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  • Page 1 NI PXI-8109 User Manual NI PXI-8109 User Manual July 2012 373172C-01...
  • Page 2 11500 North Mopac Expressway Austin, Texas 78759-3504 USA Tel: 512 683 0100 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 and enter ni.com/info the Info Code feedback ©...
  • Page 3 Instruments Corporation. National Instruments respects the intellectual property of others, and we ask our users to do the same. NI software is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. Where NI software may be used to reproduce software or other materials belonging to others, you may use NI software only to reproduce materials that you may reproduce in accordance with the terms of any applicable license or other legal restriction.
  • Page 4 CUSTOMIZED AND DIFFERS FROM NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS' TESTING PLATFORMS AND BECAUSE A USER OR APPLICATION 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...
  • Page 5 Furthermore, any changes or modifications to the product not expressly approved by National Instruments could void your authority to operate it under your local regulatory rules.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Benefits of PXI ......................1-1 NI PXI-8109 ........................1-2 Description ......................1-2 Functional Overview ..................1-2 NI PXI-8109 Functional Description ..........1-2 National Instruments Software ..................1-4 Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Installing the NI PXI-8109 ....................2-1 How to Remove the Controller from the PXI Chassis ........2-4 BIOS Setup ........................2-5...
  • Page 7 Contents Floppy Drive BBS Priorities Submenu ..........2-15 Network Device BBS Priorities Submenu........2-15 Security Menu ....................2-15 Save & Exit Menu................... 2-16 BIOS Diagnostic Utilities....................2-17 Accessing BIOS Diagnostic Utilities.............. 2-17 Hard Drive Diagnostic Utility................. 2-17 Memory Diagnostic Utility ................2-17 System CMOS .......................
  • Page 8 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......................4-7 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Technical Support and Professional Services Glossary Index © National Instruments NI PXI-8109 User Manual...

  • Page 9: About This Manual

    About This Manual This manual contains detailed instructions for installing and configuring your National Instruments PXI-8109 embedded controller kit. How to Use the Documentation Set Begin by reading the NI PXI-8109 Installation Guide, a brief quick-start guide that describes how to install and get started with your controller.

  • Page 10: Related Documentation

    About This Manual Text in this font denotes text or characters that you should enter from the monospace 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.

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Additionally, PXI meets the more specific needs of instrumentation users by adding an integrated trigger bus and reference clock for multiple-board synchronization, a star trigger bus for very precise timing, and local buses for side-band communication between adjacent peripherals. © National Instruments NI PXI-8109 User Manual...

  • Page 12: Ni Pxi-8109

    Chapter 1 Introduction NI PXI-8109 Description The NI PXI-8109 PXI/CompactPCI embedded computer is a high-performance PXI/CompactPCI system controller. The NI PXI-8109 controller integrates standard I/O features in a single unit by using state-of-the-art packaging. Combining an NI PXI-8109 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 13 SMB on the front panel. • The ATI Radeon E2400 Embedded GPU drives the graphics. • The Watchdog Timer block consists of a watchdog timer that can reset the controller or generate a trigger. © National Instruments NI PXI-8109 User Manual...

  • Page 14: National Instruments Software

    • The ExpressCard/34 slot accommodates an ExpressCard/34 module. National Instruments Software National Instruments has developed several software tools you can use with the NI PXI-8109. National Instruments’ hardware and software work together to help you make the most of your PXI system. The LabVIEW, Measurement Studio, ™...
  • Page 15 RTSI or PXI synchronization, self-calibration, messaging, and acquiring data to extended memory. For more information visit ni.com/daq National Instruments’ Modular Instruments use specialized drivers suited to each product’s specialization. Express VIs provide customized, interactive programming of instruments in a single interface and soft front panels provide an interface for testing the functionality of each instrument with no programming required.
  • Page 16 Chapter 1 Introduction 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.

