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Warranty The NI PXI-8109 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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CUSTOMIZED AND DIFFERS FROM NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS' TESTING PLATFORMS AND BECAUSE A USER OR APPLICATION DESIGNER MAY USE NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS PRODUCTS IN COMBINATION WITH OTHER PRODUCTS IN A MANNER NOT EVALUATED OR CONTEMPLATED BY NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS, THE USER OR APPLICATION DESIGNER IS ULTIMATELY...
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Furthermore, any changes or modifications to the product not expressly approved by National Instruments could void your authority to operate it under your local regulatory rules.
Introduction Benefits of PXI ......................1-1 NI PXI-8109 ........................1-2 Description ......................1-2 Functional Overview ..................1-2 NI PXI-8109 Functional Description ..........1-2 National Instruments Software ..................1-4 Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Installing the NI PXI-8109 ....................2-1 How to Remove the Controller from the PXI Chassis ........2-4 BIOS Setup ........................2-5...
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DVI-I ....................... 3-3 COM1......................3-5 Ethernet ......................3-6 Parallel Port..................... 3-7 Universal Serial Bus..................3-9 Trigger......................3-10 GPIB (IEEE 488.2) ..................3-11 ExpressCard/34 Slot..................3-12 Front Panel Features ...................... 3-14 Data Storage ........................3-14 NI PXI-8109 User Manual viii ni.com...
National Instruments PXI-8109 embedded controller kit. How to Use the Documentation Set Begin by reading the NI PXI-8109 Installation Guide, a brief quick-start guide that describes how to install and get started with your controller. This manual, the NI PXI-8109 User Manual, contains more details about changing the installation or configuration from the defaults and using the hardware.
ExpressCard Standard, Release 1.0, PCMCIA • Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specification, Revision 2.0 • Digital Visual Interface (DVI) Specification, Revision 1.0 • IEEE Std 488.1-2003, IEEE Standard for Higher Performance Protocol for the Standard Digital Interface for Programmable Instrumentation NI PXI-8109 User Manual ni.com...
NI PXI-8109 embedded computer. NI PXI-8109 Functional Description The NI PXI-8109 is a modular PC in a PXI 3U-size form factor. Figure 1-1 is a functional block diagram of the NI PXI-8109. Following the diagram is a description of each logic block shown.
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Connector Controller Triggers Figure 1-1. NI PXI-8109 Block Diagram The NI PXI-8109 consists of the following logic blocks on the CPU module and the I/O module. The CPU module has the following logic blocks: • FPGA 988A Socket is the socket definition for the Intel Core i7 processor.
The PXI Connector connects the NI PXI-8109 to the PXI/CompactPCI backplane. • The Super I/O block represents the other peripherals supplied by the NI PXI-8109. The NI PXI-8109 has one serial port, and an ECP/EPP parallel port. • Both the 82577 and 82574 Gigabit Enet ports connect to either 10 Mbit, 100 Mbit, or 1,000 Mbit Ethernet interfaces.
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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.
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Chapter 1 Introduction NI-VISA is the National Instruments implementation of the VISA specification. VISA is a uniform API for communicating and controlling USB, Serial, GPIB, PXI, VXI, and various other types of instruments. This API aids in the creation of portable applications and instrument drivers.
Consult your PXI chassis user manual for specific instructions and warnings. Plug in your chassis before installing the NI PXI-8109. The power cord grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage while you install the module. (Make sure the power switch is turned off.)
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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 PXI-8109 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 PXI-8109.
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Raise the injector/ejector handle until the module firmly seats into the backplane receptacle connectors. The front panel of the NI PXI-8109 should be even with the front panel of the chassis. Tighten the four bracket-retaining screws on the top and bottom of the front panel to secure the NI PXI-8109 to the chassis.
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Figure 2-2 shows an NI PXI-8109 installed in the system controller slot of a National Instruments PXI-1042Q chassis. You can place PXI devices in any other slots. 1 NI PXI-1042Q Chassis 2 NI PXI-8109 Controller 3 Injector/Ejector Rail Figure 2-2.
The BIOS setup program includes menus for configuring settings and enabling NI PXI-8109 controller features. Most users do not need to use the BIOS setup program, as the NI PXI-8109 controller ships with default settings that work well for most configurations.
