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November 2004
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  • Page 1 NI PXI-1044 User Manual NI PXI-1044 User Manual November 2004 371360A-01...
  • Page 2 For further support information, refer to the Technical Support and Professional Services appendix. To comment on National Instruments documentation, refer to the National Instruments Web site at ni.com/info and enter the info code feedback. © 2004 National Instruments Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 3 Warranty The NI PXI-1044 is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment, as evidenced by receipts or other documentation. National Instruments will, at its option, repair or replace equipment that proves to be defective during the warranty period.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Installing Slot Blockers ...................2-3 Rack Mounting ......................2-4 Connecting Safety Ground.....................2-4 Connecting to Power Source..................2-4 Installing a PXI Controller.....................2-5 Installing PXI Modules ....................2-7 Power Switch LED Indicator ..................2-8 Remote Voltage Monitoring and Control ..............2-9 © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-1044 User Manual...
  • Page 5 Replacing the Modular Power Supply................3-3 Removal ......................3-4 Installation....................... 3-4 Configuration ....................3-4 Connecting Safety Ground................3-5 Connecting to Power Source................3-5 Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Pinouts Appendix C Technical Support and Professional Services Glossary Index NI PXI-1044 User Manual ni.com...

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    About This Manual The NI PXI-1044 User Manual contains information about installing, configuring, using, and maintaining the NI PXI-1044 14-slot chassis. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: » The » symbol leads you through nested menu items and dialog box options to a final action.

  • Page 7: Related Documentation

    PXI Software Specification, Revision 2.1 • IEEE 1101.1-1991, IEEE Standard for Mechanical Core Specifications for Microcomputers Using IEC 603-2 Connectors • IEEE 1101.10, IEEE Standard for Additional Mechanical Specifications for Microcomputers Using IEEE 1101.1 Equipment Practice NI PXI-1044 User Manual viii ni.com...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    PXI-1044 chassis ❑ Filler panels ❑ AC power cable (refer to Table 1-1 for AC power cables) ❑ NI PXI-1044 User Manual ❑ Read Me First: Safety and Radio-Frequency Interference ❑ Driver CD-ROM containing NI PXI chassis software ❑ Chassis number labels ©...

  • Page 9: Key Features

    United Kingdom 230 V BS 1363/IEC83 If you are missing any of the above items, or if you have the incorrect AC power cable, contact National Instruments. Key Features The PXI-1044 combines a high-performance 14-slot PXI backplane with a high-output power supply and a structural design that has been optimized for maximum usability in a wide range of applications.

  • Page 10: Chassis Description

    3 Filler Panel 8 Controller Expansion Slots 4 Generic Peripheral Slots 9 Power Switch LED 5 PXI Bus Segment Dividers 10 On/Off (Standby) Power Switch Figure 1-1. Front View of the PXI-1044 Chassis © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-1044 User Manual...

  • Page 11: Optional Equipment

    5 10 MHz REF OUT BNC 10 Universal AC Inlet Figure 1-2. Rear View of the PXI-1044 Chassis Optional Equipment Contact National Instruments to order the following options for the PXI-1044 chassis. EMC Filler Panels Optional EMC filler panel kits are available from National Instruments.

  • Page 12: Pxi-1044 Backplane Overview

    Specification. It has three controller expansion slots for system controller modules that are wider than one slot. As defined in the PXI specification, these slots allow the controller to expand to the left to prevent the controller from using peripheral slots. © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-1044 User Manual...

  • Page 13: Star Trigger Slot

    TTL side-band digital communication path that does not reduce the PXI bus bandwidth. Initialization software uses the configuration information specific to adjacent peripheral modules to evaluate local bus compatibility. NI PXI-1044 User Manual ni.com...
  • Page 14 Chapter 1 Getting Started Figure 1-3. PXI CLK_10 and Star Trigger Routing © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-1044 User Manual...