  • Page 17: Installation And Configuration

    Remove any filler panels blocking access to the system controller slot (slot 1) in the chassis. Touch the metal part of the case to discharge any static electricity that might be on your clothes or body. © National Instruments NI PXI-8109 User Manual...
  • Page 18 Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Remove the protective plastic covers from the four bracket-retaining screws as shown in Figure 2-1. 1 Protective Screw Cap (4x) Figure 2-1. Removing Protective Screw Caps Make sure the injector/ejector handle is in its downward position. Align the NI PXI-8109 with the card guides on the top and bottom of the system controller slot.
  • Page 19 13. Power on the chassis. 14. Verify that the controller boots. If the controller does not boot, refer to the What if the NI PXI-8109 does not boot? section of Chapter 5, Troubleshooting. © National Instruments NI PXI-8109 User Manual...

  • Page 20: How To Remove The Controller From The Pxi Chassis

    Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Figure 2-2 shows an NI PXI-8109 installed in the system controller slot of a National Instruments PXI-1042Q chassis. You can place PXI devices in any other slots. 1 NI PXI-1042Q Chassis 2 NI PXI-8109 Controller 3 Injector/Ejector Rail Figure 2-2.

  • Page 21: Bios Setup

    <Esc>—Use this key to return to the parent menu of a submenu. At the top-level menus, this key serves as a shortcut to the Exit menu. • <+> and <–>—Use these keys to cycle between all available settings for a selected configuration option. © National Instruments NI PXI-8109 User Manual...

  • Page 22: Main Menu

    Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration • <Tab>—Use this key to select time and date fields. • <F9>—Use this key to load the optimal default values for BIOS configuration settings. The optimal default values are the same as the shipping configuration default values. Main Menu The most commonly accessed and modified BIOS settings are in the Main menu.

  • Page 23: Sata Configuration Submenu

    AHCI mode and enable IDE mode so that non-compatible OSes function correctly. The default value is AHCI. • Internal Drive (SATA)—This item displays the onboard SATA drive detected in the system. © National Instruments NI PXI-8109 User Manual...

  • Page 24: Cpu Configuration Submenu

    Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration CPU Configuration Submenu Use this submenu to apply alternate settings to the CPU. Normally, you do not need to modify these settings, as the factory default settings provide the most compatible and optimal configuration possible. •...

  • Page 25: Video Configuration Submenu

    • ExpressCard Resources—This setting enables or disables the setting of the Reserved Buses, Reserved Memory, and Reserved I/O © National Instruments NI PXI-8109 User Manual...

  • Page 26: Usb Configuration Submenu

    Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration settings. The default value for this setting is Enabled. If this setting is disabled, the bus, memory, and I/O options disappear from this submenu. Disabling this setting effectively sets Reserved Buses to 0, Reserved Memory to 0M, and Reserved I/O to 0K. •...

  • Page 27: Serial/Parallel Port Configuration Submenu

    (IRQ) information for the onboard serial port. • Change Settings—This setting changes the base address and interrupt request level (IRQ) information for the onboard serial port. The default value is Auto. © National Instruments 2-11 NI PXI-8109 User Manual...

  • Page 28: Parallel Port Configuration Submenu

    Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Parallel Port Configuration Submenu • Parallel Port—This setting enables or disables the onboard parallel port. The default value is Enabled. • Device Settings—This item displays the current base address and interrupt request level (IRQ) information for the onboard parallel port. •...

  • Page 29: Current Hardware Switch Settings

    Boot Device #1, followed by Boot Device #2, and Boot Device #3. If multiple boot devices are not present, the BIOS setup will not display all of these configuration © National Instruments 2-13 NI PXI-8109 User Manual...

  • Page 30: Boot Settings Configuration Submenu

    Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration options. To select a boot device, press <Enter> on the desired configuration option and select a boot device from the resulting menu. You can also disable certain boot devices by selecting Disabled. Note 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.

  • Page 31: Hard Drive Bbs Priorities Submenu

    User’s password is set, then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter the BIOS setup program. In the BIOS setup program, the User will have Administrator rights. By default, no password is specified. © National Instruments 2-15 NI PXI-8109 User Manual...

  • Page 32: Save & Exit Menu

    Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Save & Exit Menu The Save & Exit 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.

  • Page 33: 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 2-17 NI PXI-8109 User Manual...

