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  • Page 1 NI PXI-8184/8185 User Manual NI PXI-8184/8185 User Manual July 2004 Edition Part Number 370836B-01...
  • 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. © 2003–2004 National Instruments Corporation. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Important Information

    The reader should consult National Instruments if errors are suspected. In no event shall National Instruments be liable for any damages arising out of or related to this document or the information contained in it.
  • 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...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Modules ...1-2 Functional Overview ...1-2 National Instruments Software ...1-4 Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Installing the NI PXI-8184/8185 ...2-1 How to Remove the Controller from the PXI Chassis ...2-4 BIOS Setup ...2-4 Entering BIOS Setup ...2-4 Main Setup Menu ...2-5 Advanced Setup Menu ...2-6...
  • Page 6 Operating System and Software Driver Installation... 4-4 Chassis Configuration ... 4-4 Basic PXI System Configuration ... 4-5 Upgrade Information ... 4-6 PXI Configuration ... 4-8 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Technical Support and Professional Services Glossary Index NI PXI-8184/8185 User Manual ni.com...

  • Page 7: About This Manual

    This manual contains detailed instructions for installing and configuring your National Instruments NI PXI-8184/8185 embedded computer kit. How to Use the Documentation Set Begin by reading the NI PXI-8184/8185 Installation Guide, a brief quick-start guide that describes how to install and get started with your controller.

  • Page 8: Related Documentation

    • • • • • NI PXI-8184/8185 User Manual PICMG 2.0 R3.0 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 Hardware Specification, Revision 2.1, PXI Systems Alliance...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    The NI PXI-8184/8185 PXI/CompactPCI embedded computer is a high-performance PXI/CompactPCI-compatible system controller. The NI PXI-8184/8185 controllers integrate standard I/O features in a single unit by using state-of-the-art packaging. Combining a NI PXI-8184/8185 embedded controller with a PXI-compatible chassis, such as the PXI-1042, results in a fully PC-compatible computer in a compact, rugged package.

  • Page 10: Modules

    NI PXI-8184/8185 embedded computers. NI PXI-8184/8185 Functional Description The NI PXI-8184/8185 is a modular PC in a PXI 3U-size form factor. Figure 1-1 is a functional block diagram of the NI PXI-8184/8185. Following the diagram is a description of each logic block shown.
  • Page 11 Chip Set Controller Flash LPC Bus LPT 1 Super I/O COM 1 COM 2 PS/2 Keyboard/ Mouse Figure 1-1. NI PXI-8184/8185 Block Diagram Chapter 1 Introduction Connector Connector PCI Bus Triggers SMB to PXI Trigger PCI Bus Watchdog NI PXI-8184/8185 User Manual...

  • Page 12: National Instruments Software

    Chapter 1 Introduction The NI PXI-8184/8185 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: • • • • • • • • • •...
  • Page 13 For information on writing your own PXI instrument driver with NI-VISA, refer to the NI-VISA Getting Started manual and the You also can use the National Instruments LabVIEW and Measurement Studio application programs and instrument drivers to ease your programming task. These standardized programs match the modular virtual instrument capability of PXI and can reduce your PXI software development time.

  • Page 14: Installation And Configuration

    NI PXI-8184/8185 controller. Installing the NI PXI-8184/8185 This section contains general installation instructions for the NI PXI-8184/8185. Consult your PXI chassis user manual for specific instructions and warnings. To protect both yourself and the chassis from electrical hazards, leave the chassis Caution powered off until you finish installing the NI PXI-8184/8185 module.
  • Page 15 1 Protective Screw Cap (4X) Caution Do not raise the injector/ejector handle as you insert the NI PXI-8184/8185. The module will not insert properly unless the handle is in its downward position so that it does not interfere with the injector rail on the chassis.
  • Page 16 14. Verify that the controller boots. If the controller does not boot, refer to Figure 2-2 shows an NI PXI-8185 installed in the system controller slot of a National Instruments PXI-1042 chassis. You can place PXI devices in any other slot.

  • Page 17: How To Remove The Controller From The Pxi Chassis

    To remove the unit from the PXI chassis, complete the following steps: BIOS Setup You can change the NI PXI-8184/8185 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.

