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.
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Replacing the Modular Power Supply... 3-3 Removal ... 3-4 Installation... 3-4 Configuration ... 3-4 Connecting Safety Ground... 3-4 Connecting to Power Source... 3-4 Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Pinouts Appendix C Technical Support and Professional Services Glossary Index NI PXI-1056 User Manual ni.com...
About This Manual 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.
United Kingdom 230 V 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...
6 6U Filler Panels 7 Rubber Feet 8 Controller Expansion Slots Figure 1-1. Front View of the PXI-1056 Chassis Chapter 1 Getting Started NI PXI-1056 9 System Controller Slot 10 Star Trigger/Peripheral Slot 11 Voltage/Fan/Temperature LEDs NI PXI-1056 User Manual...
3 Power Supply Shuttle Handles (x2) 4 Chassis Ground Screw 5 Circuit Breaker Optional Equipment Contact National Instruments to order the following options for the PXI-1056 chassis. EMC Filler Panels Optional EMC filler panel kits are available from National Instruments.
TTL side-band digital communication path that does not reduce the PXI bus bandwidth. Initialization software uses the configuration information specific to adjacent peripheral modules to evaluate local bus compatibility. NI PXI-1056 User Manual section. ni.com...
Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX). Dynamic routing of triggers (automatic line assignments) is supported through certain National Instruments drivers like NI-DAQmx. Although any trigger line may be routed in either direction, it cannot be routed in Note more than one direction at a time.
Part Replacement—Only service this equipment with parts that are exact replacements, both electrically and mechanically. Contact National Instruments for replacement part information. Installation of parts with those that are not direct replacements may cause harm to Connecting Safety Ground...
When rack mounting the PXI-1056, provide at least 44.5 mm (1.75 in.) clearance on the right side of the unit for adequate venting. High-power applications may require additional clearance. NI PXI-1056 User Manual personnel operating the chassis. Furthermore, damage or fire may occur if replacement parts are unsuitable.
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, Mount 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.
(right and left). Slide the controller to the rear of the chassis (making sure that the injector/ejector handle is pushed down as shown in Figure 2-2). Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration NI PXI-1056 User Manual...
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Figure 2-3 shows a PXI controller installed in the system controller slot of a PXI-1056 chassis. You can place CompactPCI or PXI modules in any other slot. NI PXI-1056 User Manual Figure 2-2. Injector/Ejector Handle Position during Controller or Peripheral Module Insertion When you begin to feel resistance, push up on the injector/ejector handle to inject the controller fully into the chassis frame.
When you begin to feel resistance, push up on the injector/ejector handle to fully inject the module into the chassis frame. Secure the module front panel to the chassis using the module front-panel mounting screws. Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration 3 NI PXI Controller NI PXI-1056 User Manual...
Power supply output voltages out of regulation may result in equipment malfunction, incorrect data, or failure of system to boot. NI PXI-1056 User Manual 3 Injector/Ejector Handle Figure 2-4. Installing PXI or CompactPCI Modules 4 NI PXI Controller ni.com...
The commands are case sensitive. Notes The order of the <CR><LF> commands is the ideal order, and may not be implemented as such in older versions of the SMM code. NI PXI-1056 User Manual Parameter 9600 None None 2-10 Value ni.com...
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Temperature sensor #2, x = OK or FAIL Temperature sensor #3, x = OK or FAIL Description Transmit all fan speeds Transmit fan speed #1 value Transmit fan speed #2 value Transmit fan speed #3 value Transmit fan speed #4 value 2-11 NI PXI-1056 User Manual...
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SV:V2: x<CR><LF> SV:V3: x<CR><LF> SV:V4: x<CR><LF> SV:V5: x<CR><LF> NI PXI-1056 User Manual Fan #1, x = OK or FAIL Fan #2, x = OK or FAIL Fan #3, x = OK or FAIL Fan #4, x = OK or FAIL Transmit all voltages as listed below: Voltage of the +3.3VDC Power supply...
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+5VDC VSB supply, x = OK or FAIL Fan #1, x = OK or FAIL Fan #2, x = OK or FAIL Fan #3, x = OK or FAIL Fan #4, x = OK or FAIL 2-13 Installation and Configuration Description NI PXI-1056 User Manual...
PXI system. After installing the software on the NI Driver CD-ROM, the MAX icon will be present on the desktop. The configuration steps for single- or multiple-chassis systems are the same. NI PXI-1056 User Manual Response –V1 = +3.3 VDC –V2 = +5 VDC –V3 = +12 VDC...
PXI System branch will show all of the devices in the system that can be recognized by NI-VISA. Once your controller and all of your chassis have been identified, the required will be complete. 2-15 Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration pxisys.ini NI PXI-1056 User Manual file...
“pre-allocates” a trigger line to prevent its configuration by a user program. Dynamic reservation/routing/deallocation is “on the fly” within a user program based upon National Instruments APIs such as NI-DAQmx. Static reservation of trigger lines can be implemented by the user in MAX through the Triggers tab.
(PXI System Initialization). The system controller manufacturer either provides a the system controller or provides a utility that can read an arbitrary chassis.ini System controllers from National Instruments use the Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) to generate the chassis.ini Device drivers and other utility software read the obtain system information.