  • Page 34: System Cmos

    Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration System CMOS The NI PXI-8109 contains memory back 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. Press the push-button switch, as shown in Figure 2-3.

  • Page 35: Labview Rt Installation

    The label also can be removed and placed on the front of the controller for easier access. Click on the appropriate PXI controller entry to access the Network Settings tab in the right pane view. © National Instruments 2-19 NI PXI-8109 User Manual...

  • Page 36: Labview Rt Configuration Switches

    Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration (Optional) Enter a name for the RT target in the Name text box. (Optional) Set the network configuration options of the RT target in the IP Settings section and click the Apply button. For information about configuring network settings, refer to the Configuring Network Settings book, accessible by browsing to MAX Remote Systems Help»LabVIEW Real-Time Target Configuration»Configuring Network Settings from the Contents...
  • Page 37 By default, the target will automatically attempt to connect to the network using Note DHCP. If the target is unable to initiate a DHCP connection, the target connects to the network with a link-local IP address or 169.254.x.x © National Instruments 2-21 NI PXI-8109 User Manual...

  • Page 38: Drivers And Software

    Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Figure 2-4 shows the location of the LabVIEW RT configuration switches. 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.

  • Page 39: Pxi Features

    Windows. Contact National Instruments for more information. PXI Chassis Configuration The PXI Platform Services software installed on your controller and available on the National Instruments Driver DVD or PXI Platform Services CD included with your kit automatically identifies your PXI system components to generate a file.

  • Page 40: Basic Pxi System Configuration

    Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration The configuration steps for single or multiple-chassis systems are the same. An example of a multichassis configuration is shown in Figure 2-5. Figure 2-5. Multichassis Configuration in MAX Basic PXI System Configuration Launch Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX). In the Configuration tree, expand Devices and Interfaces.

  • Page 41: Upgrading Ram

    • (NI part number 781509-4096) Notes National Instruments has tested and verified that the DDR3 SO-DIMMs we sell work with the NI PXI-8109. We recommend you purchase your DDR3 SO-DIMM modules from National Instruments. Other off-the-shelf DDR3 SO-DIMM modules are not guaranteed to work properly.

  • Page 42: Hard Drive Recovery

    Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration 1 DDR3 SO-DIMM Module in Lower Socket 2 DDR3 SO-DIMM Sockets Figure 2-6. Installing a DDR3 SO-DIMM in an NI PXI-8109 Controller Hard Drive Recovery NI PXI-8109 controllers include two methods of restoring the original factory condition of your hard drive.

  • Page 43: Installing An Os

    If you insert the card and it is ejected, simply re-insert the card until it is seated. If you encounter too much resistance, do not force the card. Check the card orientation and try again. © National Instruments 2-27 NI PXI-8109 User Manual...

  • Page 44: Removing An Expresscard

    Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration The NI PXI-8109 will automatically recognize the ExpressCard and load the appropriate driver(s). Third-party cards may require that you install additional drivers. Contact your ExpressCard vendor for more information. Removing an ExpressCard To remove the ExpressCard module push in the module and then release to eject the card.

  • Page 45: I/O Information

    (4 ports) PXI trigger Trigger Routing PXI triggers to or from the (SMB) backplane trigger bus GPIB device GPIB General-Purpose Interface Bus, (25-pin Micro D) IEEE 488.2 ExpressCard/34 module ExpressCard/34 slot ExpressCard/34 expansion © National Instruments NI PXI-8109 User Manual...

  • Page 46: Front Panel

    Chapter 3 I/O Information Front Panel Figure 3-1 shows the front panel layout and dimensions of the NI PXI-8109. Dimensions are in inches [millimeters]. 4.392 [111.56] 3.727 [94.66] 3.553 [90.26] 3.390 [86.11] 3.002 [76.25] 2.064 [52.43] 1.650 [41.91] 1.256 [31.9] .000 [0] Figure 3-1.

