powering on the NI PXIe-1073 chassis you should check the LEDs
for status to ensure that all connected systems have linked. The following
table defines the LED states.

LED Color Meaning

PWR Off No power

LINK Off Link not established

Notes If the system fan fails the chassis will shut down automatically, preventing the

chassis and modules from damage due to overheating. The chassis will not attempt another
power on until AC power has been cycled.

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Table 2-1. LED Status for the NI PXIe-1073 Chassis

Green Power is within spec

Red Fan failure

Blinking Red Power is out of spec

Green Link established

If the power supply has a failure, the chassis will prevent potential damage by shutting
down automatically. The chassis will not attempt another power on until AC power has
been cycled.

Functional Overview

MXI-Express is based on PCI Express technology. A MXI-Express kit uses
a PCI Express switch and PCI Express-to-PCI bridge to enable control of a
PXI or CompactPCI chassis from a PC with an available PCI Express slot.
The PCI Express-to-PCI bridge architecture is transparent to device
drivers, so no additional software is needed to support using PXI and
CompactPCI devices in a chassis connected using MXI-Express.

The link between the PC and the chassis is a x1 cabled PCI Express link.
This link is a dual-simplex communication channel comprised of a
low-voltage, differentially driven signal pair. The link can transmit at a rate
of 2.5 Gbps in each direction simultaneously.

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MXI-Express Cable Options

MXI-Express is available with cables of various lengths. Table 2-2 shows
the cables available from National Instruments.

Table 2-2. National Instruments MXI-Express Cables

Cable Length (Meters) Description NI Part Number

1 m MXI-Express copper cable 779500-01

3 m MXI-Express copper cable 779500-03

7 m MXI-Express copper cable 779500-07

Installing Peripheral Modules

Caution The NI PXIe-1073 chassis has been designed to accept a variety of peripheral

module types in different slots. To prevent damage to the chassis, ensure that the peripheral
module is being installed into a slot designed to accept it. Refer to Chapter 1, Getting

Started, for a description of the various slot types.

This section contains general installation instructions for installing a
peripheral module in a NI PXIe-1073 chassis. Refer to your peripheral
module user manual for specific instructions and warnings. To install a
module, complete the following steps:

1. Inspect the slot for any physical damage or bent pins before installing
the peripheral module.

2. Connect the AC power source to the PXI Express chassis before
installing the module. The AC power cord grounds the chassis and
protects it from electrical damage while you install the module.

3. Ensure that the chassis is powered off.

4. Install a module into a chassis slot by first placing the module card
PCB into the front of the card guides (top and bottom), as shown in
Figure 2-5. Slide the module to the rear of the chassis, making sure that
the injector/ejector handle is pushed down as shown in Figure 2-5.

5. When you begin to feel resistance, push up on the injector/ejector
handle to fully seat the module into the chassis frame. Secure the
module front panel to the chassis using the module front-panel
mounting screws.

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2

5

4

3

Note You must install the driver software provided on the NI Driver CD supplied with

your kit before you can use the modules in the chassis.

1 NI PXIe-1073 Chassis
2 Injector/Ejector Rail
3 Injector/Ejector Handle

4 PXI Express Module
5 Front Panel Mounting Screw

Figure 2-5. Installing PXI or CompactPCI Modules

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PXI Express System Configuration with MAX

The PXI Platform Services software included with your chassis
automatically identifies your PXI Express system components to generate

pxiesys.ini file. You can configure your entire PXI system and

a
identify PXI-1 chassis through Measurement & Automation Explorer
(MAX), included with your system controller. MAX creates the

pxiesys.ini and pxisys.ini files, which define your PXI system

parameters. MAX also provides an interface to route and reserve triggers
so dynamic routing, through drivers such as DAQmx, avoids
double-driving and potentially damaging trigger lines. For more
information about routing and reserving PXI triggers, refer to
KnowledgeBase 3TJDOND8 at

The configuration steps for single or multiple-chassis systems are the same.

ni.com/support.

Figure 2-6. Chassis Configuration in MAX

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Basic PXI System Configuration

The Platform Services 2.5.1 (or higher) software provided on the NI Driver
CD-ROM will automatically detect your NI PXIe-1073 chassis. To
manually configure your chassis follow the steps outlined below. Refer to
Figure 2-6 while completing the following steps:

1. Launch MAX.

2. In the Configuration tree, click the Devices and Interfaces branch to

expand it.

3. If the PXI system controller has not yet been configured, it is labeled

PXI System (Unidentified). Right-click this entry to display the
pop-up menu, then select the appropriate system controller model from
the Identify As submenu.

