NI PXI-1050 User Manual
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1. 1 PXI 1050 Chassis 3 PXI Module 5 Injector Ejector Rail 2 System Controller 4 Injector Ejector Handle Figure 2 2 Installing PXI or CompactPCI Modules PXI Module Shown National Instruments Corporation 2 5 NI PXI 1050 User Manual Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Figure 2 3 Injector Ejector Handle Position during Module Insertion PXI Filler Panel Installation To optimize module cooling performance install filler panels into unused or empty slots Secure the filler panels with the captive mounting screws SCXI Module Installation NI PXI 1050 User Manual Complete the following steps to install SCXI modules 1 Power off the SCXI subsystem using the switch shown in Figure 1 2 Front View of the PXI 1050 Chassis 2 Remove the front filler panel of an empty SCXI slot 3 Insert the module into the module guide rails and slide the module to the back of the chassis Do not force the module into place 4 Screw the front mounting panel of the module to the top and bottom threaded strips of the SCXI chassis using the thumbscrews on the module front panel 5 Install any necessary cabling The installation is complete Refer to your SCXI module documentation for specific instructions pertaining to the module especially module cabling 2 6 ni com Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration SCXI Fill2. If you are missing any of the items listed or if you have the incorrect power cable contact National Instruments Unpacking Carefully inspect the shipping container and the chassis for damage Check for visible damage to the metal work Check to make sure all handles hardware and switches are undamaged Inspect the inner chassis for any possible damage debris or detached components If damage appears to have been caused in shipment file a claim with the carrier Retain the packing material for possible inspection and or reshipment NI PXI 1050 User Manual 1 2 ni com Chapter 1 Introduction Software Programming Choices You have several options to choose from when programming your National Instruments DAQ and SCXI hardware You can use National Instruments application software NI DAQ or register level programming National Instruments Application Software ComponentWorks contains tools for data acquisition and instrument control built on NI DAQ driver software ComponentWorks provides a higher level programming interface for building virtual instruments through standard OLE controls and DLLs With ComponentWorks you can use all of the configuration tools resource management utilities and interactive control utilities included with NI DAQ LabVIEW features interactive graphics a state of the art user interface and a powerful graphical programming language The LabVIEW Data Acquisition VI Library a serie
3. A AC main circuit breaker resetting 3 3 address selection SCXI subsystem 2 1 backplane fuse replacement and check 3 4 PXI subsystem overview 1 9 SCXI subsystem overview 1 9 specification A 6 C cables optional 1 5 power cables table 1 2 calibration certificate NI resources C 2 circuit breaker PXI 1050 chassis rear view figure 1 8 resetting 3 3 cleaning procedures exterior cleaning 3 2 fan filters PXI subsystem 3 2 SCXI subsystem 3 2 interior cleaning 3 1 precautions 3 2 clock system reference 1 12 CompactPCI interoperability with PXI subsystem backplane 1 9 module installation 2 4 ComponentWorks software 1 3 configuration See also installation line voltage selection and fuse values 2 2 National Instruments Corporation fuse part numbers table 2 3 voltage selection and fuse ratings by region table 2 3 SCXI subsystem address selection 2 1 conventions used in the manual viii D Declaration of Conformity NI resources C 1 diagnostic tools NI resources C 1 documentation conventions used in the manual viii how to use manual set vii NI resources C 1 related documentation ix drivers NI resources C 1 E electromagnetic compatibility A 5 equipment optional 1 5 examples NI resources C 1 F fans and filters filter cleaning procedures PXI subsystem 3 2 SCXI subsystem 3 2 rear view of PXI 1050 figure 1 8 filler panel installatio
4. 19 GND 3 3V AD 15 AD 14 GND AD 13 GND 18 GND SERR GND 3 3V PAR C BE 1 GND 17 GND 3 3V IPMB_SCL IPMB_SDA GND PERR GND 16 GND DEVSEL GND V O STOP LOCK GND 15 GND 3 3V FRAME IRDY BD_SEL TRDY GND 12 14 Key Area 11 GND AD 18 AD 17 AD 16 GND C BE 2 GND 10 GND AD 21 GND 3 3V AD 20 AD 19 GND 9 GND C BE 3 IDSEL AD 23 GND AD 22 GND 8 GND AD 26 GND V O AD 25 AD 24 GND 7 GND AD 30 AD 29 AD 28 GND AD 27 GND 6 GND REQ GND 3 3V CLK AD 31 GND 5 GND BRSVPIAS BRSVPIBS RST GND GNT GND 4 GND IPMB_PWR HEALTHY V O INTP INTS GND 3 GND INTA INTB INTC 5V INTD GND 2 GND TCK 5V TMS TDO TDI GND 1 GND 5V 12V TRST 12V 5V GND NI PXI 1050 User Manual B 4 ni com Appendix B Pinouts Table B 4 P2 J2 Connector Pinout for the Star Trigger Slot Pin Z A B C D E F 22 GND GA4 GA3 GA2 GAI GAO GND 21 GND PXI LBRO RSV PXI LBRI PXI LBR2 PXI LBR3 GND 20 GND PXI_LBR4 PXI_LBRS PXI STARO GND PXI STARI GND 19 GND PXI STAR2 RSV PXI STAR3 PXI_STAR4 PXI STARS GND 18 GND PXI TRIG3 PXI TRIG4 PXI TRIG5 GND PXI TRIG6 GND 17 GND PXI TRIG2 GND RSV PXI CLK10 IN PXI_CLK10 GND 16 GND PXI TRIGI PXI TRIGO RSV GND PXI TRIG7 GND 15 GND PXI BRSVAI5 GND RSV PXI STAR6 PXI LBR6 GND 14 GND AD 35 AD 34 AD 33 GND AD 32 GND 13 GND AD 38 GND V O AD 37 AD 36 GND 12 GND AD 42 AD 41 AD 40 GND AD 39 GND 11 GND AD 45 GN
5. 22 GND GA4 GA3 GA2 GAI GAO GND 21 GND CLK6 GND RSV RSV RSV GND 20 GND CLK5 GND RSV GND RSV GND 19 GND GND GND SMB SDA SMB SCL SMB_ALERT GND 18 GND PXI TRIG3 PXI TRIGA PXI TRIG5 GND PXI TRIG6 GND 17 GND PXI TRIG2 GND PRST REQ6 GNT6 GND 16 GND PXI TRIGI PXI TRIGO DEG GND PXI TRIG7 GND 15 GND PXI BRSVAIS5 GND FAL REQS GNTS GND 14 GND AD 35 AD 34 AD 33 GND AD 32 GND 13 GND AD 38 GND V O AD 37 AD 36 GND 12 GND AD 42 AD 41 AD 40 GND AD 39 GND 11 GND AD 45 GND V O ADI44 AD 43 GND 10 GND AD 49 AD 48 AD 47 GND AD 46 GND 9 GND AD 52 GND V O AD 51 AD 50 GND 8 GND AD 56 AD 55 AD 54 GND AD 53 GND 7 GND AD 59 GND V O AD 58 AD 57 GND 6 GND AD 63 AD 62 AD 61 GND AD 60 GND 2 GND C BE S GND V O C BE 4 PAR64 GND 4 GND V 1 O PXI BRSVB4 C BE 7 GND C BE 6 GND 3 GND CLK4 GND GNT3 REQ4 GNT4 GND 2 GND CLK2 CLK3 SYSEN GNT2 REQ3 GND 1 GND CLK1 GND REQI GNT1 REQ2 GND National Instruments Corporation B 3 NI PXI 1050 User Manual Appendix B Pinouts Table B 3 P1 J1 Connector Pinout for the Star Trigger Slot Pin Z A B C D E F 25 GND 5V REQ64 ENUM 3 3V 5V GND 24 GND AD 1 5V V I O AD 0 ACK64 GND 23 GND 3 3V AD 4 AD 3 5V AD 2 GND 22 GND AD 7 GND 3 3V AD 6 AD 5 GND 21 GND 3 3V AD 9 AD 8 M66EN C BE 0 GND 20 GND AD 12 GND V O AD 11 AD 10 GND
6. NI PXI 1050 User Manual A 8 ni com Appendix A Specifications 16 241 in 412 52 mm 16 380 in 416 04 mm 17 600 in 447 07 mm 17 250 in 9 825 in 249 56 mm 438 15 mm 1 212 in 30 78 mm HR 000 000 09000008000802000 5828000000902000000020000080000000000 88285200908890000000000000008000200000000 e28282090000020200000009000002000200000 e e e 0 0000808 60606000006068509 6080800 9 570 in 243 1 mm National Instruments Corporation Figure A 3 PXI 1050 Dimensions Top View Shown A 9 NI PXI 1050 User Manual Pinouts This appendix describes the P1 and P2 connector pinouts for the PXI 1050 backplane Table B 1 shows the P1 J1 connector pinout for the System Controller slot Table B 2 shows the P2 J2 connector pinout for the System Controller slot Table B 3 shows the P1 J1 connector pinout for the star trigger slot Table B 4 shows the P2 J2 connector pinout for the star trigger slot Table B 5 shows the P1 J1 connector pinout for the peripheral slots Table B 6 shows the P2 J2 connector pinout for the peripheral slots iyi Note PXI signals are shown in bold For more detailed information refer to the PXI Hardware Specification Revision 2 1 Contact the PXI Systems Alliance for a copy of
7. Refer to Table B 4 P2 J2 Connector Pinout for the Star Trigger Slot Sourcing an external clock on this pin automatically disables the backplane 10 MHz source NI PXI 1050 User Manual 1 12 ni com Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to prepare and operate your PXI 1050 chassis Mounting Information The PXI 1050 is designed to operate on a bench or in an instrument rack Determine how you want to use your PXI 1050 and follow the appropriate installation instructions Apertures in the rear along both sides and on top of the chassis facilitate power supply and module cooling Air enters through filters and fan inlets located in the lower rear of the chassis and exits through the upper side sections and through the top Place your PXI 1050 on a bench top or in an instrument rack so that the fans air inlets and the air outlet apertures along both sides of the chassis have adequate ventilation Keep other equipment a minimum of 3 0 in 76 2 mm away from the air inlets and outlets Install your chassis for easy access to the rear panel This simplifies the air filter replacement Rack mount applications require the optional rack mount kit available from National Instruments Refer to the rack mount kit documentation to install your PXI 1050 in an instrument rack Chassis Configuration Chassis configuration involves selecting an SCXI subsystem address line voltage and fuse value described briefly
