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NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual
NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual
December 2010
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  • Page 1 NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual December 2010 371550E-01...
  • Page 2 Thailand 662 278 6777, Turkey 90 212 279 3031, United Kingdom 44 (0) 1635 523545 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 and enter ni.com/info the Info Code feedback ©...
  • Page 3 Instruments Corporation. National Instruments respects the intellectual property of others, and we ask our users to do the same. NI software is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. Where NI software may be used to reproduce software or other materials belonging to others, you may use NI software only to reproduce materials that you may reproduce in accordance with the terms of any applicable license or other legal restriction.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Installing Filler Panels..................2-3 Rack Mounting ......................2-4 Connecting Safety Ground.....................2-4 Connecting to Power Source..................2-4 Connecting to an AC Power Source..............2-5 Connecting to a DC Power Source (PXI-1036DC Only)........2-5 DC Connector ...................2-5 Installing a PXI Controller.....................2-6 © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual...
  • Page 5 Basic PXI System Configuration ..............2-10 Trigger Configuration in MAX............... 2-11 Using System Configuration and Initialization Files ............ 2-12 Chapter 3 Maintenance DC Fuse Replacement (PXI-1036DC Only) ..............3-1 Service Interval......................3-1 Preparation........................3-1 Cleaning......................... 3-2 Interior Cleaning ..................... 3-2 Exterior Cleaning ....................

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    About This Manual The NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual contains information about installing, configuring, using, and maintaining the NI PXI-1036 and PXI-1036DC 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 • 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-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual viii ni.com...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting Started This chapter describes the key features of the NI PXI-1036 and PXI-1036DC 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.

  • Page 9: Key Features

    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-1036DC 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.

  • Page 10: Chassis Description

    Figure 1-2 shows the rear view of the PXI-1036. Figure 1-3 shows the rear panel of the PXI-1036DC. Figure 1-4 shows the bottom of the chassis (both types of chassis will be identical on the bottom).
  • Page 11 5 Power Supply Fan Exhaust 2 DC Fuse Socket 6 Chassis Ground Screw 3 DC Input 7 AUTO/HIGH Fan Speed Selector Switch 4 AC Input 8 Rubber Foot Figure 1-3. Rear View of the PXI-1036DC Chassis NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual ni.com...

  • Page 12: Optional Equipment

    2 Fan Cover 4 Rubber Foot Figure 1-4. Bottom View of PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC Chassis Optional Equipment Contact National Instruments to order the following options for the PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC chassis. EMC Filler Panels Optional EMC filler panel kits are available from National Instruments.

  • Page 13: Dc Power Cable (Pxi-1036Dc Only)

    Chapter 1 Getting Started DC Power Cable (PXI-1036DC 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. The DC power cable uses an F30A 500 VDC/600 VAC, 1.5 in. × .41 in.

  • Page 14: System Controller Slot

    42 V between cards or provide a high-speed 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. © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual...

  • Page 15: Trigger Bus

    System Reference Clock The PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC 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.

  • 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 parts with those that are not direct replacements may cause harm to © National Instruments Corporation...

  • Page 17: Chassis Cooling Considerations

    Figure 1-2, Rear View of the PXI-1036 Chassis, and Figure 1-3, Rear View of the PXI-1036DC Chassis. Place the chassis on a bench top or in an instrument rack so that the fans (air inlets) and the air outlet apertures along the right and left sides, the top, and the back of the chassis have adequate ventilation.

  • Page 18: Setting Fan Speed

    Installation and Configuration 1 Air Outlets 2 Air Intake Figure 2-1. PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC 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-1036 and PXI-1036DC.

  • Page 19: Rack Mounting

    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-1036/PXI-1036DC 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.

  • Page 20: Connecting To An Ac Power Source

    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-1036DC Only) Table 2-1. DC Power Requirements Electrical Element...

  • Page 21: Installing A Pxi Controller

    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-1036DC 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.
  • Page 22 Connect devices to ports as required by your system configuration. Power on the chassis. Verify that the controller boots. If the controller does not boot, refer to your controller user manual. © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual...

  • Page 23: Installing Pxi Modules

    1 PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC Chassis 3 NI PXI Controller 2 Injector/Ejector Rail Figure 2-4. NI PXI Controller Installed in a PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC Chassis Installing PXI Modules Complete the following steps to install a module. Make sure the power switch is in the Off (Standby) position.
  • Page 24 I - 1 1 PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC Chassis 3 Injector/Ejector Handle 5 NI PXI Controller 2 Injector/Ejector Rail 4 PXI Module Figure 2-5. Installing PXI or CompactPCI Modules © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual...

