National Instruments PXI-8360 - User Manual

Set Up Your MXI -Express x1
System
This document explains what is needed to set up various MXI-Express x1
hardware configurations.
The products covered by this guide are the NI PCI-8361, NI PCIe-8361/
8362, NI PXI-8360/8364, NI PXIe-8360/8364, and NI ExpressCard-8360.
For the remainder of this manual the term MXI-Express x1 product refers
to any of these products.
Additional compatible products are included in subsequent tables, but are
not covered in this manual.
Terminology
The following terms may be used throughout this document:
• Host PC—A host computer with at least one of the following slot
types available:
– PCI Express x1 or wider
–PCI
• Laptop—A portable laptop with the following slot types available:
– ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54 slot with PCI Express support
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• Expansion Chassis—An expansion chassis of any of the following
types:
– CompactPCI chassis
– PXI chassis
– CompactPCI Express chassis
– PXI Express chassis
– VXI mainframe
– NI CompactRIO backplane
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Some ExpressCard adapters support USB only.
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National Instruments PXI-8360 Specifications

General

Number of Slots	1
Operating System Support	Windows
System Controller	No
MXI-Express	Yes
Chassis Compatibility	PXI
PXI Specification	PXI-1
Interface Type	PCI Express
Connector Type	PCI Express
Maximum Data Transfer Rate	250 MB/s per direction
Compatible Operating Systems	Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
Form Factor	3U PXI

Summary

Terminology

Connecting a PC or Laptop to an Expansion Chassis

Using a MXI-Express x1 Copper Cable

Describes the process of connecting a PC or laptop to an expansion chassis using a specific type of cable.

Connecting Additional Expansion Chassis to a System

Using a MXI-Express x1 Copper Cable

Details how to connect multiple expansion chassis in a daisy-chain configuration using a copper cable.

Installation and Configuration

Unpacking

Provides essential guidelines for safely unpacking MXI-Express x1 boards and handling precautions.

Hardware Installation

Installing Host Interface Cards

Step-by-step instructions for installing NI PCI-8361 or NI PCIe-8361/8362 host cards into a computer.

Installing Low-Profile Brackets

Instructions for replacing the standard bracket with a low-profile bracket for specific computer chassis.

Installing ExpressCard Host Card

Procedure for connecting an NI ExpressCard-8360 to a PXI system, focusing on laptop usage.

Installing PXIPXI Express Boards

Guide for installing NI PXI/PXI Express boards into PXI or PXI Express chassis.

Cabling

Powering On the MXI-Express x1 System

Details the correct sequence for powering on MXI-Express x1 expansion chassis and the host PC.

Powering Off the MXI-Express x1 System

LED Indicators

Explains the meaning of various LEDs on MXI-Express x1 products for status indication.

Software Installation and Configuration

Software Installation

Information on installing the necessary PXI Platform Services software for full MXI-Express functionality.

Configuring Your System

Guidance on configuring the MXI-Express system using Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX).