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PXI
NI PXI-8105 User Manual
NI PXI-8105 User Manual
April 2006
371755B-01
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Important Information Warranty The NI PXI-8105 embedded controller 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 progr
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Compliance Compliance with FCC/Canada Radio Frequency Interference Regulations 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). All National Instruments (NI) products are FCC Class A products. Depending on where it
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Contents About This Manual How to Use the Documentation Set...............................................................................vii Conventions ...................................................................................................................vii Related Documentation..................................................................................................viii Chapter 1 Introduction Benefits of PXI ................................................................
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Contents Chapter 3 I/O Information Front Panel Connectors ................................................................................................. 3-1 Front Panel.....................................................................................................................3-2 DVI-I............................................................................................................... 3-3 COM1...................................................................................
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About This Manual This manual contains detailed instructions for installing and configuring your National Instruments NI PXI-8105 embedded controller kit. How to Use the Documentation Set Begin by reading the NI PXI-8105 Installation Guide, a brief quick-start guide that describes how to install and get started with your controller. This manual, the NI PXI-8105 User Manual, contains more details about changing the installation or configuration from the defaults and using the hardware. Conven
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About This Manual monospace bold Bold text in this font denotes the messages and responses that the computer automatically prints to the screen. This font also emphasizes lines of code that are different from the other examples. Related Documentation The following documents contain information you may find helpful as you read this manual: PICMG 2.0 R3.0 CompactPCI Specification, PCI Industrial Computers Manufacturers Group IEEE Standard P1284.1-1997 (C/MM) Standard for Information Techn
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1 Introduction Benefits of PXI The PXI (PCI eXtensions for Instrumentation) industry standard, an open specification governed by the PXI Systems Alliance (PXISA), defines a compact modular PC platform for test, measurement, and control systems. 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 fe
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Chapter 1 Introduction NI PXI-8105 Description The NI PXI-8105 PXI/CompactPCI embedded computer is a high-performance PXI/CompactPCI system controller. The NI PXI-8105 controller integrates standard I/O features in a single unit by using state-of-the-art packaging. Combining an NI PXI-8105 embedded controller with a PXI-compatible chassis, such as the NI PXI-1042, results in a fully PC-compatible computer in a compact, rugged package. Note The NI PXI-8105 controller will not function in the
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Chapter 1 Introduction NI PXI-8105 Functional Description The NI PXI-8105 is a modular PC in a PXI 3U-size form factor. Figure 1-1 is a functional block diagram of the NI PXI-8105. Following the diagram is a description of each logic block shown. Socket 479 CPU Chipset SO-DIMM Graphics DVI-I DDR2 SDRAM DUAL CH Memory Connector PC2-5300 Controller Hub Gigabit GPIB Ethernet DMI Flash ROM PXI Chipset 4 Hi-Speed Connector I/O USB PCI Bus Controller Connectors PXI Hub Triggers ATA 100 IDE Interf
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Chapter 1 Introduction The NI PXI-8105 consists of the following logic blocks on the CPU module and the I/O module. The CPU module has the following logic blocks: ® ™ Socket 479 CPU is the socket definition for the Intel Core Duo processor T2500. The SO-DIMM block consists of two 64-bit DDR2 SDRAM sockets that can hold up to 1 GB each. The Chipset 945GMCH (Graphics and Memory Controller Hub) connects to the CPU, DDR2 SDRAM, and DVI-I video. The SMB to PXI Trigger provides a routable
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Chapter 1 Introduction control of NI hardware. Instrument drivers are available at ni.com/idnet to simplify communication with instruments over a variety of busses. LabVIEW is a powerful and easy-to-use graphical programming environment you can use to acquire data from thousands of different instruments including USB, IEEE 488.2, VXI, serial, PLCs, and plug-in boards. LabVIEW helps you convert acquired data into meaningful results using powerful data analysis routines. Add-on tools provide
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Chapter 1 Introduction You can expand the timing and triggering functionality of your PXI system with PXI Timing and Synchronization products. These products provide precision clock sources, custom routing of triggers for multi-chassis synchronization, clock sharing, and more and are programmed with NI-Sync. For more information visit ni.com/pxi. NI-VISA is the National Instruments implementation of the VISA specification. VISA is a uniform API for communicating and controlling USB, Serial
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2 Installation and Configuration This chapter contains information about installing and configuring your NI PXI-8105 controller. Installing the NI PXI-8105 This section contains general installation instructions for the NI PXI-8105. Consult your PXI chassis user manual for specific instructions and warnings. 1. Plug in your chassis before installing the NI PXI-8105. The power cord grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage while you install the module. (Make sure the power s
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Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration 4. Remove the protective plastic covers from the four bracket-retaining screws as shown in Figure 2-1. 1 1 Protective Screw Cap (4X) Figure 2-1. Removing Protective Screw Caps 5. Make sure the injector/ejector handle is in its downward position. Align the NI PXI-8105 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-8105. The module will not insert prope
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Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration 7. Raise the injector/ejector handle until the module firmly seats into the backplane receptacle connectors. The front panel of the NI PXI-8105 should be even with the front panel of the chassis. 8. Tighten the four bracket-retaining screws on the top and bottom of the front panel to secure the NI PXI-8105 to the chassis. 9. Check the installation. 10. Connect the keyboard and mouse to the appropriate connectors. If you are using a PS/2 keyboard and a
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Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Figure 2-2 shows an NI PXI-8105 installed in the system controller slot of a National Instruments PXI-1042 chassis. You can place PXI devices in any other slots. 1 2 3 1 PXI-1042 Chassis 2 NI PXI-8105 Controller 3 Injector/Ejector Rail Figure 2-2. NI PXI-8105 Controller Installed in a PXI Chassis How to Remove the Controller from the PXI Chassis The NI PXI-8105 controller is designed for easy handling. To remove the unit from the PXI chassis, complet
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Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration BIOS Setup You can change the NI PXI-8105 configuration settings in the BIOS setup. The BIOS is the low-level interface between the hardware and PC software that configures and tests your hardware when you boot the system. The BIOS setup program includes menus for configuring settings and enabling NI PXI-8105 controller features. Most users do not need to use the BIOS setup program, as the NI PXI-8105 controller ships with default settings that work
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Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration <+> and <–>—Use these keys to cycle between all available settings for a selected configuration option. —Use this key to select time and date fields. Main Setup Menu The most commonly accessed and modified BIOS settings are in the Main setup menu. The Main setup menu includes the following settings: System Time & Date—This setting controls the time of day, which is stored in a battery-backed real-time clock. Most operating systems also incl
