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Warranty The NI PXIe-8130 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.
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Operation of this hardware in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference. Users are required to correct the interference at their own expense or cease operation of the hardware. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by National Instruments could void the user’s right to operate the hardware under the local regulatory rules.
Chapter 1 Introduction Benefits of PXI Express....................1-1 NI PXIe-8130.........................1-2 Description ......................1-2 Functional Overview ..................1-3 NI PXIe-8130 Functional Description ..........1-3 National Instruments Software ..................1-5 Cleaning .........................1-7 Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Installing the NI PXIe-8130...................2-1 How to Remove the Controller from the PXI Express Chassis.......2-4 BIOS Setup Utility......................2-4...
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Front Panel Features ...................... 3-16 Data Storage ........................3-16 Chapter 4 Common Configuration Questions General Questions ......................4-1 Boot Options........................4-2 Cables and Connections ....................4-3 Software Driver Installation ..................4-3 Upgrade Information ..................... 4-4 PXI Express Configuration.................... 4-6 NI PXIe-8130 User Manual ni.com...
National Instruments PXIe-8130 embedded computer kit. How to Use the Documentation Set Begin by reading the NI PXIe-8130 Installation Guide, a brief quick-start guide that describes how to install and get started with your controller. This manual, the NI PXIe-8130 User Manual, contains more details about changing the installation or configuration from the defaults and using the hardware.
Introduction This chapter provides overview information for PXI Express and the NI PXIe-8130 embedded controller. Benefits of PXI Express The PXI (PCI eXtensions for Instrumentation) industry standard, an open specification governed by the PXI Systems Alliance (PXISA), has quickly gained adoption and grown in prevalence in test, measurement, and control systems since its release in 1998.
USB 2.0 ports, a PCI-based GPIB controller, Gigabit Ethernet, a reset button, and a PXI trigger. The NI PXIe-8130 has an AMD 2.3 GHz Turion 64 X2, 800 MHz HyperTransport Link, Dual Channel DDR2, 667 MHz memory controller, all the standard I/O, and a 40 GB (or larger) hard drive.
NI PXIe-8130 embedded computer. NI PXIe-8130 Functional Description The NI PXIe-8130 is a modular PC in a PXI Express 3U-size form factor. Figure 1-1 is a functional block diagram of the NI PXIe-8130. Following the diagram is a description of each logic block shown.
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Chapter 1 Introduction The NI PXIe-8130 consists of the following logic blocks on the CPU module and the I/O (daughter card) module. The CPU module has the following logic blocks: • Socket S1 CPU is the socket definition for the AMD 2.3 GHz Turion 64 X2 processor.
I/O Board Figure 1-2. NI PXIe-8130 CPU Board and I/O Board National Instruments Software National Instruments has developed several software tools you can use with the NI PXIe-8130. National Instruments’ hardware and software work together to help you make the most of your PXI Express system. The LabVIEW, Measurement ™...
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RTSI or PXI synchronization, self-calibration, messaging, and acquiring data to extended memory. For more information visit ni.com/daq National Instruments’ Modular Instruments use specialized drivers suited to each product’s specialization. Express VIs provide customized, interactive programming of instruments in a single interface and soft front panels provide an interface for testing the functionality of each instrument with no programming required.
NI PXIe-8130 controller. Installing the NI PXIe-8130 This section contains general installation instructions for the NI PXIe-8130. Consult your PXI Express chassis user manual for specific instructions and warnings. Plug in your chassis before installing the NI PXIe-8130. The power cord grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage while you install the module.
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1 Protective Screw Cap (4X) Figure 2-1. Removing Protective Screw Caps Make sure the injector/ejector handle is in its downward position. Align the NI PXIe-8130 with the card guides on the top and bottom of the system controller slot. Caution Do not raise the injector/ejector handle as you insert the NI PXIe-8130.
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Chapter 5, What if the NI PXIe-8130 does not boot? Troubleshooting. Figure 2-2 shows an NI PXIe-8130 installed in the system controller slot of a National Instruments NI PXIe-1062Q chassis. 1 NI PXIe-1062Q Chassis 3 Injector/Ejector Rail 2 NI PXIe-8130 Controller Figure 2-2.
