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National Instruments MXI-Express x1 Series User Manual

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MXI-Express x1 Multisystem eXtension Interface for PCI,
PCI Express, CompactPCI/CompactPCI Express, ExpressCard,
and PXI/PXI Express Bus Computers
NI PCI-8361
NI PCI-8366
NI PCIe-8361
NI PCIe-8362
NI PXI-8360
MXI-Express x1 Series User Manual
March 2016
373241E-01
-Express x1
NI PXI-8361
NI PXI-8364
NI PXI-8366
NI PXI-8367
NI PXI-8368
NI PXIe-8360
NI PXIe-8364
NI ExpressCard-8360

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  • Page 1 -Express x1 MXI-Express x1 Series User Manual MXI-Express x1 Multisystem eXtension Interface for PCI, PCI Express, CompactPCI/CompactPCI Express, ExpressCard, and PXI/PXI Express Bus Computers NI PCI-8361 NI PXI-8361 NI PXI-8368 NI PCI-8366 NI PXI-8364 NI PXIe-8360 NI PCIe-8361 NI PXI-8366...
  • Page 2 11500 North Mopac Expressway Austin, Texas 78759-3504 USA Tel: 512 683 0100 NI Services For further support information, refer to the appendix. appendix. To comment on NI documentation, refer to the NI website at and enter the Info Code ni.com/info feedback © 2011–2016 National Instruments. All rights reserved.
  • Page 3 National 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 4 ™ The ExpressCard word mark and logos are owned by PCMCIA and any use of such marks by National Instruments is under license. The mark LabWindows is used under a license from Microsoft Corporation. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
  • 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

    Installing an NI PXI-8360/8364/8367/8368 or NI PXIe-8360/8364 Board ..... 3-6 Cabling........................3-8 Powering On the MXI-Express x1 System............... 3-8 Powering Off the MXI-Express x1 System.............. 3-9 LED Indicators ......................3-9 Software Installation and Configuration................3-12 Installation ........................ 3-12 Configuring Your System..................3-12 © National Instruments | vii...
  • Page 7 Contents Appendix A Common Questions Appendix B Specifications Appendix C Specifications for Legacy Products Appendix D NI PCI-8366 Low-Profile Bracket Installation Instructions Appendix E NI Services Glossary Index viii | ni.com...

  • Page 8: About This Manual

    This manual describes the features, functions, and operation of the NI PCI-8361, NI PCI-8366, NI PCIe-8361, NI PCIe-8362, NI PXI-8360/8361/8364/8366/8367/8368, NI PXIe-8360/8364, and NI ExpressCard-8360 MXI-Express x1 series of products. Products Covered The model numbers listed below are followed by their specific NI assembly Note numbers in parentheses.

  • Page 9: Related Documentation

    About This Manual Related Documentation The following documents contain information that you might find helpful as you read this manual: Set Up Your MXI-Express x1 System • • Your computer or chassis documentation PXI-1 PXI Hardware Specification, Revision 2.1 • PXI-2 PXI Software Specification, Revision 2.1 •...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    Physically separate the measurement or automation system from a host PC or laptop. • Combine PCI Express, CompactPCI, CompactPCI Express, PXI, PXI Express, and CompactRIO devices into the same system. Table 1-1 lists the products covered by this manual, and lists their features for comparison. © National Instruments | 1-1...

  • Page 11: Functional Overview

    Chapter 1 Introduction Table 1-1. Feature Comparison of Available MXI-Express x1 Interfaces Number of Model Slot Type Ports Cable Support NI PCI-8361 MXI-Express x1 Copper NI PCI-8366 MXI-Express x1 Fiber NI PCIe-8361 PCI Express x1 MXI-Express x1 Copper NI PCIe-8362 PCI Express x1 MXI-Express x1 Copper NI PXI-8364...
  • Page 12 MXI-Express x1 Series User Manual For full PXI/PXI Express functionality such as chassis and controller Note identification, trigger routing, and slot detection, install the PXI Platform Services software included with your kit. This software also can be found at ni.com/ by searching for PXI Platform Services.

