MXI TM MXI-Express (x1) for PXI Express Series User Manual MXI-Express for PXI Express: Multisystem eXtension Interface for PCI Express, Compact PCI Express, and PXI Express Bus Systems NI PCIe-8361/8362 NI PXIe-8360 MXI-Express (x1) for PXI Express Series User Manual May 2006 371814B-01
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Important Information Warranty The NI PCIe-8361/8362 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.
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Contents About This Manual Conventions ...................................................................................................................vii Related Documentation..................................................................................................viii Chapter 1 Introduction About the MXI-Express Series ......................................................................................1-1 Description and Features ..............................................................
Contents Appendix B Common Questions Appendix C Technical Support and Professional Services Glossary Index MXI-Express (x1) for PXI Express Series User Manual vi ni.
About This Manual This manual describes the features, functions, and operation of the MXI-Express for PXI Express series of products. The products in this series are the NI PCIe-8361/8362 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.
About This Manual PCI Express/PCIe The terms PCI Express and PCIe are interchangeable in this manual. PXI Express chassis In this manual, whenever a PXI Express chassis is referenced, a CompactPCI Express chassis could be used instead. PXI Express/PXIe The terms PXI Express and PXIe are interchangeable in this manual.
1 Introduction This chapter describes the MXI-Express x1 series of products, lists what you need to get started, and explains how to unpack and set up your hardware. The two products in this series are the NI PCIe-8361/8362 and the NI PXIe-8360. For the remainder of this manual the term MXI-Express card refers to any product in the MXI-Express x1 series. MXI-Express cards must always be installed as a PCI Express card and a PXI Express card.
Chapter 1 Introduction Basic MXI-Express System The simplest MXI-Express system consists of an NI PCIe-8361/8362 in a PC connected to an NI PXIe-8360 in the controller slot of a PXI Express or CompactPCI Express chassis, as shown in Figure 1-1. PC to PXI Express/CompactPCI Express Figure 1-1.
Chapter 1 Introduction Figure 1-2 shows how you can use MXI-Express cards to connect multiple CPCIe or PXIe expansion chassis to a PC in a star topology. The star topology is the only supported topology due to the point-to-point nature of PCI Express. Figure 1-2.
Chapter 1 Introduction Unpacking Your MXI-Express cards 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 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.
Hardware Installation 2 This chapter explains how to install the MXI-Express hardware. Hardware Installation The following are general instructions for installing the MXI-Express cards. Consult your computer user manual or technical reference manual for specific instructions and warnings.
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 6. Line up the NI PCIe-8361/8362 with the slot on the back panel. Slowly push down on the top of the NI PCIe-8361/8362 until its card-edge connector is resting on the expansion slot receptacle. Using slow, evenly distributed pressure, press the NI PCIe-8361/8362 straight down until it seats in the expansion slot. 7. Reinstall the bracket-retaining screw to secure the NI PCIe-8361/8362 to the back panel rail. 8. Replace the computer cover.
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Installing an NI PXIe-8360 Complete the following steps to install the NI PXIe-8360 in your PXI Express or CompactPCI Express chassis. 1. Power off your PXI Express or CompactPCI Express chassis, but leave it plugged in while installing the NI PXIe-8360. The power cord grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage while you install the module. 2. Locate the System Controller slot of the chassis.
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Figure 2-2 shows an NI PXIe-8360 just before installation in the system controller slot of a National Instruments PXI Express chassis. 1 NI PX Ie- 10 62 2 4 3 1 2 PXI Express/CompactPCI Express Chassis NI PXIe-8360 3 4 Ejector Handle in Down Position PXI Express/CompactPCI Express Slot 1 Figure 2-2. NI PXIe-8360 Card Before Installation Cabling Connect the MXI-Express cable to both MXI-Express cards.
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Powering Up the MXI-Express System 1. Power-on all of the expansion chassis in any order you choose. 2. Power-on the host. Typical PCI-PCI bridges and switches 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.
