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INSTALLATION GUIDE
NI RMC-8354
Contents
This guide includes installation information for the NI RMC-8354.
For more information about configuring, using, and maintaining the
NI RMC-8354, refer to the NI RMC-8354 User Manual. You can download
the user manual in PDF format at
Related Documentation........................................................................... 2
Unpacking ............................................................................................... 3
What You Need to Get Started ............................................................... 3
Key Features ........................................................................................... 4
Mainboard Features ......................................................................... 4
CPU .......................................................................................... 4
Chipset ...................................................................................... 4
Memory .................................................................................... 4
Slots .......................................................................................... 4
Video ........................................................................................ 4
HDD.......................................................................................... 4
DVD-ROM ............................................................................... 4
Onboard LAN ........................................................................... 4
Onboard I/O .............................................................................. 5
Power Management Features.................................................... 5
Front Panel LEDs ..................................................................... 5
System Management................................................................. 5
NI RMC-8354 Description...................................................................... 6
Optional Equipment ................................................................................ 7
Memory Upgrades ........................................................................... 7
Rack Mount Kit ............................................................................... 7
USB Floppy Disk Drive................................................................... 7
NI RMC-8354 Overview ........................................................................ 7
Safety Information .................................................................................. 8
Chassis Cooling Considerations.............................................................. 9
Providing Adequate Clearance ........................................................ 9
Installation............................................................................................... 9
Connecting Safety Ground...................................................................... 10
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
NI RMC-8354 This guide includes installation information for the NI RMC-8354. For more information about configuring, using, and maintaining the NI RMC-8354, refer to the NI RMC-8354 User Manual. You can download the user manual in PDF format at ni.com/manuals Contents Related Documentation................ -
Page 2: Related Documentation
• ANSI/IEEE Standard 1014-1987, IEEE Standard for a Versatile Backplane Bus: VMEbus • ANSI/VITA 1-1994, VME64 • NI-VISA User Manual • NI-VISA Programmer Reference Manual • Read Me First: Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility, National Instruments NI RMC-8354 Installation Guide ni.com... -
Page 3: Unpacking
Unpacking Carefully inspect the shipping container and the NI RMC-8354 for damage. Check for visible damage to the metal work. Check to make sure all hardware and switches are undamaged. If damage appears to have been caused during shipment, file a claim with the carrier. Retain the packing material for possible inspection and/or reshipment. -
Page 4: Key Features
Key Features The NI RMC-8354 offers the performance of a high-end PC in a compact 1U rack-mountable form factor for controlling a PXI or PXI Express system using a National Instruments remote controller. Mainboard Features • Intel Core i7-860 Quad Core 2.8 GHz, 8 MB Cache, LGA1156 Chipset •... -
Page 5: Onboard I/O
System temp (overheat) and fan (fail) warning indicator System Management • Monitoring for CPU and chassis environment • CPU thermal trip support • +5 V standby alert LED • Fan speed control © National Instruments Corporation NI RMC-8354 Installation Guide... -
Page 6: Ni Rmc-8354 Description
NI RMC-8354 Description Figure 1 shows the key features of the NI RMC-8354 front panel. For detailed information about the NI RMC-8354 rear panel, refer to Chapter 3, I/O Information, in the NI RMC-8354 User Manual. RESET 1 USB Ports... -
Page 7: Optional Equipment