8. Tested in accordance with IEC 60068 2 27 Test profile developed in accordance with MIL PRF 28800F Random Vibration Operating ricette tette ars 5 to 500 Hz 0 3 gims Nonoperating sese 5 to 500 Hz 2 4 gins Tested in accordance with IEC 60068 2 64 Nonoperating test profile exceeds the requirements of MIL PRF 28800F Class 3 Safety The PXI 1050 is designed to meet the requirements of the following standards of safety for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use e EN 61010 1 IEC 61010 1 e UL 61010 1 e CAN CSA C222 No 61010 1 iyi Note For UL and other safety certifications refer to the product label or visit ni com certification search by model number or product line and click the appropriate link in the Certification column Electromagnetic Compatibility EMISSIONS snena be eve aeuo Aie EN 55011 Class A at 10m FCC Part 15A above 1 GHz Immunity eiit tiit eene EN 61326 1997 A2 2001 Table 1 EMC EMII ene CE C Tick and FCC Part 15 Class A Compliant DC input exempt from emissions requirements National Instruments Corporation A 5 NI PXI 1050 User Manual Appendix A Specifications B Note For EMC compliance operate this device with shielded cabling In addition all covers and filler panels must be installed CE Compliance This product meets the essential requirements of applicable European Directives as amended for CE marking
9. PXI_LBL8 GND 1 GND PXI LBL9 GND PXI LBL10 PXI LBL11 PXI LBL12 GND National Instruments Corporation B 7 NI PXI 1050 User Manual Technical Support and Professional Services Visit the following sections of the National Instruments Web site at ni com for technical support and professional services National Instruments Corporation Support Online technical support resources at ni com support include the following Self Help Resources For answers and solutions visit the award winning National Instruments Web site for software drivers and updates a searchable KnowledgeBase product manuals step by step troubleshooting wizards thousands of example programs tutorials application notes instrument drivers and so on Free Technical Support All registered users receive free Basic Service which includes access to hundreds of Application Engineers worldwide in the NI Developer Exchange at ni com exchange National Instruments Application Engineers make sure every question receives an answer For information about other technical support options in your area visit ni com services or contact your local office at ni com contact Training and Certification Visit ni com training for self paced training eLearning virtual classrooms interactive CDs and Certification program information You also can register for instructor led hands on courses at locations around the w
10. as follows Low Voltage Directive safety 73 23 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive EMC sees 89 336 EEC Sy Note 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 Backplane DN E 3U sized one system slot with three system expansion slots and seven peripheral slots Compliant with IEEE 1101 10 mechanical packaging PXI Specification Revision 2 1 compliant Accepts both PXI and CompactPCI PICMG 2 0 R2 1 3U modules Backplane bare board material UL 94 V 0 recognized File No E 116551 Backplane connectors Conform to IEC 917 and IEC 1076 4 101 and are UL 94 V 0 rated NI PXI 1050 User Manual A 6 ni com Appendix A Specifications 10 MHz System Reference Clock PXI CLK10 Maximum clock skew between slots 250 ps Built in 10 MHz clock A COULACY 55 ei tr eite ran x25 ppm guaranteed over the operating temperature range Maximum jitter esse 5 ps RMS in 10 Hz to 1 MHz range External clock sources ConnectOts eec tree eei eene Slot 2 J2 pin D17 refer to Table B 4 P2 J2 Connector Pinout for the Star Trigger Slot Input frequency 10 MHz 100 pp
11. conditioning modules into your PXI system These modules provide analog and digital input conditioning isolation and other functions The PXI 1050 is ideal for applications where rack mount space is limited because it combines the computer plug in devices and signal conditioning in a single chassis You can daisy chain additional SCXI chassis to the PXI 1050 to build very high channel count systems What You Need to Get Started To set up and use your PXI 1050 chassis you will need the following items L PXI 1050 chassis Power cable refer to Table 1 1 Q L PXI 1050 Chassis User Manual Q One of the following software packages and documentation BridgeVIEW ComponentWorks LabVIEW for Windows LabWindows CVI for Windows National Instruments Corporation 1 1 NI PXI 1050 User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Measure NI DAQ for PC compatibles VirtualBench D PXI Chassis Initialization File for PXI 1050 version 1 0 CD with chassis ini PXI system controller and software PXI DAQ module SCXI module Flathead screwdriver D OODD Needle nose pliers Table 1 1 Power Cables Power Cable Reference Standards Standard 120 V USA ANSI C73 11 NEMA 5 15 P IEC83 Switzerland 220 V SEV Australia 240 V AS C112 Universal Euro 240 V CEE 7 IL IV VII IEC83 North America 240 V ANSI C73 20 NEMA 5 15 P IEC83 United Kingdom 240 V BS 1363 IEC83
12. electromagnetic compatibility A 5 mechanical A 7 safety A 5 specifications PXI 1050 environmental A 4 Star Trigger slot description 1 10 figure 1 6 P1 J1 connector pinouts table B 4 P2 J2 connector pinouts table B 5 support technical C 1 NI PXI 1050 User Manual l 4 System Controller slot description 1 10 figure 1 6 system controller slot P1 J1 connector pinouts table B 2 P2 J2 connector pinouts table B 3 system reference clock 1 12 T technical support C 1 training and certification NI resources C 1 trigger bus overview 1 11 troubleshooting NI resources C 1 PXI 1050 power failure table 3 5 U unpacking PXI 1050 chassis 1 2 V VirtualBench software 1 3 voltage selection wheel figure 1 8 fuse part numbers table 2 3 setting line voltages and fuse values 2 2 voltage selection and fuse ratings by region table 2 3 W Web resources C 1 ni com
13. in the following sections SCXI Subsystem Address Selection 3 Note Unless you are using multiple chassis and need to configure one or more SCXI chassis for a different address you can skip this section The SCXI subsystem will have the factory default address of 0 National Instruments Corporation 2 1 NI PXI 1050 User Manual Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration You can configure the SCXI subsystem for one of 32 different addresses so that you can connect multiple SCXI chassis to the same control source The five switches on the front panel of Slot 0 determine the chassis address Switches one through five represent the values 1 2 4 8 and 16 respectively when set to the ON position When set to the OFF position their value is 0 The chassis address is the sum of the switch values Figure 2 1 shows examples of both the factory default setting of the chassis address 0 and the switch setting for chassis address 19 50 13 552 4 4 L2 3 L 13 3 H 2L 13 2 13 1 C 13 1107 1 Chassis Default Address 0 2 Address 19 3 ON Figure 2 1 Address Setting Examples Line Voltage Selection and Fuse Values AN NI PXI 1050 User Manual The voltage selection wheel and fuse should be correct for operation in your geographical region the Ox extension of the kit part number corresponds to your geographical region Check the voltage on the voltage s
14. 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 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 operated 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 al
15. subsystems that allows a DAQ device in the eighth PXI slot to control the SCXI subsystem without additional cables National Instruments Corporation 1 5 NI PXI 1050 User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Chassis Description Figure 1 2 shows the front view of the PXI 1050 Table 1 2 describes the front view items 0 NATIONAL bom NI PXI 1050 Ov x e D D 0000 00 0 n FL TT 1 PXI Module Guides 7 SCXI Power Switch 18 PXI SCXI Control Slot 2 PXI Backplane Connectors 8 SCXI Reset Button 14 PXI Peripheral Slots 3 PXI Indicator Light 9 DIP Switches 15 PXI Star Trigger Slot 4 PXI Power Switch Standby 10 SCXI Module Guides 16 PXI System Controller Slot 5 Front Threaded Strips 11 SCXI Backplane 17 PXI Controller Expansion Slots 6 SCXI Indicator Light 12 SCXI Slot 0 Power Supply Figure 1 2 Front View of the PXI 1050 Chassis Table 1 2 PXI 1050 Chassis Front View Items Item Description PXI module guides Guide PXI modules to mat
