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- Page 2 NI PXI-8820 User Manual NI PXI-8820 User Manual May 2013 373992A-01...
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- Page 4 Warranty The NI PXI-8820 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.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Introduction Benefits of PXI ......................1-1 NI PXI-8820 ........................1-2 Description ......................1-2 Functional Overview ..................1-3 NI PXI-8820 Functional Description ..........1-3 National Instruments Software ..................1-5 Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Installing the NI PXI-8820 ....................2-1 How to Remove the Controller from the PXI Chassis ........2-4 BIOS Setup Utility......................2-4... - Page 8 Data Storage ........................3-12 Chapter 4 Common Configuration Questions General Questions ......................4-1 Boot Options........................4-1 Cables and Connections ....................4-2 Software Driver Installation ..................4-3 Upgrade Information ..................... 4-4 PXI Configuration ......................4-5 NI PXI-8820 User Manual viii ni.com...
- Page 9 Contents Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Technical Support and Professional Services Glossary Index © National Instruments NI PXI-8820 User Manual...
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Page 10: About This Manual
National Instruments PXI-8820 embedded computer kit. How to Use the Documentation Set Begin by reading the NI PXI-8820 Installation Guide, a brief quick-start guide that describes how to install and get started with your controller. This manual, the NI PXI-8820 User Manual, contains more details about changing the installation or configuration from the defaults and using the hardware. -
Page 11: Related Documentation
Compaq Computer et al. • ExpressCard Standard, Release 1.0, PCMCIA • Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specification, Revision 2.0 • IEEE Std 488.1-2003, IEEE Standard for Higher Performance Protocol for the Standard Digital Interface for Programmable Instrumentation NI PXI-8820 User Manual ni.com... -
Page 12: Introduction
Introduction This chapter provides overview information for PXI and the NI PXI-8820 embedded controller. Benefits of PXI The PXI (PCI eXtensions for Instrumentation) industry standard, an open specification governed by the PXI Systems Alliance (PXISA), defines a compact modular PC platform for test, measurement, and control systems. -
Page 13: Ni Pxi-8820
Chapter 1 Introduction NI PXI-8820 Description The NI PXI-8820 PXI/CompactPCI embedded computer is a high-performance PXI/CompactPCI system controller. The NI PXI-8820 controller integrates standard I/O features in a single unit by using state-of-the-art packaging. Combining an NI PXI-8820 embedded controller with a PXI-compatible chassis, such as the NI PXI-1042, results in a fully PC-compatible computer in a compact, rugged package. -
Page 14: Functional Overview
NI PXI-8820 embedded computer. NI PXI-8820 Functional Description The NI PXI-8820 is a modular PC in a PXI 3U-size form factor. Figure 1-1 is a functional block diagram of the NI PXI-8820. Following the diagram is a description of each logic block shown. - Page 15 Chapter 1 Introduction The NI PXI-8820 consists of the following logic blocks on the CPU module and the I/O (daughter card) module. The CPU module has the following logic blocks: ® ® • The processor is an Intel Celeron 1020E processor (2M cache, 2.2 GHz).
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Page 16: National Instruments Software
Chapter 1 Introduction National Instruments Software National Instruments has developed several software tools you can use with the NI PXI-8820. National Instruments’ hardware and software work together to help you make the most of your PXI system. The LabVIEW, Measurement Studio, ™... - Page 17 NI-Sync. For more information visit ni.com/pxi NI-VISA is the National Instruments implementation of the VISA specification. VISA is a uniform API for communicating and controlling USB, Serial, GPIB, PXI, VXI, and various other types of instruments. This API aids in the creation of portable applications and instrument drivers.
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Page 18: Installation And Configuration
This section contains general installation instructions for the NI PXI-8820. Consult your PXI chassis user manual for specific instructions and warnings. Plug in your chassis before installing the NI PXI-8820. The power cord grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage while you install the module. - Page 19 Figure 2-1. Removing Protective Screw Caps Make sure the injector/ejector handle is in its downward position. Align the NI PXI-8820 with the card guides on the top and bottom of the system controller slot. Do not raise the injector/ejector handle as you insert the NI PXI-8820. The...