  • Page 47: Dvi-I

    Figure 3-2. DVI-I Connector Location and Pinout Table 3-2. DVI-I Connector Signals Signal Name TMDS Data2– TMDS Data2+ TMDS Data2/4 Shield Reserved Reserved DDC Clock [SCL] DDC Data [SDA] Analog vertical sync TMDS Data1– TMDS Data1+ © National Instruments NI PXI-8109 User Manual...
  • Page 48 Chapter 3 I/O Information Table 3-2. DVI-I Connector Signals (Continued) Signal Name TMDS Data1/3 Shield Reserved Reserved +5 V Power Ground (for +5 V) Hot Plug Detect TMDS Data0– TMDSData0+ TMDS Data0/5 Shield Reserved Reserved TMDS Clock Shield TMDS Clock+ TMDS Clock–...

  • Page 49: Com1

    Figure 3-3. COM1 Connector Location and Pinout Table 3-3. COM1 Connector Signals Signal Name Signal Description Data Carrier Detect Receive Data Transmit Data Data Terminal Ready Ground Data Set Ready Ready to Send Clear to Send Ring Indicator © National Instruments NI PXI-8109 User Manual...

  • Page 50: Ethernet

    Chapter 3 I/O Information Ethernet Figure 3-4 shows the location and pinouts for the Ethernet connector on the NI PXI-8109. Table 3-4 lists and describes the Ethernet connector signals. Ethernet NI PXI-8109 Embedded Controller Figure 3-4. Ethernet Connector Location and Pinout Table 3-4.

  • Page 51: Parallel Port

    Figure 3-5 shows the location and pinouts for the IEEE 1284 (parallel) connector on the NI PXI-8109. Table 3-6 lists and describes the IEEE 1284 connector signals. Parallel port adapter cables are available from National Instruments, part number 777169-01. Parallel Port...
  • Page 52 Chapter 3 I/O Information Table 3-6. Parallel Port Connector Signals Default Configuration (LPT) Signal Name Signal Description BUSY Device Busy SLCT Select ACK# Acknowledge FAULT#(ERROR#) Fault PAPEREND Paper End Data Bit 0 Data Bit 1 PD 2 Data Bit 2 Data Bit 3 Data Bit 4 Data Bit 5...

  • Page 53: Universal Serial Bus

    USB connector signals. NI PXI-8109 Embedded Controller Figure 3-6. USB Connector Location and Pinout Table 3-7. USB Connector Signals Signal Name Signal Description Cable Power (+5 V) D– USB Data – USB Data + Ground © National Instruments NI PXI-8109 User Manual...

  • Page 54: Trigger

    Chapter 3 I/O Information Trigger The TRIG connector is the software-controlled trigger connection for routing PXI triggers to or from the backplane trigger bus. Figure 3-7 shows the TRIG connector location on the NI PXI-8109. Table 3-8 lists and describes the trigger connector signals. NI PXI-8109 Embedded Controller Figure 3-7.

  • Page 55: Gpib (Ieee 488.2)

    GPIB (IEEE 488.2) Figure 3-8 shows the location and pinouts for the GPIB connector on the NI PXI-8109. Table 3-9 lists and describes the GPIB connector signals. National Instruments provides a GPIB mating connector, part number 183285-0R2. GPIB NI PXI-8109 Embedded Controller Figure 3-8.

  • Page 56: Expresscard/34 Slot

    Chapter 3 I/O Information Table 3-9. GPIB Connector Signals (Continued) Signal Name Signal Description ATN# Attention SHIELD Chassis ground DIO5# Data Bit 5 DIO6# Data Bit 6 DIO7# Data Bit 7 DIO8# Data Bit 8 REN# Remote Enable 18–25 Logic Ground ExpressCard/34 Slot The NI PXI-8109 controller is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot on the front panel, which provides I/O expansion and options for removable...
  • Page 57 PE Presence REFCLK– Reference Clock – REFCLK+ Reference Clock + Ground PERn PE Data Receive – PERp PE Data Receive + Ground PETn PE Data Transmit – PETp PE Data Transmit + Ground © National Instruments 3-13 NI PXI-8109 User Manual...

  • Page 58: Front Panel Features

    Chapter 3 I/O Information Front Panel Features The NI PXI-8109 controller has the following front-panel features: • A system reset pushbutton (press the button to generate a reset to the controller) • Two front panel LEDs that show PC status –...

