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  • Page 2 PXI Express NI PXIe-8101/8102 User Manual NI PXIe-8101/8102 User Manual June 2010 372866B-01 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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  • Page 4 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 5 Operation of this hardware in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference. Users are required to correct the interference at their own expense or cease operation of the hardware. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by National Instruments could void the user’s right to operate the hardware under the local regulatory rules.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Benefits of PXI Express....................1-1 NI PXIe-8101/8102......................1-2 Description ......................1-2 Functional Overview ..................1-2 NI PXIe-8101/8102 Functional Description ........1-2 National Instruments Software ..................1-4 Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Installing the NI PXIe-8101/8102..................2-1 How to Remove the Controller from the PXI Express Chassis.......2-4 BIOS Setup ........................2-4 Accessing BIOS Setup Utility .................2-5...
  • Page 7 Contents Floppy Drive BBS Priorities Submenu ..........2-14 Network Device BBS Priorities Submenu........2-14 Security Menu ....................2-14 Save & Exit Menu................... 2-14 System CMOS ....................... 2-16 LabVIEW RT Installation ..................... 2-18 LabVIEW RT Software Installation ............... 2-18 LabVIEW RT Configuration Switches ............2-21 Drivers and Software.....................
  • Page 8 Contents Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Technical Support and Professional Services Glossary Index © National Instruments Corporation NI PXIe-8101/8102 User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 9: About This Manual

    About This Manual This manual contains detailed instructions for installing and configuring the National Instruments PXIe-8101/8102 embedded computer kit. How to Use the Documentation Set Begin by reading the NI PXIe-8101/8102 Installation Guide, a brief quick-start guide that describes how to install and get started with your controller.

  • Page 10: Related Documentation

    About This Manual Text in this font denotes text or characters that you should enter from the monospace keyboard, sections of code, programming examples, and syntax examples. This font is also used for the proper names of disk drives, paths, directories, programs, subprograms, subroutines, device names, functions, operations, variables, filenames, and extensions.

  • Page 11: Introduction

    CompactPCI mechanical specification to ease system integration and ensure multivendor interoperability. © National Instruments Corporation NI PXIe-8101/8102 User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 12: Ni Pxie-8101/8102

    Chapter 1 Introduction The demanding timing and synchronization requirements of instrumentation systems are met by the integrated features of PXI Express. Not only are the trigger bus, 10 MHz system reference clock, and star trigger bus available in PXI retained by PXI Express, but new timing and synchronization features that include a 100 MHz differential system reference clock for the synchronization of multiple modules and three differential star trigger buses for the distribution of precise clock and trigger...
  • Page 13 Dual-Core T3100 processors. • The SO-DIMM block consists of one 64-bit DDR2 SDRAM socket that can hold up to 4 GB. © National Instruments Corporation NI PXIe-8101/8102 User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 14: National Instruments Software

    • The SATA block connects a Serial ATA hard drive to the ICH9M. National Instruments Software National Instruments has developed several software tools you can use with the NI PXIe-8101/8102. National Instruments’ hardware and software work together to help you make the most of your PXI Express system.
  • Page 15 RTSI or PXI synchronization, self-calibration, messaging, and acquiring data to extended memory. For more information visit ni.com/daq National Instruments’ Modular Instruments use specialized drivers suited to each product’s specialization. Express VIs provide customized, interactive programming of instruments in a single interface and soft front panels provide an interface for testing the functionality of each instrument with no programming required.
  • Page 16 Chapter 1 Introduction NI-VISA is the National Instruments implementation of the VISA specification. VISA is a uniform API for communicating and controlling USB, Serial, PXI, VXI, and various other types of instruments. This API aids in the creation of portable applications and instrument drivers. For...

  • Page 17: Installation And Configuration

    Touch the metal part of the case to discharge any static electricity that might be on your clothes or body. © National Instruments Corporation NI PXIe-8101/8102 User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 18 Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Remove the protective plastic covers from the four bracket-retaining screws as shown in Figure 2-1. 1 Protective Screw Cap (4X) Figure 2-1. Removing Protective Screw Caps Make sure the injector/ejector handle is in its downward position. Align the NI PXIe-8101/8102 with the card guides on the top and bottom of the system controller slot.
  • Page 19 Chapter 5, Troubleshooting. Figure 2-2 shows an NI PXIe-8101 installed in the system controller slot of a National Instruments NI PXIe-1062 chassis. An NI PXIe-8102 would appear the same installed in the chassis. 1 NI PXIe-1062 Chassis 3 Injector/Ejector Rail 2 NI PXIe-8101 Controller Figure 2-2.