4. Click the PXI system controller. The chassis (or multiple chassis, in a
multichassis configuration) is listed below it. Identify each chassis by
right-clicking its entry, then selecting the appropriate chassis model
through the Identify As submenu. Further expanding the PXI System
branch shows all devices in the system that can be recognized by
NI-VISA. When your system controller and all your chassis are
identified, the required
complete.

5. Apply the chassis number labels (shown in Figure 2-7) included with
your kit to each chassis in your PXI system, and write in the chassis
number accordingly in the white space.

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pxisys.ini or pxiesys.ini file is

Figure 2-7. Chassis Number Label

The PXI specification allows for many combinations of PXI chassis and
system modules. To assist system integrators, the manufacturers of
PXI chassis and system modules must document the capabilities of their
products. PXI Express devices must provide a driver and

.ini file for

identification. These files are provided as part of the PXI Platform Services
software included with your system controller. The minimum
documentation requirements for PXI-1 are contained in

.ini files, which

consist of ASCII text. System integrators, configuration utilities, and
device drivers can use these

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.ini files.

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The capability documentation for a PXI-1 chassis is contained in a

chassis.ini file provided by the chassis manufacturer. The information

in this file is combined with information about the system controller to
create a single PXI-1 system initialization file called
(PXI System Initialization). The NI system controller uses MAX to
generate the

pxisys.ini

pxisys.ini file from the chassis.ini file.

Device drivers and other utility software read the

pxisys.ini file to obtain system information. For detailed information

about initialization files, refer to the PXI specification at

Trigger Configuration in MAX

Each chassis has one or more trigger buses, each with eight lines numbered
0 through 7 that can be reserved and routed statically or dynamically. Static
reservation “pre-allocates” a trigger line to prevent its configuration by a
user program. Dynamic reservation/routing/deallocation is performed
on the fly within a user program based upon National Instruments APIs
such as NI-DAQmx. Static reservation of trigger lines can be implemented
by the user in MAX through the Triggers tab. Reserved trigger lines will
not be used by PXI modules dynamically configured by programs such as
NI-DAQmx. This prevents the instruments from double-driving the trigger
lines, possibly damaging devices in the chassis. For example, if
trigger line 3 is asserted, by default it will not be automatically asserted by
any other module.

Complete the following steps to reserve these trigger lines in MAX.

1. In the Configuration tree, click the PXI chassis branch you want to

configure.

2. Click the Triggers tab at the bottom of the right-hand pane.

3. Select which trigger lines you want to statically reserve, as shown in
Figure 2-8.

4. Click the Apply button.

pxiesys.ini and

www.pxisa.org.

Note For more information about routing and reserving PXI triggers refer to

KnowledgeBase 3TJDOND8 at

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ni.com/support.

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Figure 2-8. Configuring Triggers in MAX

Using System Configuration and Initialization Files

The PXI Express specification allows many combinations of PXI Express
chassis and system modules. To assist system integrators, the
manufacturers of PXI Express chassis and system modules must document
the capabilities of their products. The minimum documentation
requirements are contained in
System integrators, configuration utilities, and device drivers can use these

.ini files.

The capability documentation for the NI PXIe-1073 chassis is contained in

chassis.ini file on the software media that comes with the chassis.

the
The information in this file is combined with information about the system
controller to create a single system initialization file called
(PXI System Initialization). The system controller manufacturer either
provides a

pxisys.ini file for the particular chassis model that contains

the system controller or provides a utility that can read an arbitrary

chassis.ini file and generate the corresponding pxisys.ini file.

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.ini files, which consist of ASCII text.

pxisys.ini

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System controllers from NI provide the pxisys.ini file for the
NI PXIe-1073 chassis, so you should not need to use the
file. Refer to the documentation provided with the system controller or to

ni.com/support for more information on pxisys.ini and
chassis.ini files.

chassis.ini

Device drivers and other utility software read the

pxisys.ini file to

obtain system information. The device drivers should have no need to
directly read the

chassis.ini file. For detailed information regarding

initialization files, refer to the PXI Express specification at

www.pxisa.org.

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Maintenance

This chapter describes basic maintenance procedures you can perform on
the NI PXIe-1073 chassis.

Caution Disconnect the power cables prior to servicing the chassis.

Service Interval

Clean dust from the chassis exterior (and interior) as needed, based on the
operating environment. Periodic cleaning increases reliability and cooling
performance.

Preparation

The information in this chapter is designed for use by qualified service
personnel. Read the Read Me First: Safety and Electromagnetic
Compatibility document included with your kit before attempting any
procedures in this chapter.

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Caution Many components within the chassis are susceptible to static discharge damage.

