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The PXI-8150B Series of embedded PXI computers are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment, as evidenced by receipts or other documentation. National Instruments will, at its option, repair or replace equipment that proves to be defective during the warranty period. This warranty includes parts and labor.
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This device complies with the FCC rules only if used with shielded interface cables of suitable quality and construction. National Instruments used such cables to test this device and provides them for sale to the user. The use of inferior or nonshielded interface cables could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment under the...
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LCD Resolution ....................3-6 Keyboard and Mouse ..................3-6 Serial IRQ, INTP, and INTS ................3-7 Onboard Video ....................3-8 Installing the PXI-8150B Series..................3-8 How to Remove the Unit from the PXI Mainframe........3-11 Chapter 4 BIOS Entering BIOS Setup ..................... 4-1 Default BIOS Setup Settings ..................
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PXI-8155B Embedded Computer ............1-1 Figure 1-2. PXI-8156B Embedded Computer ............1-2 Figure 2-1. PXI-8150B Series Block Diagram ............2-2 Figure 3-1. PXI-8150B Series I/O Board Parts Locator Diagram ......3-3 Figure 3-2. PXI-8150B Series CPU Board Parts Locator Diagram......3-3 Figure 3-3. System CMOS..................3-4 Figure 3-4.
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PXI-8150B Series Peripherals Overview ..........1-6 Table 3-1. PXI-8150B Series Hardware Default Settings ........3-1 Table B-1. PXI-8150B Series ISA Interrupt Resource Allocations ....... B-1 Table B-2. PXI-8150B Series DMA Channel Resource Allocations ..... B-2 Table B-3. PXI-8150B Series I/O Address Map ............ B-3 Table D-1.
About This Manual This manual contains detailed instructions for installing and configuring your National Instruments PXI-8150B Series embedded computer kit. The PXI-8150B Series includes all the models of the PXI-8155B and PXI-8156B embedded PXI computers. Organization of This Manual This manual is organized as follows: •...
PXI-8150B Series The terms PXI-8150B Series and PXI-8150B refer to a series of 3U PXI controllers. Currently, this series consists of the PXI-8155B and PXI-8156B, with various processors and in different speeds. PXI-8150B Series User Manual...
About This Manual How to Use This Documentation Set Begin by reading Getting Started with Your PXI-8150B Series for Windows NT/98, a brief quick-start manual that describes how to set up and get started with your kit using the default settings.
Compaq Computer et al. Customer Communication National Instruments wants to receive your comments on our products and manuals. We are interested in the applications you develop with our products, and we want to help if you have problems with them.
This chapter describes the PXI-8150B Series of embedded PXI computers and lists optional equipment and software. Overview The PXI-8150B Series consists of the PXI-8155B and the PXI-8156B PXI system controllers, as shown in the following illustrations. Refer to Appendix D,...
PXI-8156B has Ethernet capability plus an IEEE 488.2 interface that is compatible with the NI-488.2 architecture. The PXI-8150B Series is a custom computer that you install directly in the system controller slot of your PXI mainframe. An embedded computer can take full advantage of the PXI high-performance backplane capabilities.
The unique packaging includes a built-in 1.44 MB floppy drive and 2.5 in. hard drive. The mechanical assembly of the PXI-8150B mounts these devices to the PXI-8150B main board so you can remove the entire unit intact. This eases integration issues and cabling. The PXI-8150B plugs directly into the system controller slot and expands to the left, thus preserving all usable PXI slots for user-defined peripheral devices.
GPIB capability is fully compatible with IEEE 488.2 and the industry-standard NI-488.2M driver for a variety of operating systems. Front Panel Features The PXI-8150B Series has the following front-panel features: • Internal 3.5 in. floppy drive •...
Chapter 1 Introduction Peripheral Expansion The PXI-8150B uses the PCI local bus and ISA bus for peripheral expansion. The PCIbus is a 32-bit multimaster bus that achieves a top throughput of 132 Mbytes/s and can handle numerous peripherals. The ISA bus is the legacy peripheral bus found on current and older PCs.
PXI-8150B or the built-in chassis devices. Refer to the Keyboard and Mouse section in Chapter 3,...
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I/O, counter/timer operations, SCXI, RTSI, self-calibration, messaging, and acquiring data to extended memory. NI-VISA is the National Instruments implementation of the VISA specification. VISA is a uniform API for communicating and controlling Serial, GPIB, PXI, VXI, and various other types of instruments. This API aids in the creation of more portable applications and instrument drivers.