  • Page 20: How To Remove The Controller From The Pxi Express Chassis

    Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration How to Remove the Controller from the PXI Express Chassis The NI PXIe-8101/8102 controller is designed for easy handling. To remove the unit from the PXI Express chassis, complete the following steps. Power off the chassis. Remove any cables that may be attached to the controller front panel.

  • Page 21: Accessing Bios Setup Utility

    NI PXIe-8101/8102 controller, the speed of the processor, and the number of processor cores. © National Instruments Corporation NI PXIe-8101/8102 User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 22: Advanced Setup Menu

    Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration • System Memory—This value indicates the size of system RAM detected by the BIOS. • Chassis Link Configuration—This value displays the PXI Express link configuration, either 2-Link or 4-Link. If 2-Link is displayed, the NI PXIe-8101/8102 detected a 2-link PXI Express backplane and is operating with two x1 PCI Express links.

  • Page 23: Sata Configuration Submenu

    Core Multi-Processing Controller—This setting specifies whether or not the second core of the processor is enabled or disabled. The default value is Enabled. © National Instruments Corporation NI PXIe-8101/8102 User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 24: Video Configuration Submenu

    Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration • Processor Type, Speed, and Number of Cores—These values indicate the type of processor used in the NI PXIe-8101/8102 controller, the speed of the processor, and the number of processor cores. Video Configuration Submenu Use this submenu to apply alternate settings to the video configuration. Normally, you do not need to modify these settings, as the factory default settings provide the most compatible and optimal configuration possible.

  • Page 25: Power/Reset Configuration Submenu

    USB keyboard and mouse during system boot or in a legacy operating system such as DOS. The default value is Enabled. © National Instruments Corporation NI PXIe-8101/8102 User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 26: Serial/Parallel Port Configuration Submenu

    Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Note Certain real-time applications may require you to disable this setting to reduce loop time jitter. When the controller is configured to boot LabVIEW RT, legacy USB support is automatically disabled. • Device Reset Delay—This setting specifies the number of seconds the Power-On Self Test will wait for a USB mass storage device to start.

  • Page 27: Parallel Port Configuration Submenu

    IP address and other TCP/IP settings to their factory defaults during LabVIEW RT startup. The default is Use Switch Setting. © National Instruments Corporation 2-11 NI PXIe-8101/8102 User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 28: Boot Setup Menu

    Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Note By default, the target will automatically attempt to connect to the network using DHCP. If the target is unable to initiate a DHCP connection, the target connects to the network with a link-local IP address or 169.254.x.x •...

  • Page 29: Boot Settings Configuration Submenu

    Boot Option Priorities list. Optionally, each device can also be Disabled if the device should never be used as a boot device. © National Instruments Corporation 2-13 NI PXIe-8101/8102 User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 30: Cd/Dvd Rom Drive Bbs Priorities Submenu

    Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Submenu • Boot Option #1, Boot Option #2, Boot Option #3—These settings specify the boot priority of CD/DVD ROM drive devices. The highest priority device is displayed on the main Boot Option Priorities list. Optionally, each device can also be Disabled if the device should never be used as a boot device.
  • Page 31 If BIOS setup options have been changed and saved, a reboot will be required and the boot override selection will not be valid. © National Instruments Corporation 2-15 NI PXIe-8101/8102 User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 32: System Cmos

    Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration System CMOS The NI PXIe-8101/8102 contains a backed-up memory used to store BIOS configuration information. Complete the following steps to clear the CMOS contents: Power off the chassis. Remove the controller from the chassis. Press and hold down push-button switch SW2 for 2 to 3 seconds. The switch location is shown in Figure 2-3.
  • Page 33 Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Push-Button Switch SW2 Figure 2-3. Clearing the CMOS Contents © National Instruments Corporation 2-17 NI PXIe-8101/8102 User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 34: Labview Rt Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration LabVIEW RT Installation This section explains software installation and switch configuration for LabVIEW RT on your PXI controller. LabVIEW RT Software Installation The following section describes the necessary steps to get your PXI embedded controller setup to run LabVIEW Real-Time. In this section you will configure the boot mode of the controller, verify or change IP settings, and install LabVIEW Real-Time software.
  • Page 35 Remote Systems and selecting Reboot. After rebooting the PXI controller it will appear in the Remote Systems category with the assigned name. © National Instruments Corporation 2-19 NI PXIe-8101/8102 User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 36 Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Figure 2-4 shows the RT Series PXI target, PXIe-8101, configured to automatically obtain an IP address from a DHCP server, as indicated in the IP Settings section of the figure. The NI PXIe-8102 would appear similar in MAX.