  • Page 18: Main Setup Menu

    However, if an IDE/ATA device is not autodetected properly, you can specify it manually by pressing <Enter> on an item. System Information—This setting displays a screen containing important system information about the NI PXI-8184/8185 controller. Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration DMI Event Logging Submenu...

  • Page 19: Advanced Setup Menu

    ESCD on the next reboot. This is rarely necessary. Integrated Peripherals—Use this setting to bring up the Integrated Peripherals submenu. (Refer to the section.) Local Bus IDE Adapter—The NI PXI-8184/8185 controller has two integrated IDE/ATA channels (Primary and Secondary), each System CMOS section to restore Integrated Peripherals Submenu ni.com...

  • Page 20: Integrated Peripherals Submenu

    COM2. You also can change this setting to Enabled and modify the base address and Interrupt Request Level (IRQ) of a port. The NI PXI-8184 does not have a COM2, so Serial Port B is always disabled. The default is Auto, which places COM1 at 0x3F8 IRQ 4 and COM2 at 0x2F8 IRQ 3.

  • Page 21: Pxi Setup Menu

    These settings override the behavior of the switches on SW1. Refer to the Note RT Configuration Switches switches, select Use Hardware Switch for each option. NI PXI-8184/8185 User Manual Port section of Chapter 3, Setting this option to Parallel Port disables normal LPT1 functionality.

  • Page 22: Security Setup Menu

    • • Security Setup Menu Use this menu to apply system-level passwords to the NI PXI-8184/8185 controller. With these passwords, you can restrict access to the BIOS setup program, floppy drives, and operating systems installed on bootable devices. If you forget any password, you can restore the CMOS contents to...

  • Page 23: Boot Setup Menu

    The Exit setup menu includes the following settings: • • • NI PXI-8184/8185 User Manual by 32-bit operating system drivers that access the hard disk directly. The default is No. is displayed, and the system halts. Removable Devices—The boot list includes floppy drives, ZIP drives, and some USB-based devices.

  • Page 24: System Cmos

    • • System CMOS The NI PXI-8184/8185 contains a backed-up memory used to store BIOS configuration information. Complete the following steps to clear the CMOS contents. Caution Do not leave the jumper on pins 2-3. Doing so decreases battery life.

  • Page 25: Labview Rt Configuration Switches

    OFF position. The controller reads these switches only after a system reset. You must reboot the controller for any changes to take place. NI PXI-8184/8185 User Manual 2 Clear CMOS Contents Figure 2-3. Clearing the CMOS Contents (NI PXI-8185 Shown)
  • Page 26 The NI PXI-8184/8185 controller includes the following LabVIEW RT configuration switches: • • • • Figure 2-4 shows the location of the LabVIEW RT configuration switches. The switches are shown in the OFF position. © National Instruments Corporation Switch 1—Boot LabVIEW RT: Set this switch to ON to boot LabVIEW RT.

  • Page 27: Drivers And Software

    The directory structure under the into several levels. In the reference manuals, and National Instruments software manuals, all in Adobe Acrobat format. To access any manual, change your directory to NI PXI-8184/8185 User Manual Figure 2-4. LabVIEW RT Configuration Switches...

  • Page 28: Pxi Features

    Instruments or refer to KnowledgeBase 2RCBPFWD at for more information. Upgrading RAM You can change the amount of installed RAM on the NI PXI-8184/8185 by upgrading the SO-DIMM. To upgrade the RAM, remove the NI PXI-8184/8185 from the PXI chassis.
  • Page 29 NI PXI-8184/8185 controller. • • • National Instruments has tested and verified that the SO-DIMMs we sell work with Note the NI PXI-8184/8185. We recommend you purchase your SO-DIMM modules from National Instruments. Other off-the-shelf SO-DIMM modules are not guaranteed to work properly.

  • Page 30: Hard Drive Recovery

    OS or install a different OS. When doing so, consider the following guidelines. Installing from a CD-ROM The NI PXI-8184/8185 supports the installation of Windows XP from a USB CD-ROM. However, many other operating systems do not support installation from a USB CD-ROM. For example, Windows 2000 aborts during the install process because it does not have drivers for the CD-ROM device.