Service the chassis only in a static-free environment. Observe standard handling
precautions for static-sensitive devices while servicing the chassis. Always wear a
grounded wrist strap or equivalent while servicing the chassis.

Cleaning

Caution Always disconnect the AC power cable before cleaning or servicing the chassis.

Cleaning procedures consist of exterior and interior cleaning of the chassis.
Refer to your module user documentation for information on cleaning
individual CompactPCI or PXI modules.

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Interior Cleaning

Exterior Cleaning

Cautions Avoid getting moisture inside the chassis during exterior cleaning, especially

through the top vents. Use just enough moisture to dampen the cloth.

Do not wash the front- or rear-panel connectors or switches. Cover these components while
cleaning the chassis.

Do not use harsh chemical cleaning agents; they may damage the chassis. Avoid chemicals
that contain benzene, toluene, xylene, acetone, or similar solvents.

Use a dry, low-velocity stream of air to clean the interior of the chassis.
Use a soft-bristle brush for cleaning around components.

Clean the exterior surfaces of the chassis with a dry lint-free cloth or a
soft-bristle brush. If any dirt remains, wipe with a cloth moistened in a mild
soap solution. Remove any soap residue by wiping with a cloth moistened
with clear water. Do not use abrasive compounds on any part of the chassis.

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Specifications

Caution If the NI PXIe-1073 chassis is used in a manner inconsistent with the instructions

or specifications listed by National Instruments, the protective features of the chassis may
be impaired.

Note Specifications are subject to change without notice.

This appendix contains specifications for the NI PXIe-1073 chassis.

Electrical

AC Input

Input voltage range................................. 100–240 VAC

Operating voltage range

Input frequency ...................................... 50/60 Hz

Operating frequency range

1

........................ 90–264 VAC

1

................... 47–63 Hz

A

Input current rating................................. 4 –2 A

Efficiency ............................................... > 70% at full load, normal input

voltage

Power disconnect ................................... The AC power cable provides

main power disconnect. The
front-panel power switch controls
the internal chassis power supply
that provides DC power to the
CompactPCI/PXI backplane.

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The operating range is guaranteed by design.

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DC Output

DC current capacity (IMP)

Vo lt a ge Maximum Current

+3.3 V 15 A

+5 V 7.5 A

Note The maximum total power is 150 W. This represents 30 W per slot for each of the

five slots of the chassis.

Chassis Cooling

+5 V

AUX

+12 V 15 A

–12 V 0.75 A

Over-current protection ..........................All outputs protected from short

circuit

Over-voltage protection

Over-voltage at

+3.3 V 3.76 V 4.3 V

+5 V 5.74 V 7.0 V

+12 V 13.4 V 15.6 V

Per slot cooling capacity.........................38.25 W

Minimum Maximum

1.0 A

Active Range

Slot airflow direction ..............................Bottom of module to top of

module

Module cooling

System .............................................Forced air circulation (positive

pressurization) through a
126 CFM fan with High/Auto
speed selector

Intake ...............................................Bottom of chassis

Exhaust ............................................Along rear, right side, and top of

chassis

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Environmental

Appendix A Specifications

Power supply cooling

System............................................. Forced air circulation through

integrated fan

Intake .............................................. Front side of chassis

Exhaust............................................ Rear side of chassis

Maximum altitude .................................. 2,000 m (800 mbar)

(at 25 °C ambient)

Measurement Category ..........................II

Pollution Degree .................................... 2

For indoor use only.

Operating Environment

Ambient temperature range.................... 0 to 50 °C

(Tested in accordance with
IEC-60068-2-1 and
IEC-60068-2-2. Meets
MIL-PRF-28800F Class 3
low temperature limit and
high temperature limit.)

Relative humidity range ......................... 20 to 80%, noncondensing

(Tested in accordance with
IEC-60068-2-56.)

Storage Environment

Ambient temperature range.................... –40 to 71 °C

(Tested in accordance with
IEC-60068-2-1 and
IEC-60068-2-2. Meets
MIL-PRF-28800F Class 3 limits.)

Relative humidity range ......................... 10 to 95%, noncondensing

(Tested in accordance with
IEC-60068-2-56.)

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Shock and Vibration

Operational shock ...................................30 g peak, half-sine, 11 ms pulse

(Tested in accordance with
IEC-60068-2-27. Meets
MIL-PRF-28800F Class 2 limits.)

Random Vibration

Operating ................................................5 to 500 Hz, 0.3 g

rms

Acoustic Emissions

Nonoperating ..........................................5 to 500 Hz, 2.4 g

(Tested in accordance with
IEC-60068-2-64. Nonoperating
test profile exceeds the
requirements of
MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 3.)

rms

Sound Pressure Level (at Operator Position)

Tested in accordance with ISO 7779. Meets MIL-PRF-28800F
requirements.