This chapter contains functional descriptions of each major logic block on the PXI-8150B Series embedded computers. PXI-8150B Functional Description The PXI-8150B is a modular PC in a PXI 3U-size form factor. It includes many high-performance peripherals that normally require add-in cards on desktop PCs.
Internal COM 2 2.5 in. HD Figure 2-1. PXI-8150B Series Block Diagram The PXI-8150B 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: • Socket 7 CPU is the socket definition for the Intel Pentium Processor family.
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ISA-based GPIB controller. • The PC Peripherals blocks represent the other peripherals supplied by the PXI-8150B Series. The PXI-8155B has one serial port, an ECP/EPP parallel port, and a 1.44 MB, 3.5 in. floppy drive. The PXI-8156B adds a second serial port.
Configuration and Installation This chapter contains the instructions for configuring and installing the PXI-8150B Series embedded computer. Unless otherwise noted, these instructions apply to all models in the PXI-8150B Series, which currently consists of the PXI-8155B and the PXI-8156B. Caution Electrostatic discharge can damage several components on your PXI-8150B module.
Figures 3-1 and 3-2 show the location and factory-default settings of the configuration switches and jumpers on the PXI-8150B Series. 3 W4 1 W1 2 W3 Figure 3-1. PXI-8150B Series I/O Board Parts Locator Diagram Figure 3-2 shows the CPU board. 1 S1 4 W1 7 P2...
Serial IRQ, INTP and INTS connection • Onboard Video Installed System RAM You can change the amount of installed RAM on the PXI-8150B Series by installing DRAM SO-DIMMs. Refer to Appendix A, Specifications, for more information on SO-DIMMs. System CMOS The PXI-8150B contains a backed-up memory used to store BIOS defaults and configuration information.
PXI-8150B Series Configuration and Installation Ethernet Power-on Defaults The PXI-8150B Ethernet circuitry loads its power-on settings from an EEPROM. Do not change switch W1 from its default setting as shown in Figure 3-4a. Figure 3-4b shows the alternate position only for informational purposes.
Keyboard and Mouse Two switches—S1 and S2— control whether to enable the PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports on the front panel of the PXI-8150B controller or the built-in chassis devices, if available. By default, both front panel ports are enabled. Change S1 to use a chassis keyboard port and S2 to use a chassis mouse port.
PXI-8150B Series Configuration and Installation Serial IRQ, INTP, and INTS You can use jumper settings on the PXI-8150B Series to connect INTP on the PXI backplane to IRQ14 as well as INTS to either IRQ15 or to serial IRQ. Refer to the documentation that comes with your PXI peripheral device to see if you need to make any changes from the default settings.
Touch the metal part of the case to discharge any static electricity that might be on your clothes or body. Make sure the injector/ejector handle is in its downward position. Align the PXI-8150B with the card guides on the top and bottom of the system controller slot. Caution Do not raise the injector/ejector handle as you insert the PXI-8150B.
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Connect the keyboard and mouse to the appropriate connectors. Use the keyboard adapter cable that your received with your kit if you need to adapt an AT-style keyboard to the PXI-8150B mini-DIN connector. 10. Connect the VGA monitor video cable to the VGA connector.
Chapter 3 PXI-8150B Series Configuration and Installation Figure 3-12 shows a PXI-8156B installed in the system controller slot of a National Instruments PXI-1000 mainframe. You can place PXI devices in any other slot. 1 PXI-1000 Chassis 3 PXI Board 5 Injector/Ejector Rail...
PXI-8150B Series Configuration and Installation How to Remove the Unit from the PXI Mainframe The PXI-8150B Series is designed for easy handling. If you later decide to change any of the jumper settings or the amount of DRAM installed on the module, remove the unit from the PXI mainframe as follows: Remove the bracket-retaining screws in the front panel.
Load Optimal or Load Fail-Safe. Select the Optimal settings if you want to get maximum performance from the PXI-8150B Series. Fail Safe settings are more conservative settings. Updating the BIOS Your PXI-8150B Controller contains Flash ROM which allows the BIOS to be updated.
Specifications This appendix lists the electrical, mechanical, and environmental specifications of the PXI-8150B Series embedded computer, and describes how to add RAM. Electrical PXI-8155B 233 MHz MMX Processor Current (A) Voltage (V) Typical Maximum +3.3 4.5 A 8.5 A 1.65 A 3.8 A...
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514.4-3). Test report available upon request. Adding RAM To add RAM to the PXI-8150B Series, remove the unit from the PXI mainframe and add SO-DIMM modules to the empty SO-DIMM sockets. National Instruments recommends the following types of SO-DIMMs for use with the PXI-8150B Series controller (SDRAM): 4 MB ×...
