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INSTALLATION GUIDE
NI RMC-8355
This guide includes installation information for the NI RMC-8355. For more information about
configuring, using, and maintaining the NI RMC-8355, refer to the NI RMC-8355 User Manual.
You can download the user manual in PDF format at ni.com/manuals.
Contents
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-R/W................................................................................................................. 4
Onboard LAN ........................................................................................................... 4
Onboard I/O.............................................................................................................. 5
Power Supply............................................................................................................ 5
Fan ............................................................................................................................ 5
Power Management Features.................................................................................... 5
Front Panel LEDs ..................................................................................................... 5
System Management................................................................................................. 5
NI RMC-8355 Description ....................................................................................................... 6
Upgrade/Optional Equipment................................................................................................... 7
Memory Upgrades ............................................................................................................ 7
Upgrade Options............................................................................................................... 7
NI RMC-8355 Overview .......................................................................................................... 8
Safety Information.................................................................................................................... 8
Chassis Cooling Considerations ............................................................................................... 9
Providing Adequate Clearance ......................................................................................... 9
Installation ................................................................................................................................ 9
Installing the LabVIEW Real-Time Module ............................................................................ 10
NI RMC-8355 Mounting Brackets ........................................................................................... 12
Cable Retention Bracket ........................................................................................................... 13
Connecting Safety Ground ....................................................................................................... 13
Connecting to Power Source .................................................................................................... 13
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
NI RMC-8355 This guide includes installation information for the NI RMC-8355. For more information about configuring, using, and maintaining the NI RMC-8355, refer to the NI RMC-8355 User Manual. You can download the user manual in PDF format at ni.com/manuals. -
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 2 | ni.com | NI RMC-8355 Installation Guide... -
Page 3: Unpacking
Unpacking Carefully inspect the shipping container and the NI RMC-8355 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-8355 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 • Dual Intel Xeon E5620 2.4 GHZ, 80 W, LGA1366 (second processor optional upgrade) 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 NI RMC-8355 Installation Guide | © National Instruments | 5... -
Page 6: Ni Rmc-8355 Description
NI RMC-8355 Description Figure 1 shows the key features of the NI RMC-8355 front panel. For detailed information about the NI RMC-8355 rear panel, refer to Chapter 3, I/O Information, in the NI RMC-8355 User Manual. Figure 1. Front View of the NI RMC-8355... -
Page 7: Upgrade/Optional Equipment
Upgrade/Optional Equipment Memory Upgrades You can upgrade the NI RMC-8355 memory to a maximum of 96 GB (48 GB per processor). A 32-bit operating system such as Windows XP Pro addresses a maximum of Note 4 GB. The NI RMC-8355 supports tri-channel DDR-3 SDRAM registered memory in four 240-pin RDIMM sockets. -
Page 8: Ni Rmc-8355 Overview
NI RMC-8355 Overview The NI RMC-8355 is a rugged 1U PC-based controller for remote control of PXI chassis. The controller provides leading-edge processing power with Intel Xeon 5620 processors, high disk bandwidth with hardware RAID support, high I/O bandwidth with a PCI Express 2.0 x16 and x8 slot, and up to 48 GB of RDIMM ECC memory per processor. -
Page 9: Chassis Cooling Considerations
Air enters through the front of the chassis and exits through the fans on the rear of the chassis. Place the NI RMC-8355 on a bench top or in an instrument rack so that the fans (air outlets) and the air inlet apertures in the front and rear of the chassis have adequate ventilation. Keep other equipment a minimum of 76.2 mm (3 in.) away from the air outlets on the rear of the chassis. -
Page 10: Installing The Labview Real-Time Module
DC power source. Power on the NI RMC-8355. Verify that the NI RMC-8355 boots. If it does not boot, refer to the What if the NI RMC-8355 does not boot? section of Chapter 5, Troubleshooting, in the NI RMC-8355 User Manual. - Page 11 You may also reboot the controller by right-clicking the target name under Remote Systems and selecting Reboot. After rebooting the NI RMC-8355, it appears in the Remote Systems category with the assigned name. Expand the NI RMC-8355 view in the Remote Systems branch and select Software.
