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- Page 1 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...
- Page 2 For further support information, refer to the Technical Support and Professional Services appendix. To comment on National Instruments documentation, refer to the National Instruments Web site at ni.com/info and enter the info code feedback. © 2006 National Instruments Corporation. All rights reserved.
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Page 3: Important Information
Instruments Corporation. National Instruments respects the intellectual property of others, and we ask our users to do the same. NI software is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. Where NI software may be used to reproduce software or other materials belonging to others, you may use NI software only to reproduce materials that you may reproduce in accordance with the terms of any applicable license or other legal restriction. - Page 4 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 is operated, this Class A product could be subject to restrictions in the FCC rules. (In Canada, the Department of Communications (DOC), of Industry Canada, regulates wireless interference in much the same way.) Digital...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
PCI Express x1 Card Edge Connector...3-2 PCI Express Switch ...3-2 Cabled MXI Express Connector...3-3 PCI Express-to-PCI Bridge ...3-3 SMBus Master ...3-3 LED Indicators...3-3 MXI-Express Cable Options...3-4 Appendix A Specifications © National Instruments Corporation MXI-Express (x1) for PXI Express Series User Manual... - Page 6 Contents Appendix B Common Questions Appendix C Technical Support and Professional Services Glossary Index MXI-Express (x1) for PXI Express Series User Manual ni.com...
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Page 7: About This Manual
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: »... -
Page 8: Related Documentation
• • • • • MXI-Express (x1) for PXI Express Series User Manual Set Up Your MXI-Express System Your computer or chassis documentation PXI Express Hardware Specification, Revision 1.0 PXI-2 PXI Software Specification, Revision 2.1 PXI-6 PXI Express Software Specification PCI Specification, Revision 2.3... -
Page 9: Introduction
MXI-Express cards must always be installed as a PCI Express card and a PXI Express card. If you are using the NI ExpressCard MXI interface for PXI or PXI Express, refer to Note the NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual posted at... -
Page 10: Basic Mxi-Express System
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. -
Page 11: What You Need To Get Started
CompactPCI Express chassis adhering to the PICMG CompactPCI Express EXP.0 R1.0 Specification, or in a PXI Express chassis compatible with the PXI Express Hardware Specification, Revision 1.0 or later. Your PCI Express MXI-Express card will work in systems compliant with the PCI Express Specification, Revision 1.0a or later. -
Page 12: Unpacking
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. -
Page 13: Hardware Installation
The PXI Platform Services software on the PXI Platform Services CD or driver CD included with your PXI Express MXI-Express hardware is required to provide chassis and controller identification for PXI features such as trigger routing and slot detection. The PXI Platform Services software is also included with the NI-DAQmx and NI-VISA drivers. - Page 14 1 NI PCIe-8361/8362 2 PCI Express x1 Card-Edge Connector MXI-Express (x1) for PXI Express Series User Manual 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.
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Page 15: Installing An Ni Pxie-8360
Tighten the bracket-retaining screws on the top and bottom of the front panel to secure the NI PXIe-8360 to the chassis. Replace or close any doors or covers to the chassis. MXI-Express (x1) for PXI Express Series User Manual Chapter 2 Hardware Installation... -
Page 16: Cabling
Do not remove the cable after the system is powered on. Doing so can hang Caution or cause errors in applications communicating with devices behind MXI-Express. If a cable becomes unplugged, plug it back into the system. Note... -
Page 17: Powering Up The Mxi-Express System
OS to correctly configure a MXI-Express system. Note There are no requirements on how MXI-Express expansion chassis are powered up relative to each other, as long as they are all on before the computer is powered on. Powering Down the MXI-Express System... -
Page 18: Hardware Overview
The PXI Platform Services software on the PXI Platform Services CD or driver CD Note included with your PXI Express MXI-Express hardware is required to provide chassis and controller identification for PXI features such as trigger routing and slot detection. The PXI Platform Services software is also included with the NI-DAQmx and NI-VISA drivers. -
Page 19: Functional Unit Descriptions
NI PCIe-8361/8362, the upstream port of the switch is connected to the PCI Express x1 card edge connector, and the two downstream ports are connected to the two cabled MXI Express connectors. On the NI PXIe-8360, the upstream part of the switch is connected to the cable. -
Page 20: Cabled Mxi Express Connector
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. -
Page 21: Mxi-Express Cable Options
For more information, refer to KnowledgeBase 3U7CDCD8 ni.com MXI-Express Cable Options MXI-Express is available with cables of various lengths. Table 3-3 shows the cables available from National Instruments. MXI-Express (x1) for PXI Express Series User Manual Table 3-2. NI PXIe-8360 Status LED Messages... -
Page 22: Appendix A Specifications
NI PXIe-8360 Power Rail Typical Current +3.3 V 2.5 A +5 V 0 mA MXI-Express (x1) for PXI Express Series User Manual CompactPCI Express) Express Hardware Specification, Revision 1.0 and the PICMG CompactPCI Express EXP.0 R1.0 Specification Maximum Current 0 mA... - Page 23 Ambient temperature range ...0 to 55 °C (Tested in accordance Relative humidity range...10 to 90%, noncondensing Storage Environment Ambient temperature range ...–40 to 70 °C (Tested in Relative humidity range...5 to 95%, noncondensing MXI-Express (x1) for PXI Express Series User Manual Power Rail Typical Current +12 V 0 mA +5 V 0.3 A...