16. the specification or visit www pxisa org National Instruments Corporation B 1 NI PXI 1050 User Manual Appendix B Pinouts Table B 1 P1 J1 Connector Pinout for the System Controller Slot Pin Z A B C D E F 25 GND 5V REQ64 ENUM 3 3V 5V GND 24 GND AD 1 5V V I O AD 0 ACK64 GND 23 GND 3 3V AD 4 AD 3 5V AD 2 GND 22 GND AD 7 GND 3 3V AD 6 AD 5 GND 21 GND 3 3V AD 9 AD 8 M66EN C BE 0 GND 20 GND AD 12 GND V I O AD 11 AD 10 GND 19 GND 3 3V AD 15 AD 14 GND AD 13 GND 18 GND SERR GND 3 3V PAR C BE 1 GND 17 GND 3 32V IPMB SCL IPMB SDA GND PERR GND 16 GND DEVSEL GND V I O STOP LOCK GND 15 GND 3 3V FRAME IRDY GND TRDY GND 12 14 Key Area 11 GND AD 18 AD 17 AD 16 GND C BE 2 GND 10 GND AD 21 GND 3 3V AD 20 AD 19 GND 9 GND C BE 3 GND AD 23 GND AD 22 GND 8 GND AD 26 GND V O AD 25 AD 24 GND 7 GND AD 30 AD 29 AD 28 GND AD 27 GND 6 GND REQO GND 3 3V CLKO AD 31 GND 5 GND BRSVPIAS BRSVPIB5 RST GND GNTO GND GND IPMB_PWR HEALTHY V I O INTP INTS GND 3 GND INTA INTB INTC 5V INTD GND 2 GND TCK 5V TMS TDO TDI GND 1 GND 5V 12V TRST 12V 5V GND NI PXI 1050 User Manual B 2 ni com Appendix B Pinouts Table B 2 P2 J2 Connector Pinout for the System Controller Slot Pin Z A B C D E F
17. ANSI American National Standards Institute asynchronous 1 Software an action or event that occurs at an unpredictable time with respect to the execution of a program 2 Hardware a property of an event that occurs at an arbitrary time without synchronization to a reference clock backplane An assembly typically a printed circuit board with connectors and signal paths that bus the connector pins bandwidth The range of frequencies present in a signal or the range of frequencies to which a measuring device can respond National Instruments Corporation G 1 NI PXI 1050 User Manual Glossary CSA D daisy chain DC EMC FCC GND rms NI PXI 1050 User Manual The group of connectors that interconnect individual circuitry in a computer Typically a bus is the expansion vehicle to which I O or other devices are connected Examples of PC buses are the ISA and PCI buses Celsius Canadian Standards Association A method of propagating signals along a bus in which the devices are prioritized on the basis of their position on the bus Direct current Electromagnetic Compatibility Federal Communications Commission 1 Grams 2 A measure of acceleration equal to 9 8 m s Ground signal A measure of random vibration the root mean square of acceleration levels in a random vibration test profile G 2 ni com I O IEC IEEE Ib local bus MTBF NEMA 0 over current condition Glossary Hou
18. ATION 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 RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFYING AND VALIDATING THE SUITABILITY OF NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS PRODUCTS WHENEVER NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS PRODUCTS ARE INCORPORATED IN A SYSTEM OR APPLICATION INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE APPROPRIATE DESIGN PROCESS AND SAFETY LEVEL OF SUCH SYSTEM OR APPLICATION Compliance 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 same way Digital electronics emit weak signals during normal operation that can affect radio television or other wireless products AII Class A products display a simple warning statement of one paragraph in length regarding interference and undesired operation The FCC rules have
19. D V O AD 44 AD 43 GND 10 GND AD 49 AD 48 AD 47 GND AD 46 GND 9 GND AD 52 GND V O AD 51 AD 50 GND 8 GND AD 56 AD 55 AD 54 GND AD 53 GND 7 GND AD 59 GND V I O AD 58 AD 57 GND 6 GND AD 63 AD 62 AD 61 GND AD 60 GND 5 GND C BE S GND V I O C BE 4 PAR64 GND 4 GND V O PXI_BRSVB4 C BE 7 GND C BE 6 GND 3 GND PXI_LBR7 GND PXI_LBR8 PXI_LBR9 PXI_LBR10 GND 2 GND PXI_LBR11 PXI_LBR12 UNC PXI_STAR7 PXI STARS GND 1 GND PXI STAR9 GND PXI STARIO PXI STARII PXI STARI2 GND National Instruments Corporation B 5 NI PXI 1050 User Manual Appendix B Pinouts Table B 5 P1 J1 Connector Pinout for the Generic Peripheral Slot Pin Z A B C D E F 25 GND 5V REQ64 ENUM 3 3V 5V GND 24 GND AD 1 5V V I O AD 0 ACK64 GND 23 GND 3 3V AD 4 AD 3 5V AD 2 GND 22 GND AD 7 GND 3 3V AD 6 AD 5 GND 21 GND 3 3V AD 9 AD 8 M66EN C BE 0 GND 20 GND AD 12 GND V O AD 11 AD 10 GND 19 GND 3 3V AD 15 AD 14 GND AD 13 GND 18 GND SERR GND 3 3V PAR C BE 1 GND 17 GND 3 3V IPMB_SCL IPMB_SDA GND PERR GND 16 GND DEVSEL GND V O STOP LOCK GND 15 GND 3 3V FRAME IRDY BD_SEL TRDY GND 12 14 Key Area 11 GND AD 18 AD 17 AD 16 GND C BE 2 GND 10 GND AD 21 GND 3 3V AD 20 AD 19 GND 9 GND C BE 3 IDSEL AD 23 GND AD 22 GND 8 GND AD 26 GND V O AD 25 AD 24 GND 7 GND AD 30 AD 29 AD 28 GND AD 27 GND 6 G
20. EEEE 3 1 Preparation ee d aed o er ER HE GE CREE 3 1 Clann Bis i tete ro eai dE hat UP EH e RU ed AE 3 1 Interior Cleaning oerte nep ere et ele 3 1 Exterior Cleaning eee tee Rue erede 3 2 PXI Subsystem Fan Filter Cleaning eee 3 2 SCXI Subsystem Fan Filter Cleaning eee 3 2 Resetting the AC Main Circuit Breaker esses een 3 3 SCXI Subsystem Fuse Replacement ss 3 4 Power Entry Module Fuse Replacement 3 4 SCXI Subsystem Backplane Fuse Replacement and Check 3 4 Troubleshooting the PXI 1050 ss 3 5 Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Pinouts Appendix C Technical Support and Professional Services Glossary Index NI PXI 1050 User Manual vi ni com About This Manual The PX1 1050 User Manual describes the features of the PXI 1050 chassis and contains information about configuring the chassis installing the modules and operating the chassis How To Use the Manual Set The PXI 1050 User Manual is one piece of the documentation set for your PXI system You could have any of several types of documents depending on the hardware and software in your system Use the documents you have as follows National Instruments Corporation Getting Started with SCXI This is the first manual you should read It gives an overview of the SCXI system and contains the most common
21. ND REQ GND 3 3V CLK AD 31 GND 5 GND BRSVPIAS BRSVPIBS RST GND GNT GND 4 GND IPMB_PWR HEALTHY V O INTP INTS GND 3 GND INTA INTB INTC 5V INTD GND 2 GND TCK 5V TMS TDO TDI GND 1 GND 5V 12V TRST 12V 5V GND NI PXI 1050 User Manual B 6 ni com Appendix B Pinouts Table B 6 P2 J2 Connector Pinout for the Generic Peripheral Slot Pin Z A B C D E F 22 GND GA4 GA3 GA2 GAI GAO GND 21 GND PXI_LBRO RSV PXI LBRI PXI LBR2 PXI LBR3 GND 20 GND PXI LBRA PXI LBR5 PXI LBLO GND PXI LBL1 GND 19 GND PXI LBL2 RSV PXI LBL3 PXI LBLA PXI_LBLS GND 18 GND PXI TRIG3 PXI_TRIG4 PXI TRIG5 GND PXI TRIG6 GND 17 GND PXI TRIG2 GND RSV PXI STAR PXI_CLK10 GND 16 GND PXI TRIGI PXI_TRIGO RSV GND PXI TRIG7 GND 15 GND PXI BRSVAIS GND RSV PXI LBL6 PXI LBR6 GND 14 GND AD 35 AD 34 AD 33 GND AD 32 GND 13 GND AD 38 GND V I O AD 37 AD 36 GND 12 GND AD 42 ADIA1 AD 40 GND AD 39 GND 11 GND ADI45 GND V I O AD 44 AD 43 GND 10 GND ADI49 ADI 48 AD 47 GND AD 46 GND 9 GND AD 52 GND V I O AD 51 AD 50 GND 8 GND AD 56 AD 55 AD 54 GND AD 53 GND 7 GND AD 59 GND V I O AD 58 AD 57 GND 6 GND ADI63 ADI62 AD 61 GND AD 60 GND 5 GND C BE 5 GND V I O C BE 4 PAR64 GND 4 GND V I O PXI_BRSVB4 C BE 7 GND C BE 6 GND 3 GND PXI_LBR7 GND PXI_LBR8 PXI LBR9 PXI_LBR10 GND 2 GND PXI LBRII PXI LBR12 UNC PXI LBL7
22. NNECTION WITH SURGICAL IMPLANTS OR AS CRITICAL COMPONENTS IN ANY LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS WHOSE FAILURE TO PERFORM CAN REASONABLY BE EXPECTED TO CAUSE SIGNIFICANT INJURY TO A HUMAN 2 IN ANY APPLICATION INCLUDING THE ABOVE RELIABILITY OF OPERATION OF THE SOFTWARE PRODUCTS CAN BE IMPAIRED BY ADVERSE FACTORS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO FLUCTUATIONS IN ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY COMPUTER HARDWARE MALFUNCTIONS COMPUTER OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE FITNESS FITNESS OF COMPILERS AND DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE USED TO DEVELOP AN APPLICATION INSTALLATION ERRORS SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE COMPATIBILITY PROBLEMS MALFUNCTIONS OR FAILURES OF ELECTRONIC MONITORING OR CONTROL DEVICES TRANSIENT FAILURES OF ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS HARDWARE AND OR SOFTWARE UNANTICIPATED USES OR MISUSES OR ERRORS ON THE PART OF THE USER OR APPLICATIONS DESIGNER ADVERSE FACTORS SUCH AS THESE ARE HEREAFTER COLLECTIVELY TERMED SYSTEM FAILURES ANY APPLICATION WHERE A SYSTEM FAILURE WOULD CREATE A RISK OF HARM TO PROPERTY OR PERSONS INCLUDING THE RISK OF BODILY INJURY AND DEATH SHOULD NOT BE RELIANT SOLELY UPON ONE FORM OF ELECTRONIC SYSTEM DUE TO THE RISK OF SYSTEM FAILURE TO AVOID DAMAGE INJURY OR DEATH THE USER OR APPLICATION DESIGNER MUST TAKE REASONABLY PRUDENT STEPS TO PROTECT AGAINST SYSTEM FAILURES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO BACK UP OR SHUT DOWN MECHANISMS BECAUSE EACH END USER SYSTEM IS CUSTOMIZED AND DIFFERS FROM NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS TESTING PLATFORMS AND BECAUSE A USER OR APPLIC
23. PXI NI PXI 1050 User Manual Combination Chassis for PXI CompactPCI and SCXI Modules March 2005 7 NATIONAL 371481A 01 hs INSTRUMENTS 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 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 Switzerland 41 56 200 51 51 Taiwan 02 2377 2222 Thailand 662 992 7519 United Kingdom 44 0 1635 523545 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 ni com info and enter the info code feedback 2005 National Instrum
