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National Instruments PXIe-8821 Getting Started Manual

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GETTING STARTED GUIDE
PXIe-8821
This document includes instructions for installing and configuring your PXIe-8821
PXI Express controller module.
Contents
Getting Started.......................................................................................................................... 1
Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines....................................................................... 2
Unpacking......................................................................................................................... 2
Electrical........................................................................................................................... 2
Preparing the Environment............................................................................................... 3
Installing the PXIe-8821 into a PXI Express Chassis.......................................................3
LabVIEW RT.................................................................................................................... 5
Data Storage...................................................................................................................... 8
PXIe-8821 Front Panel......................................................................................................8
Removing the PXIe-8821 from a PXI Express Chassis..................................................10
Cleaning.......................................................................................................................... 10
Common Configuration Questions......................................................................................... 10
General Questions........................................................................................................... 10
Boot Options................................................................................................................... 11
Cables and Connections.................................................................................................. 12
Software Driver Installation............................................................................................12
Upgrade Information.......................................................................................................13
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................... 14
What if the Controller Does Not Boot?.......................................................................... 14
What If I Can't See The Video?...................................................................................... 15
I boot the chassis with the module installed?........................................................... 15
and configure my PXI system?.................................................................................15
My CMOS is corrupted. How do I set it back to default?.............................................. 16
Worldwide Support and Services............................................................................................ 17

Getting Started

This section includes instructions for unpacking and installing your PXIe-8821 controller,
including setting up your controller to run LabVIEW Real-Time. It also describes the
controller's front panel connectors.
Caution
can impair the protection the controller provides.
Using the PXIe-8821 controller in a manner not described in this guide

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    This section includes instructions for unpacking and installing your PXIe-8821 controller, including setting up your controller to run LabVIEW Real-Time. It also describes the controller's front panel connectors. Caution Using the PXIe-8821 controller in a manner not described in this guide can impair the protection the controller provides.

  • Page 2: Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines

    Remove the device from the package and inspect the device for loose components or any other sign of damage. Notify National Instruments if the device appears damaged in any way. Do not install a damaged device into your chassis. Electrical Note Does not include any attached USB devices.

  • Page 3: Preparing The Environment

    Plug in your chassis before installing the PXIe-8821. The power cord grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage while you install the module. For chassis that are not available in the online catalog at ni.com, contact National Instruments for supported operating temperatures.
  • Page 4 Raise the injector/ejector handle until the module firmly seats into the backplane receptacle connectors. The front panel of the PXIe-8821 should be even with the front panel of the chassis. Tighten the four bracket-retaining screws on the top and bottom of the front panel to secure the PXIe-8821 to the chassis.

  • Page 5: Labview Rt

    14. Power on the chassis. 15. Verify that the controller boots. If it does not boot, refer to the Troubleshooting section. The following figure shows a PXIe-8821 controller installed in the system controller slot of an NI PXIe-1082 chassis. Figure 2. PXIe-8821 Installed in a PXI Express Chassis 1.
  • Page 6 Open Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) on another computer in the same subnet and expand the Remote Systems branch. MAX lists the PXI Express controller as the controller model name followed by the MAC address (for example, NI-PXIe-8821). Note The other computer must have LabVIEW, LabVIEW RT, and any desired drivers installed.
  • Page 7 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 PXIe-8821 controller includes the following LabVIEW RT configuration switches: • Switch 1—Boot LabVIEW RT: Set this switch to ON to boot LabVIEW RT.

  • Page 8: Data Storage

    The PXIe-8821 has the following data storage features: • 2.5 in. SATA notebook internal drive • USB storage support—USB CD/DVD-ROM, mass storage device, or floppy drive PXIe-8821 Front Panel The following figure shows the PXIe-8821 front panel layout. 8 | ni.com | PXIe-8821 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 9 2. Trigger 6. Reset Button 3. COM1 7. USB 3.0 4. DisplayPort 8. USB 2.0 Front Panel Connectors The following table lists various peripherals and their corresponding PXIe-8821 external connectors, bus interfaces, and functions. Peripheral External Connector Description ® Video...

  • Page 10: Removing The Pxie-8821 From A Pxi Express Chassis

    Slide the unit out of the chassis. Cleaning Use a dry, low-velocity stream of air to clean the PXIe-8821 controller. If needed, use a soft, nonmetallic brush for cleaning around components. Make sure that the device is completely dry and free from contaminants before returning it to service.

  • Page 11: Boot Options

    There are limitations when booting from a USB device. You can install Windows 7 and later from a USB CD/DVD-ROM, but not earlier versions of Windows. The PXIe-8821 BIOS configures the USB devices so that they work in a DOS environment.

  • Page 12: Cables And Connections

    How do I plug both a PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard into the controller? The PXIe-8821 has no PS/2 connector, and you need to use a USB Y-splitter cable as shown below, or a similar device, to connect both a PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard. National Instruments part number 778713-02 is such a cable and is available through the online catalog at ni.com/products.

  • Page 13: Upgrade Information

    Upgrade Information How do I upgrade system memory? You can change the amount of installed RAM on the PXIe-8821 by replacing the DDR3L SO- DIMM. Complete the following steps to replace the RAM. Remove the PXIe-8821 from the PXI chassis.

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    Figure 6. Installing a DDR3L SO-DIMM in a PXIe-8821 Controller 1. DDR3L SO-DIMM Socket 2. DDR3L SO-DIMM Module How do I flash a new BIOS? For more information, refer to KnowledgeBase 2GIGKD0Z, Determining and Upgrading PXI and VXI Embedded Controller BIOS Versions.

  • Page 15: What If I Can't See The Video

    Services software on your controller to identify NI PXI and PXI Express chassis and modules in MAX. You can install PXI Platform Services from the software CD included with your controller or from ni.com/downloads. PXIe-8821 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 15...

  • Page 16: My Cmos Is Corrupted. How Do I Set It Back To Default

    Press the Clear CMOS button (SW1) for 2 to 3 seconds as shown in the following figure. Reinstall the controller in the chassis. Figure 7. Clearing the CMOS Contents 1. Push-Button Switch SW1 16 | ni.com | PXIe-8821 Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 17: Worldwide Support And Services

    United States, visit the Worldwide Offices section of ni.com/ niglobal to access the branch office websites, which provide up-to-date contact information, support phone numbers, email addresses, and current events. PXIe-8821 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 17...
  • Page 18 CONTAINED HEREIN AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY ERRORS. U.S. Government Customers: The data contained in this manual was developed at private expense and is subject to the applicable limited rights and restricted data rights as set forth in FAR 52.227-14, DFAR 252.227-7014, and DFAR 252.227-7015. © 2016 National Instruments. All rights reserved. 376446A-01 Sep16...

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