If the PXIe chassis Inhibit Mode Selector Switch is not in the Default position, any attempt to shut down the NI PXIe-8130 through the push button reset or using Windows will result in the controller Power OK LED blinking. The user will be required to use the Remote Inhibit pin on the Remote Inhibit and Voltage Monitoring Connector to turn off the chassis.
Power/Reset Configuration submenu. Refer to the Power/Reset Configuration Submenu section for more information. • Trigger Router Configuration—Use this setting to access the Trigger Router Configuration submenu. Refer to the Trigger Router Configuration Submenu section for more information. NI PXIe-8130 User Manual ni.com...
SMART capable, and if so, to enable the feature. • 32Bit Data Transfer—This setting specifies whether or not 32-bit data transfers are enabled on supported hard disks. The default is Enabled. NI PXIe-8130 User Manual ni.com...
DOS. The default is Enabled. Note Certain real-time applications may require you to disable this setting to reduce loop time jitter. When the controller is configured to boot LabVIEW RT, legacy USB support is automatically disabled. NI PXIe-8130 User Manual 2-10 ni.com...
Route Front Panel Trigger—This setting specifies how the front panel SMB trigger should be routed. The front panel trigger can be routed to System Reset, allowing an external trigger to reset the system. The default is Disabled. NI PXIe-8130 User Manual 2-12 ni.com...
OS such as Windows XP. The default is Use Switch Setting. Note Booting LabVIEW RT requires that your NI PXIe-8130 controller has an IDE (PATA) hard drive. Such a controller may be ordered from National Instruments with the part number 780032-33. •...
The <F9> key can also be used to select this option. System CMOS The NI PXIe-8130 contains memory backed up by a battery to store BIOS configuration information. Complete the following steps to clear the CMOS contents: Power off the chassis.
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Click Yes to automatically reboot the RT target. You may also reboot the controller by right-clicking on the target name under Remote Systems and selecting Reboot. NI PXIe-8130 User Manual 2-18 ni.com...
Note You must reboot the controller for any changes to take place. The NI PXIe-8130 controller includes the following LabVIEW RT configuration switches: • Switch 1—Boot LabVIEW RT: Set this switch to ON to boot LabVIEW RT.
PXI Express Features PXI Express Trigger Connectivity The SMB connector on the NI PXIe-8130 front panel can connect to or from any PXI backplane trigger line. A trigger allocation process is needed to prevent two resources from connecting to the same trigger line, resulting in the trigger being double-driven and possibly damaging the hardware.
PXI specification at www.pxisa.org Upgrading RAM You can change the amount of installed RAM on the NI PXIe-8130 by upgrading the SO-DIMMs. To upgrade the RAM, remove the NI PXIe-8130 from the PXI Express chassis. To optimize both memory capacity and system performance, use the same size and speed memory module in each of the two module slots.
Installation and Configuration 1 DDR2 SO-DIMM Module 2 DDR2 SO-DIMM Socket Figure 2-7. Installing a DDR2 SO-DIMM in an NI PXIe-8130 Controller Hard Drive Recovery NI PXIe-8130 controllers include two methods of restoring the original factory condition of your hard drive. Hard drive-based recovery stores a factory backup on a separate portion of your hard drive allowing you to restore your controller without additional media.
OS. When doing so, consider the following guidelines. Installing from a USB CD/DVD-ROM The NI PXIe-8130 supports the installation of Windows 7, XP, or Vista from a USB CD-ROM. However, many other operating systems do not support installation from a USB CD/DVD-ROM. For example, Windows 2000 aborts during the install process because it does not have drivers for the USB CD/DVD-ROM device.
I/O Information Front Panel Connectors Table 3-1 lists various peripherals and their corresponding NI PXIe-8130 external connectors, bus interfaces, and functions. Table 3-1. NI PXIe-8130 Peripherals Overview Peripheral External Connector Description Video DVI-I ATI Radeon X300 Embedded (24-pin DSUB) Serial...
3.341 in. [84.85 mm] 2.988 in. [75.91 mm] 2.063 in. [52.4 mm] 1.715 in. [43.56 mm] 1.514 in. [38.47 mm] 1.069 in. [27.15 mm] .000 in. [0 mm] Figure 3-1. NI PXIe-8130 Front Panel Layout and Dimensions NI PXIe-8130 User Manual ni.com...
