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PXI
NI PXI-1056 User Manual
NI PXI-1056 User Manual
September 2005
371551A-01
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Important Information Warranty The NI PXI-1056 is 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 National Instruments software are warranted not to fail to execute programming instructions,
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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 ................................
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Contents Remote Voltage, Temperature, and Fan Monitoring..................................................... 2-9 Serial Communication Command Set............................................................. 2-10 Terminal Settings.............................................................................. 2-10 RS-232 Command Syntax ................................................................ 2-10 PXI System Configuration with MAX.............................................................
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About This Manual The NI PXI-1056 User Manual contains information about installing, configuring, using, and maintaining the NI PXI-1056 18-slot chassis. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: » The » symbol leads you through nested menu items and dialog box options to a final action. The sequence File»Page Setup»Options directs you to pull down the File menu, select the Page Setup item, and select Options from the last dialog box. This icon denotes a note, which aler
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About This Manual Related Documentation The following documents contain information that you might find helpful as you read this manual: CompactPCI Specification PICMG 2.0 R 3.0 PXI Hardware Specification, Revision 2.2 PXI Software Specification, Revision 2.2 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 Equipmen
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1 Getting Started This chapter describes the key features of the PXI-1056 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
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Chapter 1 Getting Started Table 1-1. AC Power Cables Power Cable Reference Standards Standard 120 V (USA) NEMA 5-15 Switzerland 220 V SEV Australia 240 V AS C112 Universal Euro 230 V CEE (7), II, IV, VII IEC83 North America 240 V NEMA 6-15 United Kingdom 230 V BS 1363/IEC83 If you are missing any of the items listed in Table 1-1, or if you have the incorrect AC power cable, contact National Instruments. Key Features The PXI-1056 combines a high-performance 18 slot 3U-sized (or 4 3U and 7 6U s
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Chapter 1 Getting Started Temperature-sensing module that can adjust fan speed based on air-intake temperature to minimize audible noise Front-panel LEDs that indicate a voltage regulation failure, a fan failure, or over-temperature condition Programmable PXI trigger routing between PXI bus segments Optional carrying handle and feet for portability Front rack mount brackets and handles Chassis Description Figures 1-1 and 1-2 show the key features of the PXI-1056 chassis front and re
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Chapter 1 Getting Started 1 8 7 6 2 2 3 3 2 2 4 5 1 Fan Filter Cover 6 Universal AC Inlet 2 Power Supply Shuttle Retainer Screws (x4) 7 Fan Speed Selector Switch 3 Power Supply Shuttle Handles (x2) 8 RS-232 Connector for Remote Voltage/Temperature/Fan Monitoring 4 Chassis Ground Screw 5 Circuit Breaker Figure 1-2. Rear View of the PXI-1056 Chassis Optional Equipment Contact National Instruments to order the following options for the PXI-1056 chassis. EMC Filler Panels Optional EMC filler pane
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Chapter 1 Getting Started PXI-1056 Backplane Overview Interoperability with CompactPCI The PXI-1056 backplane is interoperable with 5 V and universal PXI-compatible products and standard CompactPCI products. This is an important feature, because some PXI systems may require components that do not implement PXI-specific features. For example, you may want to use a standard CompactPCI network interface card in a PXI chassis. The signals on the backplane P1 connectors meet the requirements of t
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Chapter 1 Getting Started The star trigger slot can also be used to provide a PXI_CLK10 signal to the backplane. For more information regarding PXI_CLK10, refer to the System Reference Clock section. Peripheral Slots There are 17 3U-sized peripheral slots including the star trigger slot. Three of these slots can only be used for 3U modules. The chassis has a number of peripheral slots that can also be used in a 6U configuration. They can be used for a mix of 3U and 6U modules, or they can b
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Chapter 1 Getting Started Figure 1-3. PXI CLK_10 and Star Trigger Routing © National Instruments Corporation 1-7 NI PXI-1056 User Manual PXI-1056 Backplane Configuration System Reference Clock Buffer and Detection Circuitry PXI Star Triggers Local Local Local Local Local Local Local Local Local Local Local Local Local Local 2 3 4 5 10 13 16 1 2 6 7 8 9 11 12 14 15 17 18 Bus Bus Bus Bus Bus Bus Bus Bus Bus Bus Bus Bus Bus Bus PXI Trigger Bus Segment 1/PCI Bus Segment 1 PXI Trigger Bus Segment 2
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Chapter 1 Getting Started Trigger Bus All slots on each PXI bus segment share eight PXI trigger lines. You can use these trigger lines in a variety of ways. For example, you can use triggers to synchronize the operation of several different PXI peripheral modules. In other applications, one module located in slot 2 can control carefully timed sequences of operations performed on other modules in the system. Modules can pass triggers to one another, allowing precisely timed responses to asy
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2 Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to install, configure, and use the PXI-1056 chassis. Before connecting the chassis to a power source, read this chapter and the Read Me First: Safety and Radio-Frequency Interference document included with your chassis. Safety Information Caution Before undertaking any troubleshooting, maintenance, or exploratory procedure, carefully read the following caution notices. This equipment contains voltage hazardous to human life and safe
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Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration 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 PXI-1056 is designed to operate on a bench or in an instrument rack. Determine how you want to use the PXI-1056 and follow the appropriate installation instructions. Providing
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Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration 1 2 1 Air Outlets (Side of Chassis) 2 Air Intake (Back of Chassis) Figure 2-1. PXI-1056 Chassis Airflow Side View Install the chassis so that you can easily access the rear panel. This simplifies replacing the air filter or power supply shuttle, if necessary. Setting Fan Speed The fan-speed selector switch is on the rear panel of the PXI-1056. Refer to Figure 1-2, Rear View of the PXI-1056 Chassis, to locate the fan-speed selector switch. Select HIG
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Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Rack Mounting Rack-mount applications may require the optional rear rack mount kit available from National Instruments. Refer to Figure A-3, PXI-1056 Rack Mount Components, and the instructions supplied with the rack mount kits to install your PXI-1056 in an instrument rack. Note You may want to remove the feet from the PXI-1056 when rack mounting. To do so, remove the screws holding the feet in place. Connecting Safety Ground Caution The PXI-1056 ch
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Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration The power switch allows you to power on the chassis or place it in standby mode. Push the power switch to the On (Left) position (if not already on). Observe that the fan becomes operational and the power switch LED is a steady green. Installing a PXI Controller This section contains general instructions for installing a PXI controller in the PXI-1056 chassis. Refer to your PXI controller user manual for specific instructions and cautions. Complete