NI PXIe-1073

Auto fan (at 25 °C ambient) ............43.3 dBA

High fan...........................................58.3 dBA

Sound Power

Tested in accordance with ISO 7779.

NI PXIe-1073

Auto fan (at 25 °C ambient) ............51.3 dBA

High fan...........................................64.6 dBA

Note Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Safety

This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following
standards of safety for information technology equipment:

• IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1

• UL 61010-1, CSA 61010-1

Note For UL and other safety certifications, refer to the product label or the Online

Product Certification section.

Electromagnetic Compatibility

This product meets the requirements of the following EMC standards for
electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use:

• EN 61326 (IEC 61326): Class A emissions; Basic immunity

• EN 55011 (CISPR 11): Group 1, Class A emissions

• AS/NZS CISPR 11: Group 1, Class A emissions

• FCC 47 CFR Part 15B: Class A emissions

• ICES-001: Class A emissions

Appendix A Specifications

Note For the standards applied to assess the EMC of this product, refer to the Online

Product Certification section.

Note For EMC compliance, operate this device with shielded cabling.

CE Compliance

This product meets the essential requirements of applicable European
Directives as follows:

• 2006/95/EC; Low-Voltage Directive (safety)

• 2004/108/EC; Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC)

Online Product Certification

Refer to the product Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for additional
regulatory compliance information. To obtain product certifications and
the DoC for this product, visit
number or product line, and click the appropriate link in the Certification
column.

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Environmental Management

NI is committed to designing and manufacturing products in an
environmentally responsible manner. NI recognizes that eliminating
certain hazardous substances from our products is beneficial to the
environment and to NI customers.

For additional environmental information, refer to the NI and the
Environment Web page at
environmental regulations and directives with which NI complies, as well
as other environmental information not included in this document.

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)

EU Customers At the end of the product life cycle, all products must be sent to a WEEE

recycling center. For more information about WEEE recycling centers, National
Instruments WEEE initiatives, and compliance with WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC on
Waste and Electronic Equipment, visit

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Backplane

Size .........................................................3U-sized; integrated controller

and 5 peripheral slots.
Compliant with IEEE 1101.10
mechanical packaging.

PXI Express Specification

compliant. Accepts both
PXI Express and CompactPCI
(PICMG 2.0 R3.0) 3U modules.

1

V(I/O)

Backplane bare-board material...............UL 94 V-0 recognized

Backplane connectors .............................Conform to IEC 917 and

1

V(I/O) is connected to the +5 V DC power plane, so the same specifications apply to V(I/O) and +5 V.

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....................................................+5 V

IEC 1076-4-101, and are
UL 94 V-0 rated

Appendix A Specifications

System Synchronization Clocks (PXI_CLK10, PXIe_CLK100,
PXIe_SYNC100)

10 MHz System Reference Clock: PXI_CLK10

Maximum slot-to-slot skew ................... 250 ps

Accuracy ................................................±25 ppm max. (guaranteed over

the operating temperature range)

Note The 10 MHz system reference clock does not require calibration.

Maximum jitter ...................................... 5 ps RMS phase-jitter

(10Hz–1MHz range)

Duty-factor ............................................. 45%–55%

Unloaded signal swing ........................... 3.3 V ±0.3 V

Note For other specifications refer to the PXI-1 Hardware Specification.

100 MHz System Reference Clock: PXIe_CLK100 and
PXIe_SYNC100

Maximum slot-to-slot skew ................... 100 ps

Accuracy ................................................±25 ppm max. (guaranteed over

the operating temperature range)

Maximum jitter ...................................... 3 ps RMS phase-jitter

(10 Hz–12 kHz range)

2 ps RMS phase-jitter
(12kHz–20MHz range)

Duty-factor for PXIe_CLK100 ..............45%–55%

Absolute single-ended voltage swing
(When each line in the differential pair
has 50 Ω termination to 1.30 V

or Thévenin equivalent) .........................400 –1000 mV

Note For other specifications refer to the PXI-5 PXI Express Hardware Specification.

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Appendix A Specifications

Mechanical

Note 12.7 mm (0.50 in.) is added to height when feet are installed.

Overall dimensions (standard chassis)

Height ..............................................177 mm (6.97 in.)

Width ...............................................257.1 mm (10.12 in.)

Depth ...............................................212.8 mm (8.38 in.)