3 Hardware Overview This chapter presents an overview of MXI-Express hardware functionality and explains the operation of each functional unit. Functional Overview MXI-Express is based on PCI Express technology. A MXI-Express kit uses PCI Express switches to enable control of a PXI Express or CompactPCI Express chassis from a PC with an available PCI Express slot.
Hardware Overview PCI EXPRESS NI PCIe-8361/8362 PXIe-8360 Cabled MXI Express Connector Cabled MXI Express Connector PCI Express Switch PCI Express Switch 4 x4 PCIe links or 2 x8 PCIe links (NI PCIe-8362 only) Cabled MXI Express Connector PCI Express to PCI Bridge SMBus Master PXI EXPRESS BACKPLANE Chapter 3 Figure 3-1.
Chapter 3 Hardware Overview Cabled MXI Express Connector The cabled MXI Express connector provides all necessary signals to connect an NI PCIe-8361/8362 and an NI PXIe-8360. These signals include the PCI Express transmit and receive pair, the system clock, presence detect signals, reset, and a wake-up signal. This connector is not compatible with the cabled PCI Express specification being defined by the PCI-SIG.
Chapter 3 Hardware Overview The front-panel LEDs on the NI PXIe-8360 indicate the following: Table 3-2. NI PXIe-8360 Status LED Messages LED Color PWR Off No power Red Power is out of spec Green Power is within spec Off Link not established LINK Green Meaning Link established The NI PXIe-8360 has some additional LEDs on the back side of the board near the front-panel connector.
A Specifications This appendix lists the system specifications for NI PCIe-8361/8362 and NI PXIe-8360 cards. These specifications are typical at 25 °C, unless otherwise stated. Physical Dimensions NI PXIe-8360.................................. 10.0 × 16.0 cm (3.9 × 6.3 in.) NI PCIe-8361/8362......................... 10.7 × 17.5 cm (4.4 × 6.9 in.) Maximum cable length........................... 7 m Slot requirements NI PXIe-8360..................................
Appendix A Specifications Power Rail Typical Current Maximum Current +12 V 0 mA 0 mA +5 Vaux 0.3 A 0.4 A NI PCIe-8361/8362 Power Rail Typical Current Maximum Current +3.3 V 1.800 A 2.000 A +3.3 Vaux 0A 0A +12 V 0A 0A Environment NI PXIe-8360 Maximum altitude...................................2,000 m (at 25 °C ambient temperature) Pollution Degree .....................................2 Indoor use only. Operating Environment Ambient temperature range ....................
Appendix A Specifications Shock and Vibration Operational shock .................................. 30 g peak, half-sine, 11 ms pulse (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-27. Test profile developed in accordance with MIL-PRF-28800F.) Random Vibration Operating................................................ 5 to 500 Hz, 0.3 grms Nonoperating.......................................... 5 to 500 Hz, 2.4 grms (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-64.
Appendix A Specifications Clean the NI PXIe-8360 and NI PCIe-8361/8362 with a soft nonmetallic brush. Make sure that the device is completely dry and free from contaminants before returning it to service. Caution For EMC compliance, operate this device with shielded cabling. In addition, all covers and filler panels must be installed. Refer to the Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for this product for any additional regulatory compliance information. To obtain the DoC for this product, visit ni.
Appendix A Specifications CE Compliance This product meets the essential requirements of applicable European Directives, as amended for CE marking, as follows: • 73/23/EEC; Low-Voltage Directive (safety) • 89/336/EEC; Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC) Refer to the Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for this product for any additional regulatory compliance information. To obtain the DoC for this product, visit ni.
B Common Questions This appendix lists common questions related to the use of the MXI-Express controllers. General Hardware What are the board names of the MXI-Express remote controllers? • NI PCIe-8361/8362: PCI Express MXI-Express interface • NI PXIe-8360: PXI Express MXI-Express interface How many PXI bus segments can I connect together with MXI-Express? The PCI specification allows up to 255 bus segments.
