National Instruments PXIe-1092 User manual

USER GUIDE
PXIe-1092
This document describes the features of the PXIe-1092 chassis and contains information about
configuring the chassis, installing the modules, and operating the chassis.
Contents
Related Documentation ............................................................................................................2
Getting Started.......................................................................................................................... 2
Unpacking......................................................................................................................... 2
What You Need to Get Started..........................................................................................2
Key Features..................................................................................................................... 3
Chassis Components......................................................................................................... 4
Optional Equipment.......................................................................................................... 5
PXIe-1092 Backplane Overview.............................................................................................. 6
Interoperability with CompactPCI.................................................................................... 6
System Controller Slot...................................................................................................... 6
Hybrid Peripheral Slots.....................................................................................................7
System Timing Slot...........................................................................................................8
Peripheral Expansion Slot.................................................................................................9
PXI Local Bus.................................................................................................................10
PXI Trigger Bus.............................................................................................................. 11
System Reference Clock................................................................................................. 11
Installation and Configuration................................................................................................ 12
Safety Information.......................................................................................................... 13
Chassis Cooling Considerations......................................................................................13
Rack Mounting................................................................................................................16
Connecting the Safety Ground........................................................................................17
Connecting to a Power Source........................................................................................ 17
Installing a System Controller.........................................................................................18
Installing Peripheral Modules......................................................................................... 19
Installing Peripheral Modules in the Peripheral Expansion Slot.................................... 20
LED Indicators................................................................................................................22
DIP Switches...................................................................................................................22
Inhibit Mode....................................................................................................................23
Fan Mode........................................................................................................................ 24
PXI Express System Configuration with MAX..............................................................25
Using System Configuration and Initialization Files......................................................28
Maintenance............................................................................................................................ 28
Service Interval............................................................................................................... 29
Preparation...................................................................................................................... 29

Cleaning.......................................................................................................................... 29
Replacing the Power Supply........................................................................................... 29
Installing Replacement Fan Assemblies ........................................................................ 31
Related Documentation
The following documents contain information that you might find helpful as you read this
manual:
• IEEE 1101.1-1991, IEEE Standard for Mechanical Core Specifications for
Microcomputers Using IEC 603-2 Connectors
• IEEE 1101.10, IEEE Standard for Additional Mechanical Specifications for
Microcomputers Using IEEE 1101.1 Equipment Practice
•PICMG EXP.0 R1.0 CompactPCI Express Specification, PCI Industrial Computers
Manufacturers Group
•PCI Express Base Specification, Revision 2.0, PCI Special Interest Group
•PXI-5 PXI Express Hardware Specification, Revision 2.0, PXI Systems Alliance
Getting Started
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 during shipment, file a claim with the carrier. Retain the packing
material for possible inspection and/or reshipment.
What You Need to Get Started
The PXIe-1092 chassis kit contains the following items:
• PXIe-1092 chassis
• Filler panels
•PXIe-1092 Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information
•Read Me First: Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility
• Software media with PXI Platform Services 18.5 or newer
• Chassis number labels
Note You will also need an AC power cable, sold separately. Refer to the following
table for more information about AC power cables.
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Table 1. AC Power Cables
Power Cable Reference Standards
Standard 120 V (USA) ANSI C73.11/NEMA 5-15-P
Switzerland 220 V SEV 6534-2
Australia 240 V AS C112
Universal Euro 230 V CEE (7), II, IV, VII
United Kingdom 230 V BS 1363
Japan 100 V JIS 8303
If you are missing any of the items, or if you have the incorrect AC power cable, contact
National Instruments
Key Features
The PXIe-1092 chassis combines a high-performance 9-slot PXI Express backplane with a
high-output power supply and a structural design that has been optimized for maximum
usability in a wide range of applications. The chassis’ modular design ensures a high level of
maintainability, resulting in a very low mean time to repair (MTTR). The PXIe-1092 chassis
fully complies with the PXI-5 PXI Express Hardware Specification, offering advanced timing
and synchronization features.