  • Page 13: Functional Block Diagrams

    Chapter 1 Introduction Functional Block Diagrams Figure 1-1. NI PCI-8361 (199392x-01L) Block Diagram BIOS Compat Mode Reverse PCIe-to-PCI MXI-Express x1 Bridge PCIe Gen 1 x1 Copper Figure 1-2. NI PCI-8366 (199392x-02L) Block Diagram BIOS Compat Mode Reverse PCIe-to-PCI MXI-Express x1 Bridge PCIe Gen 1 x1 Fiber Optic...
  • Page 14 MXI-Express x1 Series User Manual Figure 1-3. NI PCIe-8361 (199042x-01L) Block Diagram BIOS Compat Mode PCIe Switch MXI-Express x1 PCIe Gen 1 x1 Copper Figure 1-4. NI PCIe-8362 (190735x-01L) Block Diagram BIOS Compat Mode MXI-Express x1 Coppe PCIe Gen 1 x1...
  • Page 15 Chapter 1 Introduction Figure 1-5. NI PXI-8360 (191373x-01) Block Diagram ID Device MXI-Express x1 PCIe Gen 1 x1 Copper Function 0 PCIe-to Bridge Function 2 Figure 1-6. NI PXI-8364 (199991x-02L) Block Diagram MXI-Express x1 PCIe Gen 1 x1 Reverse Copper PCIe-to-PCI Bridge 1-6 | ni.com...
  • Page 16 MXI-Express x1 Series User Manual Figure 1-7. NI PXI-8367 (199991x-04L) Block Diagram Reverse PCIe-to-PCI MXI-Express x1 Bridge PCIe Gen 1 x1 Fiber Optic Figure 1-8. NI PXI-8368 (157298x-02L) Block Diagram ID Device PCIe Gen 1 x1 Function 0 PCIe-to MXI-Express x1...
  • Page 17 Chapter 1 Introduction Figure 1-9. NI PXIe-8360 (194402x-01L) Block Diagram PCIe-to- SMBUS PCI Bridge Master PCIe Gen 1 x4 MXI-Express x1 PCIe Gen 1 x1 Copper PCIe Gen 1 x4 PCIe Switch PCIe Gen 1 x4 PCIe Gen 1 x4 The PCI Express switch on the NI PXIe-8360 also supports dual link mode, Note which will merge the links to the chassis backplane into two Gen 1 x8 links instead...

  • Page 18: Basic Mxi-Express X1 Systems

    MXI-Express x1 Series User Manual Figure 1-11. NI ExpressCard-8360 (198266x-01L) Block Diagram PCIe MXI-Express x1 PCIe Gen 1 x1 PCIe Gen 1 x1 Switch Copper The NI ExpressCard-8360 (Part Number 192290x-01) has the same Note architecture as the 198266x-01L version, except that it uses a signal buffer instead of a PCI Express switch.
  • Page 19 Chapter 1 Introduction Figure 1-12. Examples of Basic MXI-Express x1 Link Topologies Host PC to Target PXI/PXI Express Chassis T IO ® Host PC to Target VXI Chassis Laptop PC to Target CompactRIO Chassis In this manual, whenever a PXI or PXI Express chassis is referenced, a Note CompactPCI or CompactPCI Express chassis could be used instead.

  • Page 20: Larger Mxi-Express X1 Systems

    For these configurations the boards will likely report a valid cable link via the front panels LEDs. Since these link scenarios expose a possible data integrity issue that may not be obvious to the user, National Instruments strongly recommends against using these configurations.
  • Page 21 Chapter 1 Introduction Figure 1-13 shows how you can use MXI-Express x1 cards to connect multiple expansion chassis to a PC in a star or daisy-chain topology. Figure 1-13. Example MXI-Express x1 System Expansion Topologies Star Topology Daisy-Chain Topology 1-12 | ni.com...
  • Page 22 For these configurations the boards will likely report a valid cable link via the front panels LEDs. Since these link scenarios expose a possible data integrity issue that may not be obvious to the user, National Instruments strongly recommends against using these configurations.

  • Page 23: Getting Started

    MXI-Express x1 fiber cable—Standard multimode 50/125 fiber optic cable with LC • connectors. Cabling Installation and Configuration Refer to the section of Chapter 3, Note details. Most MXI-Express kits include the cable, but not all. Some ExpressCard adapters support USB only. © National Instruments | 2-1...

  • Page 24: Connecting A Pc Or Laptop To An Expansion Chassis

    Chapter 2 Getting Started Host Board—The MXI-Express x1 board of a cabled pair of boards that is closer to • the CPU. Target Board—The MXI-Express x1 board of a cabled pair of boards that is farther from • the CPU. Cabled Pair—Two MXI-Express x1 boards that are connected with a single cable.
  • Page 25 LEDs. Since these link scenarios expose a possible data integrity issue that may not be obvious to the user, National Instruments strongly recommends against using these configurations. Note: For installation instructions and other information concerning the NI PXI-1033, NI PXIe-1073, NI VXI-8360T, NI 9157, NI 9159, and the NI 3100/3110, refer to their respective user manuals.