I/O Information DVI-I Figure 3-2 shows the location and pinouts for the DVI connector on the NI PXIe-8130. Table 3-2 lists and describes the DVI connector signals. 1 9 17 Figure 3-2. DVI Connector Location and Pinout Table 3-2. DVI-I Connector Signals Signal Name TMDS Data2–...
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Hot Plug Detect TMDS Data0– TMDSData0+ TMDS Data0/5 Shield Reserved Reserved TMDS Clock Shield TMDS Clock + TMDS Clock – Analog Red Analog Green Analog Blue Analog Horizontal Sync Analog GND Return: (analog R, G, B) NI PXIe-8130 User Manual ni.com...
I/O Information COM1 Figure 3-3 shows the location and pinouts for the COM1 connector on the NI PXIe-8130. Table 3-3 lists and describes the COM1 connector signal. AMP manufactures a serial port mating connector, part number 745491-5. COM1 Figure 3-3. COM1 Connector Location and Pinout Table 3-3.
I/O Information Ethernet Figure 3-4 shows the location and pinouts for the Ethernet connector on the NI PXIe-8130. Table 3-4 lists and describes the Ethernet connector signals. AMP manufactures a mating connector, part number 554739-1. Ethernet Figure 3-4. Ethernet Connector Location and Pinout Table 3-4.
I/O Information Parallel Port Figure 3-5 shows the location and pinouts for the IEEE 1284 (parallel) connector on the NI PXIe-8130. Table 3-6 lists and describes the IEEE 1284 connector signals. Parallel port adapter cables are available from National Instruments, part number 777169-01.
Universal Serial Bus Figure 3-6 shows the location and pinouts for the Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector on the NI PXIe-8130. Each controller has 4 USB ports on the front panel. Table 3-7 lists and describes the USB connector signals.
The TRIG connector is the software-controlled trigger connection for routing PXI triggers to or from the backplane trigger bus. Figure 3-7 shows the TRIG connector location on the NI PXIe-8130. Table 3-8 lists and describes the trigger connector signals. Figure 3-7. TRIG Connector Location and Pinout Table 3-8.
Chapter 3 I/O Information GPIB (IEEE 488.2) Figure 3-8 shows the location and pinouts for the GPIB connector on the NI PXIe-8130. Table 3-9 lists and describes the GPIB connector signals. ITT Canon manufactures a GPIB mating connector, part number MDSM-25SC-Z11-V51.
Chapter 3 I/O Information ExpressCard/34 Slot The NI PXIe-8130 controller is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot on the front panel, which provides I/O expansion and options for removable storage. Figure 3-9 shows the location and pinouts for the ExpressCard/34 slot on the NI PXIe-8130.
The DRIVE LED indicates when an access to the internal hard – disk is occurring. Data Storage The NI PXIe-8130 has the following data storage features: • Internal Serial ATA hard drive – 60 GB minimum 2.5 in. notebook hard drive (40 GB minimum PATA drive on extended-temperature, 24/7 option controller) –...
This chapter answers common configuration questions you may have when using a NI PXIe-8130 embedded controller. General Questions What do the LEDs on the NI PXIe-8130 front panel mean? Refer to the LED status descriptions in the Front Panel Features...
There are some limitations when booting from a USB device. Windows XP can be installed from a USB CD/DVD-ROM, but earlier versions of Windows cannot. The NI PXIe-8130 BIOS configures the USB devices so that they will work in a DOS environment.
How do I plug both a PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard into the controller? The NI PXIe-8130 has no PS/2 connector, and you need to use a USB Y-splitter cable as shown in Figure 4-1, or a similar device, to connect both a PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard.
GPIB driver in the Device Manager. If you need more assistance, refer ni.com/support/install How do I install software from a CD? The compact size of the NI PXIe-8130 does not allow for an integrated USB CD/DVD-ROM drive. If you are using Windows XP, you have the following options: •...
