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INSTALLATION GUIDE
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
Contents
Related Documentation ............................................................................................................ 2
Unpacking................................................................................................................................. 2
What You Need to Get Started ................................................................................................. 2
Key Features ............................................................................................................................. 3
Mainboard Features .......................................................................................................... 3
CPU .......................................................................................................................... 3
Chipset ...................................................................................................................... 3
Memory .................................................................................................................... 3
Slots .......................................................................................................................... 4
Video ........................................................................................................................ 4
HDD.......................................................................................................................... 4
DVD-ROM ............................................................................................................... 4
Onboard LAN ........................................................................................................... 4
Onboard I/O.............................................................................................................. 4
Power Management Features.................................................................................... 4
Front Panel LEDs ..................................................................................................... 4
System Management................................................................................................. 5
NI RMC-8354 Description ....................................................................................................... 5
Optional Equipment.................................................................................................................. 6
Memory Upgrades ............................................................................................................ 6
Rack Mount Kit ................................................................................................................ 6
USB Floppy Disk Drive ................................................................................................... 6
NI RMC-8354 Overview .......................................................................................................... 6
Safety Information .................................................................................................................... 7
Chassis Cooling Considerations ............................................................................................... 8
Providing Adequate Clearance ......................................................................................... 8
Installation ................................................................................................................................ 8
Connecting Safety Ground ....................................................................................................... 9
Connecting to Power Source .................................................................................................... 9
Rack Mounting ......................................................................................................................... 9
Installing the Inner Slides ................................................................................................. 10
Assembling the Outer Slide Assemblies .......................................................................... 11
Installing the Outer Slide Assemblies in the Rack ........................................................... 12
Installing the Chassis into the Rack.................................................................................. 13
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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
Read Me First: Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility, National Instruments 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. -
Page 3: Key Features
The unit comes with the standard 120 V (USA) cable. If you have the incorrect AC power cable, contact National Instruments. 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. -
Page 4: Slots
Power-on mode from AC power recovery • Internal/external modem ring-on Front Panel LEDs • Power indicator • LAN status indicators • HDD indicator • System temp (overheat) and fan (fail) warning indicator 4 | ni.com | NI RMC-8354 Installation Guide... -
Page 5: System Management
• Fan speed control 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. -
Page 6: Optional Equipment
Rack Mount Kit A rack mount kit is included for mounting the NI RMC-8354 chassis into a 26 in. instrument cabinet. If your cabinet is less than 26 in. deep, refer to KnowledgeBase 4GCEKKMT Note for rack mount modification. -
Page 7: 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 Connecting Safety Ground section for instructions on connecting safety ground. -
Page 8: Chassis Cooling Considerations
Air enters through the front and top inlets of the chassis and exits through the fans on the rear of the chassis. Place the NI RMC-8354 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 9: Connecting Safety Ground
Power on the NI RMC-8354. Verify that the NI RMC-8354 boots. If it does not boot, refer to the What if the NI RMC-8354 does not boot? section of Chapter 5, Troubleshooting, in the NI RMC-8354 User Manual. Connecting Safety Ground The NI RMC-8354 is designed with a three-position NEMA 5-15 style plug for the U.S. -
Page 10: Installing The Inner Slides
NI RMC-8354. Installing the Inner Slides Follow these steps to install the inner slides to the NI RMC-8354: Locate the right inner slide (the slide used on the right side of the chassis when facing the chassis front panel). -
Page 11: 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 to 3 for the left outer slide. Figure 3. Assembling Outer Slide Assemblies Outer Slide Long Bracket NI RMC-8354 Installation Guide | © National Instruments | 11... -
Page 12: 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. Figure 4. Installing Slide Assemblies into Rack M5 Screws and Washers Slide Assemblies 12 | ni.com | NI RMC-8354 Installation Guide... -
Page 13: 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. Figure 5. Installing Inner Slides into Outer Slides Inner Slides Grooves of Outer Slide Assemblies NI RMC-8354 Installation Guide | © National Instruments | 13... -
Page 14: 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 15: Cleaning
• 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. Boot the NI RMC-8354 using the OS recovery CD/DVD to recover the OS. -
Page 16: Mainboard
DDR2 (max resolution 1280 × 1024) Serial ..............One RS-232 serial port LAN ..............Two RJ45 LAN jacks Onboard LAN controller........Intel 82574L Gigabit Ethernet controller CPU..............Intel i7 860 Quad Core Clock speed............2.86 GHz Operating range is guaranteed by design. 16 | ni.com | NI RMC-8354 Installation Guide... -
Page 17: Hard Disk Drive
(Tma) the manufacturer specifies. Operating temperature ........5 to 35 °C (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-1.) Storage temperature .......... -40 to 70 °C (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-1 and IEC 60068-2-2.) NI RMC-8354 Installation Guide | © National Instruments | 17... -
Page 18: Acoustic Emissions
For the standards applied to assess the EMC of this product, refer to the Note Online Product Certification section. For EMC compliance, operate this device with shielded cabling. Note Typical data. Tested in accordance with ISO 7779; meets MIL-PRF-28800F requirements. 18 | ni.com | NI RMC-8354 Installation Guide... -
Page 19: Ce Compliance
Return Material Authorization (RMA) process or contact an Cd/Hg/Pb authorized National 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 NI RMC-8354 Installation Guide | © National Instruments | 19... -
Page 20: Worldwide Support And Services
NI product. Refer to the Export Compliance Information at ni.com/legal/export-compliance for the National Instruments global trade compliance policy and how to obtain relevant HTS codes, ECCNs, and other import/export data. NI MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES AS TO THE ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY ERRORS.
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