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NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual
NI ExpressCard MXI Multisystem eXtension Interface for ExpressCard , CompactPCI,
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and PXI Bus (including PXI Express) Systems
NI PXI-ExpressCard 8360/NI PXIe-ExpressCard 8360, NI ExpressCard-8360,
NI PXI-8360, and NI PXIe-8360
NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual
August 2008
371575E-01

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  • Page 1 NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual NI ExpressCard MXI Multisystem eXtension Interface for ExpressCard , CompactPCI, ™ and PXI Bus (including PXI Express) Systems NI PXI-ExpressCard 8360/NI PXIe-ExpressCard 8360, NI ExpressCard-8360, NI PXI-8360, and NI PXIe-8360 NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual...
  • 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. © 2005–2008 National Instruments Corporation. All rights reserved.

  • 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 NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS PRODUCTS ARE INCORPORATED IN A SYSTEM OR APPLICATION, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE APPROPRIATE DESIGN, PROCESS AND SAFETY LEVEL OF SUCH SYSTEM OR APPLICATION.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents About This Manual Conventions ...vii Related Documentation...viii Chapter 1 Introduction About the NI ExpressCard MXI Series ...1-1 Description and Features ...1-1 Basic NI ExpressCard MXI System ...1-2 What You Need to Get Started ...1-2 Unpacking ...1-3 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Hardware Installation...2-1...
  • Page 6 Contents Appendix B Common Questions Appendix C Technical Support and Professional Services Glossary Index NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual ni.com...

  • Page 7: About This Manual

    About This Manual This manual describes the features, functions, and operation of the NI ExpressCard MXI series of products. The products in this series are the NI PXI-ExpressCard 8360, NI PXIe-ExpressCard 8360, NI ExpressCard-8360, NI PXI-8360, and the NI PXIe-8360.

  • Page 8: Related Documentation

    • • • • • • NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual Set Up Your NI ExpressCard MXI System Your computer or chassis documentation PXI Hardware Specification, Revision 2.1 PXI Software Specification, Revision 2.1 PCI Specification, Revision 2.3 PCI-PCI Bridge Architecture Specification, Revision 1.1 PICMG CompactPCI 2.0 R3.0 specification...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction This chapter describes the NI ExpressCard MXI series of products, lists what you need to get started, and explains how to unpack and set up your hardware. The products in this series are the NI ExpressCard-8360, NI PXIe-8360, and NI PXI-8360. For the remainder of this manual, the term NI ExpressCard MXI board refers to any product in the NI ExpressCard MXI series.

  • Page 10: Basic Ni Expresscard Mxi System

    CompactPCI Express Specification R1.0. Your NI ExpressCard MXI board will work in many systems compliant with the PCMCIA ExpressCard Standard, Revision 1.0 or later. NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual Laptop PC to PXI/CompactPCI Figure 1-1. Basic NI ExpressCard MXI Configuration...

  • Page 11: Unpacking

    Ground yourself using a grounding strap or by holding a grounded object. Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of the computer chassis before removing the device from the package. Chapter 1 Introduction NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual...

  • Page 12: Hardware Installation

    Remove or open any doors or covers blocking access to the controller slot in which you intend to install the NI PXI-8360 or NI PXIe-8360. Touch the metal part of the case to discharge any static electricity that might be on your clothes or body. NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual...
  • Page 13 NI PXIe-8360. It will not insert properly unless the handle is in its downward position so that it does not interfere with the injector/ejector rail on the chassis, as shown in Figure 2-2. NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual Make sure the injector/ejector handle is in its downward position.

  • Page 14: Installing An Ni Expresscard-8360

    Figure 2-2 shows an NI PXI-8360 or NI PXIe-8360 just before installation in the system controller slot of a National Instruments chassis. 1 NI PXI-8360 or NI PXIe-8360 2 PXI/cPCI or PXI Express/CompactPCI Express Chassis Installing an NI ExpressCard-8360 Because a laptop is not grounded, follow this procedure to safely connect it to your PXI system: ©...

  • Page 15: Cabling

    Caution or cause errors in applications communicating with devices behind NI ExpressCard MXI. If a cable becomes unplugged, plug it back into the system. NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual 2 ExpressCard Slot Figure 2-2. Installing the NI ExpressCard-8360 3 Portable Computer...

  • Page 16: Powering Up The Ni Expresscard Mxi System

    © National Instruments Corporation Hardware Overview. Power on the expansion chassis. Power on the host. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation NI ExpressCard MXI Cable Options NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual...

  • Page 17: Hardware Overview

    PCI Express-to-PCI bridge, and a PXI connector. The NI PXIe-8360 consists of one high-speed cable connector, a PCI Express-to-PCI Express switch, and a PXIe connector. © National Instruments Corporation ni.com NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual...
  • Page 18 Figure 3-1. NI ExpressCard MXI Block Diagram with NI PXI-8360 NI ExpressCard-8360 PXIe-8360 High-Speed High-Speed PCI Express Express Cable Cable Switch Cable Driver Connector Connector Figure 3-2. NI ExpressCard MXI Block Diagram with NI PXIe-8360 NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual ni.com...

  • Page 19: Functional Unit Descriptions

    The NI PXI-8360 and NI PXIe-8360 have two LEDs, one for power supply status and one for link state. © National Instruments Corporation Chapter 3 NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual Hardware Overview...

