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National Instruments MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual
National Instruments MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual

National Instruments MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual

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MXI-Express Gen II x8 PXIe Module
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  • Page 1 NI PXIe-8381 MXI-Express Gen II x8 PXIe Module In Stock Used and in Excellent Condition Open Web Page https://www.artisantg.com/95021-2 A l l t r a d e m a r k s , b r a n d n a m e s , a n d b r a n d s a p p e a r i n g h e r e i n a r e t h e p r o p e r t y o f t h e i r r e s p e c t i v e o w n e r s . •...
  • Page 2 -Express Gen II x8 MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual MXI-Express Gen II x8 Multisystem eXtension Interface for PCI Express, CompactPCI Express, and PXI Express Bus Systems NI PCIe-8381 NI PXIe-8381 NI PXIe-8384 MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual...
  • Page 3 11500 North Mopac Expressway Austin, Texas 78759-3504 USA Tel: 512 683 0100 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 4 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 5 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...
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7 Powering Off the MXI-Express Gen II x8 System .........2-9 LED Indicators.......................2-9 Software Installation and Configuration................2-13 Installation .......................2-13 Configuring Your System................2-13 © National Instruments MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 8 Contents Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Common Questions Appendix C Technical Support and Professional Services Glossary Index MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual viii ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 9 PICMG CompactPCI Express EXP.0 R1.0 Specification • PCI Express Specification, Revision 2.0 • PCI Express External Cabling 2.0 Specification © National Instruments MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 10 CompactPCI Express chassis could be used instead. PXI Express/PXIe The terms PXI Express and PXIe are interchangeable in this manual. MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 11 For optimum link widths and performance, use the NI PXIe-8381 and NI PXIe-8384 in chassis that support a Gen II x8 backplane link. © National Instruments MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 12 MXI-Express PCIe Gen II x8 Switch Gen II x8 PWR/LNK Status LED Figure 1-1. NI PCIe-8381 (153094x-01L) Block Diagram MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 13 The NI PXIe-8381 supports dual link mode, which will merge the four x4 links to the chassis backplane into two x8 links if the chassis supports it. National Instruments offers Gen II PXI Express chassis that allow the NI PXIe-8381 to establish Gen II backplane links.
  • Page 14 Switch PCIe Gen II x8 Figure 1-3. NI PXIe-8384 (153100x-01L) Block Diagram National Instruments offers Gen II PXI Express chassis that allow the NI PXIe-8384 to establish Gen II backplane links. Basic MXI-Express Gen II x8 Systems The simplest MXI-Express Gen II x8 system consists of an NI PCIe-8381 in a PC connected to an NI PXIe-8381 in the controller slot of a PXI Express chassis, as shown in Figure 1-5.
  • Page 15 PXI Express expansion chassis to a PC in a star or daisy-chain topology. Star Topology Daisy-Chain Topology Figure 1-5. Example of MXI-Express Gen II x8 System Expansion Topologies © National Instruments MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 16 PCI-Express fabric. Since this is the primary function of MXI-Express Gen II x8 products, those systems may not boot or function correctly. To address this issue, National Instruments offers NI MXI-Express BIOS Compatibility Software. This software can be found at ni.com...
  • Page 17 The BIOS or motherboard may not support the NI PCIe-8381 in a slot intended for Note a graphics card. © National Instruments MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 18 PXI Express or CompactPCI Express chassis. Store the device in the antistatic envelope when not in use. MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 19 Secure the NI PCIe-8381 to the back panel rail using a bracket retaining screw. Replace the computer cover. 10. Plug the computer back in. © National Instruments MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 20 Set the two screws aside to re-use when installing the low-profile bracket. MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 21 Tighten each screw to a maximum torque of 3.6 lb · in. (0.407 N · m). © National Instruments MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 22 It will not insert properly unless the handle is in its downward position so that it does not interfere with the injector/ejector rail on the chassis, as shown in Figure 2-3. MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 23 Replace or close any doors or covers to the chassis. Figure 2-3 shows an NI PXI Express board just before installation in the system controller slot of a National Instruments PXI Express chassis. 1 PXI Express/CompactPCI Express Chassis 3 Ejector Handle in Down Position...
  • Page 24 Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Cabling Table 2-2 shows the various MXI-Express x8 copper cables available from National Instruments. Table 2-2. National Instruments MXI-Express x8 Copper Cables Cable Length (Meters) Description Part Number MXI-Express x8 copper cable 782317-03 MXI-Express x8 copper cable 782317-05 Connect the MXI-Express x8 cable to both MXI-Express Gen II x8 cards.
  • Page 25 Solid Amber Power is within spec; no link to chassis Solid Green Power is within spec; link established © National Instruments MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 26 (LED BP). Link Activity LEDs—LEDs that indicate link activity on the cable link (LED FP) and the backplane link (LED BP). MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual 2-10 ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 27 The Cable Port Link Status LED reports a solid green status if the NI PXIe-8381 has successfully established a Gen II x8 cable link. © National Instruments 2-11 MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 28 Note backplane link varies by chassis due to the port configuration and capability of the PCIe switches involved. MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual 2-12 ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 29 Services CD or your driver CD. For information on configuring your system in MAX, open MAX and navigate to Help»Help Topics»PXI. © National Instruments 2-13 MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 30 Note x denotes all letter revisions of the assembly. © National Instruments MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 31 Power Rail Typical Current Maximum Current +3.3 V 500 mA 800 mA +3.3 V +12 V 350 mA 500 mA MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 32 For UL and other safety certifications, refer to the product label or the Online Note Product Certification section. © National Instruments MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 33 , search by model number ni.com/certification or product line, and click the appropriate link in the Certification column. MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 34 National Instruments (RoHS) National Instruments RoHS ni.com/environment/rohs_china (For information about China RoHS compliance, go to ni.com/environment/rohs_china © National Instruments MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 35 Not including the power consumed by an active cable. NI copper cables (782317-0x) are passive. Environment Maximum altitude........2,000 m Pollution Degree ........2 Indoor use only. MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 36 Nonoperating.......... 5 to 500 Hz, 2.4 g (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-64. Nonoperating test profile exceeds the requirements of MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 3.) © National Instruments MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 37 Note For EMC declarations and certifications, and additional information, refer to the Online Product Certification section. MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 38 National Instruments (RoHS) National Instruments RoHS ni.com/environment/rohs_china (For information about China RoHS compliance, go to ni.com/environment/rohs_china © National Instruments MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 39 Not including the power consumed by an active cable. NI copper cables (782317-0x) are passive. Environment Maximum altitude........2,000 m Pollution Degree ........2 Indoor use only. MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual A-10 ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 40 Nonoperating.......... 5 to 500 Hz, 2.4 g (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-64. Nonoperating test profile exceeds the requirements of MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 3.) © National Instruments A-11 MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 41 Note For EMC declarations and certifications, and additional information, refer to the Online Product Certification section. MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual A-12 ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 42 National Instruments (RoHS) National Instruments RoHS ni.com/environment/rohs_china (For information about China RoHS compliance, go to ni.com/environment/rohs_china © National Instruments A-13 MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 43 1 bus segment, though it will have more if it includes a bridge or switch. © National Instruments MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 44 MXI-Express Gen II x8. However, a MXI-Express Gen II x8 controlled chassis will power on with the host. MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 45 However, access to features such as chassis and controller identification, trigger routing, and slot detection will be lost. © National Instruments MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 46 • System Integration—If you have time constraints, limited in-house technical resources, or other project challenges, National Instruments © National Instruments Corporation MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 47 Web sites, which provide up-to-date contact information, support phone numbers, email addresses, and current events. MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 48 American National Standards Institute. Application Programming Interface—the direct interface that an end user sees when creating an application. © National Instruments MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 49 PCI components to be utilized in a mechanical form factor suited for rugged environments. Canadian Standards Association. MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 50 A measure of random vibration. The root mean square of acceleration levels in a random vibration test profile. © National Instruments MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 51 A portable computer with an available ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54 slot with PCI Express support. Pounds. Light emitting diode. MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 52 This connector is compatible with the PCI Express External Cabling 1.0 Specification. National Instruments. NI-DAQ The National Instruments industry-standard software for data acquisition instruments. © National Instruments MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual...
  • Page 53 PCI Express fabric and a PCI hierarchy. A PCI Express-to-PCI bridge enables certain MXI-Express Gen II x8 products to interface with PCI or PXI slots. MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 54 Virtual Instrument Software Architecture. This is the general name given to VISA and its associated architecture. Peak-to-peak voltage. © National Instruments MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 55 A PCI Express link or port with four physical lanes. A PCI Express link or port with eight physical lanes. MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 56 2-10, 2-11 NI PCIe-8381, A-3 status descriptions, 2-9 NI PXIe-8381, A-6 low-profile bracket, 2-4 NI PXIe-8384, A-10 © National Instruments MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 57 1-2 unpacking, 2-2 physical specifications NI PCIe-8381, A-2 NI PXIe-8381, A-6 Web resources, C-1 NI PXIe-8384, A-10 MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

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