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March 2002 Edition
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  • Page 1 VXIpc 770/870B Series User Manual (Online Version) VXIpc 770/870B Series User Manual (Online Version) March 2002 Edition Part Number 370381A-01...
  • Page 2 Sweden 08 587 895 00, Switzerland 056 200 51 51, Taiwan 02 2528 7227, United Kingdom 01635 523545 For further support information, see the Technical Support and Professional Services appendix. To comment on the documentation, send email to techpubs@ni.com. © 2002 National Instruments Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 3 The reader should consult National Instruments if errors are suspected. In no event shall National Instruments be liable for any damages arising out of or related to this document or the information contained in it.
  • Page 4 Classification requirements are the same for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Department of Communications (DOC). Changes or modifications not expressly approved by National Instruments could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment under the FCC Rules.
  • Page 5 Canadian Department of Communications This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Compliance to EU Directives Readers in the European Union (EU) must refer to the Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for information** pertaining to the CE Mark compliance scheme.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    VXIpc 770/870B Series Overview ................1-1 Description ......................1-1 Modules ......................1-1 VXIpc 770/870B Series Functional Block Diagram ........1-2 VXIpc 770/870B Series Functional Description..........1-3 National Instruments Software ..................1-4 Chapter 2 Installation Installing the VXIpc 770/870B Series ................2-1 How to Remove the Controller from the VXI Chassis........2-3 Removing the VXIpc 770/870B Series Component Side Cover ........2-4...
  • Page 7 Contents BIOS Configuration....................... 3-8 Entering BIOS Setup..................3-8 Main Setup Menu.................... 3-9 DMI Event Logging Submenu ............3-9 Advanced Setup Menu ..................3-10 Integrated Peripherals Submenu ............3-11 Security Setup Menu ..................3-12 Boot Setup Menu .................... 3-13 Exiting BIOS Setup..................3-13 Software Configuration ....................
  • Page 8 Cables, Optional Hardware, and Main Power Fuse............6-8 Troubleshooting ......................6-10 Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Modifying and Installing I/O Expansion Boards Appendix C Technical Support and Professional Services Glossary Index © National Instruments Corporation VXIpc 770/870B Series User Manual (Online Version)

  • Page 9: About This Manual

    About This Manual This manual contains detailed instructions for installing and configuring your National Instruments VXIpc-770 or VXIpc 870B Series embedded computer kit. How to Use the Documentation Set Begin by reading VXIpc 770/870B Series Installation and Troubleshooting, a brief quick-start guide that describes how to install and get started with your controller.

  • Page 10: Related Documentation

    About This Manual Bold text in this font denotes the messages and responses that the computer monospace bold automatically prints to the screen. This font also emphasizes lines of code that are different from the other examples. VXIpc 770/870B series The terms VXIpc 770/870B Series refers to the VXIpc-770, VXIpc-871B, and VXIpc-872B controllers, where the information applies to all controllers.

  • Page 11: Introduction

    The VXIpc-770 features an Intel Celeron processor. The VXIpc 870 Series controllers include an Intel Pentium III processor, a Wide Ultra2 SCSI port, two PC Card slots, and a computer speaker out © National Instruments Corporation VXIpc 770/870B Series User Manual (Online Version)

  • Page 12: Vxipc 770/870B Series Functional Block Diagram

    Chapter 1 Introduction jack. The VXIpc-871B includes an integrated CD-ROM drive; the VXIpc-872B includes a PCI expansion slot. VXIpc 770/870B Series Functional Block Diagram Figure 1-1 is a functional block diagram of the VXIpc 770/870B Series controllers. Socket Slot SO-DIMM Chip Set SDRAM Graphics...

  • Page 13: Vxipc 770/870B Series Functional Description

    Purpose Interface Bus. Currently, there is no software support for the Watchdog timer. If your application requires the watchdog timer, contact National Instruments for detailed instructions on how to program this device. © National Instruments Corporation VXIpc 770/870B Series User Manual (Online Version)

  • Page 14: National Instruments Software

    Serial, GPIB, VXI, and VME instruments. This API aids in the creation of more portable applications and instrument drivers. NI-VXI is the name of the National Instruments VXI bus control library. You can create applications using NI-VXI to control both VXI and VME devices.
  • Page 15 Chapter 1 Introduction You can also use the National Instruments LabVIEW application program and instrument drivers to ease your programming task. This standardized program matches the modular virtual instrument capability of VXI and can reduce your VXI software development time. This program features extensive libraries of GPIB, Serial, and VXI instrument drivers written to take full advantage of direct VXI control.