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Page 12: Ni Rmc-8355 Mounting Brackets
NI RMC-8355 Mounting Brackets The NI RMC-8355 includes the mounting brackets shown in Figure 2. For mounting instructions, refer to NI KnowledgeBase 6D8A2IBD on ni.com Figure 2. NI RMC-8355 Mounting Brackets NI P/N 155882A-01 for NI PCIe-8362 NI P/N 154902A-01... -
Page 13: Cable Retention Bracket
Cable Retention Bracket Connecting Safety Ground The NI RMC-8355 is designed with a three-position NEMA 5-15 style plug for the U.S. that connects the ground line to the chassis ground. To minimize shock hazard, make sure the electrical power outlet you use to power the chassis has an appropriate earth safety ground. -
Page 14: Rack Mounting
• Bag of assorted fasteners. Installing the Inner Slides Install the inner slides to the NI RMC-8355 as shown in Figure 4. Figure 4. Installing Inner Slides Retaining Screw (x14) Inner Slide 14 | ni.com | NI RMC-8355 Installation Guide... -
Page 15: Installing The Slide Mounting Brackets In The Rack
Install the slide mounting brackets in the rack as shown in Figure 5. Figure 5. Installing Slide Mounting Brackets in Rack Retaining Screw (x4) Washer (x8) Slide Mounting Bracket (x4) Nut (x4) NI RMC-8355 Installation Guide | © National Instruments | 15... -
Page 16: Installing The Outer Slides In The Rack
Installing the Outer Slides in the Rack Install the outer slides in the rack as shown in Figure 6. Figure 6. Installing Outer Slides in Rack Nut (x6) Outer Slide Retaining Screw (x6) 16 | ni.com | NI RMC-8355 Installation Guide... -
Page 17: Installing The Chassis Into The Rack
<F4> when video first appears during the boot process. • The NI RMC-8355 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 18: Cleaning
Clean the exterior surfaces of the chassis with a dry lint-free cloth or a soft-bristle brush. Do not use abrasive compounds on any part of the chassis. Specifications This section lists the NI RMC-8355 electrical, mechanical, and environmental specifications. Electrical AC Input Input voltage range ...........100-240 VAC... -
Page 19: Dc Input
The DC product must be located in a Restricted Access Location. Use the DC power cable provided with DC power supplies for VDC input. Caution Using the NI RMC-8355 in a manner not described in this document may Caution impair the protection the NI RMC-8355 provides. Mainboard Socket ............... -
Page 20: Cpu
Maximum RAM per CPU is 48 GB (6 × 8 GB). Standard shipping memory is 3 GB per CPU (3 × 1 GB). Mechanical Overall dimensions (standard chassis) Height............1U Width............432 mm (17.0 in.) Depth............533 mm (21.0 in.) Weight ...............8.1 kg (17.8 lbs) 20 | ni.com | NI RMC-8355 Installation Guide... -
Page 21: Shock And Vibration
5-100 0.02 g 100-200 -3 dB/octave 200-350 0.01 g 350-500 -3 dB/octave 0.007 g Total g = 2.46 Random Vibration Test Procedures Test Standard Operating IEC 68-2-64 Non-operating IEC 68-2-64 NI RMC-8355 Installation Guide | © National Instruments | 21... -
Page 22: Environmental
Minimum ..........62.1 dBA Maximum..........73.8 dBA Safety This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following standards of safety for information technology equipment: • IEC 60950-1, EN 60950-1 • UL 60950-1, CSA 60950-1 22 | ni.com | NI RMC-8355 Installation Guide... -
Page 23: Electromagnetic Compatibility
For additional environmental information, refer to the Minimize Our Environmental Impact web page at . This page contains the environmental regulations and ni.com/environment directives with which NI complies, as well as other environmental information not included in this document. NI RMC-8355 Installation Guide | © National Instruments | 23... -
Page 24: 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. © 2012–2014 National Instruments. All rights reserved.