  • Page 26: Connecting Additional Expansion Chassis To A System

    Chapter 2 Getting Started Connecting Additional Expansion Chassis to a System Using a MXI-Express x1 Copper or Fiber Cable Terminology Refer to the section for more detail on the items in this list. Equipment Needed  Chassis (or embedded controller with ExpressCard slot) to daisy-chain from ...

  • Page 27: Ni Pxie-

    LEDs. Since these link scenarios expose a possible data integrity issue that may not be obvious to the user, National Instruments strongly recommends against using these configurations. Daisy-chaining from PXI Express or ExpressCard slots will give better throughput and latency performance than PXI or PXI Express hybrid slots.

  • Page 28: Installation And Configuration

    Complete the following steps to install the NI PCI-8361 or NI PCIe-8361/8362 in your computer. Power off your computer. To protect both yourself and the computer from electrical hazards, your Caution computer should remain off until you finish installing all hardware as instructed. © National Instruments | 3-1...
  • Page 29 Chapter 3 Installation and Configuration Remove the top cover or access port to the PCI or PCI Express expansion slots. Touch the metal part of the power supply case inside the computer to discharge any static electricity that might be on your clothes or body. Unplug the computer and wait 30 seconds to allow the energy stored in the computer’s power supply to fully dissipate.

  • Page 30: Installing The Low-Profile Bracket (Optional)

    MXI-Express x1 Series User Manual Installing the Low-Profile Bracket (Optional) To install the NI PCI-8361 or NI PCIe-8361 in a host computer that requires a low-profile height card, the front bracket must be replaced with the low-profile bracket included with your kit.
  • Page 31 Chapter 3 Installation and Configuration NI PCIe-8366 Disconnect the fiber optic cable from the cabled PCI Express connector. Move the release lever downwards until it is pointing towards you. Gently pull the release lever toward you to release the catch mechanism of the SFP module. The SFP module should easily slide out of the receptacle as shown in Figure 3-3.

  • Page 32: Installing An Ni Expresscard-8360 Host Card

    MXI-Express x1 Series User Manual Fit the low-profile bracket onto the NI PCI-8366 by aligning the square cutout on the bracket with the SFP receptacle on the card. Ensure the two mounting tabs on the low-profile bracket rest against the back side of the card. The mounting holes are aligned with the threaded holes on the mounting tabs of the bracket, and the LED bulb is situated in the bracket display hole correctly.

  • Page 33: Installing An Ni Pxi-8360/8364/8367/8368 Or Ni Pxie-8360/8364 Board

    Chapter 3 Installation and Configuration Figure 3-6. Installing the NI ExpressCard-8360 Into a Laptop MXI-Express x1 Cable ExpressCard Slot Portable Computer Installing an NI PXI-8360/8364/8367/8368 or NI PXIe-8360/8364 Board Table 3-1 provides information on which PXI or PXI Express MXI-Express x1 boards are compatible with which chassis slot types.
  • Page 34 MXI-Express x1 Series User Manual For this section, all of the above products will be referred to as an “NI PXI Note board.” Complete the following steps to install the NI PXI board into your PXI or PXI Express chassis.

  • Page 35: Cabling

    PXI Express board and chassis. Cabling MXI-Express x1 products support two types of cable of various lengths. Table 3-2 and 3-3 list the MXI-Express x1 cables available from National Instruments. Table 3-2. National Instruments MXI-Express x1 Copper Cables Cable Length (Meters)

  • Page 36: Powering Off The Mxi-Express X1 System

    MXI-Express x1 Series User Manual Observe the LED status on the NI PCI-8361, NI PCIe-8361/8362, NI PXI-8360/8364/ 8367/8368, and NI PXIe-8360/8364/8367/8368 where applicable. A properly connected and powered up system should display a valid link and power status on all of these boards LED Indicators once the host PC is powered on.
  • Page 37 Chapter 3 Installation and Configuration Table 3-4. LED Status Descriptions of MXI-Express x1 Products Board Color Meaning NI PCI-8361 (199392x-01L) PWR/LINK Power is off NI PCIe-8362 (190735x-01L) Blinking Red Power is out of spec NI PXI-8364 (199991x-02L) Solid Amber Power is within spec; no link to chassis NI PXI-8367 (199991x-04L) NI PXIe-8364 (193970x-01L)
  • Page 38 MXI-Express x1 Series User Manual Link Activity LEDs—LEDs that indicate link activity on the cable link (LED 0) and the backplane link (LED 4). The NI PXIe-8360 also has a vertical column of 16 LEDs on the back side of the card near the front connector, as shown in Figure 3-9.