  • Page 16: Installation

    Using slow, evenly distributed pressure, press the module straight in until it seats in the © National Instruments Corporation VXIpc 770/870B Series User Manual (Online Version)
  • Page 17 15. Your controller is now ready for development. Figure 2-1 shows a VXIpc-872B installed in the system controller slot of a National Instruments VXI chassis. You can place VXI devices in any other slot. VXIpc 770/870B Series User Manual (Online Version)

  • Page 18: How To Remove The Controller From The Vxi Chassis

    Remove the retaining screws in the controller front panel. Push the upper ejector handle up and the lower ejector handle down until the controller pops out of the backplane connectors. Slide the controller out of the chassis. © National Instruments Corporation VXIpc 770/870B Series User Manual (Online Version)

  • Page 19: Removing The Vxipc 770/870B Series Component Side Cover

    128 MB 16 MB × 64 SO-DIMMs—10 ns, 1.05 in. max. 256 MB National Instruments has tested and verified that the SO-DIMMs we sell work with Note the VXIpc 770/870B Series. We recommend you purchase your SO-DIMM modules from National Instruments. Other off-the-shelf SO-DIMM modules are not guaranteed to work properly.

  • Page 20: Installing A Pci Card (Vxipc-872B Only)

    Remove the four screws under the solder side cover that hold the hard drive in place. Carefully and slowly slide the hard drive toward the rear of the controller to free the pins from the IDE connector. © National Instruments Corporation VXIpc 770/870B Series User Manual (Online Version)
  • Page 21 Chapter 2 Installation Be careful when sliding the hard drive toward the rear of the controller. The hard Caution drive could contact components on the motherboard, causing severe damage to both the components and motherboard. When the pins are free of the connector, lift the hard drive off the motherboard.

  • Page 22: Configuration And Default Settings

    6 MITE User Configuration (W1) 2 SCSI Termination Enable (W6) 5 MITE Configuration Enable (W2) 7 CLK10 Source Switch (S1) 3 Hard Drive Master/Slave (J20) Figure 3-1. VXIpc 770/870B Series Parts Locator Diagram © National Instruments Corporation VXIpc 770/870B Series User Manual (Online Version)

  • Page 23: System Cmos

    Do not adjust any jumpers or switches not listed in Table 3-1 or that are not Note documented in this manual unless directed by National Instruments. Other configuration jumpers are shown in the event National Instruments technical support needs to make adjustments to your settings. System CMOS The VXIpc 770/870B Series contains a battery backed-up memory used to store BIOS configuration information.

  • Page 24: Scsi Termination

    0; therefore, you have access to the pins. The jumper settings can be specific to the hard drive, and a diagram showing the proper configurations is normally included with or on the hard drive. © National Instruments Corporation VXIpc 770/870B Series User Manual (Online Version)

  • Page 25: Slot 0 Detection/System Controller

    Chapter 3 Configuration and Default Settings Figure 3-4. Primary IDE Channel Configuration Jumper Slot 0 Detection/System Controller The VXIpc 770/870B Series is configured at the factory to automatically detect if it is installed in Slot 0 of a VXIbus mainframe. With automatic System Controller slot detection, you can install the module into any VXIbus slot.

  • Page 26: Mite Eeprom

    EEPROM. The setting of this jumper determines whether the VXIpc 770/870B Series boots off the factory-configured half or the user-modified settings. In its default setting, the VXIpc 770/870B Series boots off the user-configurable half. © National Instruments Corporation VXIpc 770/870B Series User Manual (Online Version)

  • Page 27: How To Fix An Invalid Eeprom Configuration

    Chapter 3 Configuration and Default Settings This jumper is useful in the event that the user-configured half of the EEPROM becomes corrupted in such a way that the VXIpc 770/870B Series boots to an unusable state. By altering this jumper setting, you can return to the factory configuration and get up and running again.

