Combination chassis for pxi, compactpci, and scxi modules (55 pages)
Summary of Contents for National Instruments PXI-1031DC
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NI PXI-1031/PXI-1031DC User Manual NI PXI-1031/PXI-1031DC User Manual December 2010 371226G-01 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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About This Manual The NI PXI-1031/PXI-1031DC User Manual contains information about installing, configuring, using, and maintaining the NI PXI-1031 and PXI-1031DC 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.
About This Manual Related Documentation The following documents contain information that you may find helpful as you read this manual: • NI PXI-1031DC DC Cable Kit Installation Guide • CompactPCI Specification PICMG 2.0 R 3.0 • PXI Hardware Specification •...
Getting Started This chapter describes the key features of the NI PXI-1031 and PXI-1031DC chassis, and lists the kit contents and optional equipment you can order from National Instruments. Unpacking Carefully inspect the shipping container and the chassis for damage. Check for visible damage to the metal work.
If you are missing any of the items listed in Table 1-1, or if you have the incorrect AC power cable, contact National Instruments. You have the option of powering the PXI-1031DC chassis with a DC power cable through the DC input connector on the rear panel of the chassis. Refer to Figure 1-3 for the location of the DC connector.
Figure 1-2 shows the rear view of the PXI-1031. Figure 1-3 shows the rear panel of the PXI-1031DC. Figure 1-4 shows the bottom of the chassis (both types of chassis will be identical on the bottom).
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3 DC Input 7 AUTO/HIGH Fan Speed Selector Switch 4 AC Input 8 Rubber Foot Figure 1-3. Rear View of the PXI-1031DC Chassis NI PXI-1031/PXI-1031DC User Manual ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
2 Fan Cover 4 Rubber Foot Figure 1-4. Bottom View of PXI-1031/PXI-1031DC Chassis Optional Equipment Contact National Instruments to order the following options for the PXI-1031/PXI-1031DC chassis. EMC Filler Panels Optional EMC filler panel kits are available from National Instruments.
Chapter 1 Getting Started DC Power Cable (PXI-1031DC Only) An optional DC power cable is available from National Instruments to provide power through the DC input connector on the rear panel of the chassis. PXI-1031/PXI-1031DC Backplane Overview Interoperability with CompactPCI The PXI-1031/PXI-1031DC backplane is interoperable with 5 V and universal PXI-compatible products and standard CompactPCI products.
System Reference Clock The PXI-1031/PXI-1031DC supplies the PXI 10 MHz system clock signal (PXI_CLK10) independently to each peripheral slot. An independent buffer (having a source impedance matched to the backplane and a skew of less than 250 ps between slots) drives the clock signal to each peripheral slot.
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 parts with those that are not direct replacements may cause harm to personnel operating the chassis. Furthermore, damage or fire may occur if replacement parts are unsuitable.
Installation and Configuration 1 Air Outlets 2 Air Intake Figure 2-1. PXI-1031/PXI-1031DC Module Cooling Airflow Side View Install the chassis so that you can easily access the bottom panel. Setting Fan Speed The AUTO/HIGH fan-speed selector switch is on the rear panel of the PXI-1031 and PXI-1031DC.
You may want to remove the feet from the chassis when rack mounting. To do so, remove the screws holding the feet in place. Connecting Safety Ground The PXI-1031/PXI-1031DC chassis is designed with a three-position inlet that Caution connects the cord set 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.
The power switch allows you to power on the chassis or place it in standby mode. Press the power switch to the On position (if not already on). Observe that all fans become operational. Connecting to a DC Power Source (PXI-1031DC Only) Table 2-1. DC Power Requirements Electrical Element...
A Ferraz-Shawmut FEB-81-81 fuse holder, with Ferraz-Shawmut FSB1 insulating boots, and an ATM30 fuse is recommended. Refer to the NI PXI-1031DC DC Cable Kit Installation Guide for information on fuse installation. Note You can purchase an optional DC cable from National Instruments that incorporates an in-line fuse and the mating connector for the P1 port.