24. R ER 1 6 SCXI Subsystem Backplane Overview sse eee 1 9 PXI Subsystem Backplane Overview ss 1 9 Interoperability with CompactPCI ss 1 9 System Controller Slot eie eee REIR HERE E Eee sts 1 10 Peripheral Slots eee Hei e RR a 1 10 Star Trigger Slot ze See EROR te dette e din 1 10 Local Bus nn nieitroen epe aate ute pie ect 1 10 SCXI Connection iere tar ePi er Y RENTE re shu nine 1 11 Trigseer BUS ee RAE EORR EAD RR HE UICE NU 1 11 System Reference Clock eese s eee a ceu 1 12 Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Mounting Information nete neue 2 1 Chassis Configuration eese teure Eu E dera redegi R aea 2 1 SCXI Subsystem Address Selection 2 1 Line Voltage Selection and Fuse Values eee 2 2 PXI 1050 Chassis Installation eese emen 2 4 PXI Module Installation ssh tet e eee e oe er eh 2 4 PXI Filler Panel Installation siise niniin 2 6 National Instruments Corporation V NI PXI 1050 User Manual Contents SEX Module InstallatiOn it rep ee rete ht edv ert einen 2 6 SCXI Filler Panel Installation 2 7 Front Filler Panel Installation eee 2 7 Rear Filler Panel Installation 2 7 Using the PXI Chassis Initialization File esee 2 7 Chapter 3 Maintenance Maintenance Procedures eee eed ete a rp etr tegens 3 1 Service Intervalle sinistres ORE
25. Ripple and Noise 3 3 V 50 mV 12 V 120 mV 5 V 50 mV pp 12V 120 mV Over current protection s All outputs protected from short circuit and overload with automatic recovery A 2 ni com Appendix A Specifications Over voltage protection 3 3 V and 5 V isse Clamped at 20 to 3096 above nominal output voltage 12 V and 12 V Clamped at 26 to 29 V difference between 12 and 12 V outputs SCXI Subsystem Electrical Characteristics DC Output V output Tolerance limits include peaks 18 5 to 25 V Ripple peak to peak 1 5 V Max load n ees 680 mA V output Tolerance limits include peaks 18 5 to 25 V Ripple peak to peak 1 5 V Max load eter 680 mA 5 V output Tolerance limits include peaks 4 75 to 45 25 V Ripple peak to peak 50 mV Max load 200 mA Maximum loads are the supply current for the entire chassis Scaling the maximum power gives the allotted current per slot as follows MsEQUEput i t rte de 170 mA V OUIPUl cette p ER 170 mA T9 V output erret eere 50mA PXI Subsystem Cooling Per slot cooling capacity Slot cooling capacity in worst case slot is 25 W Module cooling system Forced air circulation positive pressurization through two fans National Instruments Corporation A 3 NI PXI 1050 User Ma
26. These functions include routines for analog input A D conversion buffered data acquisition high speed A D conversion analog output D A conversion waveform generation digital I O counter timer operations SCXI PXI Trigger Bus RTSD self calibration messaging and acquiring data to extended memory NI DAQ also internally addresses many of the complex issues between the computer and the plug in board such as programming interrupts and DMA controllers NI DAQ maintains a consistent software interface among its different versions so that you can change platforms with minimal modifications to your code Whether you are using conventional programming languages or National Instruments application software your application uses the NI DAQ driver software as illustrated in Figure 1 1 ComponentWorks LabVIEW LabWindows CVI or VirtualBench Conventional Programming Environment NI DAQ Driver Software Personal Computer or Workstation DAQ or SCXI Hardware Figure 1 1 The Relationship among the Programming Environment NI DAQ and Your Hardware 1 4 ni com Chapter 1 Introduction Register Level Programming Another option for programming any National Instruments DAQ hardware is to write register level software Writing register level programming software can be very time consuming and inefficient and is not recommended Even if you are an experienced register level programmer conside
27. age range 100 120 220 240 VAC Operating voltage range Refer to Table A 1 for ranges determined by user configuration Input frequency 50 60 Hz Operating frequency range 47 to 63 Hz Table A 1 PXI 1050 Voltage Ranges Current and Fuse Ratings by User Configuration Line Voltage Fuse 250 V Selection Range VAC Current MAX 5x 20 mm 100 VAC 90 110 8A 75 A Slow 120 VAC 108 132 8A 5 A Slow 220 VAC 198 242 4A 25 A Slow 240 VAC 216 264 4A 25 A Slow Line regulation 3 3 V osa e sei ttti x 0 296 p x 0 196 Ll2 uh aie x 0 196 Efficiency osos 7096 typical The operating range is guaranteed by design National Instruments Corporation A 1 NI PXI 1050 User Manual Appendix A Specifications NI PXI 1050 User Manual Power disconnect eese The AC power cable provides main power disconnect The front panel power switch causes the internal chassis power supply to provide DC power to the CompactPCI PXI backplane PXI Subsystem DC Output DC current capacity Voltage Imp Steady state current H3 3 V 30A 5 V 20 A 12 V 4A 12 V 2A Load regulation Voltage Load Regulation 3 3 V lt 5 12 V lt 5 5 V lt 5 12 V lt 5 Maximum ripple and noise 20 MHz bandwidth Voltage Maximum
28. cific signals are located on the P2 connector and are found only on the signals that are reserved or not used in the CompactPCI 64 bit specification Therefore all modules that meet the CompactPCI 64 bit specification requirements will function in the PXI 1050 National Instruments Corporation 1 9 NI PXI 1050 User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction System Controller Slot Peripheral Slots Star Trigger Slot Local Bus NI PXI 1050 User Manual The System Controller slot is located in Slot 1 of the chassis as defined by the PXI specification It has three controller expansion slots which are used for system controller modules wider than one slot As defined in the PXI specification these slots allow the controller to expand to the left so it does not use up peripheral slots The PXI 1050 has seven peripheral slots located in Slots 2 through 8 You can use PXI modules in peripheral slots to add functionality to the PXI subsystem not already provided by the system controller Examples of PXI peripheral modules are multifunction I O digital I O and instrument modules Some peripheral slots also have special capabilities such as the Star Trigger slot and the SCXI Control slot which are explained in the following sections The Star Trigger slot is located at Slot 2 This slot has a dedicated trigger line between each peripheral slot refer to Figure 1 4 and is intended for modules with Star Trigger functionality to provide individual t
29. cribed in Table 1 3 National Instruments Corporation 1 7 NI PXI 1050 User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction ftoovac 120vac 220Vac TOF XO 1 Rear Threaded Strips 4 Voltage Selection Wheel 7 FansandFilters 2 Rear Connector Space 5 Fuse 8 Backplane Fuses behind fan 3 Power Entry Module 6 Circuit Breaker Figure 1 3 Rear View of the PXI 1050 Chassis Table 1 3 PXI 1050 Chassis Rear View Items Item Description Rear threaded strips Secure cable connections mounting brackets or filler panels to the chassis Rear connector space For module space connector mounting brackets or adapter boards Power entry module IEC receptacle for power input voltage selection wheel and fuse Voltage selection wheel Configures the chassis for the AC line voltage Fuse Protects both you and the SCXI subsystem in case of a fault in the SCXI subsystem Circuit breaker Protects both you and the PXI subsystem in case of a PXI subsystem fault Fans and filters Cool the chassis prevent dirt from contaminating the chassis circuitry Backplane fuses Protect the SCXI subsystem power supply from module shorts NI PXI 1050 User Manual 1 8 ni com Chapter 1 Introduction SCXI Subsystem Backplane Overview You can use the SCXI s
30. e pliers to carefully extract the fuse Take a new fuse and bend its leads so the component is 1 27 cm 0 5 in long the dimension between the fuse sockets and clip the leads to a length of 0 635 cm 0 25 in Using the needle nose pliers insert the fuse into the socket holes Repeat if necessary for the other fuse Check the fan filter and if it is dirty clean it as described in the SCXT Subsystem Fan Filter Cleaning section of this chapter Reinstall the fan and filter Troubleshooting the PXI 1050 Refer to Table 3 1 to troubleshoot the PXI 1050 chassis The table lists possible causes for power failure and recommends ways to correct the problem Table 3 1 Troubleshooting Power Failure Possible Cause What to Do PXI 1050 chassis is not Make sure that the PXI 1050 is connected connected to power source to a live electrical outlet Try operating another piece of equipment from this outlet Power switch is not Set the PXI power switch to the On switched on position Circuit breaker is tripped Reset the circuit breaker Refer to the Resetting the AC Main Circuit Breaker section of this chapter Power supply has failed Contact National Instruments National Instruments Corporation 3 5 NI PXI 1050 User Manual Specifications This appendix contains complete specifications for the PXI 1050 chassis PXI Subsystem Electrical Characteristics AC Input Input volt