  • Page 28: Clk10 Source Routing And Termination

    Table 3-1 and Figure 3-8 are in agreement. Figure 3-8a shows the switch position for Note shorting pins 1 and 2. Figure 3-8b shows the switch position for shorting pins 2 and 3. © National Instruments Corporation VXIpc 770/870B Series User Manual (Online Version)

  • Page 29: Bios Configuration

    Chapter 3 Configuration and Default Settings BIOS Configuration You can change the VXIpc 770/870B Series configuration settings in the BIOS setup. The BIOS is the low-level interface between the hardware and PC software that configures and tests your hardware when you boot the system.

  • Page 30: Main Setup Menu

    DMI software that is beyond the scope of this document. • Clear All Events—When set to Yes, this setting clears all entries from the DMI event log on reboot. © National Instruments Corporation VXIpc 770/870B Series User Manual (Online Version)

  • Page 31: Advanced Setup Menu

    Chapter 3 Configuration and Default Settings • Event Logging—This setting controls whether events are logged. Disabling logging has no impact on system performance. The default is Enabled. Advanced Setup Menu This menu contains BIOS settings that normally do not require modification.

  • Page 32: Integrated Peripherals Submenu

    However, if a parallel port device specifically requires a nondefault setting, you can change it here. The default is Bidirectional, for full IEEE 1284 capabilities. © National Instruments Corporation 3-11 VXIpc 770/870B Series User Manual (Online Version)

  • Page 33: Security Setup Menu

    In most chassis configurations, an unauthorized user has easy access to the jumper that resets the CMOS contents to the factory default. For a secure setup of this controller, National Instruments recommends further provisions that are beyond the scope of this document.

  • Page 34: Boot Setup Menu

    The Exit setup menu includes the following settings: • Exit Saving Changes—Any changes made to BIOS settings are stored in the battery-backed System CMOS. The setup program then exits and reboots the controller. © National Instruments Corporation 3-13 VXIpc 770/870B Series User Manual (Online Version)

  • Page 35: Software Configuration

    Software Configuration Measurement and Automation Explorer (MAX) Measurement and Automation Explorer (MAX) is the utility for configuring most National Instruments hardware and software. You can use this utility to configure your VXIpc 770/870B Series controller’s various software and hardware features.
  • Page 36 VXIpc controller. The default setting on the controller is to share no system RAM. After you select one of the shared RAM options, you can select the amount of RAM you want to share. © National Instruments Corporation 3-15 VXIpc 770/870B Series User Manual (Online Version)
  • Page 37 Chapter 3 Configuration and Default Settings Table 3-4. VXIpc MAX Shared Memory Tab Default Settings Setting Default Value Shared Memory Do Not Share Memory You can use the VXI bus tab to set various configurations related to VXI bus control. Table 3-5 lists the default settings for this tab on your VXIpc controller.

  • Page 38: Vxi-Mxi-2 Default Settings

    Default Value Logical Address Selection Use DIP Switch to Set the Logical Address Shared Memory: Address Space Shared Memory: Requested 16 KB Memory Operate in Interlocked Mode Checked © National Instruments Corporation 3-17 VXIpc 770/870B Series User Manual (Online Version)
  • Page 39 Chapter 3 Configuration and Default Settings Table 3-10. VXI-MXI-2 MXI-2 Bus Tab Default Settings Setting Default Value Bus Settings: Bus Timeout 1 ms System Controller Auto Detect Advanced: Bus Protocols: MXI Unlimited Transfer Limit Advanced: Bus Protocols: Checked Perform Parity Checking Advanced: MXI-2 CLK 10 Signal Receive Table 3-11.