  • Page 37: Labview Rt Configuration Switches

    DHCP. If the target is unable to initiate a DHCP connection, the target connects to the network with a link-local IP address or 169.254.x.x © National Instruments Corporation 2-21 NI PXIe-8101/8102 User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 38: Drivers And Software

    Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Figure 2-5 shows the location of the LabVIEW RT configuration switches. The switches are shown in the OFF position. 1 Switch 1—Boot LabVIEW RT 3 Switch 3—Disable Startup VI 2 Switch 2—Boot Safe Mode 4 Switch 4—Reset IP Address Figure 2-5.

  • Page 39: Pxi Express Features

    PXI Chassis Configuration The PXI Platform Services software installed on your controller and available on the National Instruments Driver CD included with your kit automatically identifies your PXI Express system components to generate file. You can configure your entire PXI pxiesys.ini...

  • Page 40: Pxi System Configuration

    Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Figure 2-6. Multichassis Configuration in MAX PXI System Configuration Launch Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX). In the Configuration tree, expand Devices and Interfaces. In the Devices and Interfaces tree, expand PXI System. Your PXI Express chassis is already identified and appears in the PXI System tree.

  • Page 41: Upgrading Ram

    PC2-6400 4 GB, 512 MB × 64, 1.18 in. max • Note National Instruments has tested and verified that the DDR2 SO-DIMMs we sell work with the NI PXIe-8101/8102. We recommend you purchase your DDR2 SO-DIMM modules from National Instruments. Other off-the-shelf DDR2 SO-DIMM modules are not guaranteed to work properly.

  • Page 42: Hard Drive Recovery

    Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration 1 DDR2 SO-DIMM Socket 2 DDR2 SO-DIMM Module Figure 2-7. Installing a DDR2 SO-DIMM in an NI PXIe-8101/8102 Controller Hard Drive Recovery NI PXIe-8101/8102 controllers include two methods of restoring the original factory condition of your hard drive. Hard drive-based recovery stores a factory backup on a separate portion of your hard drive allowing you to restore your controller without additional media.

  • Page 43: Installing An Os

    For additional assistance with installing or changing an operating system, refer to KnowledgeBase 2ZKC02OK, Hard Drive Recovery and OS Installation for PXI and VXI Controllers, at ni.com/support © National Instruments Corporation 2-27 NI PXIe-8101/8102 User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 44: I/O Information

    USB 4-pin Series A Hi-Speed USB stacked receptacle PXI trigger Trigger Routing PXI triggers to or from the (SMB) backplane trigger bus © National Instruments Corporation NI PXIe-8101/8102 User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 45: Front Panel

    Chapter 3 I/O Information Front Panel Figure 3-1 shows the front panel layout and dimensions of the NI PXIe-8101. The NI PXIe-8102 has the same front panel layout and dimensions. Dimensions are in inches (millimeters). 4.393 in. (111.58 mm) 3.747 in. (95.17 mm) 3.551 in.

  • Page 46: Dvi-I

    TMDS Data2+ TMDS Data2/4 Shield Reserved Reserved DDC Clock [SCL] DDC Data [SDA] Analog vertical sync TMDS Data1– TMDS Data1+ © National Instruments Corporation NI PXIe-8101/8102 User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 47 Chapter 3 I/O Information Table 3-2. DVI-I Connector Signals (Continued) Signal Name TMDS Data1/3 Shield Reserved Reserved +5 V Power Ground (for +5 V) Hot Plug Detect TMDS Data0– TMDSData0+ TMDS Data0/5 Shield Reserved Reserved TMDS Clock Shield TMDS Clock + TMDS Clock –...

  • Page 48: Com1

    Ready to Send CTS# Clear to Send Ring Indicator Note: The pound symbol (#) indicates an active low signal. © National Instruments Corporation NI PXIe-8101/8102 User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 49: Ethernet

    Chapter 3 I/O Information Ethernet Figure 3-4 shows the location and pinouts for the Ethernet connector on the NI PXIe-8101/8102. Table 3-4 lists and describes the Ethernet connector signals. Ethernet Figure 3-4. Ethernet Connector Location and Pinout Table 3-4. Ethernet Connector Signals Fast Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet TX_A+...