  • Page 31: Installing From A Network

    Use another PC on the network with a CD-ROM drive. Share the drive and load the OS installation CD. Boot your NI PXI-8184/8185 using the network boot disk. Run the net utility from the (for example, drive from the winnt.exe...

  • Page 32: Front Panel Connectors

    I/O Information Front Panel Connectors Table 3-1 lists various peripherals and their corresponding NI PXI-8184/8185 external connectors, bus interfaces, and functions. Table 3-1. NI PXI-8184/8185 Peripherals Overview External Peripheral Connector Video 15-pin D-SUB (standard VGA) Serial COM1 RS-232 Serial Port...

  • Page 33: Front Panel

    Front Panel Figure 3-1 shows the front panel layout and dimensions of the NI PXI-8184/8185. Dimensions are in inches [millimeters]. NI PXI-8184/8185 User Manual Figure 3-1. NI PXI-8184/8185 Front Panel Layout and Dimensions 0.00 [0] 0.69 [17.5] 1.25 [31.8] 1.31 [33.3] 1.50 [38.1]...

  • Page 34: Vga

    Figure 3-2 shows the location and pinouts for the VGA connector on the NI PXI-8184/8185. Table 3-2 lists and describes the VGA connector signals. AMP manufactures a mating connector with part numbers 748364-1 (housing) and 748333-2 (pin contact). © National Instruments Corporation Figure 3-2.

  • Page 35: Com1 And Com2

    COM1 and COM2 Figure 3-3 shows the location and pinouts for the COM1 and COM2 connectors on the NI PXI-8184/8185. Table 3-3 lists and describes the COM1 and COM2 connector signal. AMP manufactures a serial port mating connector, part number 745491-5.

  • Page 36: Ethernet

    Ethernet Figure 3-4 shows the location and pinouts for the Ethernet connector on the NI PXI-8184/8185. Table 3-4 lists and describes the Ethernet connector signals. AMP manufactures a mating connector, part number 554739-1. © National Instruments Corporation Table 3-3. COM1 and COM2 Connector Signals...

  • Page 37: Parallel Port

    I/O Information Parallel Port Figure 3-5 shows the location and pinouts for the IEEE 1284 (parallel) connector on the NI PXI-8184/8185. Table 3-5 lists and describes the IEEE 1284 connector signals. Parallel port adapter cables are available from National Instruments, part number 777169-01.
  • Page 38 Write Disk Data Head Select Index Pulse Input Track 0 Write Protected Read Disk Data Disk Change — Motor on Disk 0 — Step Direction Drive Select 0 Write Gate Density Select +5 V Ground Not Connected NI PXI-8184/8185 User Manual...

  • Page 39: Universal Serial Bus

    I/O Information Universal Serial Bus Figure 3-6 shows the location and pinouts for the Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector on the NI PXI-8184/8185. Table 3-6 lists and describes the USB connector signals. AMP manufactures a USB mating connector, part number 787633.

  • Page 40: Ps/2

    Figure 3-7 shows the location and pinouts for the PS/2 connector on the NI PXI-8184/8185. Table 3-7 lists and describes the PS/2 connector signals. To connect both a PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse to the NI PXI-8184/8185, use the Y-splitter adapter cable included with your controller (refer to Figure 4-1, Replacement Y-splitter cables are available from National Instruments, part number 778713-01.

  • Page 41: Trigger

    The TRG connector is the software-controlled trigger connection for routing PXI triggers to or from the backplane trigger bus. Figure 3-8 shows the TRG connector location on the NI PXI-8184/8185. Table 3-8 lists and describes the trigger connector signals. Front Panel Features The NI PXI-8184/8185 have the following front-panel features: •...

  • Page 42: Data Storage

    Data Storage The NI PXI-8184/8185 have the following data storage features: • • © National Instruments Corporation Internal IDE hard drive – 2.5 in. notebook hard drive – Supports up to ATA-5 (UDMA 100) USB storage support—USB CD-ROM, floppy drive, or mass storage...

  • Page 43: Common Configuration Questions

    NI PXI-8184/8185 embedded controller. General Questions What do the LEDs on the NI PXI-8184/8185 front panel mean? The green LED indicates the power supplies to/on the NI PXI-8184/8185 are within spec. The supplies monitored are 3.3 V, 5 V, +12 V, and the internally regulated processor core voltage.