  • Page 40: Pci-Mxi-2 Default Settings

    2 GB Shared Memory: Reserve Physical Memory (KB) Advanced: Lower Half Window: Map System Memory Lower Half To Advance: Upper Half Window: Map System Memory Upper Half To © National Instruments Corporation 3-19 VXIpc 770/870B Series User Manual (Online Version)

  • Page 41: Front Panel Smb Extclk Setup

    Chapter 3 Configuration and Default Settings Table 3-15. PCI-MXI-2 MXI-2 Bus Tab Default Settings Setting Default Value Bus Settings: Bus Timeout 1 ms System Controller Auto Detect Advanced: Bus Protocols: Enable Checked MXI-2 Auto Retry Advanced: Bus Protocols: Checked Enabled A24/A32 Write Posting Advanced: Bus Protocols: MXI Transfer Limit Advanced: MXI-2 CLK 10 Signal...

  • Page 42: Front Panel Smb Trgin/Trgout

    Currently, there is no software support for the Watchdog Timer. If your application requires the watchdog timer, contact National Instruments support at for detailed instructions on how to program this device.

  • Page 43: Developing Your Application

    Before you develop your application, it is important to understand the difference between NI-VXI, NI-VISA, and similar terms: • NI-VXI is the software package that ships with National Instruments VXI and VME controllers. NI-VXI includes Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX), NI-VISA, NI Spy, Resource Manager (Resman), VXI device drivers, and other utilities for configuring and controlling your VXI or VME system.

  • Page 44: Configuration

    Each component assists you with one of four development steps: configuration, device interaction, programming, and debugging. You can access the utilities, help files, and release notes through the Windows Start menu by opening the National Instruments»VXI or National Instruments»VISA program groups. Configuration The configuration utilities in your software kit are Resman and MAX.

  • Page 45: Device Interaction

    LabVIEW, or Measurement Studio. You can also control your devices in MAX by right-clicking on a device name and selecting Open VISA Session. © National Instruments Corporation VXIpc 770/870B Series User Manual (Online Version)
  • Page 46 You can launch VISAIC (or VIC) from the Tools menu in MAX or from the VISA or VXI subgroups in Start»Programs»National Instruments. Try the following in VISAIC: In the tree view, navigate using your mouse to the VISA resource for your controller—probably VXI0::0::INSTR,...
  • Page 47 VXI memory. For more information about VISAIC operations and commands, refer to the online help in the Help menu and the context-sensitive help (such as What’s This?) available by right-clicking in any panel. © National Instruments Corporation VXIpc 770/870B Series User Manual (Online Version)

  • Page 48: Programming For Vxi

    NI-VXI API Notes section later in this chapter. NI-VISA is the National Instruments implementation of the VISA API as the VXIplug&play standard defines. It provides a common interface to many types of instruments (such as VXI, GPIB, PXI, Serial, TCP/IP, etc.) and therefore is especially useful in situations where you are using multiple types of instruments.

  • Page 49: Optimizing Large Vxibus Transfers

    • To optimize move performance on paged memory systems, use a contiguous buffer so the move operation does not need to build a scatter-gather list for the user buffer. © National Instruments Corporation VXIpc 770/870B Series User Manual (Online Version)

  • Page 50: Shared Memory

    Chapter 4 Developing Your Application returns 32-bit aligned, page-locked, Note viMemAlloc() VXImemAlloc() contiguous buffers which work efficiently with the move operations. Shared Memory In the Hardware Configuration settings for your controller in MAX, you can share memory from your embedded controller on the VXI/VME bus.

  • Page 51: Debugging

    NI Spy and VISAIC are useful utilities for identifying the causes of problems in your application. NI Spy tracks the calls your application makes to National Instruments programming interfaces, including NI-VISA, NI-VXI, and NI-488. NI Spy highlights functions that return errors, so during development you can quickly spot which functions failed during a program’s execution.
  • Page 52 Chapter 4 Developing Your Application Figure 4-4. NI-Spy VISAIC, discussed above in the Device Interaction section of this chapter, is an excellent platform for quickly testing instruments and learning how to communicate with them. See the NI-VISA User Manual for more information about using VISAIC.

  • Page 53: I/O Information

    Routing VXI triggers to EXT CLK (three SMB or from the backplane connectors) trigger bus; routing CLK10 to or from the VXI backplane GPIB device GPIB (IEEE 488.2) General-Purpose Interface Bus © National Instruments Corporation VXIpc 770/870B Series User Manual (Online Version)
  • Page 54 Chapter 5 I/O Information Table 5-1. VXIpc 770/870B Series Peripherals Overview (Continued) External VXIpc 770/870B Peripheral Connector Function Series Models SCSI device 68-contact alternative PCI-to-Ultra2 SCSI VXIpc 870B Series three-shielded SCSI only device connector PC Card device Two PC Card slots Interface for 16-bit PC VXIpc 870B Series Cards and 32-bit...