31. e with PXIbus connectors PXI backplane connectors Connect PXI modules to the PXIbus PXI indicator light When lit indicates that the PXI subsystem is powered on PXI power switch Turns the PXI subsystem on and off Front threaded strips Secure modules in the chassis and attach front panels SCXI indicator light When lit indicates that the SCXI subsystem is powered on NI PXI 1050 User Manual 1 6 ni com Chapter 1 Introduction Table 1 2 PXI 1050 Chassis Front View Items Continued Item Description SCXI power switch Turns the SCXI subsystem on and off SCXI reset button Reinitializes Slot 0 and all SCXI modules to their power on state when pressed DIP switches Determine the SCXI subsystem address SCXI module guides Guide modules to mate with the SCXIbus connector SCXI backplane Brings power control lines and analog bus connections to SCXI modules SCXI Slot 0 power supply Contains the power supply and control circuitry for the SCXI subsystem PXI SCXI Control slot Device in this slot can control SCXI subsystem PXI peripheral slots Hold PXI peripheral modules PXI Star Trigger slot Holds PXI star trigger controller or any PXI peripheral module PXI System Controller slot Holds PXI system controller PXI controller expansion slots Provide space for large controllers Figure 1 3 shows the chassis rear view items that are then des
32. election wheel to ensure that you have the correct voltage setting and fuse The PXI 1050 chassis can operate with line voltages of 100 120 220 and 240 VAC The voltage selection wheel in the power entry module determines the voltage for which the chassis is configured Identify the operating voltage by looking at the number on the power entry module when the selection wheel door is closed The fuse is a 5 by 20 mm SLO BLO type which has a current rating relative to the operating voltage Table 2 1 shows the proper voltage selection and fuse ratings for different geographical regions Caution For continued protection against fire replace fuses only with fuses of the same type and rating 2 2 ni com Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Table 2 1 PXI 1050 Voltage Selection and Fuse Ratings by Region Region Line Voltage Fuse Rating North America 120 VAC 1 2 A Japan 100 VAC 3 4 A Europe 240 VAC 1 4 A Switzerland 220 VAC 1 4 A Table 2 2 shows the manufacturer part numbers National Instruments uses for these fuses Table 2 2 PXI 1050 Fuse Part Numbers Fuse Rating Manufacturer Part Number 1 4 A Littelfuse 218 250 1 2 A Littelfuse 239 500 3 4 A Littelfuse 239 750 To select a line voltage refer to Figure 1 3 Rear View of the PXI 1050 Chassis as needed and complete the following steps 1 Turn off the PXI 1050 power 2 Remove the power cable from the p
33. ents Corporation All rights reserved Important Information Warranty The NI PXI 1050 chassis 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 due to defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 90 days from date of shipment as evidenced by receipts or other documentation National Instruments will at its option repair or replace software media that do not execute programming instructions if National Instruments receives notice of such defects during the warranty period National Instruments does not warrant that the operation of the software shall be uninterrupted or error free A Return Material Authorization RMA number must be obtained from the factory and clearly marked on the outside of the package before any equipment will be accepted for warranty work National Instruments will pay the shipping costs of returning to the owner parts which are covered by warranty National Instruments believes that the information in this document is accurate The document has been carefully reviewed for technical accuracy In the event that technical
34. er Panel Installation The SCXI front and rear filler panel accessories protect the inside of the SCXI subsystem and installed modules by preventing unwanted material from entering the PXI chassis and damaging modules or forming conductive paths that may degrade performance Install all SCXI modules first then in any unused SCXI slots install filler panels from the edge of the module front panels Front Filler Panel Installation Front filler panels are the height of a full slot Complete the following steps to install SCXI front filler panels 1 Place the filler panel with the captive screws to the right of the PXI chassis front Line up the screws with the threaded strip holes 2 Using a flathead screwdriver screw the two captive screws into the threaded strip holes Rear Filler Panel Installation Rear filler panels are half the height of front filler panels To install SCXI rear filler panels complete the following steps 1 Placethe filler panel at the rear of the chassis between the two threaded strips Align the filler panel so that the serial number faces into the chassis and the screw holes are on the right of the rear panel 2 Using a flathead screwdriver screw the two screws through the rear panel into the threaded strip holes Using the PXI Chassis Initialization File To assist system integrators the PXI specification requires manufacturers of PXI chassis and system modules to document their product capabilit
35. hassis damage Refer to Figure 1 2 Front View of the PXI 1050 Chassis and Figure 1 3 Rear View of the PXI 1050 Chassis as you complete the following steps 1 2 3 Turn off the PXI power switch Depress the circuit breaker to reset it Turn on the PXI power switch If the circuit breaker trips again complete the following steps 1 2 3 4 National Instruments Corporation Turn off the PXI power switch Remove all modules from the chassis Depress the circuit breaker to reset it Turn on the power switch and verify that the circuit breaker does not trip Verify that your PXI 1050 can meet the power requirements of your CompactPCI or PXI modules Overloading the chassis can cause the breaker to trip Refer to Appendix A Specifications for power requirements The over current condition that caused the circuit breaker to trip may be due to a faulty CompactPCI or PXI module Refer to your module documentation to troubleshoot your modules 3 8 NI PXI 1050 User Manual Chapter 3 Maintenance SCXI Subsystem Fuse Replacement Power Entry Module Fuse Replacement A Caution Disconnect all power before removing cover Refer to Figure 1 3 Rear View of the PXI 1050 Chassis as you complete the following steps to replace the power entry module fuse l Power off the chassis 2 Remove the power cable from the power entry module 3 Using a flathead screwdriver pry the door to the voltage selection wheel
36. ies The minimum documentation requirements are in ini files which consist of ASCII text The system integrator can read the ini file and configuration utilities and device drivers can also use this file The PXI 1050 chassis initialization file chassis ini is included on the media for your PXI 1050 National Instruments Corporation 2 7 NI PXI 1050 User Manual Maintenance This chapter describes basic maintenance procedures for the PXI 1050 chassis Maintenance Procedures Service Interval Clean the chassis fan filters at a maximum interval of six months Depending upon the amount of use and ambient dust levels in the operating environment the filters may require more frequent cleaning Clean dust from the chassis exterior and interior as needed based on the operating environment Periodic cleaning increases reliability Preparation The information in this section is designed for use by qualified service personnel A Caution Many components within the chassis are susceptible to static discharge damage Service the chassis only in a static free environment Observe standard handling precautions for static sensitive devices while servicing the chassis Always wear a grounded wrist strap or equivalent while servicing the chassis Cleaning Cleaning procedures consist of cleaning the exterior and interior of the chassis and fan filters Refer to your PXI module documentation for information on cleaning the individua
37. ing The fan on the rear of the SCXI subsystem cools the SCXI subsystem and its modules To keep the fan effective the fan filters must be clean Dust and dirt accumulation reduces airflow which makes the inside of the chassis hotter shortening the life of the chassis and modules Complete the following steps to clean the fan filters 1 Power off the chassis 2 Remove the power cable from the power entry module 3 Place the chassis face down on a flat surface so that the fan is on top If the chassis is so heavily cabled that you cannot practically place it in this position leave the chassis as it is but be careful to support the fan during removal and reinstallation to prevent breaking the fan wires To remove the fan filter remove the four screws that secure the fan and filter to the rear of the chassis When removing the last screw be careful to hold the fan to prevent breaking the fan wires 3 2 ni com Chapter 3 Maintenance Clean the fan filter by moving the filter around under a gentle stream of cold tap water until all the dust has been removed Dry the filter Replace the fan filter by aligning the fan and filter with the fan holes making sure that the label side of the fan is face down Reinstall the four screws and make sure the assembly is secure Resetting the AC Main Circuit Breaker If your PXI subsystem encounters an over current condition the circuit breaker located on the rear panel will trip to prevent c
