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NI CardBus-8310-to-PXI Expansion User Manual
August 2005
371665A-01

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  • Page 1 NI CardBus-8310-to-PXI Expansion User Manual NI CardBus-8310-to-PXI Expansion User Manual August 2005 371665A-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. © 2005 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 Conventions This manual provides information on the installation and use of an NI CardBus-8310-to-PXI Expansion system. 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.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Verifying the Installation...2-8 Powering Down ...2-9 Running the System...2-10 Uninstalling the NI CardBus-8310 Driver ...2-10 Additional Notes ...2-10 System Hierarchy ...2-10 System Boot...2-11 NI Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX)...2-11 Appendix A PCIScope Overview...A-1 © National Instruments Corporation NI CardBus-8310-to-PXI Expansion User Manual...
  • Page 7 Storage Environment... B-2 Appendix C Troubleshooting NI PXI-CardBus-8310 Cards Contacting Technical Support ... C-1 Troubleshooting... C-2 Error Code (Yellow Exclamation Mark) in Device Manager ... C-8 Appendix D Technical Support and Professional Services Index NI CardBus-8310-to-PXI Expansion User Manual viii ni.com...

  • Page 8: Functional Overview

    It also contains recommended steps to be taken while preparing to install the NI CardBus-8310 and NI PXI-8310 modules. Functional Overview The National Instruments CardBus-8310-to-PXI interface kit provides laptop computers direct control of PXI systems. The CardBus-to-PXI link is transparent to software applications and drivers, thereby providing you the ability to use high-performance laptop computers to control PXI systems.

  • Page 9: Functional Unit Descriptions

    33 MHz, while the StarFabric link can simultaneously transmit and receive at 2.5 Gbps. A standard link is made up of four aggregated 622 Mbps LVDS differential pairs in each direction. NI CardBus-8310-to-PXI Expansion User Manual RJ-45 RJ-45 Connector...

  • Page 10: Rj-45 Connector

    The NI CardBus-8310-to-PXI is available with cables of various lengths. Table 1-1 shows the cables that are available from National Instruments. Cable Length (meters) Before Installation Before installing the NI CardBus-8310-to-PXI expansion system you should perform the following steps.

  • Page 11: Parts List

    You can take the following steps to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD): • • NI CardBus-8310-to-PXI Expansion User Manual Avoid sharp bends or folds in the cables. Provide enough slack to allow easy device placement. Avoid things that might cause scuffing and abrasion damage to the cables.

  • Page 12: Ni Pxi-8310 Overview

    All LEDs blinking—Communication has been lost. At some point the transmitter and receiver were linked, however now they are longer synchronized. The link needs to be re-established before data can be transmitted again. Chapter 1 Introduction NI CardBus-8310-to-PXI Expansion User Manual...
  • Page 13 Note can be used to isolate the faulty cable. If replacing the cable does not resolve the issue, there may be a problem with the StarGen bridge. In that case, contact National Instruments with the information described in the Troubleshooting NI PXI-CardBus-8310 NI CardBus-8310-to-PXI Expansion User Manual Table 1-3.
  • Page 14 2 Receiver Ports (RX) © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-8310 PXI StarFabric © Interface 3 L1 Link Status LEDs (0–3) 4 Transmitter Ports (TX) Figure 1-2. Front Panel of the NI PXI-8310 Expansion Card NI CardBus-8310-to-PXI Expansion User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction...

  • Page 15: Hardware And Software Installation

    CardBus slot. If you are using Windows XP, the “Found New Hardware” dialog box will only appear if you have Service Pack 2 installed. This dialog appears by default under Windows 2000. © National Instruments Corporation NI CardBus-8310-to-PXI Expansion User Manual...

  • Page 16: Windows 2000/Xp (Without Xp Service Pack 2)

    Hardware and Software Installation Windows 2000/XP (Without XP Service Pack 2) Windows XP (With Service Pack 2) NI CardBus-8310-to-PXI Expansion User Manual If you do not have your system configured to allow autorun CDs, you must run to install the NI CardBus-8310 driver.
  • Page 17 Figure. 2-1. Click Next. The dialog box shown in Figure 2-3 will appear. Figure 2-3. Reboot Dialog Box Choose No and click Finish. Manually shut down your computer. Chapter 2 Hardware and Software Installation NI CardBus-8310-to-PXI Expansion User Manual...