The Main menu reports the following configuration information: • BIOS Version and Build Date—These values indicate the version of the NI PXI-8109 controller BIOS and the date on which the BIOS was built. • Processor Type, Processor Base Frequency, and Processor Core—These values indicate the type of processor used in the...
The default value is Enabled when booting LabVIEW Real-Time, enabled when booting other OSs. Enabling hardware prefetching can increase system performance for some applications, but can cause control algorithms to behave less deterministically. NI PXI-8109 User Manual ni.com...
Control, Bulk, and Interrupt USB transfers. The default value for this setting is 20 seconds. • Device Reset Timeout—This setting specifies the number of seconds the Power-On Self Test will wait for a USB mass storage device to start. The default is 20 seconds. NI PXI-8109 User Manual 2-10 ni.com...
The default is Use Switch Setting. • LabVIEW RT Configuration Overrides—Use this setting to access the LabVIEW RT Configuration Overrides submenu. Refer to the LabVIEW RT Configuration Overrides Submenu section for more information. NI PXI-8109 User Manual 2-12 ni.com...
BIOS setup menu keypress (the <Delete> key). The default value is 2. Bootup NumLock State—This setting specifies the power-on state of • the keyboard NumLock setting. The default value is On. NI PXI-8109 User Manual 2-14 ni.com...
If BIOS setup options have been changed and saved, a reboot will be required and the boot override selection will not be valid. NI PXI-8109 User Manual 2-16 ni.com...
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration System CMOS The NI PXI-8109 contains memory back up by a battery to store BIOS configuration information. Complete the following steps to clear the CMOS contents: Power off the chassis. Remove the controller from the chassis.
If you are not using LabVIEW RT, these switches should remain in the OFF position. The controller reads these switches only after a system reset. Note You must reboot the controller for any changes to take place. NI PXI-8109 User Manual 2-20 ni.com...
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Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration The NI PXI-8109 controller includes the following LabVIEW RT configuration switches: • Switch 1—Boot LabVIEW RT: Set this switch to ON to boot LabVIEW RT. Switch 2—Boot Safe Mode: Set this switch to ON to boot LabVIEW •...
Your hard drive includes a directory called in its root that images contains software and soft copies of manuals for the peripherals. The directory structure under the directory is logically organized images into several levels. NI PXI-8109 User Manual 2-22 ni.com...
PXI Features PXI Trigger Connectivity The SMB connector on the NI PXI-8109 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.
NI-VISA can recognize. The PXI specification allows for many combinations of PXI chassis and system modules. To assist system integrators, PXI chassis and system module manufacturers must document their products’ capabilities. NI PXI-8109 User Manual 2-24 ni.com...
PXI specification at www.pxisa.org Upgrading RAM You can change the amount of installed RAM on the NI PXI-8109 by upgrading the SO-DIMMs. To upgrade the RAM, remove the NI PXI-8109 from the PXI 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 DDR3 SO-DIMM Module in Lower Socket 2 DDR3 SO-DIMM Sockets Figure 2-6. Installing a DDR3 SO-DIMM in an NI PXI-8109 Controller Hard Drive Recovery NI PXI-8109 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.
Installing from a USB CD/DVD-ROM The NI PXI-8109 supports the installation of Windows 7 or Windows XP from a USB CD/DVD-ROM. As an alternative to a USB CD/DVD-ROM drive, you can use an external SCSI CD-ROM with a PXI-SCSI adapter.
Slide the card out of the slot. Caution To avoid data loss and other potential issues, stop communication with your ExpressCard device before removing it from the NI PXI-8109. In Windows, use the Safely Remove Hardware tool to safely stop the ExpressCard. Power Budgeting The NI PXI-8109 is a high power, high performance controller.
I/O Information Front Panel Connectors Table 3-1 lists various I/O interfaces and their corresponding NI PXI-8109 external connectors, bus interfaces, and functions. Table 3-1. NI PXI-8109 Peripherals Overview Peripheral External Connector Description Video DVI-I ATI Radeon E2400 Embedded GPU (24-pin DSUB)
Figure 3-1 shows the front panel layout and dimensions of the NI PXI-8109. Dimensions are in inches [millimeters]. 4.392 [111.56] 3.727 [94.66] 3.553 [90.26] 3.390 [86.11] 3.002 [76.25] 2.064 [52.43] 1.650 [41.91] 1.256 [31.9] .000 [0] Figure 3-1. NI PXI-8109 Front Panel Layout and Dimensions NI PXI-8109 User Manual ni.com...