Weight .............................................5 kg (11.0 lbs)

Chassis materials ....................................Sheet Aluminum,

Extruded Aluminum,
Cold Rolled Steel, Nylon

Finish ......................................................Clear Chromate Conversion

Coat on Aluminum
Electrodeposited Nickel Plate
Plate on Cold Rolled Steel
Polyester Urethane Powder Paint

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0.5 in.

(12.7 mm)

Appendix A Specifications

Figure A-1 and Figure A-2 show the NI PXIe-1073 dimensions. The holes
shown are for the installation of the optional rack-mount kits as shown in
Figure A-3. Notice that the front and rear rack mounting holes (size M4)
are symmetrical.

10.12 in. (257 mm)

NI PXIe-1073

6.97 in.

(177 mm)

6.46 in. (164.08 mm)

1.72 in.
(43.69 mm)

1.83 in.

M4 × 0.7

4.47 in.

(113.56 mm)

(18.3 mm)

Module

Front Panel

(24.38 mm)

0.72 in.

3.13 in.

(79.5 mm)

0.96 in.

3.02 in.

(76.71 mm)

8.43 in. (214.2 mm)

8.56 in. (217.4 mm)

0.25 in. (6.35 mm) Max, 10×

(46.58 mm)

Figure A-1. NI PXIe-1073 Chassis Dimensions (Front and Side)

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0.25 in. (6.35 mm) Max, 4×

M4 × 0.7

(24.38 mm)

6.49 in.

(164.85 mm)

8.74 in. (222 mm)

0.69 in.

(17.5 mm)

Figure A-2. NI PXIe-1073 Chassis Dimensions (Bottom)

0.96 in.

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Appendix A Specifications

1

2

Figure A-3 shows the NI PXIe-1073 rack mount kit components.

1 NI PXIe-1073 Chassis 2 Rack Mount Kit

Figure A-3. NI PXIe-1073 Chassis Rack Mount Kit Components

Notes

Refer to the NI PXIe-1073 Rack Mount Installation Guide included with your rack

mount kit for more information on rack mounting the NI PXIe-1073 chassis.

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Pinouts

B

This appendix describes the connector pinouts for the NI PXIe-1073
backplane.

Figure B-1 illustrates the types of PXI Express connectors by providing a
layout of a PXI Express Hybrid peripheral slot.

Table B-1 shows the XP4 Connector Pinout for the PXI Express and Hybrid
peripheral slots.

Table B-2 shows the XP3 Connector Pinout for the PXI Express and Hybrid
peripheral slots.

Table B-3 shows the P1 connector pinout for the Hybrid peripheral slots.

For more detailed information, refer to the PXI-5 PXI Express Hardware
Specification, Revision 2.0. Contact the PXI Systems Alliance for a copy
of the specification.

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Appendix B Pinouts

3

1

2

Hybrid Slot Pinouts

1 XP4 Connector 2 XP3 Connector 3 P1 Connector

Figure B-1. PXI Express System Hybrid Slot Layout

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Appendix B Pinouts

Table B-1. XP4 Connector Pinout for the PXI Express/Hybrid Slot

Pin Z A B C D E F

1 GND GA4 GA3 GA2 GA1 GA0 GND

2 GND 5Vaux GND SYSEN# WAKE# ALERT# GND

3 GND 12V 12V GND GND GND GND

4 GND GND GND 3.3V 3.3V 3.3V GND

5 GND PXI_TRIG3 PXI_TRIG4 PXI_TRIG5 GND PXI_TRIG6 GND

6 GND PXI_TRIG2 GND AT N LE D PXI_STAR PXI_CLK10 GND

7 GND PXI_TRIG1 PXI_TRIG0 AT N SW # GND PXI_TRIG7 GND

8 GND RSV GND RSV PXI_LBL6 PXI_LBR6 GND

Table B-2. XP3 Connector Pinout for the PXI Express/Hybrid Slot

Pin A B ab C D cd E F ef

PXIe_

1

CLK100+

PRSNT# PWREN# GND PXIe_

2

SMBDAT SMBCLK GND RSV RSV GND RSV RSV GND

3

MPWRGD* PERST# GND RSV RSV GND 1RefClk+ 1RefClk- GND

4

1PETp0 1PETn0 GND 1PERp0 1PERn0 GND 1PETp1 1PETn1 GND

5

1PETp2 1PETn2 GND 1PERp2 1PERn2 GND 1PERp1 1PERn1 GND

6

1PETp3 1PETn3 GND 1PERp3 1PERn3 GND 1PETp4 1PETn4 GND

7

1PETp5 1PETn5 GND 1PERp5 1PERn5 GND 1PERp4 1PERn4 GND

8

1PETp6 1PETn6 GND 1PERp6 1PERn6 GND 1PETp7 1PETn7 GND

9

RSV RSV GND RSV RSV GND 1PERp7 1PERn7 GND

10

PXIe_
CLK100–

GND PXIe_

SYNC100+

DSTARB+

PXIe_
SYNC100–

PXIe_
DSTARB–

GND PXIe_

DSTARC+

GND PXIe_

DSTARA+

PXIe_
DSTARC–

PXIe_
DSTARA–

GND

GND

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Table B-3. P1 Connector Pinout for the Hybrid Slot

