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PXI
NI 8171 Series
User Manual
NI 8171 Series User Manual
August 2001 Edition
Part Number 370382A-01
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Important Information Warranty The NI 8171 series of embedded PXI computers 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 National Instruments software are warranted not to fail to execute
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Compliance FCC/Canada Radio Frequency Interference Compliance* Determining FCC Class The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has rules to protect wireless communications from interference. The FCC places digital electronics into two classes. These classes are known as Class A (for use in industrial-commercial locations only) or Class B (for use in residential or commercial locations). Depending on where it is operated, this product could be subject to restrictions in the FCC rules. (In Canad
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Canadian Department of Communications This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Compliance to EU Directives Readers in the European Union (EU) must refer to the Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for information** pertaining to the CE Mark compliance scheme. The Manufacturer includes a DoC for mo
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Contents About This Manual How to Use the Documentation Set...............................................................................xi Conventions ...................................................................................................................xi Related Documentation..................................................................................................xii Chapter 1 Introduction Benefits of PXI ...................................................................
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Contents Upgrading RAM............................................................................................................ 2-13 Hard Drive Recovery..................................................................................................... 2-14 Recovery from a CD-ROM............................................................................. 2-14 Recovery from a Network............................................................................... 2-15 Installing an OS ........
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Contents Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Technical Support Resources Glossary Index © National Instruments Corporation ix NI 8171 Series User Manual
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About This Manual This manual contains detailed instructions for installing and configuring your National Instruments NI 8171 series embedded computer kit. The NI 8171 series includes the NI 8176, NI 8175, and NI 8174 embedded PXI computers. How to Use the Documentation Set Beginbyreadingthe NI 8171 Series Installation Guide,abriefquick-start guide that describes how to install and get started with your controller. This manual, the NI 8171 Series User Manual, contains more details about changing
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About This Manual Related Documentation The following documents contain information you may find helpful as you read this manual: PICMG 2.0 R2.1 CompactPCI Specification, PCI Industrial Computers Manufacturers Group IEEE Standard P1284.1-1997 (C/MM) Standard for Information Technology for Transport Independent Printer/System Interface PCI Local Bus Specification, Revision 2.2, PCI Special Interest Group PXI Specification, Revision 2.0, National Instruments Corporation Serialized IRQ Su
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1 Introduction Benefits of PXI The PXIbus specification defines a compact modular PC platform for industrial instrumentation. PXI leverages the PCI bus, which is the de facto standard for today’s desktop computer software and hardware designs. As a result, PXI users receive all the benefits of PCI within an architecture that supports mechanical, electrical, and software features tailored to industrial instrumentation, data acquisition, and automation applications. Well-suited for industrial appl
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Chapter 1 Introduction Modules The NI 8171 series includes three configurations: the NI 8176, NI 8175, and NI 8174. All three modules have a standard I/O set, and some modules include additional I/O connections. The standard I/O on all modules includes video, RS-232 serial port, parallel port, two USB ports, 10/100 ENET, PS/2 mouse and keyboard port, Reset button, and PXI Trigger. The modules have the following configurations: The NI 8176 has a 1.26 GHz processor, all the standard I/O, a secon
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Chapter 1 Introduction Socket 370 CPU VGA Connector Chip Set PXI-1020 SO-DIMM Graphics PXI-1025 SDRAM Memory TFT LCD PC 133 Controller Interface Hub Hub Interface ATA 100 IDE Interface PXI Chip Set 2 USB Connector I/O Connectors PCI Bus Controller PXI Hub PXI-1020/1025 Triggers Interface/ USB to PS/2 10/100BaseT Flash LPC Bus Ethernet ROM LPT 1 SMB to PXI Trigger COM 1 Super I/O XBus PCI BUS COM 2 Watchdog Internal Floppy PS/2 Keyboard/ SMB Mouse Figure 1-1. NI 8171 Series Block Diagram © Nation
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Chapter 1 Introduction The NI 8171 series consists of the following logic blocks on the CPU module and the I/O (daughter card) module. The CPU module has the following logic blocks: Socket 370 CPU is the socket definition for the Intel Pentium III processor families. The SO-DIMM block consists of a 64-bit SDRAM socket that can hold up to 256 MB. The Chip Set GMCH connects to the CPU, SDRAM, and video. The SMB to PXI triggers provide a routable connection of the PXI triggers to/from the S
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Chapter 1 Introduction National Instruments Software National Instruments has developed several software kits you can use with the NI 8171 series. The software is already installed on your hard drive. NI-DAQ has an extensive library of functions that you can call from your application programming environment. These functions include routines for analog input (A/D conversion), buffered data acquisition (high-speed A/D conversion), analog output (D/A conversion), waveform generation, digital I/O,
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Chapter 1 Introduction LabWindows/CVI is an interactive ANSI C programming environment designed for building virtual instrument applications. LabWindows/CVI delivers a drag-and-drop editor for building user interfaces, a complete ANSI C environment for building your test program logic, and a collection of automated code generation tools, as well as utilities for building automated test systems, monitoring applications, or laboratory experiments. ComponentWorks for Visual Basic is a collectio
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2 Installation and Configuration This chapter contains information about installing and configuring your NI 8171 series controller. Installing the NI 8171 Series This section contains general installation instructions for the NI 8171 series. Consult your PXI chassis user manual for specific instructions and warnings. 1. Plug in your chassis before installing the NI 8171 series. The power cord grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage while you install the module. (Make sure the
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Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration 8. Check the installation. 9. Connect the keyboard and mouse to the appropriate connectors. If you are using a PS/2 keyboard and a PS/2 mouse, use the Y-splitter adapter (see Figure 4-1, Y-Splitter Cable) included with your controller to connect both to the PS/2 connector. 10. Connect the VGA monitor video cable to the VGA connector. 11. Connect devices to ports as required by your system configuration. 12. Power on the chassis. 13. Verify that the contro
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Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration How to Remove the Controller from the PXI Chassis The NI 8171 series controllers are designed for easy handling. To remove the unit from the PXI chassis: 1. Turn off power. 2. Remove the bracket-retaining screws in the front panel. 3. Press the injector/ejector handle down. 4. Slide the unit out of the chassis. BIOS Setup You can change the NI 8171 series configuration settings in the BIOS setup. The BIOS is the low-level interface between the hardware an
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Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Up Arrow, Down Arrow—Use these keys to move between the options within a setup menu. (To use the arrows on the numeric keypad, you must turn off Num Lock.) —Use this key to either enter a submenu or display all available settings for a highlighted configuration option. —Use this key to return the parent menu of a submenu. At the top-level menus, this key serves as a shortcut to the Exit menu. <+> and <–>—Use these keys to cycle between