  • Page 39: Software Installation And Configuration

    Chapter 3 Installation and Configuration Software Installation and Configuration Installation MXI-Express x1 is based on PCI Express technology, using PCI Express switches and/or bridges to enable control of a PXI or PXI Express chassis from a PC or laptop with an available PCI, PCI Express, or ExpressCard slot.

  • Page 40: Appendix A Common Questions

    Laptop or desktop control of PXI, PXI Express, VXI, and CompactRIO chassis. • Improved error correction and handling for noisy or harsh environments. • Improved mechanical connectivity. • Improved performance. • Support for two chassis from a single card in the host PC. • Lower cost. © National Instruments | A-1...
  • Page 41 Appendix A Common Questions Can I connect a MXI-3 or MXI-4 board to a MXI-Express x1 board? No. MXI-3, MXI-4, and MXI-Express x1 boards use different cable connectors and protocols in most cases and cannot be mixed. This is because the board-to-board communication protocols differ.
  • Page 42 MXI-Express x1 Series User Manual Can I use MXI-Express x1 products in place of MXI-4? Yes. There are products that offer the same PCI slot-to-PXI chassis connectivity as MXI-4 with a few differences, as shown in Table A-1. Table A-1. Feature Comparison Between MXI-4 and Comparable MXI-Express x1...
  • Page 43 Appendix A Common Questions In addition to these differences, there is one additional PCI bridge across the Note host and target link compared to a MXI-4 link which will be visible to the operating system (OS). If you replace any MXI-4 compatible products with MXI-Express x1 products, the additional bridge will cause the OS to rediscover all devices that were part of the existing MXI system.

