NI CardBus-8310-to-PXI Expansion Kit Installation Guide
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1. exhibit lower latency NI CardBus 8310 to PX Kit Installation Guide 12 ni com Figure 9 Daisy Chain Configuration Non Preferred System Boot In systems with a large number of modules and chassis the host computer may appear to hang taking more than 20 seconds at the Windows XP splash screen This operation is expected as the operating system is enumerating all the devices in the PCI bus hierarchy which can take time in a complex configuration NI Measurement and Automation Explorer MAX The initial launch of MAX may take a long time several minutes to discover all the devices in a system with a large number of modules and chassis National Instruments Corporation 13 NI CardBus 8310 to PX Kit Installation Guide Compliance with FCC Canada Radio Frequency Interference Regulations 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 Class A product could be subject to restrictions in the FCC rules In Canada the Department of Communications DOC of Industry Canada regulates wireless interference in much the sa2. into an electrical outlet Disconnect the power cord from its source Before touching anything inside the chassis move to an ESD station and follow proper ESD procedure Failure to do so may result in electrostatic discharge damaging the computer or its components For more information refer to the Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge section If there is a problem be sure to turn off the power before making any changes If you are having trouble with the system turn off the host computer and the chassis then check that all cards are seated properly and all cables are connected If you are still having problems refer to Appendix B Troubleshooting NI PXI CardBus 8310 Cards of the NI CardBus 8310 to PXI Expansion User Manual for more information Uninstalling the NI CardBus 8310 Driver Go to Start Settings Control Panel Add Remove Programs Select the NI CardBus 8310 driver and then select Add Remove Additional Notes System Hierarchy The following notes are observations made during the testing of the CardBus 8310 and the PXI 8310 To connect additional PXI chassis through MXI 4 please connect them to the first PXI bus segment in the first chassis as shown in Figure 8 The preferred connection style is a Star configuration rather than a daisy chain which is shown in Figure 9 The system will support daisy chaining but only to a certain depth of PCI bus segments Systems connected in a Star configuration will also
3. 1394 Host Controller Texas Instruments PCI 4451 CardBus Controller Texas Instruments PCI 4451 CardBus Controller StarGen PCI to PCI bridge StarGen FCI to PCI bridge W PXI GPIB 1 StarGen Other Bridge 1 StarGen Other Bridge ae Intel R 82801B4 B4M USB Universal Host Controller 2442 Intel R 82801BAM LPC Interface Controller 244C Intel R 82801B4M Ultra ATA Storage Controller 2444 Intel R 82815 Processor to I O Controller 1130 System board System board 3 4 Intel R 82815 Processor to AGP Controller 1131 3 7 4 Figure 7 PXI Module Shown In Device Manager Tree The NI CardBus 8310 CardBus Driver installation is now complete Powering Down UN Caution The hardware will not support powering down the chassis before the host computer If you do so the machine may hang blue screen or it may even appear to be working The condition of the system will be very unstable If you must power down the PXI chassis without shutting down the host computer stop the NI CardBus 8310 device first by using the undock manager in the system tray and requesting removal first It is recommended that you first shut down the host computer correctly and then power down the PXI chassis to avoid a computer lock up National Instruments Corporation 11 NI CardBus 8310 to PXI Kit Installation Guide Running the System UN Cautions High voltages are present inside the chassis when the chassis power cord is plugged
4. All four ferrites should be installed NI CardBus 8310 to PX Kit Installation Guide 6 ni com 3 For each cable Receive RX on one card attaches to Transmit TX on the other card Attach one CAT5 e cable to the Receive RX port on the NI CardBus 8310 card Attach the other end to the Transmit TX terminal on the NI PXI 8310 card Attach one CAT5 e cable to the Transmit TX port on the NI CardBus 8310 card then attach the other end to the Receive RX port on the NI PXI 8310 card The LEDs on the NI PXI 8310 will light up if the cables are connected properly If the LED lights flash continuously reboot the laptop Install the NI CardBus 8310 This step can only be completed after the NI CardBus 8310 software has been installed iyi Note CardBus cards can only be used in systems that support CardBus A special keying mechanism prevents insertion into systems that do not support 32 bit CardBus cards 1 Power down your laptop computer Use the procedures for shutting down your operating system and shutting off power to your system that have been provided in your owner s manual or host computer documentation 2 Insert the NI CardBus 8310 with the NI logo side up gold strip up into the host computer CardBus slot Gently push the card until it is seated firmly 3 For more information on using CardBus cards refer to your host computer s user manual Powering Up Apply power to the PXI chassis first and then power up y