  • Page 55: Vga

    AMP manufactures a mating connector with part numbers 748364-1 (housing) and 748333-2 (pin contact). Figure 5-1. VGA Connector Location and Pinout Table 5-2. VGA Connector Signals Signal Name Signal Description Green Blue Not Connected Ground Ground © National Instruments Corporation VXIpc 770/870B Series User Manual (Online Version)
  • Page 56 Chapter 5 I/O Information Table 5-2. VGA Connector Signals (Continued) Signal Name Signal Description Ground Ground Ground Not Connected Serial Data HSync Horizontal Sync VSync Vertical Sync Serial Clock VXIpc 770/870B Series User Manual (Online Version) ni.com...

  • Page 57: Com1 And Com2

    Table 5-3. COM1 and COM2 Connector Signals Signal Name Signal Description DCD* Data Carrier Detect RXD* Receive Data TXD* Transmit Data DTR* Data Terminal Ready Ground DSR* Data Set Ready RTS* Ready to Send © National Instruments Corporation VXIpc 770/870B Series User Manual (Online Version)

  • Page 58: Ethernet

    Chapter 5 I/O Information Table 5-3. COM1 and COM2 Connector Signals (Continued) Signal Name Signal Description CTS* Clear to Send Ring Indicator Ethernet Figure 5-3 shows the location and pinouts for the Ethernet connector on the VXIpc 770/870B series. Table 5-4 lists and describes the Ethernet connector signals.
  • Page 59 Chapter 5 I/O Information Table 5-4. Ethernet Connector Signals Signal Description Differential Transmit Differential Transmit Differential Receive Differential Receive © National Instruments Corporation VXIpc 770/870B Series User Manual (Online Version)

  • Page 60: Parallel Port

    Chapter 5 I/O Information Parallel Port Figure 5-4 shows the location and pinouts for the IEEE 1284 (parallel) connector on the VXIpc 770/870B series. Table 5-5 lists and describes the IEEE 1284 connector signals. AMP manufactures a parallel port compatible connector, part number 747052-2.
  • Page 61 Strobe DS0* Drive Select 0 SLCTIN* Select Input STEP* Step Pulse AUTOFD* Auto Line Feed DRVDEN0* Density Select +5 V +5 V 19-35 Ground Ground Not Connected Not Connected © National Instruments Corporation VXIpc 770/870B Series User Manual (Online Version)

  • Page 62: Universal Serial Bus

    Chapter 5 I/O Information Universal Serial Bus Figure 5-5 shows the location and pinouts for the Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors on the VXIpc 770/870B series. Table 5-6 lists and describes the USB connector signals. AMP manufactures a USB mating connector, part number 787633. Figure 5-5.
  • Page 63 PS/2 Figure 5-6. PS/2 Connector Location and Pinout Table 5-7. PS/2 Keyboard Connector Signals Signal Name Signal Description DATA Keyboard Data Ground +5 V Keyboard Clock © National Instruments Corporation 5-11 VXIpc 770/870B Series User Manual (Online Version)

  • Page 64: Smb Trgin/Out And Extclk

    Chapter 5 I/O Information Table 5-8. PS/2 Mouse Connector Signals Signal Name Signal Description DATA Mouse Data Ground +5 V Mouse Clock SMB TRGIN/OUT and EXTCLK The TRG connectors are the software-controlled trigger connections for routing VXI triggers to or from the VXI backplane. For more information, Front Panel SMB TRGIN/TRGOUT in Chapter 3, Configuration and...