Appendix B Common Questions General Software Under which operating systems will MXI-Express work? MXI-Express will be recognized as a collection of PCI-to-PCI bridges to the majority of operating systems. It should automatically work with most systems like Windows, Macintosh OS X, Linux, and Solaris, but only Windows XP has been verified in the initial release of MXI-Express.
Appendix B Common Questions NI PXIe-8360 includes five to seven bridges and one NI PXIe-8360 SMBus Controller device. If the MXI-Express software is not installed, the PCI-to-PCI function will still be detected and work correctly, but the SMBus master will be detected as an unknown device. MXI-3 and MXI-4 to MXI-Express Upgrade Questions What are some of the improvements from MXI-3 and MXI-4 to MXI-Express? MXI-Express incorporates the latest technology to include: • Support for PCI Express slots.
Appendix B Common Questions With MXI-3 and several chassis connected in series (daisy chain configuration), you were required to power-on the chassis in order starting with the chassis at the end of the chain and move towards the host controller. Now with MXI-Express, multiple chassis are connected in parallel and can be powered on in any order, except that you need to ensure that the last component powered on is the host PC.
Technical Support and Professional Services C Visit the following sections of the National Instruments Web site at ni.com for technical support and professional services: • Support—Online technical support resources at ni.
Appendix C Technical Support and Professional Services • Calibration Certificate—If your product supports calibration, you can obtain the calibration certificate for your product at ni.com/calibration. If you searched ni.com and could not find the answers you need, contact your local office or NI corporate headquarters. Phone numbers for our worldwide offices are listed at the front of this manual. You also can visit the Worldwide Offices section of ni.
Glossary Symbol Prefix Value n nano 10 –9 μ micro 10 – 6 m milli 10 –3 k kilo 10 3 M mega 10 6 Symbols ° Degrees ≥ Equal or greater than ≤ Equal or less than % Percent B bus the group of conductors that interconnect individual circuitry in a computer. Typically, a bus is the expansion vehicle to which I/O or other devices are connected. Examples of PC buses are the PCI, PCI Express, AT bus, NuBus, Micro Channel, and EISA bus.
Glossary D device a plug-in instrument card or pad that can contain multiple channels and conversion devices. Plug-in boards and PCMCIA cards are examples of devices. digital trigger a TTL level signal having two discrete levels—a high and a low level DMA Direct Memory Access—a method by which data can be transferred to/from computer memory from/to a device or memory on the bus while the processor does something else. DMA is the fastest method of transferring data to/from computer memory.
Index A drivers (NI resources), C-1 additional MXI-Express configuration (figure), 1-3 E basic MXI-Express configuration (figure), 1-2 basic MXI-Express system, 1-2 block diagram (figure), 3-2 electromagnetic compatibility, A-4 environmental specifications, NI PCIe-8361/8362, A-3 NI PXIe-8360, A-2 examples (NI resources), C-1 C F cable options (table), 3-4 cabled MXI Express connector, 3-3 cabling common questions, B-1 calibration certificate (NI resources), C-2 card edge connector, 3-2 CE complianc
Index L P larger MXI-Express systems, 1-2 LED indicators, 3-3 PCI Express switch, 3-2 PCI Express x1 card edge connector, 3-2 PCI Express-to-PCI bridge, 3-3 physical specifications, A-1 programming examples (NI resources), C-1 M MXI-3 to MXI-Express common questions, B-3 MXI-Express basic system, 1-2 block diagram (figure), 3-2 cable options (table), 3-4 hardware overview, 3-1 larger systems, 1-2 specifications, A-1 MXI-Express system description, 1-1 getting started, 1-3 R random vibration specificat
Index T technical support, C-1 training and certification (NI resources), C-1 troubleshooting (NI resources), C-1 U unpacking, 1-4 W waste electrical and electronic equipment specifications, A-5 Web resources, C-1 © National Instruments Corporation I-3 MXI-Express (x1) for PXI Express Series User Manual