5. SaaS INSTALLATION GUIDE NI CardBus 8310 to PXI Expansion Kit This document provides instructions on the installation of the NI CardBus 8310 to PXI Expansion Kit Before Installation Before installing the NI CardBus 8310 to PXI expansion system you should perform the following steps e Inventory the shipping carton contents for all of the required parts e Gather all of the necessary tools required for installation e Read the rest of this document The installation instructions must be followed closely For information on hardware specs and troubleshooting refer to the NJ CardBus 83 10 to PXI Expansion User Manual which is included in PDF format on the driver CD included with this kit Follow these suggested guidelines and cautions while installing e Use only the cables provided by National Instruments e Use keyed connectors to prevent connecting a cable backwards e Be careful when routing signal cables to your devices e Avoid sharp bends or folds in the cables e Provide enough slack to allow easy device placement e Avoid things that might cause scuffing and abrasion damage to the cables e Secure the devices in their shelves using the appropriate hardware e Use the screws or brackets supplied with the device Suitable mounting brackets adapters and hardware are available from your local computer dealer or retailer Qr NATIONAL p INSTRUMENTS Parts List Table 1 lists the components included with yo
6. assistance from NI Application Engineers The CE marking Declaration of Conformity contains important supplementary information and instructions for the user or installer National Instruments Corporation 15 NI CardBus 8310 to PXI Kit Installation Guide National Instruments corporate headquarters is located at 11500 North Mopac Expressway Austin Texas 78759 3504 National Instruments also has offices located around the world to help address your support needs For telephone support in the United States create your service request at ni com support and follow the calling instructions or dial 512 795 8248 For telephone support outside the United States contact your local branch office Australia 1800 300 800 Austria 43 0 662 45 79 90 0 Belgium 32 0 2 757 00 20 Brazil 55 11 3262 3599 Canada 800 433 3488 China 86 21 6555 7838 Czech Republic 420 224 235 774 Denmark 45 45 76 26 00 Finland 385 0 9 725 725 11 France 33 0 1 48 14 24 24 Germany 49 0 89 741 31 30 India 91 80 51190000 Israel 972 0 3 6393737 Italy 39 02 413091 Japan 81 3 5472 2970 Korea 82 02 3451 3400 Lebanon 961 0 1 33 28 28 Malaysia 1800 887710 Mexico 01 800 010 0793 Netherlands 31 0 348 433 466 New Zealand 0800 553 322 Norway 47 0 66 90 76 60 Poland 48 22 3390150 Portugal 351 210 311 210 Russia 7 095 783 68 51 Singapore 1800 226 5886 Slovenia 386 3 425 4200 South Africa 27 0 11 805 8197 Spain 34 91 640 0085 Sweden 46 0 8 587 895 00 Swi
7. d in the PXI chassis Follow the same procedure described in steps 4 through 7 to successfully install each module 3 Note Remember that PXI devices in the chassis will not be recognized unless the device specific driver has been installed The devices will show up as generic PCI devices and will not operate properly Verifying the Installation Go to Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware System Hardware Device Manager and make sure View device by connection is selected From there go to ACPI Microsoft ACPI Compliant System PCI Bus Open the device branches until you reach the CardBus bridge Under this entry you should see any hardware that is installed in the PXI chassis In Figure 7 a PXI GPIB card has been installed in a PXI chassis NI CardBus 8310 to PXI Kit Installation Guide 10 ni com Device Manager File Action View Help gt n e 2 2 Se SENGSYC LAPTOP p Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI PC eI Microsoft ACPI Compliant System 9 ACPI Lid 19 ACPI Power Button 19 ACPI Sleep Button 9 ACPI Thermal Zone SB Intel r Pentium r III processor i Microsoft AC Adapter Microsoft ACPI Compliant Control Method Battery Microsoft ACPI Compliant Control Method Battery PCI bus Intel R 82801 PCI Bridge 2448 ESS Maestro PCI Audio WDM PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge E9 Intel 8255x based PCI Ethernet Adapter 10 100 Bp Lucent Win Modem 3p Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE
8. ed in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user is required to correct the interference at their own expense Canadian Department of Communications This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Compliance with EU Directives Users in the European Union EU should refer to the Declaration of Conformity DoC for information pertaining to the CE marking Refer to the Declaration of Conformity DoC for this product for any additional regulatory compliance information To obtain the DoC for this product visit ni com certification search by model number or product line and click the appropriate link in the Certification column A copy of the DoC is available on the NI CardBus 83 10 to PXI Expansion Kit driver CD Where to Go for Support The National Instruments Web site is your complete resource for technical support At ni com support you have access to everything from troubleshooting and application development self help resources to email and phone