- Page 20 What if the NI PXI-8820 does not boot? section of Chapter 5, Troubleshooting. Figure 2-2 shows an NI PXI-8820 installed in the system controller slot of a National Instruments NI PXI-1042 chassis. 1 NI PXI-1042 Chassis 3 Injector/Ejector Rail 2 NI PXI-8820 Controller Figure 2-2.
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Page 21: How To Remove The Controller From The Pxi Chassis
The BIOS setup program includes menus for configuring settings and enabling NI PXI-8820 controller features. Most users do not need to use the BIOS setup program, as the NI PXI-8820 controller ships with default settings that work well for most configurations. -
Page 22: Main Setup Menu
The Main setup menu reports the following configuration information: • BIOS Version and Build Date—These values indicate the version of the NI PXI-8820 controller BIOS and the date on which the BIOS was built. • Embedded Firmware Version—This value helps identify the built-in hardware capabilities. -
Page 23: Advanced Setup Menu
Use this submenu to apply alternate settings to the hard disk drive (HDD) interfaces. Normally, you do not need to modify these settings, as the factory default settings provide the most compatible and optimal configuration possible. NI PXI-8820 User Manual ni.com... -
Page 24: Cpu Configuration Submenu
CPU cache. The default value is Enabled. Enabling adjacent cache line prefetching can increase system performance for some applications, but can cause control algorithms to behave less deterministically. © National Instruments NI PXI-8820 User Manual... -
Page 25: Video Configuration Submenu
Power-On Self Test will wait for a USB device or hub to power on. This setting is only visible if Device Power-Up Delay is set to Manual. The default is 5 seconds. NI PXI-8820 User Manual ni.com... -
Page 26: Serial/Parallel Port Configuration Submenu
Change Settings—This setting changes the base address and interrupt request level (IRQ) information for the onboard parallel port. The default value is Auto. Note that the options available vary based upon the Device Mode selected for the parallel port. © National Instruments NI PXI-8820 User Manual... -
Page 27: Power/Wake Configuration Submenu
The default is Use Switch Setting. • LabVIEW RT Configuration Overrides—Use this setting to access the LabVIEW RT Configuration Overrides submenu. Refer to the LabVIEW RT Configuration Overrides Submenu section for more information. NI PXI-8820 User Manual 2-10 ni.com... -
Page 28: Labview Rt Configuration Overrides Submenu
Only one device of a given type will be shown in this list. If more than one device of the same type exists, use the Device BBS Priorities submenus to re-order the priority of devices of the same type. © National Instruments 2-11 NI PXI-8820 User Manual... -
Page 29: Boot Settings Configuration Submenu
The highest priority device is displayed on the main Boot Option Priorities list. Optionally, each device can also be Disabled if the device should never be used as a boot device. NI PXI-8820 User Manual 2-12 ni.com... -
Page 30: Cd/Dvd Rom Drive Bbs Priorities Submenu
The Save & Exit setup menu includes all available options for exiting, saving, and loading the BIOS default configuration. As an alternative to this screen, press <F9> to load optimal BIOS default settings and <F10> to save changes and exit setup. © National Instruments 2-13 NI PXI-8820 User Manual... - Page 31 If BIOS setup options have been changed and saved, a reboot will be required and the boot override selection will not be valid. NI PXI-8820 User Manual 2-14 ni.com...
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Page 32: Bios Diagnostic Utilities
Note If the memory test fails, the controller is not permitted to boot, and the user is instructed to turn off the controller and replace the memory. © National Instruments 2-15 NI PXI-8820 User Manual... -
Page 33: System Cmos
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration System CMOS The NI PXI-8820 contains memory backed up by a battery to store BIOS configuration information. Complete the following steps to clear the CMOS contents: Power off the chassis. Remove the controller from the chassis. -
Page 34: Labview Rt Installation
The following section describes the necessary steps to get your PXI embedded controller setup to run LabVIEW Real-Time. In this section you will configure the boot mode of the controller, verify or change IP settings, and install LabVIEW Real-Time software. © National Instruments 2-17 NI PXI-8820 User Manual... - Page 35 Click Yes to automatically reboot the RT target. You may also reboot the controller by right-clicking on the target name under Remote Systems and selecting Reboot. NI PXI-8820 User Manual 2-18 ni.com...