If desired, you can replace the fan filter with part number 150139-C from Air Filtration Products, Inc., Tucson, AZ 85705. The same filter media can be purchased in sheets, and cut to the appropriate size. NI PXI-1056 User Manual Rear View of the PXI-1056 Chassis. ni.com...
Complete the procedure described in the section of Chapter 2, Installation and monitoring LEDs are not a steady green, contact National Instruments. Verify that the PXI-1056 can meet the power requirements of your CompactPCI or PXI modules. Overloading the chassis can cause the breaker to trip.
Connecting Safety Ground Refer to the Connecting to Power Source Refer to the NI PXI-1056 User Manual Rear View of the PXI-1056 Chassis, but it can be used as a visual reference. Rear View of the PXI-1056 Connecting Safety Ground Configuration.
Specifications Caution If the PXI-1056 chassis is used in a manner inconsistent with the instructions or specifications listed by National Instruments, the protective features of the chassis may be impaired. This appendix contains specifications for the PXI-1056 chassis. Electrical AC Input Input voltage range...
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Load regulation Maximum ripple and noise (20 MHz bandwidth) Be sure to limit DC output to 500 W above 50° C. Caution NI PXI-1056 User Manual main power disconnect. Depressing the front-panel power switch controls the internal chassis power supply that provides DC power to the CompactPCI/PXI backplane.
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HIGH to top of module pressurization) through one 220 cfm fan with HIGH/AUTO speed selector integrated fan NI PXI-1056 User Manual...
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.com/certification appropriate link in the Certification column. NI PXI-1056 User Manual EN 61010-1, IEC 61010-1 UL 61010-1 CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1...
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... 30 g peak, half sine, 11 ms pulse Nonoperational ... 30 g, half sine, 11 ms pulse Operational ... 5 to 500 Hz, 0.31 g Nonoperational ... 5 to 500 Hz, 2.46 g Appendix A Specifications NI PXI-1056 User Manual...
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Built-in 10 MHz clock External clock sources V(I/O) is connected to the +5 V DC power plane, so the same specs apply to V(I/O) and +5 V. NI PXI-1056 User Manual ...+5 V Accuracy...±25 ppm (guaranteed over the Maximum jitter...5 ps RMS in 10 Hz to 1 MHz Connectors...Slot 2 J2 (pin D17;...
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Depth... 457.2 mm (18.0 in.) Weight... 11 kg (24.3 lbs) Appendix A Specifications range 3003-H14, and 6061-T6), Extruded Aluminum (6060-T6), Cold Rolled Steel, PC-ABS, Santoprene, Nylon on Aluminum Clear Chromate Zinc Plating on Cold Rolled Steel Polyurethane Enamel NI PXI-1056 User Manual...
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Appendix A Specifications .98 (24.9) 17.00 (431.8) 6.98 (177.4) (14.5) 2.29 (58.2) 18.00 (457.2) 1.68 (42.7) Figure A-1. PXI-1056 Dimensions (Front and Side) in Inches (mm) NI PXI-1056 User Manual ni.com...
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Worldwide Offices section of office Web sites, which provide up-to-date contact information, support phone numbers, email addresses, and current events. NI PXI-1056 User Manual Calibration Certificate—If your product supports calibration, you can obtain the calibration certificate for your product at ni.com/calibration...
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A method of propagating signals along a bus, in which the devices are prioritized on the basis of their position on the bus. DB-9 A 9-pin D-sub connector. Direct current. Declaration of Conformity. D-sub Subminiature D connector. NI PXI-1056 User Manual ni.com...
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90 to 132 VAC or 180 to 264 VAC). load regulation The maximum steady-state percentage that a DC voltage output will change as a result of a step change from no-load to full-load output current. NI PXI-1056 User Manual ni.com...
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NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association. National Instruments. NI-DAQmx National Instruments driver which controls the operation of National Instruments data acquisition (DAQ) devices. NI-VISA National Instruments’ implementation of the VISA (Virtual Instrument System Architecture) I/O standard. NI-VISA provides support for the VISA API, and also provides VISAIC, a utility for instrument configuration and I/O function execution.
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The 10 MHz REF IN and OUT BNC connectors on the rear of the chassis can be used to synchronize multiple chassis to one reference clock. The PXI backplane specification defines implementation guidelines for PXI_CLK10. NI PXI-1056 User Manual ni.com...
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PXI controller installed in a PXI-1056 chassis (figure), 2-7 remote voltage monitoring and inhibiting connector, 2-9 site considerations, 2-2 testing power up, 2-4 unpacking the PXI-1056, 1-1 instrument drivers (NI resources), C-1 kit contents, 1-1 KnowledgeBase, C-1 NI PXI-1056 User Manual...
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D-sub connector (table), 2-9 P1 (J1) connector peripheral slot (table), B-6 star trigger slot (table), B-4 system controller slot (table), B-2 NI PXI-1056 User Manual P2 (J2) connector peripheral slot (table), B-7 star trigger slot (table), B-5 system controller slot (table), B-3...
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2-11 testing power up, 2-4 training and certification (NI resources), C-1 troubleshooting (NI resources), C-1 unpacking the PXI-1056, 1-1 voltage measurement commands, 2-12 voltage monitoring connector. See D-sub connector Web resources, C-1 Index NI PXI-1056 User Manual...