  • Page 50: Parallel Port

    Figure 3-5 shows the location and pinouts for the IEEE 1284 (parallel) connector on the NI PXIe-8101/8102. Table 3-6 lists and describes the IEEE 1284 connector signals. Parallel port adapter cables are available from National Instruments, part number 777169-01. Parallel Port Figure 3-5.
  • Page 51 Chapter 3 I/O Information Table 3-6. Parallel Port Connector Signals Default Configuration (LPT) Signal Name Signal Description BUSY Device Busy SLCT Select ACK# Acknowledge FAULT#(ERROR#) Fault PAPEREND Paper End Data Bit 0 Data Bit 1 PD 2 Data Bit 2 Data Bit 3 Data Bit 4 Data Bit 5...

  • Page 52: Universal Serial Bus

    The ferrite should accommodate from 2–4 USB cables depending on cable diameter. © National Instruments Corporation NI PXIe-8101/8102 User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 53: Trigger

    Chapter 3 I/O Information Figure 3-7. Installing a Ferrite on a Single USB Cable Trigger The TRIG connector is the software-controlled trigger connection for routing PXI triggers to or from the backplane trigger bus. Figure 3-8 shows the TRIG connector location on the NI PXIe-8101/8102. Table 3-8 lists and describes the trigger connector signals.

  • Page 54: Front Panel Features

    2.5 in. SATA notebook internal hard drive • USB storage support—USB CD/DVD-ROM, mass storage device, or floppy drive © National Instruments Corporation 3-11 NI PXIe-8101/8102 User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 55: Common Configuration Questions

    Configuration, for more information. Can I use the internal Serial ATA drive and an external hard drive at the same time? Yes. © National Instruments Corporation NI PXIe-8101/8102 User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 56: Boot Options

    Chapter 4 Common Configuration Questions Boot Options What devices can I boot from? The NI PXIe-8101/8102 can boot from the following devices: • The internal Serial ATA hard drive • An external SCSI hard drive or CD/DVD-ROM if an SCSI adapter, such as the PXI-8214, is used •...

  • Page 57: Cables And Connections

    The NI PXIe-8101/8102 has no PS/2 connector, and you need to use a USB Y-splitter cable as shown in Figure 4-1, or a similar device, to connect both a PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard. National Instruments Part Number 778713-01 is such a cable and is available through the online catalog at ni.com/products...

  • Page 58: Software Driver Installation

    If you share the USB CD/DVD-ROM drive on the other computer, you can map the shared USB CD/DVD-ROM drive to a drive letter on the NI PXIe-8101/8102. A USB CD/DVD-ROM drive is available from National Instruments, part number 778492-01. NI PXIe-8101/8102 User Manual ni.com...

  • Page 59: Upgrade Information

    PC2-6400 4 GB, 512 MB × 64, 1.18 in. max • Note National Instruments has conducted thermal testing as well as mechanical shock and vibration testing, and has verified that the DDR2 SO-DIMMs we sell work with the NI PXIe-8101/8102. We recommend you purchase your DDR2 SO-DIMM modules from National Instruments.

