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• Chapter 2, Functional Overview, contains functional descriptions of each major logic block on the VXIpc 700 Series embedded computers. • Chapte 3, VXIpc 700 Series Configuration and Installation, contains the instructions to configure and install the VXIpc 700 Series embedded computer.
About This Manual VXIpc 700 Series The terms VXIpc 700 Series and VXIpc-700 refer to a series of C-size, single-slot VXI controllers. Currently, this series consists of the VXIpc-740 and VXIpc-745. How to Use This Documentation Set Begin by reading the Getting Started with Your VXIpc 800/700 Series manual for basic instructions for setting up the hardware and software.
Consortium Customer Communication National Instruments wants to receive your comments on our products and manuals. We are interested in the applications you develop with our products, and we want to help if you have problems with them. To make it easy for you to contact us, this manual contains comment and configuration forms for you to complete.
Introduction This chapter describes the VXIpc 700 Series of embedded VXI computers, lists what you need to get started, describes the hardware, and lists optional equipment and software. Overview The VXIpc 700 Series consists of the VXIpc-740 and VXIpc-745 models.
PCMCIA-GPIB card in a PCMCIA slot to get IEEE 488.2 capability on the VXIpc-740. The VXIpc 700 Series is a custom computer that you install directly in one C-size slot of your VXIbus mainframe. An embedded computer can take full advantage of the VXI high-performance backplane capabilities and give you direct control of VXI registers, memory, interrupts, and triggers.
National Instruments Software National Instruments has developed several software kits that you can use with the VXIpc 700 Series. The NI-VXI bus interface software for the VXIpc 700 includes a Resource Manager, an interactive VXI resource editor program, a comprehensive library of software routines for VXI/VME programming, and an interactive control program for interacting with VXI/VME.
Appendix A, Specifications. Slot 0 Functionality You can use the VXIpc 700 Series computers to achieve full VXI Slot 0 control of your VXI system. You can also install the VXIpc-700 in another slot and use it in Non-Slot 0 mode. You do not have to change any switches...
Table 1-1 lists the various peripherals, indicates the VXIpc model(s) on which the peripheral is available, and describes the external connector, its bus interface, and its function. Table 1-1. VXIpc 700 Series Peripherals Overview External Peripheral Availability...
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Chapter 1 Introduction Table 1-1. VXIpc 700 Series Peripherals Overview (Continued) External Peripheral Availability Connector or PCI Function PCMCIA VXIpc-740 Two Type I/II or Supports two independent VXIpc-745 One Type III PCMCIA slots GPIB VXIpc-745 24-pin CHAMP IEEE 488.2 interface...
Functional Overview This chapter contains functional descriptions of each major logic block on the VXIpc 700 Series embedded computers. VXIpc-700 Functional Description The VXIpc-700 is a modular PC in a VXIbus C-size form factor. It includes many high-performance peripherals that normally require add-in cards on desktop PCs.
The VXIpc-700 consists of the following logic blocks: • IDE—This is dedicated PCI-IDE circuitry providing fast ATA-2 transfers to the internal hard drive. The IDE for the VXIpc 700 Series is built into the chip set. • VXI—This is the PCI-VXIbus interface circuitry. The MITE is a National Instruments ASIC developed to efficiently manage data transfers between the VXIbus and the processor (via the PCI bus).
Installation This chapter contains the instructions to configure and install the VXIpc 700 Series embedded computer. Unless otherwise noted, these instructions apply to all models in the VXIpc 700 Series, which currently consists of the VXIpc-740 and the VXIpc-745. Caution Electrostatic discharge can damage several components on your VXIpc-700 module.
Chapter 3 VXIpc 700 Series Configuration and Installation Table 3-1 lists the factory-default settings and options for the onboard jumpers. Table 3-1. VXIpc 700 Series Hardware Default Settings Jumper Default Setting Optional Setting Enable automatic Slot 0 Force Slot 0;...
Chapter 3 VXIpc 700 Series Configuration and Installation VXIbus Slot 0/Non-Slot 0 The VXIpc-700 is configured at the factory to automatically detect if it is installed in Slot 0 of a VXIbus mainframe. With automatic Slot 0 detection, you can install the module into any VXIbus slot.
Chapter 3 VXIpc 700 Series Configuration and Installation a. Trigger Input b. Terminate Trigger Input Unterminated (Default) Figure 3-3. SMB Trigger Input Termination EEPROM The VXIpc-700 has an onboard EEPROM, which stores default register values for the VXI circuitry. These values are loaded when you power up the computer.
Chapter 3 VXIpc 700 Series Configuration and Installation Figure 3-5 shows the configuration settings for EEPROM operation. a. Boot from User b. Boot from Protected Configuration (Default) Configuration Figure 3-5. EEPROM Configuration How to Fix an Invalid EEPROM Configuration The NI-VXI software includes a configuration utility you can use to edit the configuration of the VXIpc-700.