  • Page 18: Install The Pxi Cards

    PXI card that is having a problem to a different slot, or reordering your cards in their slots, may alleviate issues. Attach the PXI Expansion Cables NI CardBus-8310-to-PXI Expansion User Manual section of Chapter 1. Carefully position the PXI chassis so that the supplied cables will conveniently reach from the connector of the NI CardBus-8310 card to the connectors on the NI PXI-8310.

  • Page 19: Install The Ni Cardbus-8310

    CardBus slot. Gently push the card until it is seated firmly. For more information on using CardBus cards, refer to your host computer’s user manual. Chapter 2 Hardware and Software Installation NI CardBus-8310-to-PXI Expansion User Manual...
  • Page 20 Hardware and Software Installation Figure 2-4. Found New Hardware Wizard Dialog Box (Windows 2000/XP SP2 Only) NI CardBus-8310-to-PXI Expansion User Manual Make sure your CAT5-e cables are connected correctly, then turn on the PXI chassis, and plug the NI CardBus-8310 card into the laptop.
  • Page 21 Figure 2-5. Software Installation Options Choose automatic installation and click Next. Figure 2-6. Installation Wizard Completion Dialog Box Once the StarGen PCI to PCI bridge installation is complete, click Finish. Chapter 2 Hardware and Software Installation NI CardBus-8310-to-PXI Expansion User Manual...

  • Page 22: Verifying The Installation

    PXI chassis. In Figure 2-7, a PXI-GPIB card has been installed in a PXI chassis. NI CardBus-8310-to-PXI Expansion User Manual The Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box will appear again, and will find another PCI to PCI bridge, because there are two bridge chips.

  • Page 23: Powering Down

    It is recommended that you first shut down the host computer correctly, and then power down the PXI chassis to avoid a computer lock-up. © National Instruments Corporation Chapter 2 Figure 2-7. PXI Module Shown In Device Manager Tree NI CardBus-8310-to-PXI Expansion User Manual Hardware and Software Installation...

  • Page 24: Running The System

    Figure 2-9. The system will support daisy-chaining, but only to a certain depth of PCI bus segments. Systems connected in a Star configuration will also exhibit lower latency. NI CardBus-8310-to-PXI Expansion User Manual section of Chapter 1. Cards, for more information.

  • Page 25: System Boot

    © National Instruments Corporation Chapter 2 Figure 2-8. Star Configuration (Preferred) Figure 2-9. Daisy-Chain Configuration (Non-Preferred) 2-11 NI CardBus-8310-to-PXI Expansion User Manual Hardware and Software Installation...

  • Page 26: Pciscope

    An evaluation version of PCIScope can be downloaded from www.tssc.de the evaluation period for $49.95.) © National Instruments Corporation for more information about the capabilities of www.tssc.de . (You can purchase a license from APSoft for use beyond NI CardBus-8310-to-PXI Expansion User Manual...
  • Page 27 Appendix A PCIScope The data can be stored as a requested to email this file to configuration problems. NI CardBus-8310-to-PXI Expansion User Manual Figure A-1. Example of PCIScope Interface file on your computer. You may be *.bpd support@ni.com if you are experiencing...

  • Page 28: Power Requirements

    5 V ... 0 A Typical 3.3 V ... 0.15 A 5 V ... 1.5 A Maximum 3.3 V ... 0.40 A 5 V ... 1.7 A Input ... Up to 50 MB/s Output ... Up to 10 MB/s NI CardBus-8310-to-PXI Expansion User Manual...

  • Page 29: Dimensions

    For UL and other safety certifications, refer to the product label, or refer to the Document of Conformity, which has been included as a digital document on your driver CD. NI CardBus-8310-to-PXI Expansion User Manual CardBus-8310...0 to 40 °C PXI-8310 ...0 to 55 °C...