  • Page 59: Common Configuration Questions

    SCSI adapter, such as the NI PXI-8214, is used • A network PXE server on the same subnet • An external USB mass storage device such as a USB hard drive, USB CD/DVD-ROM, or USB flash drive © National Instruments NI PXI-8109 User Manual...

  • Page 60: Cables And Connections

    The NI PXI-8109 has no PS/2 connector, and you need to use a USB Y-splitter cable as shown in Figure 4-1, or a similar device, to connect both a PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard. National Instruments part number 778713-01 is such a cable and is available through the online catalog at ni.com/products...

  • Page 61: Software Driver Installation

    How do I connect a VGA monitor to the NI PXI-8109? A VGA-to-DVI-I adapter (National Instruments part number 762559-01) is included with your kit. You can use this adapter to connect a VGA monitor to the DVI-I port.

  • Page 62: Upgrade Information

    However, two mismatched modules will result in better performance than using a single module. National Instruments offers the following types of SO-DIMMs for use with the NI PXI-8109 controller. PC3-8500 (DDR3 1066) 2 GB, 256 MB × 64, CL 7, 1.18 in. max •...
  • Page 63 Chapter 4 Common Configuration Questions National Instruments has tested and verified that the DDR3 SO-DIMMs we sell Notes work with the NI PXI-8109. We recommend you purchase your DDR3 SO-DIMM modules from National Instruments. Other off-the-shelf DDR3 SO-DIMM modules are not guaranteed to work properly.
  • Page 64 2 Reserved Figure 4-3. The W1 Jumper on an NI PXI-8109 Controller The W1 jumper enables reserved features for National Instruments factory testing only. The W1 jumper is not needed for normal operation, and the shunt should be left in the default position (with the shunt on pins 1 and 2, or with the shunt removed entirely).

  • Page 65: Pxi Configuration

    Yes. The NI PXI-8109 controller supports and can boot from USB floppy drives. Refer to the Boot Options section for more information. A USB floppy drive is available from National Instruments, part number 778492-02. PXI Configuration How do I use the SMB trigger on the front panel?

  • Page 66: Troubleshooting

    Does your monitor work with a different PC? If it hangs, note the last screen output that you saw for reference when consulting National Instruments technical support. • What has changed about the system? Did you recently move the...
  • Page 67 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting • Recover the hard drive on the controller. (Refer to the Hard Drive Recovery section of Chapter 2, Installation and Configuration.) • Make sure the RAM is properly seated. My controller boots fine until I get to Windows, at which point I cannot read the screen.
  • Page 68 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Press the Clear CMOS button (SW2) as shown in Figure 5-1. Wait one second. Reinstall the controller in the chassis. Push-Button Switch SW2 Figure 5-1. Clearing the CMOS Contents © National Instruments NI PXI-8109 User Manual...