Chapter 3 I/O Information DVI-I Figure 3-2 shows the location and pinouts for the DVI-I connector on the NI PXI-8109. Table 3-2 lists and describes the DVI-I connector signals. NI PXI-8109 Embedded Controller Figure 3-2. DVI-I Connector Location and Pinout Table 3-2.
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Ground (for +5 V) 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 PXI-8109 User Manual ni.com...
Chapter 3 I/O Information COM1 Figure 3-3 shows the location and pinouts for the COM1 connector on the NI PXI-8109. Table 3-3 lists and describes the COM1 connector signal. COM1 NI PXI-8109 Embedded Controller Figure 3-3. COM1 Connector Location and Pinout Table 3-3.
Chapter 3 I/O Information Ethernet Figure 3-4 shows the location and pinouts for the Ethernet connector on the NI PXI-8109. Table 3-4 lists and describes the Ethernet connector signals. Ethernet NI PXI-8109 Embedded Controller Figure 3-4. Ethernet Connector Location and Pinout Table 3-4.
1000 Mbit/sec data rate is selected. Parallel Port Figure 3-5 shows the location and pinouts for the IEEE 1284 (parallel) connector on the NI PXI-8109. Table 3-6 lists and describes the IEEE 1284 connector signals. Parallel port adapter cables are available from National Instruments, part number 777169-01.
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Data Bit 2 Data Bit 3 Data Bit 4 Data Bit 5 Data Bit 6 Data Bit 7 INIT# Initialize Printer STROBE# Strobe SLCTIN# Select Input AUTOFD# Auto Line Feed +5 V 19–35 Ground Not Connected NI PXI-8109 User Manual ni.com...
Chapter 3 I/O Information Universal Serial Bus Figure 3-6 shows the location and pinouts for the Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors on the NI PXI-8109. Table 3-7 lists and describes the USB connector signals. NI PXI-8109 Embedded Controller Figure 3-6. USB Connector Location and Pinout Table 3-7.
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 PXI-8109. Table 3-8 lists and describes the trigger connector signals. NI PXI-8109 Embedded Controller Figure 3-7.
I/O Information GPIB (IEEE 488.2) Figure 3-8 shows the location and pinouts for the GPIB connector on the NI PXI-8109. Table 3-9 lists and describes the GPIB connector signals. National Instruments provides a GPIB mating connector, part number 183285-0R2. GPIB...
18–25 Logic Ground ExpressCard/34 Slot The NI PXI-8109 controller is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot on the front panel, which provides I/O expansion and options for removable storage, Ethernet, and a variety of other I/O. Figure 3-9 shows the location and pinouts for the ExpressCard/34 slot on the NI PXI-8109.
Chapter 3 I/O Information Front Panel Features The NI PXI-8109 controller has the following front-panel features: • A system reset pushbutton (press the button to generate a reset to the controller) • Two front panel LEDs that show PC status –...
How do I check the configuration of the memory, hard drive, time/date, and so on? You can view these parameters in the BIOS setup. To enter the BIOS setup, reboot the NI PXI-8109 and press <Delete> during the memory tests. Refer to the Accessing BIOS Setup...
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 PXI-8109 BIOS configures the USB devices so that they will work in a DOS environment.
How do I connect a standard 25-pin LPT cable to the NI PXI-8109? The NI PXI-8109 uses a type C LPT connector. Most parallel port devices use a type A connector. To use a device with a standard type A LPT connector, you need to use a type C-to-type A LPT adapter.
Chapter 4 Common Configuration Questions How do I install software from a CD? The compact size of the NI PXI-8109 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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Notes National Instruments has tested and verified that the DDR3 SO-DIMMs we sell work with the NI PXI-8109. We recommend you purchase your DDR3 SO-DIMM modules from National Instruments. Other off-the-shelf DDR3 SO-DIMM modules are not guaranteed to work properly.
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Chapter 4 Common Configuration Questions What is the purpose of the W1 jumper on the NI PXI-8109? 1 Default Position 2 Reserved Figure 4-3. The W1 Jumper on an NI PXI-8109 Controller The W1 jumper enables reserved features for National Instruments factory testing only.
Chapter 4 Common Configuration Questions My NI PXI-8109 does not have an internal floppy drive. Is there a way to use an external drive? Yes. The NI PXI-8109 controller supports and can boot from USB floppy drives. Refer to the section for more information.