Pin Z A B C D E F

25 GND 5V REQ64# ENUM# 3.3V 5V GND

24 GND AD[1] 5V V(I/O) AD[0] ACK6 4# GND

23 GND 3.3V AD[4] AD[3] 5V AD[2] GND

22 GND AD[7] GND 3.3V AD[6] AD[5] GND

21 GND 3.3V AD[9] AD[8] M66EN C/BE[0]# GND

20 GND AD[12] GND V(I/O) AD[11] AD[10] GND

19 GND 3.3V AD[15] AD[14] GND AD[13] GND

18 GND SERR# GND 3.3V PA R C/BE[1]# GND

17 GND 3.3V IPMB_SCL IPMB_SDA GND PERR# GND

16 GND DEVSEL# GND V(I/O) STOP# LOCK# GND

15 GND 3.3V FRAME# IRDY# BD_SEL# TRDY# GND

12–14 Key Area

11 GND AD[18] AD[17] AD[16] GND C/BE[2]# GND

10 GND AD[21] GND 3.3V AD[20] AD[19] GND

9 GND C/BE[3]# IDSEL AD[23] GND AD[22] GND

8 GND AD[26] GND V(I/O) AD[25] AD[24] GND

7 GND AD[30] AD[29] AD[28] GND AD[27] GND

6 GND REQ# GND 3.3V CLK AD[31] GND

5 GND BRSVP1A5 BRSVP1B5 RST# GND GNT# GND

4 GND IPMB_PWR HEALTHY# V(I/O) INTP INTS GND

3 GND INTA# INTB# INTC# 5V INTD# GND

2 GND TCK 5V TMS TDO TDI GND

1 GND 5V –12V TRST# +12V 5V GND

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Professional Services

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Registered users also receive access to the NI Discussion Forums

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at
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For information about other technical support options in your
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ni.com/contact.

self-paced training, eLearning virtual classrooms, interactive CDs,
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technical resources, or other project challenges, National Instruments
Alliance Partner members can help. To learn more, call your local
NI office or visit

ni.com/services, or contact your local office at

ni.com/alliance.

C

ni.com/support includes the

ni.com/training for

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Appendix C Technical Support and Professional Services

• Declaration of Conformity (DoC)—A DoC is our claim of
compliance with the Council of the European Communities using
the manufacturer’s declaration of conformity. This system affords
the user protection for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and
product safety. You can obtain the DoC for your product by visiting

ni.com/certification.

• Calibration Certificate—If your product supports calibration,
you can obtain the calibration certificate for your product at

ni.com/calibration.

You also can visit the Worldwide Offices section of

ni.com/niglobal

to access the branch office Web sites, which provide up-to-date contact
information, support phone numbers, email addresses, and current events.

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Glossary

Symbol Prefix Value

ppico10

nnano10

μ micro 10

m milli 10

k kilo 10

Mmega10

Ggiga10

Ttera10

Symbols

° Degrees.

–12

–9

–6

–3

3

6

9

12

≥ Equal or greater than.

≤ Equal or less than.

% Percent.

Ω Ohms.

A

A Amperes.

AC Alternating current.

ANSI American National Standards Institute.

AUTO Automatic fan speed control.

AWG American Wire Gauge.

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Glossary

B

backplane An assembly, typically a printed circuit board, with connectors and signal

paths that bus the connector pins.

C

CCelsius.

cfm Cubic feet per minute.

CFR Code of Federal Regulations.

cm Centimeters.

CompactPCI An adaptation of the Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI)

Specification 2.1 or later for industrial and/or embedded applications
requiring a more robust mechanical form factor than desktop PCI. It
uses industry standard mechanical components and high-performance
connector technologies to provide an optimized system intended for rugged
applications. It is electrically compatible with the PCI Specification, which
enables low-cost PCI components to be utilized in a mechanical form factor
suited for rugged environments.

CSA Canadian Standards Association.

D

daisy-chain A method of propagating signals along a bus, in which the devices are

prioritized on the basis of their position on the bus.

DC Direct current.

DoC Declaration of Conformity.

