Introduction; Description And Features - National Instruments VXI-MXI-Express Series User Manual

Introduction

Description and Features

D-size VXI mainframes have connections for a P3 connector. The NI VXI-8360T/LT
Note
controller, however, does not have this connector and cannot provide the necessary control
for VXI devices that need P3 support.
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The NI VXI-8360T/LT controller is a C-size, VXIbus, Slot 0-capable
device that can reside in any C-size or D-size VXI mainframe.
The NI VXI-8360T/LT controller links a PCI Express-based host computer
to the VXIbus using the National Instruments MXI-Express x1 interface.
The MXI-Express x1 link enables your computer to perform as though it
were plugged directly into the VXI backplane, giving it the capabilities of
an embedded computer.
With MXI-Express x1, you can do the following:
• Control a VXI backplane with a PCI Express or ExpressCard-based
PC or laptop/mobile host adapter.
• Physically separate the measurement or automation system from
a host PC or laptop.
• Combine VXI, PCI Express, CompactPCI, CompactPCI Express, PXI,
PXI Express, and CompactRIO devices into the same system.
Several different MXI-Express x1 interfaces are compatible with the
NI VXI-8360T/LT controller. Refer to the Set Up Your MXI-Express x1
System Guide included in this kit for information about connectivity
support.
The NI VXI-8360T incorporates functionality allowing the extension of the
8 TTL backplane triggers and CLK10 between multiple chassis through
convenient front panel connectors. Refer to Appendix C,
Ports on the NI VXI-8360T, for more information about using the
TRIG/CLK ports on the NI VXI-8360T.
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Using the Trigger
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