  • Page 44: Appendix B Specifications

    These specifications are typical at 25 °C, unless otherwise stated, and are Note subject to change without notice. Physical Dimensions 6.3 cm × 12.1 cm (2.48 in. × 4.76 in.) Maximum cable length Slot requirements One PCI slot (standard height or low profile) © National Instruments | B-1...
  • Page 45 Appendix B Specifications Fully compatible with the PCI Specification, Compatibility Revision 3.0 Weight 0.05 kg (0.11 lb) typical Power Requirements Power Rail Typical Current Maximum Current +3.3 V 155 mA 250 mA +5 V 155 mA 250 mA 1 mA Environment Maximum altitude 2,000 m...
  • Page 46 MXI-Express x1 Series User Manual Safety This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following standards of safety for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use: • IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1 • UL 61010-1, CSA 61010-1 Online...
  • Page 47 At the end of the product life cycle, all products must be sent to EU Customers a WEEE recycling center. 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/...
  • Page 48 MXI-Express x1 Series User Manual Physical Dimensions 6.3 cm × 12.1 cm (2.48 in. × 4.76 in.) Maximum cable length 200 m (Fiber-Optic) Slot requirements One PCI slot (standard height or low profile) Fully compatible with the PCI Specification, Compatibility Revision 3.0...
  • Page 49 Appendix B Specifications Operating Environment Ambient temperature range 0 to 55 °C (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-1 and IEC 60068-2-2.) Operating relative humidity 10 to 90%, noncondensing (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.) Relative humidity range...
  • Page 50 At the end of the product life cycle, all products must be sent to EU Customers a WEEE recycling center. 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/...
  • Page 51 Appendix B Specifications NI PCIe-8361 (199042x-01L) These specifications are typical at 25 °C, unless otherwise stated, and are Note subject to change without notice. Physical Dimensions 6.7 cm × 7.1 cm (2.6 in. × 2.8 in.) Maximum cable length Slot requirements One slot (PCI Express, standard height or low profile) Fully compatible with the PCI Express...
  • Page 52 MXI-Express x1 Series User Manual Storage Environment Ambient temperature range -20 to 70 °C (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-1 and IEC 60068-2-2.) Relative humidity range 5 to 95%, noncondensing (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-56.) Safety This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following standards of safety for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use: •...
  • Page 53 At the end of the product life cycle, all products must be sent to EU Customers a WEEE recycling center. 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/...
  • Page 54 MXI-Express x1 Series User Manual Power Requirements Power Rail Typical Current Maximum Current +3.3 V 580 mA 1.040 A +3.3 VAux 10 mA 50 mA +12 V Environment Maximum altitude 2,000 m Pollution Degree Indoor use only. Operating Environment Ambient temperature range 0 to 55 °C...
  • Page 55 Appendix B Specifications Electromagnetic Compatibility This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following standards of EMC for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use: • EN 61326-1 (IEC 61326-1): Class A emissions; Basic immunity • EN 55011 (CISPR 11): Group 1, Class A emissions •...
  • Page 56 At the end of the product life cycle, all products must be sent to EU Customers a WEEE recycling center. 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/...
  • Page 57 Appendix B Specifications Power Requirements Power Rail Typical Current Maximum Current +3.3 V 1.500 A 1.750 A +5 V 5 mA 20 mA +12 V 5 mA 20 mA -12 V 0 mA 0 mA Environment Maximum altitude 2,000 m Pollution Degree Indoor use only.
  • Page 58 MXI-Express x1 Series User Manual Random Vibration Operating 5 to 500 Hz, 0.3 g Nonoperating 5 to 500 Hz, 2.4 g (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-64. Nonoperating test profile exceeds the requirements of MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 3.) Safety This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following standards of safety for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use: •...
  • Page 59 At the end of the product life cycle, all products must be sent to EU Customers a WEEE recycling center. 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/...
  • Page 60 MXI-Express x1 Series User Manual Power Requirements Power Rail Typical Current Maximum Current +3.3 V 420 mA 650 mA +5 V 13 mA 15 mA +12 V 10 mA 12 mA -12 V 1 mA Environment Maximum altitude 2,000 m Pollution Degree Indoor use only.
  • Page 61 Appendix B Specifications Nonoperating shock 50 g peak, half-sine, 11 ms pulse (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-27.) Random Vibration Operating 5 to 500 Hz, 0.3 g Nonoperating 5 to 500 Hz, 2.4 g (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-64. Nonoperating test profile exceeds the requirements of MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 3.) Safety...
  • Page 62 At the end of the product life cycle, all products must be sent to EU Customers a WEEE recycling center. 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/...
  • Page 63 Appendix B Specifications NI PXI-8367 (199991x-04L) These specifications are typical at 25 °C, unless otherwise stated, and are Note subject to change without notice. Connectivity Support for Daisy-Chaining From Chassis Targets PXI Chassis Slot Type Product NI PXI-8366 NI PXI-8336 PXI or PXIe Hybrid NI PXI-8367 ...
  • Page 64 MXI-Express x1 Series User Manual LED Status Descriptions Color Meaning PWR/LINK Power is off Blinking Red Power is out of spec Solid Amber Power is within spec; no link to chassis Solid Green Power is within spec; link established Power Requirements...
  • Page 65 Appendix B Specifications Storage Environment Ambient temperature range -40 to 70 °C (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-1 and IEC 60068-2-2.) Storage relative humidity 5 to 95%, noncondensing (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-56.) Shock and Vibration Operational shock 30 g peak, half-sine, 11 ms pulse (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-27.
  • Page 66 At the end of the product life cycle, all products must be sent to EU Customers a WEEE recycling center. 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/...
  • Page 67 Appendix B Specifications Cleaning If you need to clean the module, use a soft, nonmetallic brush. Make sure that the module is completely dry and free from contaminants before returning it to service. NI PXI-8368 (157298x-02L) These specifications are typical at 25 °C, unless otherwise stated, and are Note subject to change without notice.
  • Page 68 MXI-Express x1 Series User Manual Operating Environment Ambient temperature range 0 to 55 °C (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-1 and IEC 60068-2-2.) Operating relative humidity 10 to 90%, noncondensing (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-56.) Storage Environment Ambient temperature range -40 to 70 °C...
  • Page 69 Appendix B Specifications Safety This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following standards of safety for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use: • IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1 • UL 61010-1, CSA 61010-1 Online For UL and other safety certifications, refer to the product label or the Note Product Certification section.
  • Page 70 At the end of the product life cycle, all products must be sent to EU Customers a WEEE recycling center. 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/...
  • Page 71 Appendix B Specifications Power Requirements Power Rail Typical Current Maximum Current +3.3 V 2.5 A +5 V 10 µA 3 mA +12 V 750 µA 1 mA +5 VAux 0.3 A 0.4 A -12 V Environment Maximum altitude 2,000 m Pollution Degree Indoor use only.
  • Page 72 MXI-Express x1 Series User Manual Shock and Vibration Operational shock 30 g peak, half-sine, 11 ms pulse (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-27. Test profile developed in accordance with MIL-PRF-28800F.) Random Vibration Operating 5 to 500 Hz, 0.3 g Nonoperating 5 to 500 Hz, 2.4 g...
  • Page 73 At the end of the product life cycle, all products must be sent to EU Customers a WEEE recycling center. 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/...
  • Page 74 MXI-Express x1 Series User Manual NI PXIe-8364 (193970x-01L) These specifications are typical at 25 °C, unless otherwise stated, and are Note subject to change without notice. Physical Dimensions 10.0 cm × 16.0 cm (3.9 in. × 6.3 in.) Maximum cable length...
  • Page 75 Appendix B Specifications Operating Environment Ambient temperature range 0 to 55 °C (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-1 and IEC 60068-2-2. Meets MIL-PRF-28800F Class 3 low temperature limit and MIL-PRF-28800F Class 2 high temperature limit.) Operating relative humidity 10 to 90%, noncondensing (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-56.) Storage Environment Ambient temperature range...
  • Page 76 MXI-Express x1 Series User Manual Safety This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following standards of safety for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use: • IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1 • UL 61010-1, CSA 61010-1 Online...
  • Page 77 At the end of the product life cycle, all products must be sent to EU Customers a WEEE recycling center. 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/...
  • Page 78 MXI-Express x1 Series User Manual Environment Maximum altitude 2,000 m Pollution Degree Indoor use only. Operating Environment Ambient temperature range 0 to 65 °C (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-1 and IEC 60068-2-2.) Operating relative humidity 5 to 95%, noncondensing (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-56.)
  • Page 79 Appendix B Specifications Safety This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following standards of safety for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use: • IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1 • UL 61010-1, CSA 61010-1 Online For UL and other safety certifications, refer to the product label or the Note Product Certification section.
  • Page 80 At the end of the product life cycle, all products must be sent to EU Customers a WEEE recycling center. 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/...