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Note National Instruments has tested and verified that the DDR2 SO-DIMMs we sell work with the NI PXIe-8130. We recommend you purchase your DDR2 SO-DIMM modules from National Instruments. Other off-the-shelf DDR2 SO-DIMM modules are not guaranteed to work properly.
3H3COSD8, What Peripheral Drivers Should I Use with My PXI or VXI Controller?, at ni.com My NI PXIe-8130 does not have an internal floppy drive. Is there a way to use an external drive? Yes. The NI PXIe-8130 controller supports and can boot from USB floppy drives.
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This chapter answers common troubleshooting questions you may have when using the NI PXIe-8130 embedded computer. What if the NI PXIe-8130 does not boot? Several problems can cause a controller not to boot. Here are some things to look for and possible solutions.
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Press <F9> to load BIOS defaults. Answer Y (Yes) to the verification prompt. Select Save and Exit Setup. As an alternative method, complete the following steps: Power off the chassis. Remove the controller from the chassis. NI PXIe-8130 User Manual ni.com...
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Specifications This appendix lists the electrical, mechanical, and environmental specifications of the NI PXIe-8130 embedded controller. Features NI PXIe-8130 AMD 2.3 GHz Turion 64 X2, (800 MHz HyperTransport Link) On-die L2 cache 512 KB x2 (512 KB per core) Dual-Channel DDR2 RAM, PC2 5300...
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(at 25 °C ambient temperature) Pollution Degree ........2 Indoor use only. Caution Clean the NI PXIe-8130 with a soft nonmetallic brush. Make sure that the device is completely dry and free from contaminants before returning it to service. NI PXIe-8130 User Manual ni.com...
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• IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1 • UL 61010-1, CSA 61010-1 Note For UL and other safety certifications, refer to the product label or the Online Product Certification section. NI PXIe-8130 User Manual ni.com...
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Appendix A Specifications Environmental Management National Instruments is committed to designing and manufacturing products in an environmentally responsible manner. NI recognizes that eliminating certain hazardous substances from our products is beneficial not only to the environment but also to NI customers.
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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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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 PXIe-8130 User Manual ni.com...
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LCD computer displays and digital projectors. It was developed by an industry consortium, the Digital Display Working Group (DDWG). Extended Capabilities Parallel. EEPROM Electronically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory. Electromagnetic Compatibility. Electromagnetic interference. NI PXIe-8130 User Manual ni.com...
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Mean time between failure. NI-488 or NI-488.2 The National Instruments software for GPIB systems. NI-DAQ The National Instruments software for data acquisition instruments. NI-VISA The National Instruments implementation of the VISA standard—An interface-independent software that provides a unified programming interface for VXI, GPIB, and serial instruments.
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Glossary Universal Serial Bus. Volts. Video Graphics Array—The minimum video display standard for all PCs. Watts. NI PXIe-8130 User Manual ni.com...
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(figure), 2-17, 5-3 figure, 2-25, 4-5 setting back to default, 5-2 DDR2 SO-DIMMs COM1 connector from National Instruments (note), 2-24, 4-5 connector locations and pinout (figure), 3-5 Declaration of Conformity (NI resources), B-2 connector signals (table), 3-5 diagnostic tools (NI resources), B-1...
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MAX (figure), 2-23 injector/ejector handle position features of PXI Express, 2-22 (caution), 2-2 files and directories installed on hard drive, 2-21 NI PXIe-8130 installed in a PXI Express floppy drive, using external floppy drive, 4-6 chassis (figure), 2-3 front panel procedure, 2-1...
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LabWindows/CVI, 1-6 data storage, 3-16 LEDs, front panel LEDs, 3-16, 4-1 description, 1-2 Linux support, 1-7 front panel LPT cable, connecting to NI PXIe-8130, 4-3 connectors, 3-1 dimensions, 3-2 features, 3-16 LEDs, 4-1 main BIOS setup menu, 2-5 system reset pushbutton, 3-16...
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OS installation serial port, 3-1 from USB CD/DVD-ROM, 2-26 serial/parallel port configuration BIOS overview, 2-26 menu, 2-10 setting up the NI PXIe-8130 BIOS, 2-4 shock and vibration specifications, A-4 socket S1 CPU, 1-4 parallel port SO-DIMM logic block, 1-4 connector, 3-1...
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