  • Page 30: Electromagnetic Compatibility

    The DoC for this product has been included as a digital document on your driver CD. © National Instruments Corporation Appendix B FCC Part 15A above 1 GHz Table 1 (Class A) Compliant NI CardBus-8310-to-PXI Expansion User Manual Specifications...

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting Ni Pxi-Cardbus-8310 Cards

    While this appendix contains a number of troubleshooting tips for resolving issues that may be experienced with NI CardBus-8310 cards, extreme cases may require you to contact National Instruments Technical Support. You can find that contact information in the Services You must be ready to give the following information prior to troubleshooting the system.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    • Issue: The LEDs are flashing on the NI PXI-8310 card. • NI CardBus-8310-to-PXI Expansion User Manual No LEDs are lit on the NI PXI-8310 card. The LEDs are flashing on the NI PXI-8310 card. One or more LEDs are not lit on the NI PXI-8310 card.
  • Page 33 Figure C-1. Figure C-1. Devices by Connection Menu in Device Manager Remove the CardBus card from the PCMCIA slot. Install the NI CardBus Driver 1.0 from the provided driver CD. Troubleshooting NI PXI-CardBus-8310 Cards NI CardBus-8310-to-PXI Expansion User Manual...
  • Page 34 Issue: The host computer is unable to detect the third party PXI card in Windows Device Manager. • • NI CardBus-8310-to-PXI Expansion User Manual If the LEDs are flashing on the NI PXI-8310 card: – Try ejecting and reinserting the CardBus card.
  • Page 35 Devices by connection, there should be no errors. At this point, power down and begin adding PXI cards one by one, powering up to check that there are no errors in Device Manager after installing each card. This can isolate problematic hardware/software. Troubleshooting NI PXI-CardBus-8310 Cards NI CardBus-8310-to-PXI Expansion User Manual...
  • Page 36 • Issue: The host computer is blue-screening/frozen during reboot after installing the NI CardBus-8310 driver. NI CardBus-8310-to-PXI Expansion User Manual If any other hardware or software has been added recently: – Remove the recently installed program or hardware, and re-test the system.
  • Page 37 If the problem occurs consistently, please contact National Instruments for technical support. Issue: The application or program failed to communicate with the PXI device card during an operation. • • • Note You may want to check the manufacturer’s web site to see if there are any installation/driver updates for the device.

  • Page 38: Error Code (Yellow Exclamation Mark) In Device Manager

    This usually means the memory, I/O, or Prefetch required by the card is more than what has been allocated by the NI driver. Right-click on the NI CardBus-8310-to-PXI Expansion User Manual • If another card that has worked in the past is available, try it in the same slot.
  • Page 39 If you don’t have another CardBus socket, please contact technical support. For more information on the Windows Device Manager Error Codes please visit the Microsoft page: http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/ Windows/XP/all/reskit/en-us/Default.asp?url=/resources/ documentation/Windows/XP/all/reskit/en-us/ prjk_dec_lgsc.asp © National Instruments Corporation NI CardBus-8310-to-PXI Expansion User Manual...
  • Page 40 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: – Self-Help Resources—For answers and solutions, visit the...
  • Page 41 Worldwide Offices section of office Web sites, which provide up-to-date contact information, support phone numbers, email addresses, and current events. NI CardBus-8310-to-PXI Expansion 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 42 C-1 uninstalling the CardBus driver, 2-10 verification, 2-8 instrument drivers (NI resources), D-1 kit components, 1-4 KnowledgeBase, D-1 latencies Measurement and Automation Explorer (MAX), 2-11 system boot, 2-11 Measurement and Automation Explorer (MAX), 2-11 NI CardBus-8310-to-PXI Expansion User Manual...
  • Page 43 (NI resources), D-1 PXI card installation, 2-4 RJ-45 connector, 1-3 safety specifications (table), B-2 software (NI resources), D-1 software driver installation, 2-1 NI CardBus-8310-to-PXI Expansion User Manual specifications electromagnetic compatibility, B-3 safety, B-2 StarFabric bridge, 1-2 supported operating systems, 2-1...

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