  • Page 81: Specifications For Legacy Products

    For specifications on current generation products, refer to Appendix B, Specifications. NI PCIe-8361 (195315x-01L) These specifications are typical at 25 °C, unless otherwise stated, and are Note subject to change without notice. No longer available for purchase. © National Instruments | C-1...
  • Page 82 Appendix C Specifications for Legacy Products Functional Block Diagram Figure C-1. NI PCIe-8361 Repeater Version (195315x-01L) Block Diagram Signal Repeater MXI-Express x1 PCIe Gen 1 x1 Copper Physical Dimensions 6.9 cm × 8.9 cm (2.7 in. × 3.5 in.) Maximum cable length Slot requirements One slot (PCI Express, standard height or low profile)
  • Page 83 MXI-Express x1 Series User Manual Environment Maximum altitude 2,000 m Pollution Degree Indoor use only Operating Environment Ambient temperature range 0 to 55 °C (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-1 and IEC-60068-2-2.) Relative humidity range 10 to 90%, noncondensing (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-56.)
  • Page 84 At the end of the product life cycle, all products must be sent to EU Customers a WEEE recycling center. 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/...
  • Page 85 MXI-Express x1 Series User Manual NI PCIe-8361 (191376x-02) These specifications are typical at 25 °C, unless otherwise stated, and are Note subject to change without notice. Physical Dimensions 10.7 cm × 17.5 cm (4.4 in. × 6.9 in.) Maximum cable length...
  • Page 86 Appendix C Specifications for Legacy Products Storage Environment Ambient temperature range -40 to 70 °C (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-1 and IEC 60068-2-2.) Relative humidity range 5 to 95%, noncondensing (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-56.) Safety This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following standards of safety for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use: •...
  • Page 87 At the end of the product life cycle, all products must be sent to EU Customers a WEEE recycling center. 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/...
  • Page 88 Appendix C Specifications for Legacy Products Power Requirements Power Rail Typical Current Maximum Current +3.3 V 1.8 A 2.0 A +3.3 VAux 1 mA 5 mA +12 V Environment Maximum altitude 2,000 m Pollution Degree Indoor use only Operating Environment Ambient temperature range 0 to 55 °C (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-1 and...
  • Page 89 MXI-Express x1 Series User Manual Electromagnetic Compatibility This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following standards of EMC for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use: • EN 61326-1 (IEC 61326-1): Class A emissions; Basic immunity •...
  • Page 90 At the end of the product life cycle, all products must be sent to EU Customers a WEEE recycling center. 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/...
  • Page 91 MXI-Express x1 Series User Manual Connectivity Support From Host Targets PXI Chassis Slot Type Product NI PXI-8361 NI PCI-8361   NI PXI-8364 Slot Type Compatibility PXI Chassis PXI Express Chassis Peripheral Controller Peripheral Hybrid Controller NI PXI Board NI PXI-8361 ...
  • Page 92 Appendix C Specifications for Legacy Products Power Requirements Power Rail Typical Current Maximum Current +3.3 V 440 mA 650 mA +5 V 8 mA 10 mA +12 V 10 mA 12 mA -12 V 1 mA Environment Maximum altitude 2,000 m Pollution Degree Indoor use only.
  • Page 93 MXI-Express x1 Series User Manual Nonoperating shock 50 g peak, half-sine, 11 ms pulse (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-27.) Random Vibration Operating 5 to 500 Hz, 0.3 g Nonoperating 5 to 500 Hz, 2.4 g (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-64.
  • Page 94 At the end of the product life cycle, all products must be sent to EU Customers a WEEE recycling center. 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/...
  • Page 95 MXI-Express x1 Series User Manual NI PXI-8366 (199991x-03L) These specifications are typical at 25 °C, unless otherwise stated, and are Note subject to change without notice. Functional Block Diagram Figure C-3. NI PXI-8366 (199991x-03L) Block Diagram PCIe-to-PCI Bridge MXI-Express x1...
  • Page 96 Appendix C Specifications for Legacy Products Connectivity Support For Daisy-Chaining From Chassis Targets PXI Chassis Slot Type Product NI PXI-8366 NI PXI-8336 PXI or PXIe Hybrid NI PXI-8367  —  NI PXI-8336 — The NI PXI-8336 is part of the MXI-4 family of products and has the same cable connector as the NI PCI-8366, NI PXI-8366, and NI PXI-8367, but will only function when connected in valid cases as shown.
  • Page 97 MXI-Express x1 Series User Manual Fully compatible with the PXI Hardware Compatibility Specification, Revision 2.1 Weight 0.15 kg (0.34 lb) typical Power Requirements Power Rail Typical Current Maximum Current +3.3 V 555 mA 850 mA +5 V 8 mA 10 mA...
  • Page 98 Appendix C Specifications for Legacy Products Shock and Vibration Operational shock 30 g peak, half-sine, 11 ms pulse (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-27. Test profile developed in accordance with MIL-PRF-28800F.) Nonoperating shock 50 g peak, half-sine, 11 ms pulse (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-27.) Random Vibration Operating...
  • Page 99 At the end of the product life cycle, all products must be sent to EU Customers a WEEE recycling center. 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/...
  • Page 100 Appendix C Specifications for Legacy Products NI ExpressCard-8360 (192290x-01) These specifications are typical at 25 °C, unless otherwise stated, and are Note subject to change without notice. Physical Dimensions 10.2 cm × 3.4 cm (4.0 in. × 1.3 in.) Maximum cable length Slot requirements One 34 mm or 54 mm slot (ExpressCard) PCMCIA ExpressCard Standard, Revision 1.0...
  • Page 101 MXI-Express x1 Series User Manual Storage Environment Ambient temperature range -20 to 65 °C (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-1 and IEC 60068-2-2.) Nonoperating thermal shock -20 to 65 °C, 5 shocks Shock and Vibration Nonoperating shock 50 g, 11 ms (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-27.)
  • Page 102 At the end of the product life cycle, all products must be sent to EU Customers a WEEE recycling center. 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/...