  • Page 25: Pxi System Configuration With Max

    If the PXI system controller has not yet been configured, it will be labeled . Right-click this entry to PXI System (Unidentified) display the context menu and then select the appropriate controller model from the Identify As submenu. NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual 2-10 ni.com...

  • Page 26: Trigger Configuration In Max

    “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.

  • Page 27: Using System Configuration And Initialization Files

    .ini utilities, and device drivers can use these files. .ini The capability documentation for the PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC chassis is contained in the file on the software media that comes with chassis.ini 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).

  • Page 28: Maintenance

    Disconnect the power cables prior to servicing the chassis. DC Fuse Replacement (PXI-1036DC Only) The PXI-1036DC 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-1036DC Chassis.

  • Page 29: Cleaning

    Always disconnect the AC power cable (and the DC power cable, if you are Caution working with a PXI-1036DC 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.

  • Page 30: Appendix A Specifications

    Specifications Caution If the PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC 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. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Note This appendix contains specifications for the PXI-1036 and PXI-1036DC chassis.
  • Page 31 Per slot cooling capacity......25 W Slot airflow direction ......P1 to P2, bottom of module to top of module 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-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual ni.com...
  • Page 32 (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-56.) Storage Environment Ambient temperature range....–20 to 70 °C (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-1 and IEC-60068-2-2.) Relative humidity range ......10 to 95%, noncondensing (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-56.) © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual...
  • Page 33 Tested in accordance with ISO 7779. PXI-1036 Auto fan (at 25 °C ambient) ....35.0 dBA High fan ...........51.1 dBA Sound Power Tested in accordance with ISO 7779. PXI-1036 Auto fan (at 25 °C ambient) ....43.4 dBA High fan ...........59.5 dBA NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual ni.com...
  • Page 34 DC power to the CompactPCI/PXI backplane. DC Input Input voltage range......... 18–30 VDC Input current rating......... 30–10 A Efficiency ..........65% typical The operating range is guaranteed by design. © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual...
  • Page 35 Overvoltage protection ......All outputs protected from overvoltage. Cycle the primary power and front power switch to restart. Chassis Cooling Per slot cooling capacity......25 W Slot airflow direction ......P1 to P2, bottom of module to top of module NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual ni.com...
  • Page 36 IEC-60068-2-1 and IEC-60068-2-2.) Relative humidity range ......10 to 90%, noncondensing (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-56.) Storage Environment Ambient temperature range....–20 to 70 °C (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-1 and IEC-60068-2-2.) © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual...
  • Page 37 Tested in accordance with ISO 7779. PXI-1036DC Auto fan (at 25 °C ambient) ....45.5 dBA High fan ...........49.4 dBA Sound Power Tested in accordance with ISO 7779. PXI-1036DC Auto fan (at 25 °C ambient) ....54.3 dBA High fan ...........58.2 dBA NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual ni.com...
  • Page 38 For EMC compliance, operate this device with shielded cabling. Note 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) © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual...
  • Page 39 Backplane Size ............3U-sized; one system slot (with one system expansion slot) and 5 peripheral slots. Compliant with IEEE 1101.10 mechanical packaging. PXI Hardware Specification, Revision 2.2 compliant. Accepts both PXI and CompactPCI 3U modules. NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual A-10 ni.com...
  • Page 40 Electrodeposited Nickel Plate Plate on Cold Rolled Steel Polyester Urethane Powder Paint V(I/O) is connected to the +5 V DC power plane, so the same specifications apply to V(I/O) and +5 V. © National Instruments Corporation A-11 NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual...
  • Page 41 (18.3 mm) 1.83 in. 4.47 in. 3.13 in. (46.58 mm) (79.5 mm) (113.54 mm) Module Front Panel 0.96 in. (24.38 mm) 8.43 in. (214.2 mm) Figure A-1. PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC Dimensions (Front and Side) in Inches (mm) NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual A-12 ni.com...
  • Page 42 Appendix A Specifications 0.69 in. (17.5 mm) 8.74 in. (222 mm) 0.89 in. (22.6 mm) 6.49 in. (164.85 mm) Figure A-2. PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC Dimensions (Bottom) in Inches (mm) © National Instruments Corporation A-13 NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual...
  • Page 43 Appendix A Specifications Figure A-3 shows the PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC rack mount kit components. I - 1 1 PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC Chassis 2 Rack Mount Kit Figure A-3. PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC Rack Mount Kit Components NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual A-14 ni.com...