  • Page 44: Boot Options

    Note can be installed from a USB CD-ROM, but earlier versions of Windows cannot. The NI PXI-8184/8185 BIOS configures the USB devices so that they will work in a DOS environment. How do I configure the controller to boot from these devices? There are two methods: •...

  • Page 45: Cables And Connections

    The NI PXI-8184/8185 has a combined PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard connector, so you need to use the PS/2 Y-splitter cable shipped with the NI PXI-8184/8185, shown in Figure 4-1, to connect both a PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard. How do I get a replacement Y-splitter cable?

  • Page 46: Operating System And Software Driver Installation

    How do I install or reinstall the Ethernet driver? Refer to the How do I install software from a CD? The compact size of the NI PXI-8184/8185 does not allow for an integrated CD-ROM drive. If you are using Windows XP, you have the following options: •...

  • Page 47: Basic Pxi System Configuration

    Identify As submenu. Further expanding the PXI System branch shows all devices in the system that can be recognized by Chapter 4 Common Configuration Questions NI PXI-8184/8185 User Manual...

  • Page 48: Upgrade Information

    PXI specification at Upgrade Information How do I upgrade system memory? You can change the amount of installed RAM on the NI PXI-8184/8185 by upgrading the SO-DIMM. To upgrade the RAM, remove the NI PXI-8184/8185 from the PXI chassis.
  • Page 49 You can download the latest drivers from pxisupp.htm © National Instruments Corporation Chapter 4 2 SO-DIMM Socket Figure 4-3. Installing a SO-DIMM in an NI PXI-8184/8185 Controller (NI PXI-8185 Shown) . To download the new BIOS, follow the instructions Common Configuration Questions ni.com/support/ ni.com/support/...

  • Page 50: Pxi Configuration

    A USB floppy drive is available from National Instruments, part number 778492-02. The LPT port on the NI PXI-8184/8185 also can be configured through the BIOS setup for floppy signals instead of LPT signals. Refer to Chapter 3, PXI Configuration...

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    This chapter answers common troubleshooting questions you may have when using the NI PXI-8184/8185 embedded computer. What if the NI PXI-8184/8185 does not boot? Several problems can cause a controller not to boot. Here are some things to look for and possible solutions.
  • Page 52 My CMOS is corrupted. How do I set it back to default? As an alternative method, follow the steps listed in the section of Chapter 2, NI PXI-8184/8185 User Manual Enter the BIOS setup program as described in the section of Chapter 2, Installation and Press <F9>...

  • Page 53: Specifications

    Specifications This appendix lists the electrical, mechanical, and environmental specifications of the NI PXI-8184/8185 embedded computers. NI PXI-8185 Electrical Physical Board dimensions... PXI 3U-size module Slot requirements ... One system slot plus three Compatibility ... Fully compatible with PXI MTBF... 180,000 h Weight ...

  • Page 54: Operating Environment

    Clean the PXI-8185 with a soft nonmetallic brush. Make sure that the device is completely dry and free from contaminants before returning it to service. Storage Environment Ambient temperature range ...–20 to 65 °C (Tested in Relative humidity range...5% to 95% noncondensing NI PXI-8184/8185 User Manual Chassis PXI-1000B PXI-1002 PXI-1006...

  • Page 55: Shock And Vibration

    UL 61010-1 CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1 , search by model number or product line, and click the Appendix A Specifications (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-27. Test profile developed in accordance with MIL-PRF-28800F.) (with solid-state hard drive) NI PXI-8184/8185 User Manual...