Optional Equipment Memory Upgrades You can upgrade the NI RMC-8354 memory to a maximum of 16 GB. A 32-bit operating system such as Windows XP Pro addresses a maximum of 4 GB. Note The NI RMC-8354 supports dual-channel DDR-3 SDRAM unbuffered memory in four 240-pin DIMM sockets. -
Page 8: Safety Information
• Chassis Grounding—The NI RMC-8354 requires a connection from the premise wire safety ground to the NI RMC-8354 chassis ground. The earth safety ground must be connected during use of this equipment to minimize shock hazards. Refer to the... -
Page 9: Chassis Cooling Considerations
Place the NI RMC-8354 on a bench top or in an instrument rack so that the fans (air outlets) and the air inlet apertures along the top and front of the chassis have adequate ventilation. -
Page 10: Connecting Safety Ground
The rack mount kit provided with the NI RMC-8354 is intended to work with racks Note that are 26–33 in. deep. For information about installing the NI RMC-8354 into a rack that is less than 26 in. deep, refer to KnowledgeBase 4GCEKKMT at ni.com/support... -
Page 11: Installing The Inner Slides
Consult any relevant literature provided with the intended rack for specific mounting information before attempting to install the RMC-8354. Installing the Inner Slides... -
Page 12: Assembling The Outer Slide Assemblies
Adjust the outer slide assembly to the proper distance so that the chassis fits snugly into the rack. Repeat steps 1–3 for the left outer slide. 1 Outer Slide 2 Long Bracket Figure 3. Assembling Outer Slide Assemblies NI RMC-8354 Installation Guide ni.com... -
Page 13: Installing The Outer Slide Assemblies In The Rack
Use the M5 screws and washers to secure the slide assemblies to the rack, as shown in Figure 4. 1 M5 Screws and Washers 2 Slide Assemblies Figure 4. Installing Slide Assemblies into Rack © National Instruments Corporation NI RMC-8354 Installation Guide... -
Page 14: Installing The Chassis Into The Rack
Push the inner slides, attached to the chassis, into the grooves of the outer slide assemblies installed in the rack, as shown in Figure 5. 1 Inner Slides 2 Grooves of Outer Slide Assemblies Figure 5. Installing Inner Slides into Outer Slides NI RMC-8354 Installation Guide ni.com... -
Page 15: Os Reinstallation And Recovery
CD/DVD erases the contents of your hard disk. Before recovering the OS, back up any files you want to keep. The NI RMC-8354 includes a preinstalled OS from the factory. The NI RMC-8354 also includes two methods of restoring/reinstalling the OS to your system. -
Page 16: Cleaning
<F4> when video first appears during the boot process. • The NI RMC-8354 also ships with an OS recovery CD/DVD you can use to reinstall your operating system onto your hard drive. If you need to reinstall your operating system, you can use the included OS recovery CD/DVD. -
Page 17: Specifications
Specifications This section lists the NI RMC-8354 electrical, mechanical, and environmental specifications. Electrical AC Input Input voltage range......... 100–240 VAC Operating voltage range ......90–264 VAC Input frequency ........50/60 Hz Operating frequency range ....47–63 Hz Input current rating......... 5 A max Power disconnect ........ -
Page 18: Cpu
Interface ..........Serial-ATA Memory Standard memory........1/2 × 1 GB (128 M × 72 bit), DDR-III SDRAM, ECC 1333 MHz 4 GB memory upgrade ......2 × 2 GB (128 M × 72 bit), DDR-III SDRAM, ECC 1333 MHz NI RMC-8354 Installation Guide ni.com... -
Page 19: Mechanical
Relative humidity (tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-56) Operating ........10 to 90% noncondensing Nonoperational (storage) ....5 to 95% noncondensing Installation Category ......II Pollution Degree ........2 Altitude........... 2,000 m Operating location........Indoor use only © National Instruments Corporation NI RMC-8354 Installation Guide... -
Page 20: Acoustic Emissions
CE Compliance 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) Typical data. Tested in accordance with ISO 7779; meets MIL-PRF-28800F requirements. NI RMC-8354 Installation Guide ni.com... -
Page 21: Online Product Certification
Instruments service representative. For more information about compliance with the EU Battery Directive 2006/66/EC about Batteries and Accumulators and Waste Batteries and Accumulators, visit ni.com/environment/batterydirective National Instruments (RoHS) National Instruments RoHS ni.com/environment/rohs_china (For information about China RoHS compliance, go to ni.com/environment/rohs_china © National Instruments Corporation NI RMC-8354 Installation Guide... -
Page 22: Where To Go For Support
Where to Go for Support The National Instruments Web site is your complete resource for technical support. At you have access to everything from ni.com/support troubleshooting and application development self-help resources to email and phone assistance from NI Application Engineers. - Page 23 For patents covering National Instruments products/technology, refer to the appropriate location: Help»Patents in your software, the patents.txt file on your media, or the National Instruments Patent Notice at ni.com/patents.
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