  • Page 44: Appendix B Pinouts

    Table B-4 shows the P2 (J2) connector pinout for the star trigger slot. Table B-5 shows the P1 (J1) connector pinout for the peripheral slots. Table B-6 shows the P2 (J2) connector pinout for the peripheral slots. PXI signals are shown in bold. Note © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual...
  • Page 45 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# 3.3 V CLK0 AD[31] BRSVP1A5 BRSVP1B5 RST# GNT0# IPMB_PWR HEALTHY# V(I/O) INTP INTS INTA# INTB# INTC# INTD# –12 V TRST# +12 V NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual ni.com...
  • Page 46 BP(I/O) BP(I/O) BP(I/O) V(I/O) BP(I/O) BP(I/O) BP(I/O) BP(I/O) BP(I/O) BP(I/O) BP(I/O) 64EN# V(I/O) BP(I/O) BP(I/O) V(I/O) PXI_BRSVB4 BP(I/O) BP(I/O) CLK4 GNT3# REQ4# GNT4# CLK2 CLK3 SYSEN# GNT2# REQ3# CLK1 REQ1# GNT1# REQ2# © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual...
  • Page 47 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# 3.3 V AD[31] BRSVP1A5 BRSVP1B5 RST# GNT# IPMB_PWR HEALTHY# V(I/O) INTP INTS INTA# INTB# INTC# INTD# –12 V TRST# +12 V NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual ni.com...
  • Page 48 PXI_TRIG3 PXI_TRIG4 PXI_TRIG5 PXI_TRIG6 PXI_TRIG2 PXI_CLK10_IN PXI_CLK10 PXI_TRIG1 PXI_TRIG0 PXI_TRIG7 PXI_BRSVA15 PXI_STAR6 PXI_LBR6 V(I/O) V(I/O) V(I/O) V(I/O) V(I/O) V(I/O) PXI_BRSVB4 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-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual...
  • Page 49 AD[23] AD[22] AD[26] V(I/O) AD[25] AD[24] AD[30] AD[29] AD[28] AD[27] REQ# 3.3 V AD[31] BRSVP1A5 BRSVP1B5 RST# GNT# IPMB_PWR HEALTHY# V(I/O) INTP INTS INTA# INTB# INTC# 5 V5 V INTD# –12 V TRST# +12 V NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual ni.com...
  • Page 50 PXI_TRIG3 PXI_TRIG4 PXI_TRIG5 PXI_TRIG6 PXI_TRIG2 PXI_STAR PXI_CLK10 PXI_TRIG1 PXI_TRIG0 PXI_TRIG7 PXI_BRSVA15 PXI_LBL6 PXI_LBR6 V(I/O) V(I/O) V(I/O) V(I/O) V(I/O) V(I/O) 64EN# 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-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual...
  • Page 51 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,...
  • Page 52 You also can visit the Worldwide Offices section of to access the branch ni.com/niglobal office Web sites, which provide up-to-date contact information, support phone numbers, email addresses, and current events. NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual ni.com...
  • 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-1036/PXI-1036DC 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 Direct current Declaration of Conformity efficiency Ratio of output power to input power, expressed as a percentage Electronic Industries Association NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual ni.com...
  • Page 55 Hours Hertz; cycles per second International Electrotechnical Commission; an organization that sets international electrical and electronics standards IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Mainframe peak current © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual...
  • Page 56 NI Measurement & Automation Explorer, the utility that allows you to configure and test your PXI system Megahertz. One million Hertz; one Hertz equals one cycle per second. Millisecond, one thousandth of a second (10 –3 NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association National Instruments NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual ni.com...
  • Page 57 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.
  • Page 58 The system reference clock can be used for synchronization of multiple modules in a measurement or control system. 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-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual ni.com...
  • Page 59 1-5 air cooling of PXI-1036, 2-2 help, technical support, C-1 air cooling of PXI-1036DC, 2-2 air intake (figure), 2-3 filler panel installation, 2-3 setting fan speed, 2-3 © National Instruments Corporation...
  • Page 60 3-1 PXI controller installed in a PXI-1036 static discharge damage (caution), 3-1 chassis (figure), 2-8 mechanical specifications, A-11 PXI controller installed in a PXI-1036DC chassis (figure), 2-8 rack mounting, 2-4 setting fan speed, 2-3 National Instruments support and...
  • Page 61 PXI controller, 2-6 local bus, 1-7 installing in a PXI-1036 chassis overview, 1-6 (figure), 2-8 peripheral slots, 1-7 installing in a PXI-1036DC chassis star trigger (ST) slot, 1-7 (figure), 2-8 system reference clock, 1-8 PXI subsystem trigger bus, 1-8 star trigger and local bus routing...
  • Page 62 DC output, A-2 environmental, A-3 shock and vibration, A-4 unpacking specifications, PXI-1036DC PXI-1036, 1-1 acoustic emissions, A-8 PXI-1036DC, 1-1 sound power, A-8 sound pressure level (at operator position), A-8 chassis cooling, A-6 Web resources, C-1 NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual ni.com...

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