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39. l CompactPCI or PXI modules A Caution Always power off the chassis and disconnect the power cable before cleaning or servicing the chassis Interior Cleaning Use a dry low velocity stream of air to clean the chassis interior Use a soft bristle brush for cleaning around components National Instruments Corporation 3 1 NI PXI 1050 User Manual Chapter 3 Maintenance Exterior Cleaning Clean the exterior surfaces of the chassis with a dry lint free cloth or a soft bristle brush If any dirt remains wipe with a cloth moistened in a mild soap solution Remove any soap residue by wiping with a cloth moistened with clear water A Cautions Do not use abrasive compounds on any part of the chassis Avoid getting moisture inside the chassis during exterior cleaning Do not wash the front or rear panel connectors or switches Cover these components while cleaning the chassis Do not use chemical cleaning agents they may damage the chassis Avoid chemicals that contain benzene toluene xylene acetone or similar solvents NI PXI 1050 User Manual PXI Subsystem Fan Filter Cleaning To easily remove the chassis cooling filters from the rear of the chassis remove the plastic housing attached to each fan To clean the fan filters wash them in a mild soap solution and then vacuum or blow air through them Rinse the filters with water and allow them to dry before reinstalling them onto the chassis SCXI Subsystem Fan Filter Clean
40. l 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 The CE marking Declaration of Conformity contains important supplementary information and instructions for the user or installer Contents About This Manual How To Use the Manual Set nennen nennen nere vii CONVENTIONS e RE viii Related Documentations ee irte bere dese t halte ix Chapter 1 Introduction About the PXI 1050 Chassis i t rrr teet nrbe re REP Ens 1 1 What You Need to Get Started ss 1 1 Unpacking ute t RO RR E ER taies 1 2 Software Programming Choices ss 1 3 National Instruments Application Software sese 1 3 NI DAQ Driver Software 1 4 Register Level Programming ss 1 5 Optional Equipment MM RM 1 5 Key Features cadet dete o pode e re B Rr peres 1 5 Chassis Description iie nt re e e e aine a PER RE ieee R
41. ly needed information for the modules chassis and software Your SCXI hardware documentation Read these next for detailed information about signal connections and module configuration They also explain in greater detail how the module works and contain application hints Your data acquisition DAQ hardware documentation This documentation has detailed information about the DAQ hardware that plugs into or is connected to your computer Use these documents for hardware installation and configuration instructions specification information about your DAQ hardware and application hints Software documentation You might have several sets of software documentation including LabVIEW LabWindows CVI and NI DAQ After you have set up your hardware system use either the application software LabVIEW or LabWindows CVI or the NI DAQ documentation to help you write your application If you have a large and complicated system it is worthwhile to look through the software documentation before you configure your hardware Accessory installation guides or manuals If you are using accessory products read the terminal block and cable assembly installation guides or accessory user manuals They explain how to physically connect the relevant pieces of the system Consult these guides when you are making your connections PXI 1050 User Manual Read this manual for maintenance information on the chassis and installation instructions This ma
42. m or better Input amplitude NJ o ipm 5 V or 3 3 V 10 MHz TTL signal Maximum jitter introduced by backplane circuitry 1 ps RMS in 10 Hz to 1 MHz range Mechanical Overall dimensions Refer to Figure A 1 through Figure A 3 for the physical dimensions of the PXI 1050 chassis EC NAR 13 kg 29 Ib National Instruments Corporation A 7 NI PXI 1050 User Manual Appendix A Specifications A E NATIONAL m INSTRUMENTS NI PXI 1050 i swo 77 Um Wu EMI G pin A 2 a d 6 970 in 177 04 mm 9 ON PXE o o o r zx 9 820 in D 243 1 mm i 17 250 in s 438 15 mm P 1 PXI Subsystem 8 slots 2 SCXI Subsystem 4 slots Figure A 1 PXI 1050 Dimensions Front View Shown D e e e e a 6 970 in ig ZN ZN ia 177 04 mm e CS PRX D Ih fi eg ed ey WELT Y e e 9 825 in gt 249 1 mm i 17 250 in 438 56 mm Figure A 2 PXI 1050 Dimensions Rear View Shown
43. n PXI subsystem 2 6 SCXI subsystem 2 7 fuses line voltage selection and fuse values 2 2 fuse part numbers table 2 3 voltage selection and fuse ratings by region table 2 3 NI PXI 1050 User Manual Index PXI 1050 rear view figure 1 8 table 1 8 replacing SCXI subsystem backplane fuse replacement and check 3 4 power entry module 3 4 G getting started 1 1 H help technical support C 1 how to use manual set vii initialization file for PXI chassis 2 7 installation See also configuration mounting information 2 1 PXI chassis initialization file 2 7 PXI filler panel 2 6 PXI module 2 4 PXI 1050 chassis 2 4 SCXI filler panel 2 7 SCXI module 2 6 unpacking PXI 1050 chassis 1 2 instrument drivers NI resources C 1 K key features of the PXI 1050 chassis 1 5 KnowledgeBase C 1 NI PXI 1050 User Manual I 2 L LabVIEW software 1 3 LabWindows CVI software 1 3 line voltage selection and fuse values fuse part numbers table 2 3 voltage selection and fuse ratings by region table 2 3 local bus description 1 10 Star Trigger and local bus routing figure 1 11 maintenance cleaning 3 1 fan filter cleaning PXI subsystem 3 2 SCXI subsystem 3 2 preparation 3 1 resetting AC main circuit breaker 3 3 SCXI subsystem fuse replacement backplane fuse replacement and check 3 4 power entry module fuse 3 4 service interval 3 1 static discharge damage caution 3 1 troublesho
44. nual Appendix A Specifications Slot airflow direction P1 to P2 bottom of module to top of module Module cooling intake Bottom rear of chassis Module cooling exhaust Along sides and top of chassis Power supply cooling system Forced air circulation from integrated fan Power supply cooling intake Rear of chassis Power supply cooling exhaust Sides of chassis Module cooling fan MTBF 30 000 h Environmental Operating location eeeeeee Indoor use Maximum altitude 2 000 m Measurement Category II Pollution Degree 2 Operating Environment Ambient temperature range 0 to 50 C Tested in accordance with IEC 60068 2 1 and IEC 60068 2 2 Relative humidity range 10 to 90 noncondensing Tested in accordance with IEC 60068 2 56 Storage Environment Ambient temperature range 20 to 70 C Tested in accordance with IEC 60068 2 1 and IEC 60068 2 2 Relative humidity range 5 to 9596 noncondensing Tested in accordance with IEC 60068 2 56 NI PXI 1050 User Manual A 4 ni com Appendix A Specifications Shock and Vibration Operational shock 30 g peak half sine 11 ms pulse
45. nual serves as your SCXI chassis manual vij NI PXI 1050 User Manual About This Manual Conventions bold italic monospace NI DAQ PXI chassis SCXIbus Slot 0 NI PXI 1050 User Manual The following conventions appear 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 which alerts you to important information This icon denotes a caution which advises you of precautions to take to avoid injury data loss or a system crash Bold text denotes items that you must select or click on in the software such as menu items and dialog box options Bold text also denotes parameter names Italic text denotes variables emphasis a cross reference or an introduction to a key concept This font also denotes text that is a placeholder for a word or value that you must supply 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 NI DAQ is used throughout this manual to refer to the NI DAQ software PXI chassis or
46. open from the top Pull out the fuse drawer Remove the fuse Install the new fuse in the drawer no ww Reinsert the fuse drawer in the right side slot with the arrow pointing to the right go Close the door 9 Reinsert the power cable SCXI Subsystem Backplane Fuse Replacement and Check NI PXI 1050 User Manual In addition to the power entry module fuse the analog supply lines on the backplane are fused at 1 5 A The fuse manufacturer is Littelfuse part number 251 01 5 If you are going to make your own modules fuse your module at 250 mA to avoid blowing the backplane fuses Fusing your module also better protects your module because a failure can result in a large amount of current drawn but not enough to blow the backplane fuses The backplane fuses are located behind the SCXI subsystem fan Complete the following steps to check or replace fuses 1 Remove the appropriate fan and filter from the rear of the chassis following the instructions in the SCXI Subsystem Fan Filter Cleaning section in this chapter Make sure to power off the chassis and remove the power cable 2 The fuse marked with a copper on the backplane is for the positive analog supply and the fuse marked with a copper is for the negative 3 4 ni com Chapter 3 Maintenance analog supply To check whether a fuse is blown connect an ohmmeter across the leads If the reading is not O O replace the fuse Use a pair of needle nos