  • Page 69: Appendix A Specifications

    Yes (4) ExpressCard/34 Slot PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector PXI Trigger Bus Input/Output Installed Operating System Windows 7 Professional, Windows XP Professional SP3 for Embedded Systems Extended-temperature 24/7 option provides 80 GB minimum hard drive. © National Instruments NI PXI-8109 User Manual...
  • Page 70 Appendix A Specifications Electrical Current (A) Voltage (V) Typical Maximum +3.3 +5 (+5 V and +5 V 9.5 A .050 A .150 A –12 * Does not include any attached USB devices or ExpressCard. Physical Board dimensions ........PXI 3U-size module 8.1 cm ×...
  • Page 71 (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-56.) For chassis that are not available in the online catalog at ni.com, contact National Instruments for supported operating temperatures. Processor should not throttle CPU frequency under reasonable, worst case processor work loads in high operating temperatures.
  • Page 72 Appendix A Specifications Shock and Vibration Operational shock ........30 g peak, half-sine, 11 ms pulse (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-27. Test profile developed in accordance with MIL-PRF-28800F.) Random vibration Operating .........5 to 500 Hz, 0.3 g (with solid-state hard drive) Nonoperating ........5 to 500 Hz, 2.4 g (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-64.
  • Page 73 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-8109 User Manual...
  • Page 74 This device contains a long-life coin cell battery. If you need to replace it, use the Return Cd/Hg/Pb Material Authorization (RMA) process or contact an authorized National 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...
  • Page 75 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-8109 User Manual...
  • Page 76 Appendix B Technical Support and Professional Services 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.
  • Page 77 Glossary Symbol Prefix Value nano –9 μ micro – 6 –3 milli kilo mega giga tera Symbols ° Degrees. Ω Ohms. Percent. Amperes. Alternating Current. ASIC Application-specific integrated circuit. © National Instruments NI PXI-8109 User Manual...
  • Page 78 Glossary Bytes. backplane An assembly, typically a printed circuit board, with connectors and signal paths that bus the connector pins. 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.
  • Page 79 2. A measure of acceleration equal to 9.8 m/s GPIB General Purpose Interface Bus (IEEE 488). A measure of random vibration—The root mean square of acceleration levels in a random vibration test profile. Hertz—Cycles per second. © National Instruments NI PXI-8109 User Manual...
  • Page 80 Glossary Input/output—The techniques, media, and devices used to achieve communication between machines and users. Integrated Drive Electronics—Hard disk and built-in controller. IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Inches. instrument driver A set of routines designed to control a specific instrument or family of instruments, and any necessary related files for LabWindows/CVI or LabVIEW.
  • Page 81 Mean time to repair. 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 82 Glossary Random Access Memory—the computer’s primary workspace. RAMDAC Random Access Memory Digital to Analog Converter—the VGA controller chip that maintains the color palette and converts data from memory into analog signals for the monitor. resource Hardware settings used by devices in a computer system, including ISA interrupt level, DMA channel, and I/O address.
  • Page 83 Glossary Volts. Video Graphics Array—The minimum video display standard for all PCs. Watts. © National Instruments NI PXI-8109 User Manual...
  • Page 84 LabVIEW RT Setup menu driver installation, 4-3 LabVIEW RT Configuration general questions, 4-1 Overrides menu, 2-13 PXI configuration, 4-7 Main menu, 2-6 upgrade information, 4-4 Network Device BBS Priorities CompactPCI specification, 1-1 Configuration menu, 2-15 © National Instruments NI PXI-8109 User Manual...
  • Page 85 2-9 DDR SO-DIMMs, installing, 4-4 connector DDR3 SO-DIMMs location and pinout (figure), 3-12 from National Instruments (note), 2-25, signals (table), 3-13 installing a module, 2-27 installing (figure), 2-26, 4-5 module connector, 3-1 Declaration of Conformity (NI resources), B-2...
  • Page 86 B-1 LabWindows/CVI, 1-5 LEDs, front panel LEDs, 3-14, 4-1 Linux support, 1-6 LPT cable, connecting to NI PXI-8109, 4-3 IDE controller, using SCSI hard drive in addition, 4-1 IEEE 488.2, 3-11 © National Instruments NI PXI-8109 User Manual...
  • Page 87 1-3 (figure), 2-24 peripheral expansion overview (table), 3-1 PXI trigger connectivity, 2-23 removing from a PXI chassis, 2-4 National Instruments software, 1-4 software, 1-4 specifications, A-1 support and services, B-1 troubleshooting, 5-1 Network Device BBS Priorities menu, 2-15...
  • Page 88 PS/2, plugging PS/2 mouse and keyboard into LabVIEW, 1-4 controller, 4-2 LabWindows/CVI, 1-5 PWROK/FAULT LED, 3-14 Measurement Studio, 1-5 National Instruments software, 1-4 connectors, function (logic block), 1-4 NI resources, B-1 features, 2-23 NI-DAQmx, 1-5 trigger connectivity, 2-23 NI-VISA, 1-6...
  • Page 89 Index technical support, B-1 VGA overview (table), 3-1 training and certification (NI resources), B-1 video, 3-1 trigger, 3-10, 4-7 See also VGA connector driver installation, 4-3 location and pinout (figure), 3-10 Video Configuration menu, 2-9 signals (table), 3-10 troubleshooting CMOS reset, 5-2 W1 jumper, 4-6 controller does not boot, 5-1 Web resources, B-1...

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