  • Page 103: Ni Pci-8366 Low-Profile Bracket Installation Instructions

    Remove the two 4-40 × 1/4 inch Phillips head screws that attach the standard height bracket to the card as shown in Figure D-2. Set the screws aside to re-use when installing the low-profile bracket. © National Instruments | D-1...
  • Page 104 Appendix D NI PCI-8366 Low-Profile Bracket Installation Instructions Remove the standard height bracket as shown in Figure D-2. Figure D-2. Removing Bracket Standard Height Bracket Front Side of Card 4-40 ×1/4 inch Phillips Head Screws (x2) Mounting Tab Fit the low-profile bracket onto the NI PCI-8366 by aligning the square cutout on the bracket with the SFP receptacle on the card.

  • Page 105: Ni Services

    System Integration—If you have time constraints, limited in-house technical resources, or • other project challenges, National Instruments Alliance Partner members can help. To learn more, call your local NI office or visit ni.com/alliance © National Instruments | E-1...
  • Page 106 Appendix E NI Services Training and Certification—The NI training and certification program is the most • effective way to increase application development proficiency and productivity. Visit for more information. ni.com/training – The Skills Guide assists you in identifying the proficiency requirements of your current application and gives you options for obtaining those skills consistent with your time and budget constraints and personal learning preferences.