An optional timing and synchronization upgrade provides inter-chassis trigger routing
capability, higher accuracy CLK10 and CLK100, connectors for 10 MHz reference clock input
and output, and remote chassis monitoring and inhibit control.
The key features of the PXIe-1092 chassis include the following:
High Performance for Instrumentation Requirements
• Up to 8 GB/s (single direction) per PXI Express slot dedicated bandwidth (x8 Gen-3 PCI
Express).
• 58 W per slot cooling from 0 °C to 55 °C, and 82 W per slot cooling from 0 °C to 40 °C,
meets increased PXI Express cooling requirements
• Low-jitter internal 10 MHz reference clock for PXI/PXI Express slots with ± 25 ppm
stability
• Low-jitter internal 100 MHz reference clock for PXI Express slots with ± 25 ppm
stability
• Quiet operation for 0 to 30 °C at 35.9 dBA
• Variable speed fan controller optimizes cooling and acoustic emissions
• Complies with PXI and CompactPCI Specifications
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High Reliability
• 0 to 55 °C extended temperature range
• Power supply, temperature, and fan monitoring
• Field replaceable fans
• Field replaceable power supply
Multi-Chassis Support
• PXI Express System Timing Slot for tight synchronization across multiple chassis
• Switchless CLK10 routing
Optional Features
• Timing and synchronization upgrade
• Front and rear rack-mount kits
• Replacement power supply
• EMC filler panels
• Slot blockers for improved cooling performance
• Factory installation services
• Replacement fan kit
Chassis Components
The following figures show key features of the PXIe-1092 chassis front and back panels.
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Figure 1. Front View of the PXIe-1092
PS FANSTEMP FANS FANS
PXIe-1092
Peripheral
Expansion Slot
Provides Power
For Multi-Slot
Modules, Refer
To User Manual
For Details
4H5H 3H 2H
16H7H8H9H
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3679 8 5 5
10
1 2
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4
1. System Controller Expansion Slot
2. Backplane Connectors
3. Removeable Feet
4. Peripheral Expansion Slot
5. Express Hybrid Peripheral Slots (7x)
6. PXI Express System Timing Slot
7. PXI Express System Controller Slot
8. Front Panel LEDs
9. Power Inhibit Switch
10. Chassis Carry Handle
11. DIP Switch
Figure 2. Rear View of the PXIe-1092
DISCONNECT POWER CORD BEFORE SERVICING.
3
2
1
4
5
1. Rear Panel Power Supply LED
2. Power Supply
3. Universal AC Input
4. Chassis Protective Earth Terminal
5. Fan Module
Optional Equipment
Contact National Instruments to order the following options for the PXIe-1092 chassis.
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Timing and Synchronization Upgrade
An optional timing and synchronization accessory available from National Instruments
provides trigger routing capability, higher accuracy CLK10/CLK100, connectors for 10 MHz
reference clock input and output, and remote chassis monitoring and inhibit control.
EMC Filler Panels
EMC filler panel kits are available from National Instruments.
Slot Blockers
PXI Slot Blocker kits are available from National Instruments for improved thermal
performance when all slots are not used.
Replacement Power Supply
Replacement power supply kits are available from National Instruments.
Replacement Fan Kit
A fan kit available from National Instruments includes both side and PXI module fan
assemblies.
Rack Mount Kits
Rack mounting kits are available from National Instruments that can accommodate a variety of
rack depths.
PXIe-1092 Backplane Overview
Interoperability with CompactPCI
The design of the PXIe-1092 provides you the flexibility to use the following devices in a
single PXI Express chassis:
• PXI Express compatible products
• CompactPCI Express compatible 2-Link system controller products
• CompactPCI Express compatible Type-2 peripheral products
• PXI peripheral products modified to fit in a hybrid slot
• Standard CompactPCI peripheral products modified to fit in a hybrid slot
System Controller Slot
The system controller slot is slot 1 of the chassis and is a 2-Link configuration system slot as
defined by the CompactPCI Express and PXI Express specifications. The chassis includes
three system controller expansion slots for system controller modules that are wider than one
slot. These slots allow the system controller to expand to the left to prevent the system
controller from using peripheral slots.