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Page 36: Labview Rt Configuration Switches
If you are not using LabVIEW RT, these switches should remain in the OFF position. The controller reads these switches only after a system reset. The NI PXI-8820 controller includes the following LabVIEW RT configuration switches: •... - Page 37 The switches are shown in the OFF position. 1 Switch 1—Boot LabVIEW RT 3 Switch 3—Disable Startup VI 2 Switch 2—Boot Safe Mode 4 Switch 4—Reset IP Address Figure 2-4. LabVIEW RT Configuration Switches NI PXI-8820 User Manual 2-20 ni.com...
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Page 38: Drivers And Software
PXI Features PXI Trigger Connectivity The SMB connector on the NI PXI-8820 front panel can connect to or from any PXI backplane trigger line. A trigger allocation process is needed to prevent two resources from connecting to the same trigger line, resulting in the trigger being double-driven and possibly damaging the hardware. -
Page 39: Basic Pxi System Configuration
PXI specification at www.pxisa.org Upgrading RAM You can change the amount of installed RAM on the NI PXI-8820 by upgrading the SO-DIMM. National Instruments offers the following SO-DIMM for use with the NI PXI-8820 controller. -
Page 40: Hard Drive Recovery
The NI PXI-8820 controller also ships with an OS Recovery CD that allows you to reinstall your operating system onto your hard drive through an external USB CD/DVD-ROM. -
Page 41: Installing An Os
Back up the factory hard drive recovery image and any other files you want to keep. Installing an OS NI PXI-8820 controllers may include a preinstalled OS. In some cases, you may want to install a different OS. When doing so, consider the following guidelines. -
Page 42: I/O Information
I/O Information Front Panel Connectors Table 3-1 lists various peripherals and their corresponding NI PXI-8820 external connectors, bus interfaces, and functions. Table 3-1. NI PXI-8820 Peripherals Overview Peripheral External Connector Description Video DisplayPort Intel Extreme Graphics controller Serial COM1 16550 RS-232 serial port... -
Page 43: Front Panel
2.335 in. (59.31 mm) 2.054 in. (52.17 mm) 1.275 in. (32.38 mm) 1.061 in. (26.95 mm) RESET RESET NI PXI-8820 Embedded Controller 0.000 in. (0 mm) Figure 3-1. NI PXI-8820 Front Panel Layout and Dimensions NI PXI-8820 User Manual ni.com... -
Page 44: Displayport
Chapter 3 I/O Information DisplayPort Figure 3-2 shows the location and pinouts for the DisplayPort connectors on the NI PXI-8820. Table 3-2 lists and describes the DisplayPort connector signals. TRIG PWR OK / USER2 USER2 USER1 USER1 FAULT FAULT DRIVE... - Page 45 Chapter 3 I/O Information Table 3-2. DisplayPort Connector Signals (Continued) Signal Name ML_Lane3(p) ML_Lane3(n) CONFIG1 CONFIG2 AUX CH (p) AUX CH (n) Hot Plug Detect Return DP_PWR NI PXI-8820 User Manual ni.com...
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Page 46: Com1
Chapter 3 I/O Information COM1 Figure 3-3 shows the location and pinouts for the COM1 connector on the NI PXI-8820. Table 3-3 lists and describes the COM1 connector signal. TRIG USER2 USER2 PWR OK / USER1 USER1 FAULT FAULT DRIVE... -
Page 47: Ethernet
Chapter 3 I/O Information Ethernet Figure 3-4 shows the location and pinouts for the Ethernet connector on the NI PXI-8820. Table 3-4 lists and describes the Ethernet connector signals. TRIG USER2 USER2 PWR OK / USER1 USER1 FAULT FAULT DRIVE... -
Page 48: Parallel Port
1000 Mbit/sec data rate is selected. Parallel Port Figure 3-5 shows the location and pinouts for the IEEE 1284 (parallel) connector on the NI PXI-8820. Table 3-6 lists and describes the IEEE 1284 connector signals. Parallel port adapter cables are available from National Instruments, part number 777169-01. - Page 49 Data Bit 6 Data Bit 7 INIT# Initialize Printer STROBE# Strobe SLCTIN# Select Input AUTOFD# Auto Line Feed +5 V 19 to 35 Ground Not Connected Note: The pound symbol (#) indicates an active low signal. NI PXI-8820 User Manual ni.com...