  • Page 60: Pxi Express Configuration

    Windows 2000 or Windows XP. Refer to the Boot Options section for more information. A USB floppy drive is available from National Instruments, part number 778492-02. PXI Express Configuration How do I use the SMB trigger on the front panel?
  • Page 61 Does your monitor work with a different PC? If it hangs, note the last screen output that you saw for reference when consulting National Instruments technical support. • What has changed about the system? Did you recently move the...
  • Page 62 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting • Recover the hard drive on the controller. (Refer to the Hard Drive Recovery section of Chapter 2, Installation and Configuration.) • Make sure the RAM is properly seated. My controller boots fine until I get to Windows, at which point I cannot read the screen.
  • Page 63 SW2 switch location is shown in Figure 5-1. Reinstall the controller in the chassis. 1 Push-Button Switch S2 Figure 5-1. Clearing the CMOS Contents © National Instruments Corporation NI PXIe-8101/8102 User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 64 Windows Vista Business downgraded to Windows XP Professional Controllers configured for LabVIEW RT provide a 80 GB (minimum) SATA hard drive. © National Instruments Corporation NI PXIe-8101/8102 User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 65 Appendix A Specifications Electrical NI PXIe-8101 Current (Amps) Voltage (V) Typical Maximum +3.3 V 2.25 A 4.75 A +5 V 1.25 A 2.25 A +12 V 1.5 A 2.25 A –12 V +5 V Aux .330 A .400 A Note: Does not include any attached USB devices. NI PXIe-8102 Current (Amps) Voltage (V)
  • Page 66 (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-56.) Processor should not throttle CPU frequency under reasonable, worst case processor work loads in high operating temperatures. © National Instruments Corporation NI PXIe-8101/8102 User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 67 Appendix A Specifications Shock and Vibration Operating Shock ........30 g peak, half-sine, 11 ms pulse (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-27. Meets MIL-PRF-28800F Class 2 limits.) Random Vibration Operating .........5 to 500 Hz, 0.3 g (with solid-state hard drive) Nonoperating ........5 to 500 Hz, 2.4 g (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-64.
  • Page 68 For more information about WEEE recycling centers, National Instruments WEEE initiatives, and compliance with WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste and Electronic Equipment, visit ni.com/environment/weee © National Instruments Corporation NI PXIe-8101/8102 User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 69 Return Material Authorization (RMA) process or contact an authorized National Instruments service representative. For more information about compliance with the EU Battery Directive 2006/66/EC about Batteries and Accumulators and Waste Batteries and Accumulators, visit ni.com/environment/batterydirective National Instruments (RoHS) National Instruments RoHS ni.com/environment/rohs_china (For information about China RoHS compliance, go to ni.com/environment/rohs_china...
  • Page 70 Technical Support and Professional Services Visit the following sections of the award-winning National Instruments Web site at for technical support and professional services: ni.com • Support—Technical support at includes the ni.com/support following resources: – Self-Help Technical Resources—For answers and solutions,...
  • Page 71 Appendix B Technical Support and Professional Services • 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. This system affords the user protection for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and product safety.
  • Page 72 PC or compatible computer. BIOS functions embody the basic operations needed for successful use of the computer’s hardware resources. © National Instruments Corporation NI PXIe-8101/8102 User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 73 Glossary Celsius. cache Small portion of high-speed memory used for temporary storage of frequently used data. CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor—A process used in making chips. CompactPCI Express An adaptation of the PCI specification for industrial and/or embedded applications that require a more robust mechanical form factor than desktop PCI.
  • Page 74 A means for a device to request service from another device. interrupt level The relative priority at which a device can interrupt. © National Instruments Corporation NI PXIe-8101/8102 User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 75 PXI backplane. A transfer can be either a read or a write. Megabytes of memory. MTBF Mean time between failure. 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 and serial instruments.
  • Page 76 SPI Bus Serial Peripheral Interface—A standard for controlling most any digital electronics that accept a clocked serial stream of bits. © National Instruments Corporation NI PXIe-8101/8102 User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 77 Glossary Universal Serial Bus. Volts. Video Graphics Array—The minimum video display standard for all PCs. Watts. NI PXIe-8101/8102 User Manual ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 78 4-1 Parallel Port menu, 2-11 PXI Express configuration, 4-6 Serial Port 0 menu, 2-10 upgrade information, 4-5 © National Instruments Corporation NI PXIe-8101/8102 User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 79 DDR SO-DIMMs, installing (figure), floppy drive, using external floppy drive, 4-6 2-26, 4-5 front panel DDR2 SO-DIMMs connectors, 3-1 from National Instruments (note), Ethernet, 3-1 2-25, 4-5 parallel port, 3-1, 3-7 installing, 2-25, 4-5 PXI trigger, 3-1 Declaration of Conformity (NI resources), B-2...
  • Page 80 3-9 RT network settings (figure), 2-20 data storage, 3-11 RT options menu, 2-11 description, 1-2 RT software installation, 2-18 © National Instruments Corporation NI PXIe-8101/8102 User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 81 Index front panel physical specifications, A-2 connectors, 3-1 POWER OK LED, 3-11 controller reset pushbutton, 3-11 Power/Reset Configuration menu, 2-9 dimensions, 3-2 programming examples (NI resources), B-1 features, 3-11 protective screw caps, removing (figure), 2-2 LEDs, 4-1 PS/2, plugging PS/2 mouse and keyboard into controller, 4-3 functional overview, 1-2 PXI chassis configuration, 2-23...
  • Page 82 2-22 damaged module, 5-2 LabVIEW, 1-4 NI resources, B-1 LabWindows/CVI, 1-5 video display, 5-2 Measurement Studio, 1-5 National Instruments software, 1-4 NI resources, B-1 Universal Serial Bus (USB), 3-9 NI-DAQmx, 1-5 connector, 3-1 NI-VISA, 1-6 function, 1-4...
  • Page 83 Artisan Technology Group is your source for quality new and certified-used/pre-owned equipment SERVICE CENTER REPAIRS WE BUY USED EQUIPMENT • FAST SHIPPING AND DELIVERY Experienced engineers and technicians on staff Sell your excess, underutilized, and idle used equipment at our full-service, in-house repair center We also offer credit for buy-backs and trade-ins •...

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