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MXI
NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual
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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
August 2008
371575E-01
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Support Worldwide Technical Support and Product Information ni.com National Instruments Corporate Headquarters 11500 North Mopac Expressway Austin, Texas 78759-3504 USA Tel: 512 683 0100 Worldwide Offices Australia 1800 300 800, Austria 43 662 457990-0, Belgium 32 (0) 2 757 0020, Brazil 55 11 3262 3599, Canada 800 433 3488, China 86 21 5050 9800, Czech Republic 420 224 235 774, Denmark 45 45 76 26 00, Finland 358 (0) 9 725 72511, France 01 57 66 24 24, Germany 49 89 7413130, India 91 80 411900
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Important Information Warranty The NI ExpressCard-8360, NI PXI-ExpressCard 8360, NI PXIe-ExpressCard 8360, NI PXI-8360, and NI PXIe-8360 are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment, as evidenced by receipts or other documentation. National Instruments will, at its option, repair or replace equipment that proves to be defective during the warranty period. This warranty includes parts and labor. The media on which you receive
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NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS PRODUCTS ARE INCORPORATED IN A SYSTEM OR APPLICATION, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE APPROPRIATE DESIGN, PROCESS AND SAFETY LEVEL OF SUCH SYSTEM OR APPLICATION.
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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 .........................................................
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Contents Appendix B Common Questions Appendix C Technical Support and Professional Services Glossary Index NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual vi ni.com
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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 men
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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 chas
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1 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. NI ExpressCard MXI boards must always be installed as an ExpressCard board and a PXI board. Note The terms PXIe
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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 P
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Chapter 1 Introduction 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 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. Caution Never touch the exposed pins of connectors. Doing so
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2 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
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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 4. Make sure the injector/ejector handle is in its downward position. Be sure to remove all connector packaging and protective caps from retaining screws on the module. Align the NI PXI-8360 or NI PXIe-8360 with the card guides on the top and bottom of the system controller slot. Caution Do not raise the injector/ejector handle as you insert the NI PXI-8360 or NI PXIe-8360. It will not insert properly unless the handle is in its downward position so that it
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NI PXI-1042 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Figure 2-2 shows an NI PXI-8360 or NI PXIe-8360 just before installation in the system controller slot of a National Instruments chassis. 2 1 3 4 1 NI PXI-8360 or NI PXIe-8360 3 PXI/cPCI or PXIe/cPCIe Slot 1 2 PXI/cPCI or PXI Express/CompactPCI Express Chassis 4 Ejector Handle in Down Position Figure 2-1. NI PXI-8360 or NI PXIe-8360 Board Before Installation Installing an NI ExpressCard-8360 Because a laptop is not grounded, follow this procedure to
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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation If your computer is already running (or hibernating, etc.) when you install NI ExpressCard MXI, you must reboot to detect the PXI system. Otherwise, the PXI system is detected when you start your computer. Figure 2-2 shows how to insert the NI ExpressCard-8360 and connect the cable. 3 2 1 1 MXI-Express Cable 2 ExpressCard Slot 3 Portable Computer Figure 2-2. Installing the NI ExpressCard-8360 Cabling The NI ExpressCard MXI interface uses the same cable as MXI-
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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Notes For more information about cables, refer to the NI ExpressCard MXI Cable Options section of Chapter 3, Hardware Overview. You cannot use two NI PXI-8360 or NI PXIe-8360 boards for chassis expansion as with MXI-4. You can connect only an NI PCIe-8361/8362 or an NI ExpressCard-8360 host device to an NI PXI-8360 or NI PXIe-8360. Powering Up the NI ExpressCard MXI System To power up the NI ExpressCard MXI system, follow these steps: 1. Power on the expansion
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3 Hardware Overview This chapter presents an overview of NI ExpressCard MXI hardware functionality and explains the operation of each functional unit. Functional Overview NI ExpressCard MXI is based on PCI Express technology. An NI ExpressCard MXI kit uses standard PCI Express bridges or switches. The architecture is transparent to device drivers, so no additional software is needed to support NI ExpressCard MXI. No software is required for basic functionality. SMBus and ID device both requ
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Chapter 3 Hardware Overview NI ExpressCard-8360 PXI-8360 PCI High-Speed High-Speed PCI Express Express Cable Cable to PCI Bridge Cable Driver Connector Connector Figure 3-1. NI ExpressCard MXI Block Diagram with NI PXI-8360 NI ExpressCard-8360 PXIe-8360 PCI High-Speed High-Speed PCI Express Express Cable Cable Switch Cable Driver Connector Connector Figure 3-2. NI ExpressCard MXI Block Diagram with NI PXIe-8360 NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual 3-2 ni.com PCI EXPRESS PCI EXPRESS PCI Slots
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Chapter 3 Hardware Overview Functional Unit Descriptions PCI Express x1 Cable Driver This PCI Express device consists of one upstream and one downstream PCI Express physical interface. It buffers the PCI Express signals and drives them onto the cable. High-Speed Cable Connector The high-speed cable connector provides all necessary signals to connect an NI ExpressCard-8360 and an NI PXI-8360 or NI PXIe-8360. These signals include the PCI Express transmit and receive pair, the system clock, a
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Chapter 3 Hardware Overview Table 3-1 provides the status descriptions for the LEDs on the NI PXI-8360 and NI PXIe-8360. Table 3-1. LED Status Descriptions for NI PXI-8360 and NI PXIe-8360 LED Color Meaning PWR Off No power Red Power is out of spec Green Power is within spec LINK Off Link not established Green Link established The NI PXIe-8360 has some additional LEDs on the back side of the board near the front-panel connector. These LEDs give additional information about the link status of