  • Page 15: Trigger Bus

    Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX). Dynamic routing of triggers (automatic line assignments) is supported through certain National Instruments drivers like NI-DAQmx. Although any trigger line may be routed in either direction, it cannot be routed in Note more than one direction at a time.

  • Page 16: Installation And Configuration

    • Part Replacement—Only service this equipment with parts that are exact replacements, both electrically and mechanically. Contact National Instruments for replacement part information. Installation of © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-1044 User Manual...

  • Page 17: Chassis Cooling Considerations

    When rack mounting the PXI-1044, provide at least 44.5 mm (1.75 in.) clearance above and on the sides of the unit for adequate venting. High-power applications may require additional clearance. NI PXI-1044 User Manual ni.com...

  • Page 18: Setting Fan Speed

    The cooling performance of the chassis can be improved by installing optional slot blockers. Visit to read the National ni.com/support Instruments KnowledgeBase article 2S4928ON, PXI Slot Blockers and Improved PXI System Cooling Performance, for more details. © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-1044 User Manual...

  • Page 19: Rack Mounting

    Installation and Configuration Rack Mounting Rack-mount applications require the optional rack-mount kits available from National Instruments. Refer to Figure A-3, PXI-1044 Rack-Mount Kit Components, and the instructions supplied with the rack-mount kits to install your PXI-1044 in an instrument rack.

  • Page 20: Installing A Pxi Controller

    (top and bottom). Slide the controller to the rear of the chassis (making sure that the injector/ejector handle is pushed down as shown in Figure 2-2). © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-1044 User Manual...
  • Page 21 Figure 2-3 shows a PXI controller installed in the system controller slot of a PXI-1044 chassis. You can place CompactPCI or PXI modules in any other slot. NI PXI-1044 User Manual ni.com...

  • Page 22: Installing Pxi Modules

    When you begin to feel resistance, push up on the injector/ejector handle to fully inject the module into the chassis frame. Secure the module front panel to the chassis using the module front-panel mounting screws. © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-1044 User Manual...

  • Page 23: Power Switch Led Indicator

    If the power switch LED is steady green (not flashing), the chassis is powered on and operating normally. Caution Operating the PXI system outside of the specified temperature range may result in loss of data, reduction of chassis life, or damage to equipment. NI PXI-1044 User Manual ni.com...

  • Page 24: Remote Voltage Monitoring And Control

    9-pin D-Sub connector. Table 2-1. Remote Inhibit and Voltage Monitoring Connector Pinout D-Sub Pin Signal Logic Ground +5 VDC Reserved +3.3 VDC Inhibit (Active Low) +12 VDC Reserved –12 VDC Logic Ground © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-1044 User Manual...
  • Page 25 3.135 to 3.465 V +12 V 11.4 to 12.6 V –12 V –12.6 to –11.4 V 1, 9 Logic Ground If the voltages fall within the specified ranges, the chassis complies with the CompactPCI voltage-limit specifications. NI PXI-1044 User Manual 2-10 ni.com...

  • Page 26: 10 Mhz Ref Rear Connectors

    MAX creates the file which defines pxisys.ini the layout and parameters of your PXI system. After installing the software on the NI Driver CD-ROM, the MAX icon will be present on the desktop. © National Instruments Corporation 2-11 NI PXI-1044 User Manual...

  • Page 27: Basic Pxi System Configuration

    Click on the PXI System controller and the chassis (or multiple chassis, in a multi-chassis configuration) will be listed below it. Identify each chassis by right-clicking on its entry, then selecting the appropriate chassis model through the Identify As submenu. Further NI PXI-1044 User Manual 2-12 ni.com...

  • Page 28: Trigger Configuration In Max

    “pre-allocates” a trigger line to prevent its configuration by a user program. Dynamic reservation/routing/deallocation is “on the fly” within a user program based upon National Instruments APIs such as NI-DAQmx. Static reservation of trigger lines can be implemented by the user in MAX through the Triggers tab.