E

efficiency Ratio of output power to input power, expressed as a percentage.

EIA Electronic Industries Association.

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Glossary

embedded system
controller

EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility.

EMI Electromagnetic Interference.

A module configured for installation in slot 1 of a PXI chassis. This device
is unique in the PXI system in that it performs the system controller
functions, including clock sourcing and arbitration for data transfers across
the backplane. Installing such a device into any other slot can damage the
device, the PXI backplane, or both.

F

FCC Federal Communications Commission.

filler panel A blank module front panel used to fill empty slots in the chassis.

G

g (1) grams; (2) a measure of acceleration equal to 9.8 m/s2.

GPIB General Purpose Interface Bus (IEEE 488).

g

RMS

A measure of random vibration. The root mean square of acceleration
levels in a random vibration test profile.

H

hr Hours.

Hz Hertz; cycles per second.

I

IEC International Electrotechnical Commission; an organization that sets

international electrical and electronics standards.

IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

I

MP

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Mainframe peak current.

Glossary

in. Inches.

inhibit To turn off.

J

jitter A measure of the small, rapid variations in clock transition times from their

nominal regular intervals. Units: seconds RMS.

K

kg Kilograms.

km Kilometers.

L

lb Pounds.

LED Light emitting diode.

line regulation The maximum steady-state percentage that a DC voltage output will

change as a result of a specified change in input AC voltage (step change
from 90 to 132 VAC or 180 to 264 VAC).

load regulation The maximum steady-state percentage that a DC voltage output will

change as a result of a step change from no-load to full-load output current.

M

m Meters.

MAX NI Measurement & Automation Explorer, the utility that allows you to

configure and test your PXI system.

MHz Megahertz. One million Hertz; one Hertz equals one cycle per second.

ms Milliseconds.

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Glossary

N

NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association.

NI National Instruments.

NI-DAQmx National Instruments driver that controls the operation of National

Instruments data acquisition (DAQ) devices.

NI-VISA National Instruments implementation of the VISA (Virtual Instrument

System Architecture) I/O standard. NI-VISA provides support for the
VISA API, and also provides VISAIC, a utility for instrument
configuration and I/O function execution.

P

ppm Parts-per-million.

PXI PCI eXtensions for Instrumentation. PXI is an implementation of

CompactPCI with added electrical features that meet the high performance
requirements of instrumentation applications by providing triggering, local
buses, and system clock capabilities.

PXI_CLK10 10 MHz PXI system reference clock.

PXIe_CLK100 100 MHz PXIe system reference clock.

R

RMS Root mean square.

S

s Seconds.

skew Deviation in signal transmission times.

slot blocker An assembly installed into an empty slot to improve the airflow in adjacent

slots.

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Glossary

standby The backplane is unpowered (off), but the chassis is still connected to

AC power mains. Auxiliary power is active.

system reference
clock

A 10 MHz clock, also called PXI_CLK10, that is distributed to all
peripheral slots in the chassis. The system reference clock can be used for
synchronization of multiple modules in a measurement or control system.
The PXI backplane specification defines implementation guidelines for
PXI_CLK10.

T

TTL Transistor-transistor logic.

U

UL Underwriter’s Laboratories.

V

V Volts.

VAC Volts alternating current.

V

pp

Peak-to-peak voltage.

W

W Watts.

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Index

A

AC power cables (table), 1-2

B

backplane

architecture (figure), 1-7
hybrid peripheral slots, 1-8
interoperability with CompactPCI, 1-6
local bus, 1-8
overview, 1-6
PXI Express peripheral slot, 1-8
specifications, A-6
system reference clock, 1-9

default behavior (figure), 1-10

trigger bus, 1-9

C

cable options (table), 2-12
cables, power (table), 1-2
calibration certificate (NI resources), C-2
CE compliance specifications, A-5
chassis ambient temperature definitions, 2-3
chassis cooling considerations

ambient temperature definitions, 2-3
chassis initialization file, 2-17
chassis number label, 2-15
checking LEDs for status, 2-11
CLK100 termination (figure), 1-10
CompactPCI

installing modules (figure), 2-13

interoperability with NI PXIe-1073

backplane, 1-6

configuration. See installation, configuration,

and operation

connecting to the power supply, 2-4

conventions used in the manual, vii
cooling

air cooling of NI PXIe-1073, 2-2
air intake (figure), 2-3
filler panel installation, 2-4
setting fan speed, 2-3
slot blocker installation, 2-4