  • Page 65: Gpib (Ieee 488.2)

    VXIpc 770/870B series. Table 5-10 lists and describes the GPIB connector signals. AMP manufactures a GPIB mating connector, part number 554349-01. GPIB Figure 5-8. GPIB Connector Location and Pinout © National Instruments Corporation 5-13 VXIpc 770/870B Series User Manual (Online Version)
  • Page 66 Chapter 5 I/O Information Table 5-10. GPIB Connector Signals Signal Name Signal Description DIO1* Data Bit 1 DIO2* Data Bit 2 DIO3* Data Bit 3 DIO4* Data Bit 4 EOI* End or Identify DAV* Data Valid NRFD* Not Ready for Data NDAC* Not Data Accepted IFC*...

  • Page 67: Scsi

    +DB(13) RESERVED –DB(13) RESERVED +DB(14) GROUND –DB(14) GROUND +DB(15) +ATN –DB(15) –ATN +DB(P1) GROUND –DB(P1) GROUND +DB(0) +BSY –DB(0) –BSY +DB(1) +ACK –DB(1) –ACK +DB(2) +RST –DB(2) –RST © National Instruments Corporation 5-15 VXIpc 770/870B Series User Manual (Online Version)

  • Page 68: Front Panel Features

    Chapter 5 I/O Information Table 5-11. SCSI Connector Signals (Continued) Signal Signal Signal Signal Name Name Name Name +DB(3) +MSG –DB(3) –MSG +DB(4) +SEL –DB(4) –SEL +DB(5) +C/D –DB(5) –C/D +DB(6) +REQ –DB(6) –REQ +DB(7) +I/O –DB(7) –I/O +P_CRCA +DB(8) –P_CRCA –DB(8) GROUND...

  • Page 69: Data Storage

    Instruments to purchase these devices. You also can install an ATA flash storage PC Card in the PC Card slots for additional storage capacity (VXIpc 870B Series only). © National Instruments Corporation 5-17 VXIpc 770/870B Series User Manual (Online Version)

  • Page 70: Common Questions And Troubleshooting

    Does Windows NT4 support USB and plug and play? Windows NT4 does not natively support USB. When using Windows NT4, National Instruments does not recommend USB CD-ROMs or other USB devices. (USB keyboards and USB mice will work with Windows NT4 when legacy USB is enabled in the BIOS.)
  • Page 71 National Instruments software manuals, all in Adobe Acrobat format. To access any manual, change your directory to and list the contents of that directory. For copies of c:\images\manuals other National Instruments product manuals, see ni.com/manuals...
  • Page 72 How do I flash a new BIOS? You need to download the new BIOS from ni.com/support/ . To download the new BIOS, follow the instructions on the vxisupp.htm Web site. © National Instruments Corporation VXIpc 770/870B Series User Manual (Online Version)

  • Page 73: Boot Options

    Chapter 6 Common Questions and Troubleshooting Where do I get the latest software and peripheral drivers? You can download the latest drivers from ni.com/support/ vxisupp.htm Boot Options What devices can I boot from? The VXIpc 770/870B Series can boot from the following devices: •...
  • Page 74 Not all CD-ROMs are bootable with the VXIpc 770/870B Series controllers. For a Note complete list of USB CD-ROM drives that National Instruments has verified as bootable, ni.com Recovery from a Network You can perform a network installation of Windows from the recovery CD-ROM included with your VXIpc 770/870B Series controller.
  • Page 75 Chapter 6 Common Questions and Troubleshooting from a CD-ROM, and CD-ROMs are read-only, Windows automatically sets the read-only attribute. You must uncheck this attribute to modify these files in future steps.) In the folder, open the file. Set the Speed, a:\net protocol.ini which defaults to 100, to either 10 or 100, depending on whether you...

  • Page 76: Installing An Os

    USB CD-ROM drive. For example, Windows 2000 aborts during the install process because it does not have drivers for the CD-ROM device. © National Instruments Corporation VXIpc 770/870B Series User Manual (Online Version)

  • Page 77: Installing From A Network

    Chapter 6 Common Questions and Troubleshooting National Instruments does not recommend using a USB CD-ROM drive for CD-ROM OS installations. However, you can use the integrated CD-ROM drive on the VXIpc-871B or an external SCSI CD-ROM with an adapter. Installing from a Network To install an OS by mapping a CD-ROM drive over a network, see for instructions.
  • Page 78 Screw the fuse holder clockwise until the fuse holder is flush with the fuse housing. Re-install the VXIpc 770/870B and apply power. Note If the fuse continues to blow, contact National Instruments for assistance. © National Instruments Corporation VXIpc 770/870B Series User Manual (Online Version)