  • Page 107: Glossary

    ° Degrees. ≥ Equal or greater than. ≤ Equal or less than. Percent. Ω Ohms. Amperes. ANSI American National Standards Institute. Application Programming Interface—The direct interface that an end user sees when creating an application. © National Instruments | G-1...
  • Page 108 Glossary Byte—Eight related bits of data, an 8-bit binary number. Also used to denote the amount of memory required to store one byte of data. BIOS Basic Input/Output System. BIOS functions are the fundamental level of any PC or compatible computer. BIOS functions embody the basic operations needed for successful use of the computer’s hardware resources.
  • Page 109 MXI-Express x1 Series User Manual daisy-chain A method of propagating signals along a bus, in which the devices are prioritized on the basis of their position on the bus. Direct current. device A plug-in instrument card or pad that can contain multiple channels and conversion devices.
  • Page 110 Glossary A measure of random vibration. The root mean square of acceleration levels in a random vibration test profile. Hexadecimal—The numbering system with base 16, using the digits 0 to 9 and letters A to F. host board The MXI-Express x1 board of a cabled pair of boards that is closer to the CPU.
  • Page 111 MXI-Express x1 Series User Manual Kilograms. Kilometers. laptop A portable computer with an available ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54 slot with PCI Express support. Pounds. Light emitting diode. Meters. Mega—(1) The standard metric prefix for 1 million or 10 , when used with units of measure such as volts and hertz;...
  • Page 112 LC duplex connectors. NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association. National Instruments. NI-488.2 or The National Instruments industry-standard software for controlling NI-488.2M GPIB instruments. NI-DAQ The National Instruments industry-standard software for data acquisition instruments. Peripheral Component Interconnect—A high-performance expansion bus architecture originally developed by Intel to replace ISA and EISA.
  • Page 113 MXI-Express x1 Series User Manual The PCI Express Base Specification defines a PCI Express switch as PCI Express x1 switch a logical collection of PCI Express-to-PCI Express bridge devices. A switch enables MXI-Express x1 products to extend the PCI Express fabric of a host PC to additional endpoints, such as PXI Express products.
  • Page 114 Glossary Volts. VISA Virtual Instrument Software Architecture. This is the general name given to VISA and its associated architecture. Peak-to-peak voltage. Watts. A PCI Express link or port with one physical lane. G-8 | ni.com...

  • Page 115: Index

    NI PCIe-8361 (191376x-02), C-5 indicators, 3-9 NI PCIe-8361 (195315x-01L), C-3 locations, 3-10, 3-11 NI PCIe-8362, B-11 status descriptions, 3-10 NI PCIe-8362 (191376x-01), C-8 NI PXI-8360, B-14 NI PXI-8361, C-12 NI PXI-8364, B-17 NI PXI-8366, C-17 © National Instruments | I-1...
  • Page 116 Index shock and vibration specs, B-35 slot requirements, B-34 MXI-3/MXI-4 to MXI-Express x1 common storage environment specs, B-35 questions, A-1 weight specs, B-34 MXI-Express x1 NI ExpressCard-8360 (192290x-01) basic system, 1-9 compatibility, C-20 block diagrams, 1-4 dimensions, C-20 cabling, 3-8 maximum cable length, C-20 configuration, 3-1 operating environment specs, C-20...
  • Page 117 MXI-Express x1 Series User Manual operating environment specs, B-8 storage environment specs, C-8 power requirements, B-8 weight specs, C-7 safety/compliance specs, B-9 NI PXI board, installation, 3-6 slot requirements, B-8 NI PXI-8360 storage environment specs, B-9 compatibility, B-13 weight specs, B-8...
  • Page 118 Index NI PXI-8366 maximum cable length, B-27 compatibility, C-17 operating environment specs, B-28 dimensions, C-16 power requirements, B-28 installation, 3-6 random vibration specs, B-29 maximum cable length, C-16 safety/compliance specs, B-29 operating environment specs, C-17 shock and vibration specs, B-29 power requirements, C-17 slot requirements, B-27 random vibration specs, C-18...
  • Page 119 MXI-Express x1 Series User Manual power requirement specifications shock and vibration specs NI ExpressCard-8360, B-34 NI ExpressCard-8360, B-35 NI ExpressCard-8360 NI ExpressCard-8360 (192290x-01), C-20 (192290x-01), C-21 NI PCI-8361, B-2 NI PXI-8360, B-14 NI PCI-8366, B-5 NI PXI-8361, C-12 NI PCIe-8361, B-8...
  • Page 120 Index NI PCIe-8361 (191376x-02), C-5 NI PCIe-8361 (195315x-01L), C-2 NI PCIe-8362, B-11 NI PCIe-8362 (191376x-01), C-8 NI PXI-8360, B-14 NI PXI-8361, C-12 NI PXI-8364, B-17 NI PXI-8366, C-17 NI PXI-8367, B-21 NI PXI-8368, B-24 NI PXIe-8360, B-28 NI PXIe-8364, B-31 storage environment specifications NI ExpressCard-8360, B-35 NI ExpressCard-8360...

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