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  • Page 2 NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual December 2010 371550E-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: Table Of Contents

    Connecting to an AC Power Source..............2-5 Connecting to a DC Power Source (PXI-1036DC Only)........2-5 DC Connector ...................2-5 Installing a PXI Controller.....................2-6 © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 6 Interior Cleaning ..................... 3-2 Exterior Cleaning .................... 3-2 Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Pinouts Appendix C Technical Support and Professional Services Glossary Index NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 7: About This Manual

    About This Manual The NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual contains information about installing, configuring, using, and maintaining the NI PXI-1036 and PXI-1036DC chassis. 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.

  • Page 8: Related Documentation

    About This Manual Related Documentation The following documents contain information that you might find helpful as you read this manual: • NI PXI-1031DC/1036DC DC Cable Kit Installation Guide • CompactPCI Specification PICMG 2.0 R 3.0 • PXI Hardware Specification •...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started This chapter describes the key features of the NI PXI-1036 and PXI-1036DC chassis, and lists the kit contents and optional equipment you can order from National Instruments. Unpacking Carefully inspect the shipping container and the chassis for damage. Check for visible damage to the metal work.

  • Page 10: Key Features

    DC input connector on the rear panel of the chassis. Refer to Figure 1-3 for the location of the DC connector. Key Features The PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC combines a 6-slot PXI backplane with a structural design that has been optimized for maximum usability in a wide range of applications.

  • Page 11: Chassis Description

    Figure 1-2 shows the rear view of the PXI-1036. Figure 1-3 shows the rear panel of the PXI-1036DC. Figure 1-4 shows the bottom of the chassis (both types of chassis will be identical on the bottom).
  • Page 12 2 AC Input 5 AUTO/HIGH Fan Speed Selector Switch 3 Power Supply Fan Exhaust 6 Rubber Foot Figure 1-2. Rear View of the PXI-1036 Chassis 1 Rear Exhaust Vents 5 Power Supply Fan Exhaust 2 DC Fuse Socket 6 Chassis Ground Screw...

  • Page 13: Optional Equipment

    EMC Filler Panels Optional EMC filler panel kits are available from National Instruments. Rack Mount Kits A rack mount kit option is available for mounting the PXI-1036 or PXI-1036DC chassis into a 19 in. instrument cabinet. Handle/Feet Kit An optional side handle and rubber feet kit is available from National Instruments to provide a handle for portability.

  • Page 14: Dc Power Cable (Pxi-1036Dc Only)

    CompactPCI 64-bit specification will function in the PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC. Refer to Appendix B, Pinouts, for pinout information. The PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC backplane is 32-bit PCI. 64-bit CompactPCI cards will Note operate in 32-bit mode in this chassis. The chassis backplane has +5 V V(I/O). Refer to the CompactPCI Specification PICMG 2.0 R 3.0 for details regarding V(I/O).

  • Page 15: System Controller Slot

    PXI bus bandwidth. Initialization software uses the configuration information specific to adjacent peripheral modules to evaluate local bus compatibility. © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 16: Trigger Bus

    System Reference Clock The PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC supplies the PXI 10 MHz system clock signal (PXI_CLK10) independently to each peripheral slot. An independent buffer (having a source impedance matched to the backplane and a skew of less than 250 ps between slots) drives the clock signal to each peripheral slot.

  • Page 17: Installation And Configuration

    Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to install, configure, and use the PXI-1036 and PXI-1036DC chassis. Before connecting the chassis to a power source, read this chapter and the Read Me First: Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility document included with your chassis.

  • Page 18: Chassis Cooling Considerations

    Front View of the PXI-1036 Chassis, then exits through the rear of the chassis, which is shown in Figure 1-2, Rear View of the PXI-1036 Chassis, and Figure 1-3, Rear View of the PXI-1036DC Chassis. Place the chassis on a bench top or...

  • Page 19: Setting Fan Speed

    Installation and Configuration 1 Air Outlets 2 Air Intake Figure 2-1. PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC Module Cooling Airflow Side View Install the chassis so that you can easily access the bottom panel. Setting Fan Speed The AUTO/HIGH fan-speed selector switch is on the rear panel of the PXI-1036 and PXI-1036DC.

  • Page 20: Rack Mounting

    You may want to remove the feet from the chassis when rack mounting. To do so, remove the screws holding the feet in place. Connecting Safety Ground The PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC chassis is designed with a three-position inlet that Caution connects the cord set ground line to the chassis ground. To minimize shock hazard, make sure the electrical power outlet you use to power the chassis has an appropriate earth safety ground.

  • Page 21: Connecting To An Ac Power Source

    Connecting to an AC Power Source Attach input power through the rear AC inlet using the appropriate AC power cable supplied. Refer to Figure 1-2, Rear View of the PXI-1036 Chassis, or to Figure 1-3, Rear View of the PXI-1036DC Chassis, to locate the AC inlet.