1 PXI-1031/PXI-1031DC Chassis 3 NI PXI Controller 2 Injector/Ejector Rail Figure 2-4. NI PXI Controller Installed in a PXI-1031/PXI-1031DC Chassis Installing PXI Modules Complete the following steps to install a module. Make sure the power switch is in the Off (Standby) position.
NI-VISA. After your controller and all of your chassis have been identified, the required file will be pxisys.ini complete. NI PXI-1031/PXI-1031DC User Manual 2-10 ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
“pre-allocates” a trigger line to prevent its configuration by a user program. Dynamic reservation/routing/deallocation is performed 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.
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Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration The capability documentation for the PXI-1031/PXI-1031DC chassis is contained in the file on the software media that comes chassis.ini with the chassis. The information in this file is combined with information about the system controller to create a single system initialization file called (PXI System Initialization).
Disconnect the power cables prior to servicing the chassis. DC Fuse Replacement (PXI-1031DC Only) The PXI-1031DC is protected against over-current by a 30 A fuse on the rear of the chassis, as shown in Figure 1-3, Rear View of the PXI-1031DC Chassis.
Caution Always disconnect the AC power cable (and the DC power cable, if you are working with a PXI-1031DC chassis) before cleaning or servicing the chassis. Cleaning procedures consist of exterior and interior cleaning of the chassis. Refer to your module user documentation for information on cleaning individual CompactPCI or PXI modules.
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Specifications If the PXI-1031/PXI-1031DC chassis is used in a manner inconsistent with the Caution instructions or specifications listed by National Instruments, the protective features of the chassis may be impaired. Note Specifications are subject to change without notice. This appendix contains specifications for the PXI-1031 and PXI-1031DC chassis.
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Module cooling System ..........Forced air circulation (positive pressurization) through a 101.1 CFM fan with HIGH/AUTO speed selector Intake ..........Bottom of chassis NI PXI-1031/PXI-1031DC User Manual ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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High fan ...........51.7 dBA Sound Power Tested in accordance with ISO 7779. PXI-1031 Auto fan (at 25 °C ambient) ....43.4 dBA High fan ...........59.5 dBA NI PXI-1031/PXI-1031DC User Manual ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Chassis Cooling Per slot cooling capacity......25 W Slot airflow direction ......P1 to P2, bottom of module to top of module NI PXI-1031/PXI-1031DC User Manual ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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High fan ...........49.4 dBA Sound Power Tested in accordance with ISO 7779. PXI-1031DC Auto fan (at 25 °C ambient) ....54.3 dBA High fan ...........58.2 dBA NI PXI-1031/PXI-1031DC User Manual ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Technical Support and Professional Services Visit the following sections of the award-winning National Instruments Web site at for technical support and professional services: ni.com • Support—Technical support at includes the ni.com/support following resources: – Self-Help Technical Resources—For answers and solutions,...
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Direct current Declaration of Conformity efficiency Ratio of output power to input power, expressed as a percentage Electronic Industries Association NI PXI-1031/PXI-1031DC User Manual ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Megahertz. One million Hertz; one Hertz equals one cycle per second. –3 Millisecond, one thousandth of a second (10 NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association National Instruments NI PXI-1031/PXI-1031DC User Manual ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Glossary NI-DAQmx National Instruments driver that 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.
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The PXI backplane specification defines implementation guidelines for PXI_CLK10. Transistor-transistor logic Underwriter’s Laboratories Volts Volts alternating current, or V Peak-to-peak voltage Watts NI PXI-1031/PXI-1031DC User Manual ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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3-1 PXI controller installed in a PXI-1031 service interval, 3-1 chassis (figure), 2-8 static discharge damage (caution), 3-1 PXI controller installed in a PXI-1031DC chassis (figure), 2-8 rack mounting, 2-4 setting fan speed, 2-3 National Instruments support and site considerations, 2-2...
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2-6 overview, 1-6 installing in a PXI-1031 chassis peripheral slots, 1-7 (figure), 2-8 star trigger (ST) slot, 1-7 installing in a PXI-1031DC chassis system reference clock, 1-8 (figure), 2-8 trigger bus, 1-8 PXI subsystem bottom view of chassis, 1-5...