  • Page 29: Using System Configuration And Initialization Files

    System controllers from National Instruments use MAX to generate the file from the file. pxisys.ini chassis.ini Device drivers and other utility software read the file to pxisys.ini...

  • Page 30: Maintenance

    Always disconnect the AC power cable before cleaning or servicing the chassis. Cleaning procedures consist of exterior and interior cleaning of the chassis and cleaning the fan filters. Refer to your module user documentation for information on cleaning individual CompactPCI or PXI modules. © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-1044 User Manual...

  • Page 31: Interior Cleaning

    If desired, you can replace the fan filters with part number FF 450-A/30P from Air Filtration Products, Inc., Tucson, AZ 85705. The same filter media can be purchased in sheets, and a rectangular section of this material can be used instead of three separate filters. NI PXI-1044 User Manual ni.com...

  • Page 32: Resetting The Ac Mains Circuit Breaker

    Chapter 2, Installation and Configuration. If the power switch LED is not a steady green, contact National Instruments. Verify that the PXI-1044 can meet the power requirements of your CompactPCI or PXI modules. Overloading the chassis can cause the breaker to trip.

  • Page 33: Removal

    Refer to Figure 1-2, Rear View of the PXI-1044 Chassis, to locate the fan-speed selector. Select HIGH for maximum cooling performance (recommended) or AUTO for quieter operation. When set to AUTO, air-intake temperature determines the fan speed. NI PXI-1044 User Manual ni.com...

  • Page 34: Connecting Safety Ground

    Connecting Safety Ground Refer to the Connecting Safety Ground section of Chapter 2, Installation Configuration. Connecting to Power Source Refer to the Connecting to Power Source section of Chapter 2, Installation Configuration. © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-1044 User Manual...

  • Page 35: Appendix A Specifications

    Specifications Caution If the PXI-1044 chassis is used in a manner inconsistent with the instructions or specifications listed by National Instruments, the protective features of the chassis may be impaired. This appendix contains specifications for the PXI-1044 chassis. Electrical AC Input Input voltage range.........
  • Page 36 47 A +12 V 6.5 A Peripheral slots +12 V 0.5 A System slot –12 V 3.5 A Load regulation Voltage Load Regulation +3.3 V <0.5% +12 V <0.5% +5 V <0.5% –12 V <0.5% NI PXI-1044 User Manual ni.com...
  • Page 37 140 cfm fans with HIGH/AUTO speed selector Intake ..........Bottom rear of chassis Exhaust..........Along both sides and top of chassis To reset over-voltage protection, remove the mains for 30 seconds and then power back up. © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-1044 User Manual...
  • Page 38 For full EMC compliance, operate this device with shielded cabling. CE Compliance This product meets the essential requirements of applicable European Directives, as amended for CE marking, as follows: Low-Voltage Directive (safety)....73/23/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC) ........89/336/EEC NI PXI-1044 User Manual ni.com...
  • Page 39 Ambient temperature 25 °C. Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-27. Test profile developed in accordance with MIL-PRF-28800F. Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-64. Nonoperating test profile developed in accordance with MIL-PRF-28800F and MIL-STD-810E Method 514. © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-1044 User Manual...
  • Page 40 2 J2 (pin D17; refer to Table B-4, P2 (J2) Connector Pinout for the Star Trigger Slot) V(I/O) is connected to the +5 V DC power plane, so the same specs apply to V(I/O) and +5 V. NI PXI-1044 User Manual ni.com...
  • Page 41 52.8 mm (2.08 in.) in front and 14.8 mm (0.583 in.) in rear. Width ..........445.5 mm (17.54 in.) Depth..........434.8 mm (17.12 in.) © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-1044 User Manual...
  • Page 42 Notice that the front and rear rack mounting holes (size M4) are symmetrical. 17.54 (445.5) NI PXI-1044 6.97 (177.0) (14.5) 1.68 (42.7) 13.85 (351.8) 1.823 (46.30) 1.40 (35.6) 3.542 1.844 (46.84) (89.97) 2.13 (54.1) 17.12 (434.8) Figure A-1. PXI-1044 Dimensions (Front and Side) in Inches (mm) NI PXI-1044 User Manual ni.com...
  • Page 43 Appendix A Specifications 2.52 1.01 12.700 (322.58) (64.0) (25.7) 15.50 (393.7) Figure A-2. PXI-1044 Dimensions (Bottom) in Inches (mm) © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-1044 User Manual...
  • Page 44 Appendix A Specifications Figure A-3 shows the PXI-1044 rack-mount kit components. 1 Front Rack-Mount Kit 2 PXI-1044 Chassis 3 Optional Rear Rack-Mount Kit Figure A-3. PXI-1044 Rack-Mount Kit Components NI PXI-1044 User Manual A-10 ni.com...