D

Declaration of Conformity (NI resources), C-2
diagnostic tools (NI resources), C-1
dimensions (figure), A-10
documentation

conventions used in manual, vii
NI resources, C-1
related documentation, viii

drivers (NI resources), C-1

E

electromagnetic compatibility specifications,

A-5
EMC filler panel kit, 1-5
environmental management specifications, A-6
examples (NI resources), C-1

F

fan, setting speed, 2-3
filler panel installation, 2-4

G

getting started, 1-1, 2-5
ground, connecting, 2-4

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H

handle/feet kit, 1-6
help, technical support, C-1
hybrid peripheral slots, overview, 1-8
hybrid slot layout (figure), B-2
hybrid slot pinouts

P1 connector (table), B-4
XP3 connector (table), B-3
XP4 connector (table), B-3

I

installation

cabling, 2-9
hardware, 2-6
of an NI ExpressCard module, 2-6
of an NI PCI Express host card, 2-7
powering down the MXI-Express system,

2-10

powering up the MXI-Express system,

2-10

installation, configuration, and operation

chassis initialization file, 2-17
configuration in MAX (figure), 2-14
connecting safety ground, 2-4
filler panel installation, 2-4
module installation, 2-12

CompactPCI or PXI modules

(figure), 2-13

PXI configuration in MAX

trigger configuration, 2-16
PXI Express configuration in MAX, 2-14
rack mounting, 2-4
setting fan speed, 2-3
site considerations, 2-2
slot blocker installation, 2-4
testing power up, 2-4
unpacking, 1-1

instrument drivers (NI resources), C-1
interoperability with CompactPCI, 1-6

K

key features, 1-2
KnowledgeBase, C-1

L

local bus

local bus routing (figure), 1-9
routing (figure), 1-8

M

maintenance of NI PXIe-1073, 3-1

cleaning

exterior cleaning, 3-2

interior cleaning, 3-2
preparation, 3-1
service interval, 3-1
static discharge damage (caution), 3-1

MXI interface description, 1-7
MXI-Express

cable options (table), 2-12

MXI-Express system getting started, 2-5

N

National Instruments support and services,

C-1
NI ExpressCard module, 2-6
NI PCI Express host card

cable connection, 2-9
installation, 2-7

NI PXIe-1073

backplane

hybrid peripheral slots, 1-8
interoperability with CompactPCI,

1-6
local bus, 1-8
overview, 1-6
PXI Express peripheral slot, 1-8

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system reference clock, 1-9

trigger bus, 1-9
bottom view of chassis, 1-5
fan speed, setting, 2-3
front view (figure), 1-3
installation. See installation,

configuration, and operation
key features, 1-2
maintenance. See maintenance of NI

PXIe-1073
module cooling air intake (figure), 2-3
optional equipment, 1-5
rack mounting, 2-4
rear view of chassis, 1-4
safety ground, connecting, 2-4
system reference clock

default behavior (figure), 1-10

NI support and services, C-1

O

online product certification, A-5
optional equipment, 1-5
overview, functional, 2-11

P

pinouts, B-1
power cables (table), 1-2
power switch, 2-4
power up, testing, 2-4
programming examples (NI resources), C-1
PXI Express peripheral slot

description, 1-8

R

rack mount kit, 1-6

dimensions (figure), A-11

rack mounting, 2-4
related documentation, viii

S

safety

and caution notices, 2-1
ground, connecting, 2-4

specifications, A-5
service interval, 3-1
setting fan speed, 2-3
slot blocker installation, 2-4
slot blockers, 1-5
software

installation, 2-6

NI resources, C-1
specifications, NI PXIe-1073

acoustic emissions, A-4

sound power, A-4
sound pressure level (at operator

position), A-4

backplane, A-6

10 MHz system reference clock

(PXI_CLK10), A-7

100 MHz system reference clock

(PXIe_CLK100 and

PXIe_SYNC100), A-7
CE compliance, A-5
chassis cooling, A-2
dimensions

bottom (figure), A-10
front and side (figure), A-9

electrical

AC input, A-1

DC output, A-2
electromagnetic compatibility, A-5
environmental, A-3
environmental management, A-6
mechanical, A-8
online product certification, A-5
rack mount kit components (figure), A-11
safety, A-5
shock and vibration, A-4
system reference clocks, A-7

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Index

Waste Electrical and Electronic

Equipment (WEEE), A-6
support, technical, C-1
system reference clock, 1-9

default behavior (figure), 1-10
specifications, A-7

T

technical support, C-1
testing power up, 2-4
training and certification (NI resources), C-1
trigger bus, 1-9
troubleshooting (NI resources), C-1

U

unpacking

MXI-Express host card, 2-5
overview, 1-1

W

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment

(WEEE) specifications, A-6

Web resources, C-1

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