9. from its source before removing the chassis cover All PXI cards are susceptible to electrostatic discharge When moving PXI cards it is best to carry the cards in anti static packaging If you need to set a card down be sure to place it inside or on top of an anti static surface For more information refer to the Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge section When installing PXI cards or hard drives ensure that the input current rating specified on the AC input label is not exceeded Generally when installing PXI cards in the expansion system it should make no difference what slot order you place your cards in unless specified by the PXI card manufacturer Install the PXI cards following the PXI card manufacturer s recommendations Be sure to seat the cards securely Make sure that all PXI cards are fully seated in their connectors When correctly seated in its connector you will notice a firm resistance when you pull up gently on the card Not all PXI cards are as well behaved as they should be Sometimes simply moving a PXI card that is having a problem to a different slot or reordering your cards in their slots may alleviate issues Attach the PXI Expansion Cables 1 Carefully position the PXI chassis so that the supplied cables will conveniently reach from the connector of the NI CardBus 8310 card to the connectors on the NI PXI 8310 2 Install one of the provided ferrites on each end of each of your cables
10. ly with Windows 2000 and Windows XP NI CardBus 8310 to PX Kit Installation Guide 2 ni com Installation Instructions It is highly recommended that Microsoft Windows users follow the software driver installation instructions exactly in the order in which the instructions are presented in this document If you do not follow the driver installation instructions you will greatly increase your chances of failure while configuring your system Install the Software Driver UN Cautions You will be prompted to reboot after the software installation Each shut down and reboot is important and is required for correct installation If you shut down and reboot when requested it may save you from having to make a call to NI technical support You must be logged in as a system administrator while installing the software You must remain logged in as system administrator until installation is complete i Notes Under Windows XP you must install the NI CardBus 8310 driver before connecting or inserting the hardware into the CardBus slot If you are using Windows XP the Found New Hardware dialog box will only appear if you have Service Pack 2 installed This dialog appears by default under Windows 2000 National Instruments Corporation 3 NI CardBus 8310 to PX Kit Installation Guide Windows 2000 XP Without XP Service Pack 2 1 If you do not have your system configured to allow autorun CDs you must run SETUP EXE to install the NI CardBu
11. me connect a device No not this time Click Next to continue Figure 4 Found New Hardware Wizard Dialog Box Windows 2000 XP SP2 Only 4 Choose No and click Next NI CardBus 8310 to PX Kit Installation Guide 8 ni com Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for StarGen PCI to PCI bridge If your hardware came with an installation CD or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Install the software automatically Recommended Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue Figure 5 Software Installation Options 5 Choose automatic installation and click Next Found New Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software for J StarGen PCI to PCI bridge gt Click Finish to close the wizard Back Cancel Figure 6 Installation Wizard Completion Dialog Box National Instruments Corporation 9 NI CardBus 8310 to PXI Kit Installation Guide 6 Once the StarGen PCI to PCI bridge installation is complete click Finish 7 The Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box will appear again and will find another PCI to PCI bridge because there are two bridge chips Follow the instructions outlined in steps 4 through 7 to successfully install the second PCI to PCI bridge 8 The Found New Hardware Wizard will now detect the PXI modules that have been installe
12. me way Digital electronics emit weak signals during normal operation that can affect radio television or other wireless products All Class A products display a simple warning statement of one paragraph in length regarding interference and undesired operation The FCC rules have restrictions regarding the locations where FCC Class A products can be operated Consult the FCC Web site at www fcc gov for more information FCC DOC Warnings This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in strict accordance with the instructions in this manual and the CE marking Declaration of Conformity may cause interference to radio and television reception Classification requirements are the same for the Federal Communications Commission FCC and the Canadian Department of Communications DOC Changes or modifications not expressly approved by NI could void the user s authority to operate the equipment under the FCC Rules The CE marking Declaration of Conformity contains important supplementary information and instructions for the user or installer NI CardBus 8310 to PX Kit Installation Guide 14 ni com Class A Federal Communications Commission This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operat
