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- Page 1 NI PXI-8214 User Manual NI PXI-8214 User Manual October 2002 Edition Part Number 323455A-01...
- Page 2 Switzerland 056 200 51 51, Taiwan 02 2528 7227, United Kingdom 01635 523545 For further support information, refer to the Technical Support and Professional Services appendix. To comment on the documentation, send email to techpubs@ni.com. © 2002 National Instruments Corporation. All rights reserved.
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Page 3: Important Information
Warranty The NI PXI-8214 is 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. - Page 4 Classification requirements are the same for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Department of Communications (DOC). Changes or modifications not expressly approved by National Instruments could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment under the FCC Rules.
- Page 5 Canadian Department of Communications This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Compliance to EU Directives Readers in the European Union (EU) must refer to the Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for information* pertaining to the CE Marking compliance scheme.
- Page 6 Conventions 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.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Installing the PXI-8214....................2-1 Driver Installation ......................2-3 Windows XP....................2-3 Windows 2000....................2-3 Windows NT ....................2-3 Windows 98.....................2-4 Linux........................2-4 Device Connection Guide ....................2-4 Termination Configuration ....................2-6 Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Technical Support and Professional Services © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-8214 User Manual... -
Page 8: Hardware Overview
Hardware Overview The NI PXI-8214 PXI-to-Ultra2 SCSI Host Adapter provides an Ultra2 SCSI interface to PXI or CompactPCI (cPCI) systems. The PXI-8214 is a 16-bit Low Voltage Differential (LVD)/Single-Ended (SE) SCSI solution you can use to connect up to 15 SCSI devices. Data transfer rates of up to 40 MegaTransfers (MT)/s (80 Mbytes/s) are possible. -
Page 9: Connectivity
Chapter 1 Hardware Overview Connectivity The PXI-8214 connects up to 15 SCSI devices, including CD-ROM drives, hard disks, printers, and scanners. This interface can support single-ended and low voltage differential (LVD) devices. Connectors There are two connectors. Connector P1 is a cPCI backplane connector;... -
Page 10: Installation
Remove the slot cover for the slot you have chosen. Make sure the injector/ejector handle is in its downward position. Align the PXI-8214 with the card guides on the top and bottom of the slot. © National Instruments Corporation... - Page 11 Chapter 2 Installation Do not raise the injector/ejector handle as you insert the PXI-8214. The module Caution 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.
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Page 12: Driver Installation
Installation Driver Installation Windows XP The PXI-8214 should automatically install with the correct driver. You can verify installation in the Device Manager. After verifying that your operating system recognizes the PXI-8214 properly, power down your system and connect your devices according to Device Connection Guide section. -
Page 13: Windows 98
Device Connection Guide Each device on the SCSI bus must have a unique device number. The PXI-8214 has device number 7. Other devices on the bus must have their own unique number. For most devices, the user sets this device number with onboard switches. - Page 14 Chapter 2 Installation Both ends of the SCSI bus must be terminated. The PXI-8214 default configuration terminates one end of the SCSI bus. (To change this configuration, refer to the Termination Configuration section.) The other end of your SCSI bus must be terminated also. Many SCSI devices have onboard termination that can be enabled, or you can add an external terminator to the end of the bus.
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Page 15: Termination Configuration
SW1-1 and SW1-2 are both set to ON to terminate the SCSI bus. In most applications, you should use the default configuration. To disable termination on the PXI-8214, you must set both the SW1-1 and SW1-2 switches to the OFF position. In all setups, both switches should be either ON or OFF. -
Page 16: Appendix A Specifications
Specifications This appendix lists the electrical, mechanical, environmental, safety, and compliance specifications of the PXI-8214. Electrical Current Voltage (V) Typical Maximum +3.3 225 mA 300 mA 150 mA 500 mA Physical Board dimensions........10.0 by 16.0 cm (3.9 by 6.3 in.) Slot requirements ........ - Page 17 Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC): 89/336/EEC See the Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for this product at for any Note ni.com additional regulatory compliance information. You can find the DoC using the search utility and product model number. NI PXI-8214 User Manual ni.com...
- Page 18 Technical Support and Professional Services Visit the following sections of the National Instruments Web site at for technical support and professional services: ni.com • Support—Online technical support resources include the following: – Self-Help Resources—For immediate answers and solutions, visit our extensive library of technical support resources available in English, Japanese, and Spanish at .