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Page 50: Universal Serial Bus
Universal Serial Bus Figure 3-6 shows the location and pinouts for the Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector on the NI PXI-8820. Each controller has six USB ports on the front panel. Table 3-7 lists and describes the USB connector signals. - Page 51 3 in.) from the end of the cable that plugs into the controller. The ferrite should accommodate from 2 to 4 USB cables depending on cable diameter. Figure 3-7. Installing a Ferrite on a Single USB Cable NI PXI-8820 User Manual 3-10 ni.com...
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Page 52: Trigger
The TRIG connector is the software-controlled trigger connection for routing PXI triggers to or from the backplane trigger bus. Figure 3-8 shows the TRIG connector location on the NI PXI-8820. Table 3-8 lists and describes the trigger connector signals. TRIG... -
Page 53: Front Panel Features
The USER2 LED is a bi-color green/yellow LED. You can define the USER2 LED to meet the needs of your LabVIEW application. Data Storage The NI PXI-8820 has the following data storage features: • 2.5 in. SATA notebook internal hard drive •... -
Page 54: Common Configuration Questions
How do I check the configuration of the memory, hard drive, time/date, and so on? You can view these parameters in the BIOS setup. To enter the BIOS setup, reboot the NI PXI-8820 and press <Delete> during the memory tests. Refer to the Accessing BIOS Setup Utility... -
Page 55: Cables And Connections
There are some limitations when booting from a USB device. Windows 7 can be installed from a USB CD/DVD-ROM, but earlier versions of Windows cannot. The NI PXI-8820 BIOS configures the USB devices so that they will work in a DOS environment. -
Page 56: Software Driver Installation
If you do not have a Y-splitter cable, plug a USB keyboard into any USB connector. You can also plug a USB mouse into any USB connector. How do I connect a standard 25-pin LPT cable to the NI PXI-8820? The NI PXI-8820 uses a type C LPT connector. Most parallel port devices use a type A connector. -
Page 57: Upgrade Information
National Instruments has conducted thermal testing as well as mechanical shock and Note vibration testing, and has verified that the SO-DIMMs we sell work with the NI PXI-8820. We recommend you purchase your SO-DIMM modules from National Instruments. Other off-the-shelf SO-DIMM modules are not guaranteed to work properly. -
Page 58: Pxi Configuration
For more information, refer to KnowledgeBase 2GIGKD0Z, Determining and Upgrading PXI and VXI Embedded Controller BIOS Versions. Where do I get the latest software drivers? The latest National Instruments software is available from . For peripheral drivers, refer to KnowledgeBase ni.com/downloads... - Page 59 This chapter answers common troubleshooting questions you may have when using the NI PXI-8820 embedded computer. What if the NI PXI-8820 does not boot? Several problems can cause a controller not to boot. Here are some things to look for and possible solutions.
- Page 60 Press <F9> to load BIOS defaults. Answer Y (Yes) to the verification prompt. Select Save and Exit Setup. As an alternative method, complete the following steps: Power off the chassis. Remove the controller from the chassis. NI PXI-8820 User Manual ni.com...
- Page 61 Press and hold down the pushbutton switch SW1 for 2 to 3 seconds. The SW1 switch location is shown in Figure 5-1. Reinstall the controller in the chassis. 1 Push-Button Switch S1 Figure 5-1. Clearing the CMOS Contents © National Instruments NI PXI-8820 User Manual...
- Page 62 Specifications This appendix lists the electrical, mechanical, and environmental specifications of the NI PXI-8820 embedded controller. Features NI PXI-8820 ® ® Intel Celeron 1020E (2.2 GHz dual-core processor) On-die L2 cache 2 MB Single-Channel DDR3 RAM, PC3 10600 2 GB Standard...
- Page 63 (at 25 °C ambient temperature) Pollution Degree ........2 Indoor use only. Caution Clean the NI PXI-8820 with a soft nonmetallic brush. Make sure that the device is completely dry and free from contaminants before returning it to service. NI PXI-8820 User Manual ni.com...
- Page 64 IEC-60068-2-27. Meets MIL-PRF-28800F Class 2 limits.) For chassis that are not available in the online catalog at , contact National Instruments for supported operating ni.com temperatures. Processor should not throttle CPU frequency under reasonable, worst case processor work loads in high operating temperatures.