  • Page 22: Installing A Pxi Controller

    A Ferraz-Shawmut FEB-81-81 fuse holder, with Ferraz-Shawmut FSB1 insulating boots, and an ATM30 fuse is recommended. Refer to the NI PXI-1036DC DC Cable Kit Installation Guide for information on fuse installation. Note You can purchase an optional DC cable from National Instruments that incorporates an in-line fuse and the mating connector for the P1 port.
  • Page 23 Power on the chassis. Verify that the controller boots. If the controller does not boot, refer to your controller user manual. © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 24: Installing Pxi Modules

    1 PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC Chassis 3 NI PXI Controller 2 Injector/Ejector Rail Figure 2-4. NI PXI Controller Installed in a PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC Chassis Installing PXI Modules Complete the following steps to install a module. Make sure the power switch is in the Off (Standby) position.
  • Page 25 3 Injector/Ejector Handle 5 NI PXI Controller 2 Injector/Ejector Rail 4 PXI Module Figure 2-5. Installing PXI or CompactPCI Modules © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 26: Pxi System Configuration With Max

    PXI system. After installing the software on the NI Driver CD-ROM, the MAX icon will be present on the desktop. The configuration steps for single or multiple chassis systems are the same. Figure 2-6. Chassis Configuration in MAX...

  • Page 27: Trigger Configuration In Max

    Identify As submenu. Further expanding the PXI System branch will show all of the devices in the system that can be recognized by NI-VISA. After your controller and all of your chassis have been identified, the required file will be pxisys.ini...

  • Page 28: Using System Configuration And Initialization Files

    .ini utilities, and device drivers can use these files. .ini The capability documentation for the PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC chassis is contained in the file on the software media that comes with chassis.ini the chassis. The information in this file is combined with information about the system controller to create a single system initialization file called (PXI System Initialization).

  • Page 29: Maintenance

    Maintenance This chapter describes basic maintenance procedures you can perform on the PXI-1036 and PXI-1036DC chassis. Caution Disconnect the power cables prior to servicing the chassis. DC Fuse Replacement (PXI-1036DC Only) The PXI-1036DC is protected against over-current by a 30 A fuse on the...

  • Page 30: Cleaning

    Remove any soap residue by wiping with a cloth moistened with clear water. Do not use abrasive compounds on any part of the chassis. NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 31: Appendix A Specifications

    Specifications If the PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC chassis is used in a manner inconsistent with the Caution instructions or specifications listed by National Instruments, the protective features of the chassis may be impaired. Note Specifications are subject to change without notice. This appendix contains specifications for the PXI-1036 and PXI-1036DC chassis.
  • Page 32 Module cooling System ..........Forced air circulation (positive pressurization) through a 101.1 CFM fan with HIGH/AUTO speed selector Intake ..........Bottom of chassis NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 33 (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-1 and IEC-60068-2-2.) Relative humidity range ......10 to 95%, noncondensing (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-56.) © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 34 High fan ...........51.1 dBA Sound Power Tested in accordance with ISO 7779. PXI-1036 Auto fan (at 25 °C ambient) ....43.4 dBA High fan ...........59.5 dBA NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 35 Input voltage range......... 18–30 VDC Input current rating......... 30–10 A Efficiency ..........65% typical The operating range is guaranteed by design. © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 36 Chassis Cooling Per slot cooling capacity......25 W Slot airflow direction ......P1 to P2, bottom of module to top of module NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 37 (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-56.) Storage Environment Ambient temperature range....–20 to 70 °C (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-1 and IEC-60068-2-2.) © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 38 High fan ...........49.4 dBA Sound Power Tested in accordance with ISO 7779. PXI-1036DC Auto fan (at 25 °C ambient) ....54.3 dBA High fan ...........58.2 dBA NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 39 This product meets the essential requirements of applicable European Directives as follows: • 2006/95/EC; Low-Voltage Directive (safety) • 2004/108/EC; Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC) © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 40 Certification column. Environmental Management NI is committed to designing and manufacturing products in an environmentally responsible manner. NI recognizes that eliminating certain hazardous substances from our products is beneficial to the environment and to NI customers.
  • Page 41 V(I/O) is connected to the +5 V DC power plane, so the same specifications apply to V(I/O) and +5 V. © National Instruments Corporation A-11 NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 42 Module Front Panel 0.96 in. (24.38 mm) 8.43 in. (214.2 mm) Figure A-1. PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC Dimensions (Front and Side) in Inches (mm) NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual A-12 ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 43 (222 mm) 0.89 in. (22.6 mm) 6.49 in. (164.85 mm) Figure A-2. PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC Dimensions (Bottom) in Inches (mm) © National Instruments Corporation A-13 NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 44 Appendix A Specifications Figure A-3 shows the PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC rack mount kit components. I - 1 1 PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC Chassis 2 Rack Mount Kit Figure A-3. PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC Rack Mount Kit Components NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual A-14 ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 45: Appendix B Pinouts

    Table B-6 shows the P2 (J2) connector pinout for the peripheral slots. Note PXI signals are shown in bold. © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 46 3.3 V CLK0 AD[31] BRSVP1A5 BRSVP1B5 RST# GNT0# IPMB_PWR HEALTHY# V(I/O) INTP INTS INTA# INTB# INTC# INTD# –12 V TRST# +12 V NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 47 BP(I/O) BP(I/O) V(I/O) PXI_BRSVB4 BP(I/O) BP(I/O) CLK4 GNT3# REQ4# GNT4# CLK2 CLK3 SYSEN# GNT2# REQ3# CLK1 REQ1# GNT1# REQ2# © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 48 REQ# 3.3 V AD[31] BRSVP1A5 BRSVP1B5 RST# GNT# IPMB_PWR HEALTHY# V(I/O) INTP INTS INTA# INTB# INTC# INTD# –12 V TRST# +12 V NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 49 V(I/O) V(I/O) V(I/O) V(I/O) V(I/O) V(I/O) PXI_BRSVB4 PXI_LBR7 PXI_LBR8 PXI_LBR9 PXI_LBR10 PXI_LBR11 PXI_LBR12 PXI_STAR7 PXI_STAR8 PXI_STAR9 PXI_STAR10 PXI_STAR11 PXI_STAR12 © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 50 AD[31] BRSVP1A5 BRSVP1B5 RST# GNT# IPMB_PWR HEALTHY# V(I/O) INTP INTS INTA# INTB# INTC# 5 V5 V INTD# –12 V TRST# +12 V NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 51 V(I/O) V(I/O) V(I/O) V(I/O) V(I/O) V(I/O) 64EN# PXI_LBR7 PXI_LBR8 PXI_LBR9 PXI_LBR10 PXI_LBR11 PXI_LBR12 PXI_LBL7 PXI_LBL8 PXI_LBL9 PXI_LBL10 PXI_LBL11 PXI_LBL12 © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 52 KnowledgeBase, product manuals, step-by-step troubleshooting wizards, thousands of example programs, tutorials, application notes, instrument drivers, and so on. Registered users also receive access to the NI Discussion Forums . NI Applications Engineers make sure every ni.com/forums question submitted online receives an answer.
  • Page 53 NI corporate headquarters. Phone numbers for our worldwide offices are listed at the front of this manual. You also can visit the Worldwide Offices section of to access the branch ni.com/niglobal...
  • Page 54 Percent Ω Ohms Amperes Alternating current ANSI American National Standards Institute AUTO Automatic fan speed control American Wire Gauge © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 55 Direct current Declaration of Conformity efficiency Ratio of output power to input power, expressed as a percentage Electronic Industries Association NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 56 International Electrotechnical Commission; an organization that sets international electrical and electronics standards IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Mainframe peak current © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 57 Meters NI Measurement & Automation Explorer, the utility that allows you to configure and test your PXI system Megahertz. One million Hertz; one Hertz equals one cycle per second.
  • Page 58 National Instruments driver that controls the operation of National Instruments data acquisition (DAQ) devices NI-VISA National Instruments implementation of the VISA (Virtual Instrument System Architecture) I/O standard. NI-VISA provides support for the VISA API, and also provides VISAIC, a utility for instrument configuration and I/O function execution. –9...
  • Page 59 The PXI backplane specification defines implementation guidelines for PXI_CLK10. Transistor-transistor logic Underwriter’s Laboratories Volts Volts alternating current, or V Peak-to-peak voltage Watts NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 60 Index AC power cables (table), 1-2 power cable, 1-6 power up, testing, 2-5 Declaration of Conformity (NI resources), C-2 backplane diagnostic tools (NI resources), C-1 interoperability with CompactPCI, 1-6 dimensions (figure), A-12, A-13 local bus, 1-7 documentation overview, 1-6 conventions used in manual, vii...
  • Page 61 3-2 PXI configuration in MAX, 2-10 preparation, 3-1 trigger configuration, 2-11 service interval, 3-1 PXI controller installed in a PXI-1036 static discharge damage (caution), 3-1 chassis (figure), 2-8 mechanical specifications, A-11 PXI controller installed in a PXI-1036DC chassis (figure), 2-8...
  • Page 62 2-4 interoperability with programming examples (NI resources), C-1 CompactPCI, 1-6 PXI controller, 2-6 local bus, 1-7 installing in a PXI-1036 chassis overview, 1-6 (figure), 2-8 peripheral slots, 1-7 installing in a PXI-1036DC chassis star trigger (ST) slot, 1-7...
  • Page 63 C-1 sound pressure level (at operator testing power up, 2-4 position), A-4 DC, 2-5 chassis cooling, A-2 training and certification (NI resources), C-1 electrical trigger bus, 1-8 AC input, A-1 troubleshooting (NI resources), C-1 DC output, A-2 environmental, A-3...
  • Page 64 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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