  • Page 79: Troubleshooting

    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 80 Windows). Follow the instructions to create the Wincrisis.exe BIOS recovery floppy disk. Insert the disk in the floppy drive and power on the controller. The controller installs the BIOS from the disk. © National Instruments Corporation 6-11 VXIpc 770/870B Series User Manual (Online Version)

  • Page 81: Appendix A Specifications

    Slot requirements ........One system slot Compatibility ......... Fully compatible with VXI specification Weight ............ 1.46 kg (3.22 lb.) Environmental Temperature ........... 5 to 50 °C operating –20 to 70 °C storage © National Instruments Corporation VXIpc 770/870B Series User Manual (Online Version)
  • Page 82 Appendix A Specifications Relative humidity ........10 to 90% noncondensing, operating 5 to 95% noncondensing, storage EMI ............FCC Class A verified, EC verified Functional shock........TBD Random vibration ........TBD For full EMC compliance, you must operate this device with shielded cabling. Note In addition, all covers and filler panels must be installed.
  • Page 83 DoC appears in Adobe Acrobat format. Click the Acrobat icon to download or read the DoC. © National Instruments Corporation VXIpc 770/870B Series User Manual (Online Version)
  • Page 84 Appendix A Specifications Front Panel Layout and Dimensions The following figures show the front panel layout and dimensions for the VXIpc-770, VXIpc-871B and VXIpc-872B. Dimensions are in inches [millimeters]. 10.072 [255.83] 8.034 [204.06] 7.064 [179.41] 6.424 [163.16] 5.805 [147.44] 5.044 [128.12] 3.776 [95.91] 2.564 [65.13] 1.782 [45.27]...
  • Page 85 6.424 [163.16] 5.805 [147.44] 5.044 [128.12] 5.052 [128.32] 3.776 [95.91] 2.564 [65.13] 1.779 [45.19] 1.620 [41.14] 1.379 [35.03] 0.979 [24.87] 0.000 [0.00] Figure A-2. VXIpc-871B Front Panel Layout and Dimensions © National Instruments Corporation VXIpc 770/870B Series User Manual (Online Version)
  • Page 86 Appendix A Specifications 10.072 [255.83] 8.034 [204.06] 7.064 [179.41] 6.424 [163.16] 5.805 [147.44] 5.044 [128.12] 5.052 [128.32] 3.776 [95.91] 3.320 [84.32] 2.564 [65.13] 1.779 [45.19] 1.620 [41.14] 1.379 [35.03] 0.979 [24.87] 0.000 [0.00] Figure A-3. VXIpc-872B Front Panel Layout and Dimensions VXIpc 770/870B Series User Manual (Online Version) ni.com...
  • Page 87 The height of an I/O card is measured from the bottom of the bus connector to the top of the board, as shown in Figure B-1. Height (4.2 in. max) Length (13.415 in. maximum) Figure B-1. I/O Board Dimensions for VXIpc-872 Expansion Slot © National Instruments Corporation VXIpc 770/870B Series User Manual (Online Version)
  • Page 88 0.03 in. (0.76 mm) thick 1010 cold rolled steel. The finish should be 0.0003 in. (0.008 mm) nickel plate over 0.0001 in. (0.003 mm) copper flash. Contact National Instruments if you have any questions about specifications for user-defined panels.
  • Page 89 Figure B-2. Card Guide Configuration and Location for a PCI Expansion Card in a VXIpc-872B Note In the following drawing, dimensions are given in inches and millimeters, with the millimeter dimensions in square brackets. © National Instruments Corporation VXIpc 770/870B Series User Manual (Online Version)
  • Page 90 Appendix B Modifying and Installing I/O Expansion Boards .475 [12.07] (I/O Connector Window) (.200 [5.08]) I/O Connector Window, (.475 [12.07] X 3.224 [81.89]) 4.46 3.464 [113.28] 4.080 [87.99] [103.63] .09 [2.3] .240 [6.10] .19 [4.8] .180 [4.57] .560 [14.22] .760 [19.30] Install PEM self-clinching nut, P/N CLS-440-0, per manufacturer's specifications, far side, or drill through ø.125 [3.18] for 4-40 screw and nut.
  • Page 91 Technical Support and Professional Services Visit the following sections of the National Instruments Web site at for technical support and professional services: ni.com • Support—Online technical support resources include the following: – Self-Help Resources—For immediate answers and solutions, visit our extensive library of technical support resources available in English, Japanese, and Spanish at .