  • Page 45: Appendix B Pinouts

    PXI signals are shown in bold. Note For more detailed information, refer to the PXI Hardware Specification, Revision 2.1. Contact the PXI Systems Alliance for a copy of the specification or visit www.pxisa.org © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-1044 User Manual...
  • Page 46 AD[21] 3.3V AD[20] AD[19] C/BE[3]# AD[23] AD[22] AD[26] V(I/O) AD[25] AD[24] AD[30] AD[29] AD[28] AD[27] REQ0# 3.3V CLK0 AD[31] BRSVP1A5 BRSVP1B5 RST# GNT0# IPMB_PWR HEALTHY V(I/O) INTP INTS INTA# INTB# INTC# INTD# –12V TRST# +12V NI PXI-1044 User Manual ni.com...
  • Page 47 AD[55] AD[54] AD[53] AD[59] V(I/O) AD[58] AD[57] AD[63] AD[62] AD[61] AD[60] C/BE[5]# V(I/O) C/BE[4]# PAR64 V(I/O) PXI_BRSVB4 C/BE[7]# C/BE[6]# CLK4 GNT3# REQ4# GNT4# CLK2 CLK3 SYSEN# GNT2# REQ3# CLK1 REQ1# GNT1# REQ2# © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-1044 User Manual...
  • Page 48 AD[21] 3.3V AD[20] AD[19] C/BE[3]# IDSEL AD[23] AD[22] AD[26] V(I/O) AD[25] AD[24] AD[30] AD[29] AD[28] AD[27] REQ# 3.3V AD[31] BRSVP1A5 BRSVP1B5 RST# GNT# IPMB_PWR HEALTHY V(I/O) INTP INTS INTA# INTB# INTC# INTD# –12V TRST# +12V NI PXI-1044 User Manual ni.com...
  • Page 49 AD[56] AD[55] AD[54] AD[53] AD[59] V(I/O) AD[58] AD[57] AD[63] AD[62] AD[61] AD[60] C/BE[5]# V(I/O) C/BE[4]# PAR64 V(I/O) PXI_BRSVB4 C/BE[7]# C/BE[6]# PXI_LBR7 PXI_LBR8 PXI_LBR9 PXI_LBR10 PXI_LBR11 PXI_LBR12 PXI_STAR7 PXI_STAR8 PXI_STAR9 PXI_STAR10 PXI_STAR11 PXI_STAR12 © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-1044 User Manual...
  • Page 50 AD[21] 3.3V AD[20] AD[19] C/BE[3]# IDSEL AD[23] AD[22] AD[26] V(I/O) AD[25] AD[24] AD[30] AD[29] AD[28] AD[27] REQ# 3.3V AD[31] BRSVP1A5 BRSVP1B5 RST# GNT# IPMB_PWR HEALTHY V(I/O) INTP INTS INTA# INTB# INTC# INTD# –12V TRST# +12V NI PXI-1044 User Manual ni.com...
  • Page 51 AD[56] AD[55] AD[54] AD[53] AD[59] V(I/O) AD[58] AD[57] AD[63] AD[62] AD[61] AD[60] C/BE[5]# V(I/O) C/BE[4]# PAR64 V(I/O) PXI_BRSVB4 C/BE[7]# C/BE[6]# PXI_LBR7 PXI_LBR8 PXI_LBR9 PXI_LBR10 PXI_LBR11 PXI_LBR12 PXI_LBL7 PXI_LBL8 PXI_LBL9 PXI_LBL10 PXI_LBL11 PXI_LBL12 © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-1044 User Manual...
  • Page 52 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 at ni.com/support include the following: – Self-Help Resources—For answers and solutions, visit the...
  • Page 53 Symbols ° Degrees. ≥ Equal or greater than. ≤ Equal or less than. Percent. Ω Ohms. Amperes. Alternating current. ANSI American National Standards Institute. AUTO Automatic fan speed control. American Wire Gauge. © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-1044 User Manual...
  • Page 54 A method of propagating signals along a bus, in which the devices are prioritized on the basis of their position on the bus. DB-9 A 9-pin D-Sub connector. Direct current. Declaration of Conformity. D-Sub Subminiature D connector. NI PXI-1044 User Manual ni.com...