Installed System RAM The 16 MB of installed RAM is factory configured per customer order. You can change the amount of installed RAM on the VXIpc 700 Series by installing DRAM SIMMs. Refer to Appendix A, Specifications, for more information on SIMMs.
Chapter 3 VXIpc 700 Series Configuration and Installation Ethernet Power-On Defaults The VXIpc-700 Ethernet circuitry loads its power-on settings from an EEPROM. Do not change W6 from its default setting as shown in Figure 3-7a. Figure 3-7b shows the alternate position only for informational purposes.
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Chapter 3 VXIpc 700 Series Configuration and Installation Insert the VXIpc-700 in the slot you have selected by aligning the top and bottom of the module with the card-edge guides inside the mainframe. Slowly push the VXIpc-700 straight into the slot until its plug connectors are resting on the backplane receptacle connectors.
Specifications This appendix describes the environmental, electrical, and mechanical specifications of the VXIpc 700 Series embedded computer. Requirements Characteristic Specification VXIbus Configuration Space 64 B A24 or A32 Space 16 KB Minimum (Programmable) Electrical Current (A) Voltage (V) Typical Maximum (Fused) 3.85 A...
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4 MB × 36 SIMMs — 70 ns 16 MB: 8 MB × 36 SIMMs — 70 ns 32 MB: The height of SIMMs used with VXIpc 700 Series controllers should be 1.2 in. Contact National Instruments for recommendations on specific manufacturers. VXIpc 700 Series User Manual...
System Resources This appendix describes what system resources are available on the VXIpc 700 Series and where they are allocated. Because PCI is a relatively new addition to PCs, this appendix describes how PCI interrupts fit into a PC architecture before listing the devices that use them.
LED Indicators This appendix describes how to read the LEDs on the front panel to interpret the status of the VXIpc 700 Series. VXIbus Interface Status LEDs The VXIbus interface status LEDs are located at the top of the module and include four LEDs: FAILED, SYSFAIL, ONLINE, and TEST.
Front Panel and Connectors Keyboard Figure D-3 shows the location and pinouts for the keyboard connector on the VXIpc 700 Series. Table D-2 gives the name and description for the keyboard connector signals. Amp manufactures a mating connector with part numbers 212437-4 (housing), 212435-7 (ferrule), and 66735-4 (pin contact).
Front Panel and Connectors Figure D-4 shows the location and pinouts for the VGA connector on the VXIpc 700 Series. Table D-3 gives the name and description for the VGA connector signals. Amp manufactures a mating connector with part numbers 748364-1 (housing) and 748333-2 (pin contact).
COM1 Figure D-6 shows the location and pinouts for the COM1 connector on all models in the VXIpc 700 Series. You can plug a serial mouse into this connector. Table D-5 gives the name and description for the COM1 connector signals.
VXIbus P1 and P2 Figure D-9 shows the location and pinouts for the VXIbus connector on the VXIpc 700 Series. Table D-9 gives the name and description for the VXIbus P2 connector signals. Table D-10 gives the name and description for the VXIbus P1 connector signals.
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(FSD) circuitry by changing the appropriate jumper setting on the VXIpc-700. Refer to Chapter 3, VXIpc 700 Series Configuration and Installation, for information on enabling and defeating the FSD circuitry. How do I check the configuration of the memory, floppy drive, hard drive, time/date, and so on? You can view these parameters in the BIOS setup.
Electronic Services Bulletin Board Support National Instruments has BBS and FTP sites dedicated for 24-hour support with a collection of files and documents to answer most common customer questions. From these sites, you can also download the latest instrument drivers, updates, and example programs. For recorded instructions on how to use the bulletin board and FTP services and for BBS automated information, call 512 795 6990.
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National Instruments for technical support helps our applications engineers answer your questions more efficiently. If you are using any National Instruments hardware or software products related to this problem, include the configuration forms from their user manuals. Include additional pages if necessary.
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Complete a new copy of this form each time you revise your software or hardware configuration, and use this form as a reference for your current configuration. Completing this form accurately before contacting National Instruments for technical support helps our applications engineers answer your questions more efficiently.
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Documentation Comment Form National Instruments encourages you to comment on the documentation supplied with our products. This information helps us provide quality products to meet your needs. Title: VXIpc™ 700 Series User Manual Edition Date: December 1997 Part Number: 321745A-01 Please comment on the completeness, clarity, and organization of the manual.
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A transfer can be either a read or a write. megabytes of memory MITE A National Instruments custom ASIC, a sophisticated dual-channel DMA controller that incorporates the Synchronous MXI and VME64 protocols to achieve high-performance block transfer rates MODID Module ID Lines.
PC configuration, 3-7 customer communication, xii, F-1 to F-2 setting back to default, E-3 COM1 connector and signals, D-8 to D-9 common questions about VXIpc 700 Series, E-1 to E-3 default settings, 3-1 to 3-3 configuration factory default settings (table), 3-3...
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