The following tables describe where system resources are assigned. Table B-1 lists how the ISA interrupts are allocated on the PXI-8150B Series and whether they are driven by a PCI interrupt. Table B-2 lists DMA channel allocation, and Table B-3 gives the I/O address map.
Appendix B PXI-8150B Series System Resources Table B-1. PXI-8150B Series ISA Interrupt Resource Allocations (Continued) ISA Interrupt PCI Interrupt Device PCI/None Plug and Play PXI Modules/Watchdog timer if enabled None Floppy Drive None LPT1 None None Ethernet Plug and Play PXI Modules...
Appendix B PXI-8150B Series System Resources Table B-3. PXI-8150B Series I/O Address Map (Continued) I/O Address Device 370–377 Reserved 378–37F LPT* 380–3B0 Free 3BC–3BF LPT* 3E8–3EF COM* 3F0–3F7 Floppy 3F8–3FF COM* Scatter/Gather Int Status Register DMA1 Extended Mode Registers 410–41F Scatter/Gather Status 420–43F...
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LED Indicators This appendix describes how to interpret the status of the PXI-8150B Series computer by reading the LEDs on the front panel. Interface Status and Access LEDs POWER OK When lit, the POWER OK LED indicates that the power is on and the PXI-8150B is out of reset.
Keyboard and Mouse Figure D-3 shows the location and pinouts for the keyboard and mouse connectors on the PXI-8150B Series. Table D-1 lists and describes the keyboard and mouse connector signals. AMP manufactures a mating connector with part numbers 212437-4 (housing), 212435-7 (ferrule), and 66735-4 (pin contact).
Chapter D Front Panel and Connectors Figure D-4 shows the location and pinouts for the VGA connector on the PXI-8150B Series. Table D-2 lists and describes the VGA connector signals. AMP manufactures a mating connector with part numbers 748364-1 (housing) and 748333-2 (pin contact).
PXI Connectors Figure D-10 shows the location and pinouts for the PXI connector on the PXI-8150B Series. Table D-8 shows the P2 connector pinouts for the PXI connector as it applies to the system controller slot (Slot 1). Table D-9 shows the P1 connector pinouts.
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Common Questions This appendix answers common questions you may have when using the PXI-8150B Series embedded computer. What do the LEDs on the front of the PXI-8150B mean? Refer to Appendix C, Indicators, for a description of the front panel LEDs.
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PXI-8150B? You can plug keyboards that have a 6-pin Mini DIN PS/2 type connector directly into the PXI-8150B. You can use the keyboard adapter cable that is included with your kit to adapt the larger AT keyboard connector to the 6-pin Mini DIN connector.
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Electronic Services Bulletin Board Support National Instruments has BBS and FTP sites dedicated for 24-hour support with a collection of files and documents to answer most common customer questions. From these sites, you can also download the latest instrument drivers, updates, and example programs. For recorded instructions on how to use the bulletin board and FTP services and for BBS automated information, call 512 795 6990.
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Telephone and Fax Support National Instruments has branch offices all over the world. Use the list below to find the technical support number for your country. If there is no National Instruments office in your country, contact the source from which you purchased your software to obtain support.
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National Instruments for technical support helps our applications engineers answer your questions more efficiently. If you are using any National Instruments hardware or software products related to this problem, include the configuration forms from their user manuals. Include additional pages if necessary.
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Complete a new copy of this form each time you revise your software or hardware configuration, and use this form as a reference for your current configuration. Completing this form accurately before contacting National Instruments for technical support helps our applications engineers answer your questions more efficiently.
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Documentation Comment Form National Instruments encourages you to comment on the documentation supplied with our products. This information helps us provide quality products to meet your needs. Title: PXI-8150B Series User Manual Edition Date: February 1999 Part Number: 322321A-01 Please comment on the completeness, clarity, and organization of the manual.
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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.
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1-7 E-1 to E-3 single-shielded 2m GPIB cable, 1-7 configuration form, F-5 overview of PXI-8150B Series, 1-1 configuring, 3-4 connecting on the PXI backplane, 3-7 controllers, 1-2 CPU parts locator diagram, 3-3...
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RAM, 3-4 (table), B-1 SO-DIMMs from National Instruments logic blocks, 2-2 to 2-3 (note), A-3 memory, 1-4 type of memory in PXI-8150B Series, 1-4 models, 1-4 removing unit from PXI mainframe, 3-11 monitor, E-1 resource tables, B-1 National Instruments software, 1-7...
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