  • Page 92 Ω ohms percent amperes Alternating Current ASIC application-specific integrated circuit bytes backplane An assembly, typically a printed circuit board, with connectors and signal paths that bus the connector pins. © National Instruments Corporation VXIpc 770/870B Series User Manual (Online Version)
  • Page 93 Glossary 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. Celsius cache Small portion of high-speed memory used for temporary storage of frequently used data CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor;...
  • Page 94 A measure of random vibration. The root mean square of acceleration levels in a random vibration test profile. hertz; cycles per second Integrated Drive Electronics; hard disk and built-in controller IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers inches © National Instruments Corporation VXIpc 770/870B Series User Manual (Online Version)
  • Page 95 Glossary instrument driver A set of routines designed to control a specific instrument or family of instruments, and any necessary related files for LabWindows/CVI or LabVIEW. interrupt A means for a device to request service from another device. interrupt level The relative priority at which a device can interrupt.
  • Page 96 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, GPIB, and serial instruments Non-maskable interrupt; high-priority interrupt that cannot be disabled by another interrupt.
  • Page 97 Glossary Root mean squared. See Real Time Clock; an electronic circuit that maintains the time of day, and can also provide timing signals for timesharing operations seconds slave A functional part of a PXI device that detects data transfer cycles initiated by a PXI bus master and responds to the transfers when the address specifies one of the device’s registers.
  • Page 98 Measurement and Automation Explorer Exiting BIOS Setup menu, 3-13 (MAX), 3-14 Integrated Peripherals menu, 3-11 MITE EEPROM, 3-5 Main Setup menu, 3-9 system CMOS, 3-2 Security Setup menu, 3-12 © National Instruments Corporation VXIpc 770/870B Series User Manual (Online Version)
  • Page 99 SMB TRGIN/OUT and EXTCLK, 5-12 EXTCLK, 5-12 Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector and signals, 5-10 VGA connector and signals, 5-3 contacting National Instruments, C-1 FAILED LED, 5-16 conventions used in the manual, xi floppy drive customer using external floppy drive, 6-8...
  • Page 100 C-1 professional services, C-1 system integration services, C-1 technical support, C-1 keyboard worldwide offices, C-1 adapter cable for, 2-2 National Instruments software, 1-4 keyboard and mouse NI-VISA overview (table), 5-1 definition, 1-4, 4-1 KnowledgeBase, C-1 NI-VISA/NI-VXI software example programs (table), 4-7...
  • Page 101 See also drivers phone technical support, C-1 installing from CD-ROM, 6-3 plug and play LabVIEW, 1-5 Windows NT4 support, 6-1 National Instruments software, 1-4 POSC (power-on self-configuration), 3-5 NI-VISA, 1-4 power-on self-configuration (POSC), 3-5 NI-VXI, 1-4 professional services, C-1 software configuration, 3-14...
  • Page 102 VXI chassis, 2-1 overview (table), 5-1 (figure), 2-3 Windows NT4 support, 6-1 installing SO-DIMMs (figure), 2-5 modules, 1-1 National Instruments software, 1-4 peripheral expansion overview (table), 5-1 connector signals (table), 5-3 removing from a VXI chassis, 2-3 location and pinout (figure), 5-3...
  • Page 103 Index installed in a VXI chassis (figure), 2-3 VXIpc-872B height of plug-in boards, B-1 professional services, C-1 I/O board dimensions for expansion technical support, C-1 slot, B-1 Windows NT4 I/O expansion boards, modifying and support for USB and plug and play, 6-1 installing, B-1 worldwide technical support, C-1 installing an I/O board, B-2...

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