  • Page 20: Ni Expresscard Mxi Cable Options

    NI ExpressCard MXI Cable Options NI ExpressCard MXI is available with cables of three lengths. Table 3-2 shows the cables available from National Instruments. NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual Table 3-1. LED Status Descriptions for NI PXI-8360 and NI PXIe-8360...

  • Page 21: Appendix A Specifications

    +3.3 V 1.500 A +5 V 5 mA +12 V 5 mA –12 V 0 mA (3.9 × 6.3 in.) PXI Hardware Specification, Revision 2.1 Maximum Current 1.750 A 20 mA 20 mA 0 mA NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual...

  • Page 22: Operating Environment

    Ambient temperature range ...–40 to 70 °C Relative humidity range...5 to 95%, noncondensing Shock and Vibration Operational shock ...30 g peak, half-sine, 11 ms pulse Specifications are subject to change without notice. NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual temperature) (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-1 and IEC-60068-2-2.) (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-56.)
  • Page 23 (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-64. Nonoperating test profile exceeds the requirements of MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 3.) (3.9 × 6.3 in.) PXI-5 PXI Express Hardware Specification, Revision 1.0 Maximum Current 0 mA 0 mA 0.4 A NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual...
  • Page 24 Relative humidity range...5 to 95%, noncondensing Shock and Vibration Operational shock ...30 g peak, half-sine, 11 ms pulse Specifications are subject to change without notice. NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual (at 25 °C ambient temperature) (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-1 and IEC-60068-2-2.
  • Page 25 1 mA +1.5 V Appendix A Specifications (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-64. Nonoperating test profile exceeds the requirements of MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 3.) (4.0 × 1.3 in.) (ExpressCard) Maximum Current 450 mA 10 mA temperature) NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual...
  • Page 26 If you need to clean the module, use a soft, nonmetallic brush. Make sure that the module is completely dry and free from contaminants before returning it to service. NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-1 and IEC-60068-2-2.)

  • Page 27: Electromagnetic Compatibility

    EN 61326 EMC requirements; Minimum Immunity EN 55011 Emissions; Group 1, Class A CE, C-Tick, ICES, and FCC Part 15 Emissions; Class A 2006/95/EC; Low-Voltage Directive (safety) 2004/108/EC; Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC) Appendix A Specifications ni.com/ ni.com/ NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual...

  • Page 28: Environmental Management

    Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) At the end of their life cycle, all products must be sent to a WEEE recycling EU Customers center. For more information about WEEE recycling centers and National Instruments WEEE initiatives, visit National Instruments...

  • Page 29: Common Questions

    You must use traditional MXI for the daisy chain configuration. © National Instruments Corporation NI ExpressCard-8360: ExpressCard MXI Interface NI PXI-8360: MXI Express Interface NI PXIe-8360: MXI Express for PXI Express Interface ni.com NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual...

  • Page 30: General Software

    What is the maximum length of an NI ExpressCard MXI copper cable? The maximum length for an NI ExpressCard MXI copper cable is 7 m. National Instruments offers 1 m, 3 m, and 7 m copper cables. General Software Under which operating systems will NI ExpressCard MXI work? NI ExpressCard MXI is a PCI-to-PCI bridge that is recognized by the majority of operating systems.
  • Page 31 No. MXI-3, MXI-4, and NI ExpressCard MXI boards use different cable connectors and cannot be connected together. Additionally, the board-to-board communication protocols differ. © National Instruments Corporation Laptop control of PXI and PXI Express. Support for ExpressCard slots. Improved performance. Appendix B Common Questions NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual...
  • Page 32 You must power up the chassis at the end of the chain and work your way back to the host. For more details, refer to the section of Chapter 2, NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual Powering Up the NI ExpressCard MXI System Hardware Installation.

  • Page 33: Technical Support And Professional Services

    Technical Support and Professional Services Visit the following sections of the award-winning National Instruments Web site at • • • © National Instruments Corporation for technical support and professional services: ni.com Support—Technical support resources at the following: – Self-Help Technical Resources—For answers and solutions,...
  • Page 34 Web sites, which provide up-to-date contact information, support phone numbers, email addresses, and current events. NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual Declaration of Conformity (DoC)—A DoC is our claim of compliance with the Council of the European Communities using the manufacturer’s declaration of conformity.
  • Page 35 Celsius. clock Hardware component that controls timing for reading from or writing to groups. counter/timer A circuit that counts external pulses or clock pulses (timing). © National Instruments Corporation Value –9 – 6 –3 NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual...
  • Page 36 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. NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual ni.com...
  • Page 37 Glossary A link or port with one physical lane. © National Instruments Corporation NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual...
  • Page 38 NI ExpressCard-8360, 2-3 of an NI PXI-8360/NI PXIe-8360, 2-1 powering down the NI ExpressCard MXI system, 2-5 powering up the NI ExpressCard MXI system, 2-5 instrument drivers (NI resources), C-1 KnowledgeBase, C-1 NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual...
  • Page 39 A-3 NI support and services, C-1 operating environment specifications NI ExpressCard-8360, A-6 NI PXI-8360, A-2 NI PXIe-8360, A-4 NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual overview functional, 3-1 functional unit descriptions, 3-3 hardware, 3-1 PCI Express x1 cable driver, 3-3...
  • Page 40 NI PXIe-8360, A-4 support, technical, C-1 © National Instruments Corporation technical support, C-1 training and certification (NI resources), C-1 troubleshooting (NI resources), C-1 unpacking, 1-3 waste electrical and electronic equipment specifications, A-8 Web resources, C-1 NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual Index...

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