- Page 24 IEC-60068-2-64. Nonoperating test profile exceeds the requirements of MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 3.) temperature) with IEC-60068-2-1 and IEC-60068-2-2) (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-56) accordance with IEC-60068-2-1 and IEC-60068-2-2) (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-56) MXI-Express (x1) for PXI Express Series User Manual Specifications...
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Page 25: Electromagnetic Compatibility
• • • Note For EMC compliance, operate this device according to printed documentation. MXI-Express (x1) for PXI Express Series User Manual , search by model number or product line, ni.com/certification EN 61010-1, IEC 61010-1 UL 61010-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1 , search by model number or product line, and click the EN 61326 EMC requirements;... - Page 26 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Note At the end of their life cycle, all products must be sent to a WEEE recycling center. For more information about WEEE recycling centers and National Instruments WEEE initiatives, visit ni.com/environment/weee.htm © National Instruments Corporation 73/23/EEC;...
- Page 27 What host PCs are compatible with MXI-Express for PXI Express? Refer to KnowledgeBase 3U7CI4D8 at Note Due to the point-to-point nature of PCI Express, MXI-Express supports only the star configuration. You must use traditional MXI for the daisy chain configuration. General Cabling What is the maximum length of a MXI-Express copper cable? The maximum length for a MXI-Express copper cable is 7 m.
- Page 28 If the MXI-Express software does not support your operating system, you can still use MXI-Express and the operating system will provide a mechanism for you to ignore the SMBus master that is built into the MXI-Express hardware.
- Page 29 No. MXI-3, MXI-4, and MXI-Express boards use different cable connectors and cannot be connected together. Additionally, the board-to-board communication protocols differ. Can I use a MXI-3, MXI-4, and MXI-Express kit in the same multichassis PXI system? Yes. Different MXI kits can be intermixed to connect multiple PXI and PXI Express chassis together.
- Page 30 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.
- Page 31 Technical Support and Professional Services Visit the following sections of the National Instruments Web site at ni.com • • • • © National Instruments Corporation for technical support and professional services: Support—Online technical support resources at include the following: –...
- Page 32 Web sites, which provide up-to-date contact information, support phone numbers, email addresses, and current events. MXI-Express (x1) for PXI Express Series User Manual Calibration Certificate—If your product supports calibration, you can obtain the calibration certificate for your product at ni.com/calibration...
- Page 33 (timing) © National Instruments Corporation Value –9 – 6 –3 MXI-Express (x1) for PXI Express Series User Manual...
- Page 34 PCI expansion slots, but remains transparent to the end user. PCI eXtensions for Instrumentation. PXI is an open specification that builds off the CompactPCI specification by adding instrumentation-specific features. a link or port with one physical lane MXI-Express (x1) for PXI Express Series User Manual ni.com...
- Page 35 2-4 hardware, 2-1 of an NI PCIe-8361/8362, 2-1 of an NI PXIe-8360, 2-3 powering down the MXI-Express system, 2-5 powering up the MXI-Express system, 2-5 instrument drivers (NI resources), C-1 KnowledgeBase, C-1 MXI-Express (x1) for PXI Express Series User Manual...
- Page 36 NI PXIe-8360, A-2 overview functional, 3-1 functional unit descriptions, 3-2 hardware, 3-1 MXI-Express (x1) for PXI Express Series User Manual 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...
- Page 37 Index technical support, C-1 training and certification (NI resources), C-1 troubleshooting (NI resources), C-1 unpacking, 1-4 waste electrical and electronic equipment specifications, A-5 Web resources, C-1 © National Instruments Corporation MXI-Express (x1) for PXI Express Series User Manual...