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48. orld System Integration If you have time constraints limited in house technical resources or other project challenges National Instruments Alliance Partner members can help To learn more call your local NI office or visit ni com alliance Declaration of Conformity DoC A DoC is our claim of compliance with the Council of the European Communities using the manufacturer s declaration of conformity This system affords the user protection for electronic compatibility EMC and product safety You can obtain the DoC for your product by visiting ni com certification C 1 NI PXI 1050 User Manual Appendix C Technical Support and Professional Services e Calibration Certificate If your product supports calibration you can obtain the calibration certificate for your product at ni com calibration If you searched ni com and could not find the answers you need contact your local office or NI corporate headquarters Phone numbers for our worldwide offices are listed at the front of this manual 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 1050 User Manual C 2 ni com Glossary Symbol Prefix Value m milli 10 3 c centi 10 2 k kilo 103 M mega 106 Symbols Degrees Percent A A Amperes AC Alternating current
49. oting the PXI 1050 3 5 mechanical specification A 7 mounting information 2 1 National Instruments application software 1 3 support and services C 1 NI DAQ driver software overview 1 4 relationship with programming environment and hardware figure 1 4 ni com 0 optional equipment 1 5 P P1 J1 connector peripheral slot table B 6 star trigger slot table B 4 system controller slot table B 2 P2 J2 connector peripheral slot table B 7 star trigger slot table B 5 system controller slot table B 3 peripheral slots description 1 10 figure 1 6 P1 J1 connector pinouts table B 6 P2 J2 connector pinouts table B 7 pinouts B 1 P1 J1 connector peripheral slot table B 6 star trigger slot table B 4 system controller slot table B 2 P2 J2 connector peripheral slot table B 7 star trigger slot table B 5 system controller slot table B 3 power cables table 1 2 power failure troubleshooting table 3 5 programming examples NI resources C 1 PXI subsystem cooling specification A 3 electrical characteristics A 1 filler panel installation 2 6 installation injector ejector handle position figure 2 6 procedure 2 4 PXI or CompactPCI modules figure 2 5 National Instruments Corporation F3 Index interoperability with CompactPCI 1 9 local bus 1 10 peripheral slots 1 10 SCXI connection 1 11 Star Trigger and local bus routing figure 1 11 Star Trigger
50. ower entry module 3 Using a flathead screwdriver pry the door to the selection wheel open from the top 4 Remove the selection wheel Rotate the wheel for the appropriate voltage and reinsert it into the power entry module 6 Close the door 7 Check that the voltage showing on the selection wheel is correct 8 Reinsert the power cable National Instruments Corporation 2 3 NI PXI 1050 User Manual Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration PXI 1050 Chassis Installation A Caution Equipment described in this document must be used in a Measurement Category II environment per IEC 644 This category requires local level supply mains connected installation Complete the following steps to install the PXI 1050 chassis 1 If you are not using multiple chassis skip this step and leave the address at its factory default setting of 0 If you are using multiple chassis change the SCXI chassis address of the SCXI subsystem by following the instructions in the SCXI Subsystem Address Selection section earlier in this chapter Place the PXI chassis on a sturdy level surface Leave at least 10 cm 4 in of space behind the chassis for adequate air circulation Turn off the power switches Check that the voltage selection wheel in the power entry module is set for your outlet line voltage Refer to the Line Voltage Selection and Fuse Values section earlier in this chapter if necessary Insert the female end of your powe
51. r Hertz cycles per second Input output International Electrotechnical Commission an organization that sets international electrical and electronics standards Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Mainframe peak current Inches Pounds A group of signals that connect two peripheral slots Meters Mean time between failure National Electrical Manufacturers Association When the lead on a power supply draws more current than what the power supply is rated for National Instruments Corporation G 3 NI PXI 1050 User Manual Glossary P PXI PXI 10 MHz system clock signal PXI backplane PXI_CLK10 PXI_CLK_10_IN PXI module PXI peripheral module PXI peripheral slot PXI subsystem R RMS SCXI SCXI subsystem slot Slot 0 NI PXI 1050 User Manual PCI eXtensions for Instrumentation A 10 MHz clock reference provided by the PXI backplane to all peripheral modules The board in the PXI subsystem that connects the PXI modules The pin that provides the PXI 10 MHz system clock signal to a peripheral slot The pin that a star trigger module uses to supply the PXI 10 MHz system clock signal A PXI module that plugs into a PXI slot A PXI module that plugs into a PXI peripheral slot Holds PXI peripheral modules The PXI 1050 chassis section that uses PXI modules Root mean square A method used to measure electrical output in volts and watts Seconds SCXI stands for Signal Condi
52. r cable into the power entry module Insert the male end of your power cable into the wall outlet Install the SCXI and PXI modules into the chassis refer to the appropriate sections later in this chapter If you are not using a DAQ device in Slot 8 of the PXI backplane to control the SCXI modules install the necessary cabling for your modules Consult your SCXI module documentation for cabling installation instructions Install any front and rear filler panels refer to the appropriate sections later in this chapter Turn on the chassis power switches PXI Module Installation A Caution Turn off the PXI subsystem power using the power switch shown in Figure 1 2 Front View of the PXI 1050 Chassis before installing CompactPCI or PXI modules NI PXI 1050 User Manual 2 4 ni com Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Complete the following steps to install a PXI module into a chassis slot 1 Place the module edges into the PXI module guides top and bottom as shown in Figure 1 2 Front View of the PXI 1050 Chassis 2 Slide the module to the rear of the chassis making sure that the injector ejector handle is pushed down as shown in Figure 2 3 3 When you begin to feel resistance push up on the injector ejector handle to inject the module into the frame 4 Secure the module s front panel to the chassis using the module front panel mounting screws o WU OWN il AMM WII
53. r using National Instruments application software to program your National Instruments DAQ hardware Using National Instruments application software is easier than and as flexible as register level programming and can save weeks of development time Optional Equipment National Instruments offers a variety of products to use with your PXI 1050 chassis including cables and other accessories as follows e Cables and cable accessories shielded and ribbon e Shielded and unshielded 68 and 100 pin screw terminals e SCXI modules and accessories for isolating amplifying exciting and multiplexing signals for relays and analog output PXI modules and accessories for multifunction I O and instrumentation For more specific information about these products refer to your National Instruments catalog or call the office nearest you Key Features The PXI 1050 combines a high performance 8 slot PXI subsystem with a 4 slot SCXI subsystem The PXI 1050 has a structural design that is optimized for maximum use in a wide range of applications The PXI 1050 fully complies with the PXI Specification Revision 2 1 offering advanced timing and synchronization features The SCXI subsystem supplies a low noise environment for signal conditioning supplying power and control circuitry for the SCXI modules Use this general purpose chassis with current and future SCXI modules The PXI 1050 has a built in interconnect between the PXI and SCXI
54. re 1 4 PXI Star Trigger and Local Bus Routing Slot 8 of the PXI backplane has connections for a PXI peripheral module to control the SCXI subsystem These connections use the available local bus right pins PXI LBRO0 12 The SCXI connection passes communication timing and analog signals between the SCXI backplane and the PXI module in Slot 8 The eight PXI trigger lines are bused to each slot You can use the trigger lines in a variety of ways For example you can use triggers to synchronize the operation of several different PXI peripheral modules In other applications one module can control carefully timed sequences of operations performed on other modules in the system Modules can pass triggers to one another allowing precisely timed responses to asynchronous external events the system is monitoring or controlling National Instruments Corporation 1 11 NI PXI 1050 User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction System Reference Clock The PXI 1050 supplies the PXI 10 MHz system clock signal PXI_CLK10 independently to each peripheral slot An independent buffer having a source impedance matched to the backplane and a skew of less than 1 ns between slots drives the clock signal to each peripheral slot You can use this common reference clock signal to synchronize multiple modules in a measurement or control system You can drive PXI_CLK10 from an external source through the PXI CLK10 IN pin on the P2 connector of the Star Trigger slot