This chapter answers common troubleshooting questions you may have when using the NI PXI-8109 embedded computer. What if the NI PXI-8109 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 PXI-8109 User Manual ni.com...
Specifications This appendix lists the electrical, mechanical, and environmental specifications of the NI PXI-8109 embedded computer. Features NI PXI-8109 Intel Core i7-620 M CPU Frequency 2.66 GHz (base), 3.33 GHz (single-core Turbo mode) On-die L2 cache 256 KB x2 (256 KB per core)
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Slot requirements ........One system slot plus three controller expansion slots Compatibility ..........Fully compatible with PXI specification Weight ............1.30 kg (2.87 lb) typical Environment Maximum altitude........2,000 m (800 mbar) (at 25 °C ambient temperature) Pollution Degree ........2 Indoor use only. NI PXI-8109 User Manual ni.com...
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(Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-56.) For chassis that are not available in the online catalog at ni.com, contact National Instruments for supported operating temperatures. Processor should not throttle CPU frequency under reasonable, worst case processor work loads in high operating temperatures.
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EN 61326-1 (IEC 61326-1): Class A emissions; Basic immunity • EN 55011 (CISPR 11): Group 1, Class A emissions • AS/NZS CISPR 11: Group 1, Class A emissions • FCC 47 CFR Part 15B: Class A emissions • ICES-001: Class A emissions NI PXI-8109 User Manual ni.com...
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This device contains a long-life coin cell battery. If you need to replace it, use the Return Cd/Hg/Pb Material Authorization (RMA) process or contact an authorized National Instruments service representative. For more information about compliance with the EU Battery Directive 2006/66/EC about Batteries and Accumulators and Waste Batteries and Accumulators, visit ni.com/environment/batterydirective...
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You also can visit the Worldwide Offices section of ni.com/niglobal to access the branch office Web sites, which provide up-to-date contact information, support phone numbers, email addresses, and current events. NI PXI-8109 User Manual ni.com...
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Direct Current. DDR3 Double Data Rate, 3 generation. DIMM Dual In-line Memory Module. Direct Memory Access—A method by which data is transferred between devices and internal memory without intervention of the central processing unit. NI PXI-8109 User Manual ni.com...
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Light-emitting diode. Meters. master A functional part of a PXI device that initiates data transfers on the PXI backplane. A transfer can be either a read or a write. NI PXI-8109 User Manual ni.com...
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Mean time to repair. 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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Static RAM—A memory chip that requires power to hold its content. It does not require refresh circuitry as a dynamic RAM chip, but it does take up more space and uses more power. Universal Serial Bus. NI PXI-8109 User Manual ni.com...
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2-9 DDR SO-DIMMs, installing, 4-4 connector DDR3 SO-DIMMs location and pinout (figure), 3-12 from National Instruments (note), 2-25, signals (table), 3-13 installing a module, 2-27 installing (figure), 2-26, 4-5 module connector, 3-1 Declaration of Conformity (NI resources), B-2...
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FPGA 998A Socket CPU, 1-3 See also configuration front panel injector/ejector handle position (caution), 2-2 connectors, 3-1 NI PXI-8109 installed in a PXI chassis Ethernet, 3-1 (figure), 2-4 ExpressCard, 3-1 procedure, 2-1 GPIB, 3-1 removing NI PXI-8109 from PXI...
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Universal Serial Bus (USB) parallel port connector, 3-1 connector and signals, 3-9 location and pinout (figure), 3-7 data storage, 3-14 signals (table), 3-8 description, 1-2 peripheral expansion overview (table), 3-1 flashing the BIOS (figure), 4-6 NI PXI-8109 User Manual ni.com...
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(logic block), 1-4 NI resources, B-1 features, 2-23 NI-DAQmx, 1-5 trigger connectivity, 2-23 NI-VISA, 1-6 PXI trigger connector, 3-1 specifications PXI-8220/PXI-8221, using NI PXI-8109 CE compliance, A-5 with, 4-7 electrical, A-2 electromagnetic compatibility, A-4 environmental management battery replacement and disposal, A-6...
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Universal Serial Bus (USB), 3-9 using mouse and keyboard without, 4-3 configuration menu, 2-10 using with PS/2 mouse and keyboard, 2-3 connector function, 1-4 location and pinout (figure), 3-9 signals (table), 3-9 overview (table), 3-1 NI PXI-8109 User Manual ni.com...