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PXI
NI PXI-8184/8185 User Manual
NI PXI-8184/8185 User Manual
July 2004 Edition
Part Number 370836B-01
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Important Information Warranty The NI PXI-8184/8185 embedded PXI computers are 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 exec
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Compliance FCC/Canada Radio Frequency Interference Compliance Determining FCC Class The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has rules to protect wireless communications from interference. The FCC places digital electronics into two classes. These classes are known as Class A (for use in industrial-commercial locations only) or Class B (for use in residential or commercial locations). All National Instruments (NI) products are FCC Class A products. Depending on where it is operated, this
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Contents About This Manual How to Use the Documentation Set...............................................................................vii Conventions ...................................................................................................................vii Related Documentation..................................................................................................viii Chapter 1 Introduction Benefits of PXI ................................................................
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Contents Chapter 3 I/O Information Front Panel Connectors ................................................................................................. 3-1 Front Panel.....................................................................................................................3-2 VGA ................................................................................................................ 3-3 COM1 and COM2..........................................................................
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About This Manual This manual contains detailed instructions for installing and configuring your National Instruments NI PXI-8184/8185 embedded computer kit. How to Use the Documentation Set Begin by reading the NI PXI-8184/8185 Installation Guide, a brief quick-start guide that describes how to install and get started with your controller. This manual contains more details about changing the installation or configuration from the defaults and using the hardware. Conventions The following co
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About This Manual monospace Text in this font denotes text or characters that you should enter from the keyboard, sections of code, programming examples, and syntax examples. This font is also used for the proper names of disk drives, paths, directories, programs, subprograms, subroutines, device names, functions, operations, variables, filenames, and extensions. monospace bold Bold text in this font denotes the messages and responses that the computer automatically prints to the screen. Th
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1 Introduction Benefits of PXI The PXIbus specification defines a compact modular PC platform for industrial instrumentation. PXI leverages the PCI bus, which is the de facto standard for today’s desktop computer software and hardware designs. As a result, PXI users receive all the benefits of PCI within an architecture that supports mechanical, electrical, and software features tailored to industrial instrumentation, data acquisition, and automation applications. Well-suited for industrial
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Chapter 1 Introduction Modules The standard I/O on both modules includes video, RS-232 serial port, parallel port, two USB ports, 10/100 ENET, PS/2 mouse and keyboard port, Reset button, and PXI Trigger. The modules have the following configurations: The NI PXI-8185 has a 1.2 GHz processor, all the standard I/O, a second serial port, and a 30 GB (or larger) hard drive. The NI PXI-8184 has an 850 MHz processor, all the standard I/O, and a 30 GB (or larger) hard drive. Functional Overview
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Chapter 1 Introduction Socket 370 CPU Chip Set SO-DIMM Graphics VGA SDRAM Memory Connector PC 100 Controller Hub Hub Interface ATA 100 IDE Interface PXI Chip Set Connector 2 USB I/O PCI Bus Connectors Controller Hub PXI Triggers 10/100BaseT Ethernet Flash LPC Bus ROM SMB to LPT 1 PXI Trigger PCI Bus Super I/O COM 1 COM 2 Watchdog PS/2 Keyboard/ SMB Mouse Figure 1-1. NI PXI-8184/8185 Block Diagram © National Instruments Corporation 1-3 NI PXI-8184/8185 User Manual
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Chapter 1 Introduction The NI PXI-8184/8185 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: The Socket 370 CPU is the socket definition for the Intel Pentium III processor families. The SO-DIMM block consists of a 64-bit SDRAM socket that can hold up to 512 MB. The Chip Set GMCH connects to the CPU, SDRAM, and video. The SMB to PXI Trigger provides a routable connection of the PXI triggers to
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Chapter 1 Introduction A/D conversion), analog output (D/A conversion), waveform generation, digital I/O, counter/timer operations, SCXI, RTSI, self-calibration, messaging, and acquiring data to extended memory. NI-VISA is the National Instruments implementation of the VISA specification. VISA is a uniform API for communicating and controlling Serial, GPIB, PXI, VXI, and various other types of instruments. This API aids in the creation of more portable applications and instrument drivers.
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2 Installation and Configuration This chapter contains information about installing and configuring your NI PXI-8184/8185 controller. Installing the NI PXI-8184/8185 This section contains general installation instructions for the NI PXI-8184/8185. Consult your PXI chassis user manual for specific instructions and warnings. 1. Plug in your chassis before installing the NI PXI-8184/8185. The power cord grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage while you install the module. (M
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Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration 1 1 Protective Screw Cap (4X) Figure 2-1. Removing Protective Screw Caps 5. Make sure the injector/ejector handle is in its downward position. Align the NI PXI-8184/8185 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-8184/8185. The module will not insert properly unless the handle is in its downward position so that it does not interfere with the inje
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NI PXI-1042 Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration 10. Connect the keyboard and mouse to the appropriate connectors. If you are using a PS/2 keyboard and a PS/2 mouse, use the Y-splitter adapter (refer to Figure 4-1, Y-Splitter Cable) included with your controller to connect both to the PS/2 connector. 11. Connect the VGA monitor video cable to the VGA connector. 12. Connect devices to ports as required by your system configuration. 13. Power on the chassis. 14. Verify that the controller b
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Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration How to Remove the Controller from the PXI Chassis The NI PXI-8184/8185 controllers are designed for easy handling. To remove the unit from the PXI chassis, complete the following steps: 1. Power off the chassis. 2. Remove the bracket-retaining screws in the front panel. 3. Press the injector/ejector handle down. 4. Slide the unit out of the chassis. BIOS Setup You can change the NI PXI-8184/8185 configuration settings in the BIOS setup. The BIOS is the
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Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Up Arrow, Down Arrow—Use these keys to move between the options within a setup menu. (To use the arrows on the numeric keypad, you must turn off Num Lock.) —Use this key either to enter a submenu or display all available settings for a highlighted configuration option. —Use this key to return the parent menu of a submenu. At the top-level menus, this key serves as a shortcut to the Exit menu. <+> and <–>—Use these keys to cycle bet
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Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration DMI Event Logging Submenu Major errors that occur during the BIOS booting process are stored in battery-backed memory on the controller, and remain there until you view and clear them using this submenu. This logging capability allows a system administrator to detect the historical occurrence of faults on a controller. This submenu includes the following items: View DMI Event Log—This setting displays a window containing all logged system errors an
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Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration capable of supporting two ATA devices (Master and Slave). Use this setting to disable one or more of these integrated channels. You should modify this setting only if specified in other sections of this manual. The default is Both. Quick Boot Mode—When you enable this option, certain lengthy BIOS tests that rarely fail are skipped to shorten controller boot time. The default is Enabled. Summary Screen—This setting controls the display of the summ
