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PXI
NI PXI-8250 User Manual
National Instruments System Monitor Hardware
NI PXI-8250 User Manual
July 2008
372605A-01
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Support Worldwide Technical Support and Product Information ni.com National Instruments Corporate Headquarters 11500 North Mopac Expressway Austin, Texas 78759-3504 USA Tel: 512 683 0100 Worldwide Offices Australia 1800 300 800, Austria 43 662 457990-0, Belgium 32 (0) 2 757 0020, Brazil 55 11 3262 3599, Canada 800 433 3488, China 86 21 5050 9800, Czech Republic 420 224 235 774, Denmark 45 45 76 26 00, Finland 358 (0) 9 725 72511, France 01 57 66 24 24, Germany 49 89 7413130, India 91 80 411900
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Important Information Warranty The NI PXI-8250 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. This warranty includes parts and labor. The media on which you receive National Instruments software are warranted not to fail to execute programming instructions,
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Contents About This Manual Conventions ...................................................................................................................vii Related Documentation..................................................................................................viii Chapter 1 Getting Started About the NI PXI-8250 Module ....................................................................................1-1 Features...................................................................
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Contents Appendix B Technical Support and Professional Services Glossary Index NI PXI-8250 User Manual vi ni.com
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About This Manual The NI PXI-8250 User Manual describes the features of the NI PXI-8250, and contains information about configuring and operating the hardware. 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. The sequence File»Page Setup»Options directs you to pull down the File menu, select the Page Setup item, and select Options from the last dialog box. This icon denotes a note, whic
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About This Manual Related Documentation The following documents contain information that you might find helpful as you read this manual: � 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 � PICMG EXP.0 R1.0 CompactPCI Express Specification, PCI Industrial Computers Manufacturers Group � PCI Express Base
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1 Getting Started This chapter includes information about the features of the NI PXI-8250 and information about operating the hardware. About the NI PXI-8250 Module The NI PXI-8250 module monitors the status parameters of a chassis and displays the status information with front panel LEDs and an alert relay. Features NI PXI-8250 can be used with an NI PXI-1042, NI PXI-1042Q, or NI PXI-1045 chassis to detect and report chassis voltage rail problems, out-of-range chassis intake temperature, or
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Chapter 1 Getting Started What You Need to Get Started To set up and use the NI PXI-8250 module, you must have the following items: ❑ An NI PXI-8250 System Monitor module ❑ An NI PXI-1042, NI PXI-1042Q, or NI PXI-1045 chassis ❑ This manual ❑ Optional: The NI System Monitor 1.1 driver software and documentation Software Programming Choices The NI System Monitor software includes a simple but powerful high-level application programming interface (API) that makes creating custom applications fo
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Chapter 1 Getting Started If you need to clean the device, use a soft, nonmetallic brush. Make sure that the device is completely dry and free from contaminants before returning it to service. Operate the device only at or below Pollution Degree 2. Pollution is foreign matter in a solid, liquid, or gaseous state that can reduce dielectric strength or surface resistivity. The following is a description of pollution degrees: � Pollution Degree 1 means no pollution or only dry, nonconductive p
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Chapter 1 Getting Started equipment, circuits powered by regulated low-voltage sources, and electronics. � Installation Category II is for measurements performed on circuits directly connected to the electrical distribution system. This category refers to local-level electrical distribution, such as that provided by a standard wall outlet (for example, 115 AC voltage for U.S. or 230 AC voltage for Europe). Examples of Installation Category II are measurements performed on household applian
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2 Configuration and Installation This chapter describes how to configure and install the NI PXI-8250. Software Installation Before installing the NI PXI-8250, install the NI System Monitor driver software. Refer to the NI System Monitor 1.1 Help for specific installation instructions. Notes It is necessary to install the NI System Monitor driver software before attempting to use the NI PXI-8250, or the system will not recognize the NI PXI-8250 and you will be unable to configure or use the d
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Chapter 2 Configuration and Installation The NI PXI-8250 is a sensitive electronic device shipped in an antistatic bag. Open only at an approved workstation and observe precautions for handling electrostatic-sensitive devices. Note Install the NI PXI-8250 in only the right-most slot of an NI PXI-1042/1042Q or NI PXI-1045. As such, the NI PXI-8250 should only be installed in slot 8 of an NI PXI-1042/1042Q chassis or slot 18 of an NI PXI-1045 chassis. Complete the following steps to install th
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NI PXI-1042Q Chapter 2 Configuration and Installation Slot 8 Figure 2-1. Location of NI PXI-1042Q Slot for NI PXI-8250 Support © National Instruments Corporation 2-3 NI PXI-8250 User Manual
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NI PXI-1045 Chapter 2 Configuration and Installation Slot 18 Figure 2-2. Location of NI PXI-1045 Slot for NI PXI-8250 Support 3. Touch a metal part on the chassis to discharge any static electricity that might be on your clothes or body. Static electricity can damage the hardware. 4. Insert the NI PXI-8250 module into the rightmost slot of an NI PXI-1042/1042Q or NI PXI-1045. The correct position is slot 8 for the NI PXI-1042/1042Q and slot 18 for the NI PXI-1045, as shown in Figure 2-1 an
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Chapter 2 Configuration and Installation 9. Allow the operating system to properly detect and identify the NI PXI-8250 module. 10. Launch Windows Device Manager and refresh the view. The NI PXI-8250 module should be visible in Windows Device Manager. NI PXI-8250 Configuration The NI PXI-8250 module is fully compatible with the industry standard PXI Specification, Revision 2.2, and the PCI Local Bus Specification, Revision 3.0, respectively. This compatibility allows the PXI system to automat
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3 Hardware Overview This chapter presents an overview of the NI PXI-8250 functionality. Figure 3-1, Figure 3-2, and Figure 3-3 show the locations of key features for the NI PXI-8250 module. 1 2 3 4 7 6 5 1 Assembly Part Number Label 5 One-Blow Fuses 2 Serial Number Label 6 Self-Resetting Fuses 3 Safety Symbols (Refer to Figure 3-3 for details) 7 Relay 4 PXI/CompactPCI Connectors Figure 3-1. NI PXI-8250 Parts Locator Diagram © National Instruments Corporation 3-1 NI PXI-8250 User Manual
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Chapter 3 Hardware Overview 1 2 3 1 System Status LEDs 3 Front Panel Connector 2User LEDs (Relay/Power Outputs) Figure 3-2. NI PXI-8250 Front Panel Diagram 1 2 3 1 Identification Number Used in Australia 2 Symbol Indicating FFC Compliance 3 Symbol to Alert User to Read the Manual Figure 3-3. Symbols on the Back of the NI PXI-8250 NI PXI-8250 User Manual 3-2 ni.com
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Chapter 3 Hardware Overview System Monitoring Architecture With the NI PXI-8250, you can simultaneously monitor intake temperature, fan speeds, and power supply levels of your NI PXI chassis. This information allows the user to achieve a higher level of system performance reliability. Once the first set of data is processed, these status parameters will also light up the top six LEDs on the front panel. The LEDs light either as green if the status parameter is in range, or red if the param
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Chapter 3 Hardware Overview Fan Monitoring The NI PXI-8250 module allows the user to monitor the revolutions per minute (RPM) of all rear-facing fans of a PXI chassis (two fans in an NI PXI-1042/1042Q and three fans in an NI PXI-1045), accurate to ±50 RPM. The fan data from the chassis is interpreted by the NI PXI-8250 and the FAN front panel LED reflects the status of all of the fans collectively together. Hence, if one or more of the fans becomes non-operational (status below 1500 RPM) t