  • Page 56: Electromagnetic Compatibility

    To obtain the DoC for this product, visit ni.com/certification appropriate link in the Certification column. NI PXI-8184 Electrical NI PXI-8184/8185 User Manual FCC Part 15A above 1 GHz Table 1 , search by model number or product line, and click the Voltage (V) +3.3...
  • Page 57 PXI specification Chassis PXI-1000B PXI-1002 PXI-1006 PXI-1010 PXI-1011 PXI-1042 PXI-1045 (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-56.) temperature) Appendix A Specifications NI PXI-8184 5–50 °C 5–40 °C 5–50 °C 5–35 °C 5–50 °C 5–50 °C 5–55 °C NI PXI-8184/8185 User Manual...
  • Page 58 Appendix A Specifications Clean the PXI-8184 with a soft nonmetallic brush. Make sure that the device is Caution completely dry and free from contaminants before returning it to service. Storage Environment Ambient temperature range ...–20 to 65 °C (Tested in Relative humidity range...5% to 95% noncondensing...
  • Page 59 © National Instruments Corporation , search by model number or product line, and click the FCC Part 15A above 1 GHz Table 1 , search by model number or product line, and click the Appendix A Specifications NI PXI-8184/8185 User Manual...
  • Page 60 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 61 You also can visit the Worldwide Offices section of office Web sites, which provide up-to-date contact information, support phone numbers, email addresses, and current events. NI PXI-8184/8185 User Manual and could not find the answers you need, contact ni.com ni.com/niglobal to access the branch ni.com...
  • Page 62 Amperes Alternating Current ASIC Application-specific integrated circuit Bytes backplane An assembly, typically a printed circuit board, with connectors and signal paths that bus the connector pins © National Instruments Corporation Value –9 – 6 –3 tera NI PXI-8184/8185 User Manual...
  • Page 63 DRAM Dynamic RAM (Random Access Memory); storage that the computer must refresh at frequent intervals Extended Capabilities Parallel Extended Data Out EEPROM Electronically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory NI PXI-8184/8185 User Manual ni.com...
  • Page 64 Hertz; cycles per second Input/output; the techniques, media, and devices used to achieve communication between machines and users Integrated Drive Electronics; hard disk and built-in controller IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inches © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-8184/8185 User Manual Glossary...
  • Page 65 A functional part of a PXI device that initiates data transfers on the PXI backplane. A transfer can be either a read or a write. Megabytes of memory MTBF Mean time between failure MTTR Mean time to repair NI PXI-8184/8185 User Manual ni.com...
  • Page 66 NI-DAQ The National Instruments software for data acquisition instruments NI-VISA The National Instruments implementation of the VISA standard; an interface-independent software that provides a unified programming interface for VXI, GPIB, and serial instruments Non-maskable interrupt; high-priority interrupt that cannot be disabled by another interrupt.
  • Page 67 This slot would be used for a module with ST functionality that can provide individual triggers to all other peripherals. Universal Serial Bus Volts Video Graphics Array; the minimum video display standard for all PCs Watts NI PXI-8184/8185 User Manual ni.com...
  • Page 68 Declaration of Conformity (NI resources), B-1 diagnostic tools (NI resources), B-1 directories and files installed on hard drive, 2-14 DMI Event Logging menu, 2-6 documentation how to use this documentation set, vii NI resources, B-1 DRIVE LED, 3-10 NI PXI-8184/8185 User Manual...
  • Page 69 2-14 floppy drive, using external floppy drive, 4-8 front panel connectors, 3-1 dimensions, 3-2 features, 3-10 functional overview of NI PXI-8184/8185, 1-2 hard drive, 3-11 files and directories installed on, 2-14 recovery, 2-17 help technical support, B-1 IDE controller, using SCSI hard drive in...
  • Page 70 CE compliance, A-4 electrical, A-1 electromagnetic compatibility, A-4 operating environment, A-2 physical, A-1 safety, A-3 shock and vibration, A-3 storage environment, A-2 NI support and services, B-1 NI-DAQ function library, 1-4 NI-VISA high-level programming API, 1-5 NI PXI-8184/8185 User Manual Index...
  • Page 71 PXI benefits, 1-1 PXI connectors, function (logic block), 1-4 PXI features, 2-15 PXI Setup menu, 2-8 PXI trigger connectivity, 2-15 PXI-8220, using NI PXI-8184/8185 with, 4-8 pxisys.ini file, 4-4 SO-DIMMs from National Instruments (note), 2-16, 4-6 upgrading, 2-15, 4-6 related documentation, viii...
  • Page 72 3-1 See also VGA driver installation, 4-4 © National Instruments Corporation Web resources, B-1 Y-splitter cable figure, 4-3 obtaining replacement, 4-3 using mouse and keyboard without, 4-3 using with PS/2 mouse and keyboard, 2-3, NI PXI-8184/8185 User Manual Index...

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