- Page 65 FCC 47 CFR Part 15B: Class A emissions • ICES-001: Class A emissions In the United States (per FCC 47 CFR), Class A equipment is intended for use in Note commercial, light-industrial, and heavy-industrial locations. In Europe, Canada, Australia NI PXI-8820 User Manual ni.com...
- Page 66 At the end of the product life cycle, all products must be sent to a WEEE recycling center. For more information about WEEE recycling centers, National Instruments WEEE initiatives, and compliance with WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste and Electronic Equipment, visit ni.com/environment/weee © National Instruments NI PXI-8820 User Manual...
- Page 67 Instruments service representative. For more information about compliance with the EU Battery Directive 2006/66/EC about Batteries and Accumulators and Waste Batteries and Accumulators, visit ni.com/environment/batterydirective National Instruments (RoHS) National Instruments RoHS ni.com/environment/rohs_china (For information about China RoHS compliance, go to ni.com/environment/rohs_china NI PXI-8820 User Manual ni.com...
- Page 68 You can also register for instructor-led, hands-on courses at locations around the world. • System Integration—If you have time constraints, limited in-house technical resources, or other project challenges, National Instruments © National Instruments NI PXI-8820 User Manual...
- Page 69 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-8820 User Manual ni.com...
- Page 70 BIOS Basic Input/Output System—BIOS functions are the fundamental level of any PC or compatible computer. BIOS functions embody the basic operations needed for successful use of the computer’s hardware resources. © National Instruments NI PXI-8820 User Manual...
- Page 71 LCD computer displays and digital projectors. It was developed by an industry consortium, the Digital Display Working Group (DDWG). Extended Capabilities Parallel. EEPROM Electronically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory. Electromagnetic Compatibility. Electromagnetic interference. NI PXI-8820 User Manual ni.com...
- Page 72 LabWindows/CVI or LabVIEW. interrupt A means for a device to request service from another device. interrupt level The relative priority at which a device can interrupt. © National Instruments NI PXI-8820 User Manual...
- Page 73 Mean time between failure. NI-488 or NI-488.2 The National Instruments software for GPIB systems. NI-DAQ The National Instruments software for data acquisition instruments. NI-VISA The National Instruments implementation of the VISA standard—An interface-independent software that provides a unified programming interface for VXI, GPIB, and serial instruments.
- Page 74 SO-DIMM Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Module. SPI Bus Serial Peripheral Interface—A standard for controlling most any digital electronics that accept a clocked serial stream of bits. © National Instruments NI PXI-8820 User Manual...
- Page 75 Glossary Universal Serial Bus. Volts. Video Graphics Array—The minimum video display standard for all PCs. Watts. NI PXI-8820 User Manual ni.com...
- Page 76 2-21 Save & Exit menu, 2-13 driver installation, 4-3 Serial/Parallel Port Configuration menu general questions, 4-1 Parallel Port menu, 2-9 PXI Express configuration, 4-5 Serial Port menu, 2-9 upgrade information, 4-4 © National Instruments NI PXI-8820 User Manual...
- Page 77 2-21 features, 3-12 DisplayPort, connector signals (table), 3-3 LEDs, 4-1 documentation functional description of NI PXI-8820, 1-2 conventions used in manual, xi functional overview of NI PXI-8820, 1-3 how to use this documentation set, xi NI resources, B-1 related documentation, xii...
- Page 78 See also configuration parallel port, 3-7 injector/ejector handle position Measurement Studio, 1-5 (caution), 2-2 modular instruments, 1-6 NI PXI-8820 installed in a PXI chassis mouse, plugging PS/2 mouse and keyboard (figure), 2-3 into controller, 4-2 procedure, 2-1 removing NI PXI-8820 from PXI...
- Page 79 OS installation Serial/Parallel Port Configuration menu, 2-9 from USB CD/DVD-ROM, 2-24 Parallel Port menu, 2-9 overview, 2-24 Serial Port menu, 2-9 setting up the NI PXI-8820 BIOS, 2-4 shock and vibration specifications, A-3 software parallel port See also drivers connector, 3-1...
- Page 80 NI resources, B-1 Y-splitter cable video display, 5-2 (figure), 4-2 using mouse and keyboard without, 4-3 using with PS/2 mouse and keyboard, 2-3 Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector location and pinout (figure), 3-9 © National Instruments NI PXI-8820 User Manual...
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