13. mplete the installation Yes want to restart my computer now C No will restart my computer later You MUST now re boot your computer Figure 2 Reboot Dialog Box Under Windows XP Service Pack 2 After the reboot the installation utility will re launch automatically and you will see the dialog box shown in Figure 1 3 Click Next The dialog box shown in Figure 3 will appear NI PXI CardBus 8310 Driver 1 0 Installation Complete The National Instruments driver software is now installed on your system Yes want to restart my computer now No will restart my computer later You MUST reboot your computer Installation will automatically continue after reboot Figure 3 Reboot Dialog Box National Instruments Corporation 5 NI CardBus 8310 to PX Kit Installation Guide 3 4 Choose No and click Finish 5 Manually shut down your computer Note Before you shut down the system to proceed to the next step you should also install any drivers that may be required by the PXI cards For instance if you are using a PXI GPIB card in your expansion chassis install the latest NI GPIB driver etc Driver CDs are shipped with each PXI card It is recommended that you install the NI CardBus 8310 driver first then the PXI drivers Install the PXI Cards A Cautions High voltages are present inside the chassis when the power cord is plugged into an electrical outlet Disconnect the power cord
14. our host computer This will allow the higher numbered buses in your hierarchy to stabilize before the host computer issues its master power on bus reset In systems that perform automatic bus configuration this will allow the configuration code to recognize the bus hierarchy and the attached devices 3 Note The driver allows you to hot plug your CardBus 8310 card into the CardBus slot on your laptop but you should never hot plug a PXI card into a PXI chassis as it will cause physical damage to the board and possibly the backplane 1 Make sure your CAT5 e cables are connected correctly then turn on the PXI chassis and plug the NI CardBus 8310 card into the laptop Power up the host computer National Instruments Corporation 7 NI CardBus 8310 to PX Kit Installation Guide 2 Both LEDs should be lit on the NI PXI 8310 Flashing LEDs indicate that the wires are reversed If the LEDs are flashing switch the wires and begin again at step 1 3 The dialog box shown in Figure 4 will appear the first time you boot your computer with the PXI chassis connected Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Windows will search for current and updated software by looking on your computer on the hardware installation CD or on the Windows Update Web site with your permission Read our privacy policy Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software O Yes this time only O Yes now and every ti
15. s 83 10 driver 2 Follow the prompts to install the software When the software prompts you reboot do so When the system has been rebooted the installation process is complete Windows XP With Service Pack 2 1 If you do not have your system configured to allow autorun CDs you must run SETUP EXE to install the NI CardBus 8310 driver After the software setup utility launches the dialog box shown in Figure 1 will appear Welcome Welcome to the NI PxI CardBus 8310 Driver 1 0 Setup program This program will install NI PXI CardBus 8310 Driver 1 0 on your computer It is strongly recommended that you exit all Windows programs before running this Setup program Click Cancel to quit Setup and then close any programs you have running Click Next to continue with the Setup program WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this program or any portion of it may result in severe civil and criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under law Cancel Figure 1 Software Installation Dialog Box 2 The driver will make a small change to boot ini and then prompt you to reboot as shown in Figure 2 You must do this before the driver install can continue NI CardBus 8310 to PXI Kit Installation Guide 4 ni com NI Cardbus PX Driver 1 0 Installation NOT Complete Please RESTART your computer to co
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17. ur kit Table 1 CardBus 8310 Kit Components Quantity Item 1 NI CardBus 8310 2 3 meter CAT5 e cables with 4 ferrites two ferrites for each cable 10 meter and 14 meter cables may be purchased separately 1 NI PXI 8310 1 Software Installation CD will contain the software driver full user manual and Documents of Conformity 1 Installation Guide UN Caution In order to complete the installation of the CardBus to PXI expansion system you will need perform the installation in a suitable electrostatic discharge ESD protective environment Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge You can take the following steps to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge ESD e When unpacking a static sensitive component from its shipping carton do not remove the anti static packaging material until you are ready to install the component in a computer Just before unwrapping the anti static packaging be sure you are at an ESD workstation or that you are electrically grounded e When transporting a sensitive component first place it in an anti static container or package e Handle all sensitive components at an ESD workstation If possible use anti static floor pads and workbench pads e Handle components and boards with care Don t touch the components or contacts on a board Hold a board by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket Ss Note The NI CardBus 8310 driver is intended for use on
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