55. riggers to all other peripherals However if you do not require advanced trigger functionality you can install any standard peripheral module into this slot The PXI backplane local bus is a daisy chained bus that connects each peripheral slot with its adjacent left and right peripheral slots as shown in Figure 1 4 For example a given peripheral slot s right local bus connects to the adjacent slot s left local bus and so on Each local bus is 13 lines wide and can pass analog signals between modules or provide a high speed side band communication path that does not affect the PXI bandwidth Local bus signals may range from high speed TTL signals to analog signals as high as 42 V Initialization software keys adjacent modules to prohibit the use of incompatible devices This software uses the configuration information specific to each peripheral module to evaluate compatibility This method is a flexible way to define local bus functionality that is not limited by keying hardware 1 10 ni com Chapter 1 Introduction 3 3 F Star Triggers PCI Arbitration and Clock System Controller Slot 1 RONM Star Trigger Peripheral Slot 2 8 Peripheral Slot 8 5 Peripheral Slot 3 9 Local Bus Signals 6 Peripheral Slot 4 10 SCXI Connection 7 Peripheral Slot 7 SCXI Connection Trigger Bus Figu
56. s of VIs for using LabVIEW with National Instruments DAQ hardware is included with LabVIEW The LabVIEW Data Acquisition VI Library is functionally equivalent to NI DAQ software LabWindows CVI features interactive graphics state of the art user interface and uses the ANSI standard C programming language The LabWindows CVI Data Acquisition Library a series of functions for using LabWindows CVI with National Instruments DAQ hardware is included with the NI DAQ software kit The LabWindows CVI Data Acquisition Library is functionally equivalent to the NI DAQ software VirtualBench features virtual instruments that combine DAQ products software and your computer to create a stand alone instrument with the added benefit of the processing display and storage capabilities of your computer VirtualBench instruments load and save waveform data to disk in the same forms that can be used in popular spreadsheet programs and word processors Using ComponentWorks LabVIEW LabWindows CVI or VirtualBench software will greatly reduce the development time for your data acquisition and control application National Instruments Corporation 1 3 NI PXI 1050 User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction NI DAQ Driver Software NI PXI 1050 User Manual The NI DAQ driver software is included at no charge with all National Instruments DAQ hardware NI DAQ has an extensive library of functions that you can call from your application programming environment
57. simply chassis refers to the PXI 1050 SCXIbus refers to the backplane in the chassis SCXI subsystem A signal on the backplane is referred to as the SCXIbus signal name gt line or signal The SCXIbus descriptor may be omitted when the meaning is clear Slot 0 refers to the power supply and control circuitry in the SCXI subsystem viii ni com About This Manual Related Documentation The following document contains information that you might find helpful as you read this manual e Your computer technical reference manual If you are designing your own module the following National Instruments specification available by request describes the physical electrical and timing requirements for PXI e PXI Specification Revision 2 1 National Instruments Corporation ix NI PXI 1050 User Manual Introduction This chapter describes the PXI 1050 lists what you need to get started describes the optional equipment and explains how to unpack the PXI 1050 chassis About the PXI 1050 Chassis Thank you for purchasing the National Instruments PXI 1050 chassis This chassis integrates a high performance 8 slot PXI subsystem with a 4 slot SCXI subsystem to offer a complete solution for signal conditioning applications The PXI section of the chassis accepts an embedded controller and a wide variety of peripheral modules such as multifunction I O digital I O and instrument modules The four SCXI slots integrate signal
58. slot 1 10 system reference clock 1 12 trigger bus 1 11 PXI 1050 chassis front view items description table 1 6 figure 1 6 initialization file 2 7 installation 2 4 key features 1 5 optional equipment 1 5 overview 1 1 PXI subsystem See PXI subsystem rear view items descriptions table 1 8 figure 1 8 requirements for getting started 1 1 SCXI subsystem backplane overview 1 9 software programming choices National Instruments application software 1 3 NI DAQ driver software 1 4 register level programming 1 5 specifications See specifications unpacking 1 2 R reference clock 1 12 register level programming 1 5 related documentation ix requirements for getting started 1 1 resetting AC main circuit breaker 3 3 NI PXI 1050 User Manual Index S safety specifications A 5 SCXI subsystem address selection 2 1 backplane overview 1 9 connection for PXI peripheral module 1 11 electrical characteristics A 3 fan filter cleaning 3 2 filler panel installation front filler panel 2 7 rear filler panel 2 7 fuse replacement backplane fuse replacement and check 3 4 power entry module 3 4 indicators and switches on PXI 1050 chassis 1 6 installation 2 6 switch settings for address selection figure 2 2 software NI resources C 1 software programming choices National Instruments application software 1 3 NI DAQ driver software 1 4 register level programming 1 5 specifications backplane A 6
59. tioning eXtensions for Instrumentation and is a National Instruments product line designed to perform front end signal conditioning for National Instruments plug in DAQ devices The PXI 1050 chassis section that uses SCXI modules The slot in the chassis where a module is inserted The power and control circuitry for the SCXI subsystem G 4 ni com Star Trigger slot System Controller system integrator T trigger TTL U UL V V VAC voltage selection wheel W National Instruments Corporation G 5 Glossary This slot is located at Slot 2 and has a dedicated trigger line between each peripheral slot Use this slot for a module with Star Trigger functionality that can provide individual triggers to all other peripherals A module configured for installation in Slot 0 of a VXIbus mainframe This device is unique in the VXIbus system in that it performs the VMEbus system controller functions including clock sourcing and arbitration for data transfers across the backplane Installing such a device into any other slot can damage the device the V XIbus backplane or both The party who connects pieces of hardware and software to create a complete system for the end user Any event that causes or starts some form of data capture Transistor transistor logic Underwriter s Laboratories Volts Volts alternating current Configures the chassis for the AC line voltage Watts NI PXI 1050 User Manual Index
60. ubsystem in the following ways e Install several SCXI modules and a PXI DAQ device in Slot 8 of the PXI backplane to control and or acquire data from all the SCXI modules e Install several SCXI modules and cable one of them to a DAQ device that controls and or acquires data from all of the SCXI modules e Install several SCXI modules and an SCXI 1200 module that operates similarly to a DAQ device except that it communicates with the host computer through a parallel port instead of the computer plug in bus e Install SCXI modules that are each dedicated to conditioning signals for only a single DAQ device for example in parallel mode or that operate independently and only use the SCXI subsystem as a power source and or container You can use the chassis this way in addition to or instead of one of the first three methods PXI Subsystem Backplane Overview The following sections describe the PXI subsystem backplane Interoperability with CompactPCI The PXI backplane is interoperable with PXI compatible products and standard CompactPCI products This is an important feature because many PXI compatible systems may require components that do not implement PXI specific features For example you may want to use a standard CompactPCI network interface card in a PXI chassis The signals on the PXI 1050 backplane P1 connector meet the requirements of the CompactPCI specification for both the peripheral and system modules The PXI spe
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