  • Page 55 (1) grams; (2) a measure of acceleration approximately equal to 9.8 m/s GPIB General Purpose Interface Bus (IEEE 488). A measure of random vibration. The root mean square of acceleration levels in a random vibration test profile. Hours. Hertz; cycles per second. © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-1044 User Manual...
  • Page 56 90 to 132 VAC or 180 to 264 VAC). load regulation The maximum steady-state percentage that a DC voltage output will change as a result of a step change from no-load to full-load output current. NI PXI-1044 User Manual ni.com...
  • Page 57 NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association. National Instruments. NI-DAQmx National Instruments driver which controls the operation of National Instruments data acquisition (DAQ) devices. NI-VISA National Instruments’ implementation of the VISA (Virtual Instrument System Architecture) I/O standard. NI-VISA provides support for the VISA API, and also provides VISAIC, a utility for instrument configuration and I/O function execution.
  • Page 58 The 10 MHz REF IN and OUT BNC connectors on the rear of the chassis can be used to synchronize multiple chassis to one reference clock. The PXI backplane specification defines implementation guidelines for PXI_CLK10. NI PXI-1044 User Manual ni.com...
  • Page 59 Glossary Transistor-transistor logic. Underwriter’s Laboratories. Volts. Volts alternating current, or V Peak-to-peak voltage. Watts. © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-1044 User Manual...
  • Page 60 (figure), 2-3 filler panel installation, 2-3 setting fan speed, 2-3 installation, configuration, and operation slot blocker installation, 2-3 chassis initialization file, 2-14 configuration in MAX (figure), 2-12 connecting safety ground, 2-4 © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-1044 User Manual...
  • Page 61 PXI-1044, 3-1 P2 (J2) connector cleaning peripheral slot (table), B-7 exterior cleaning, 3-2 star trigger slot (table), B-5 fan filters, 3-2 system controller slot (table), B-3 interior cleaning, 3-2 power cables (table), 1-2 preparation, 3-1 NI PXI-1044 User Manual ni.com...
  • Page 62 A-4 overview, 1-5 star trigger (ST) slot peripheral slots, 1-6 description, 1-6 specifications, A-6 P1 (J1) connector pinouts (table), B-4 star trigger (ST) slot, 1-6 P2 (J2) connector pinouts (table), B-5 © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-1044 User Manual...
  • Page 63 See D-Sub connector voltages at voltage monitoring connector (D-Sub) (table), 2-10 technical support, C-1 testing power up, 2-4 training and certification (NI resources), C-1 trigger bus, 1-8 Web resources, C-1 troubleshooting (NI resources), C-1 NI PXI-1044 User Manual ni.com...

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