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The backplane connects the system slot to a PCI Express switch using a Gen-3 x8 and a Gen-3
x16 PCI Express link. The PCIe switch is divided into 2 logical PCIe switches to distribute
PCIe connections to the peripheral slots and to 2 PCIe-to-PCI bridges to provide PCI busses to
the hybrid peripheral slots.
System slot link 1 is a Gen-3 x8 PCI Express link to the primary PCI Express switch,
providing a nominal bandwidth of 8 GB/s (single direction) between the system controller and
logical PCI Express switch 1. PXI Express peripheral slots 2-4 are connected to logical PCI
Express switch 1 with Gen-3 x8 PCI Express links and are downstream of system slot link 1.
System slot link 2 is a Gen-3 x16 PCI Express link to the primary PCI Express switch,
providing a nominal bandwidth of 16 GB/s (single direction) between the system controller
slot and logical PCI Express switch 2. PXI Express peripheral slots 5-9 are connected to
logical PCI Express switch 2 with Gen-3 x8 PCI Express links and are downstream of system
slot link 2.
The PCI Express-to-PCI bridges are connected to logical PCI Express switch 2 and provide a
32-bit, 33 MHz PCI bus for hybrid peripheral slots 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, and 9.
The system controller slot also has connectivity to some PXI features such as: PXI_CLK10,
PXI Star, PXI Trigger Bus, and PXI Local Bus 6. By default, the system controller controls the
power supply with the PS_ON# signals. A logic low on this line powers on the power supply.
Note The chassis Inhibit Mode must be set to Default mode for the system
controller to control the power supply.
Hybrid Peripheral Slots
The chassis provides seven (7) hybrid peripheral slots as defined by the PXI-5 PXI Express
Hardware Specification: slots 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, and 9. A hybrid peripheral slot can accept the
following peripheral modules:
• A PXI Express peripheral with x8, x4, or x1 PCI Express link through a switch to the
system slot. Each PXI Express peripheral slot can link up to a Gen-3 x8 PCI Express,
providing a maximum nominal single-direction bandwidth of 8 GB/s.
• A CompactPCI Express Type-2 Peripheral with x8, x4, or x1 PCI Express link to the
system slot or through a PCI Express switch to the system slot.
• A hybrid-compatible PXI Peripheral module modified by replacing the J2 connector with
an XJ4 connector installed in the upper eight rows of J2. Refer to the PXI Express
Specification for details. The PXI peripheral communicates through the backplane’s 32-
bit PCI bus.
• A CompactPCI 32-bit peripheral on the backplane’s 32-bit PCI bus.
The hybrid peripheral slots provide full PXI Express functionality and 32-bit PXI functionality
except for PXI Local Bus. The hybrid peripheral slot only connects to PXI Local Bus 6 left
and right.
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Figure 3. PXIe-1092 PCI Express Backplane Diagram
3
H
2
H
4
H
5
H
7
H
8
H
9
H
1
Station 0
Station 1
Station 1
Virtual
Switch 0
Secondary
PCIe Switch
Primary
PCIe Switch
Expansion Slot
Virtual
Switch 1
Station 2
Station 4 Station 5
Port 0 Port 1 Port 0
Port 18 Port 17 Port 20 Port 21
Port 4 Port 5
Port 12 Port 13 Port 14
32-bit, 33 MHz PCI 32-bit, 33 MHz PCI
6
Port 4 Port 1
Port 0
Port 5
PCI
Bridge #2
Gen3 x16
Gen3 x8
Gen3 x8
Gen3 x8
Gen3 x8
Gen3 x8
Gen3 x8
Gen3 x8
Gen3 x8
Gen3 x8
Gen2 x1
PCI
Bridge #1
Gen1 x1 PCI Gen1 x1 PCI
System Timing Slot
The system timing slot is slot 6. The system timing slot accepts the following peripheral
modules:
• A PXI Express System Timing Module with x8, x4, or x1 PCI Express link to the system
slot through a PCI Express switch. Each PXI Express peripheral or hybrid peripheral slot
can link up to a Gen-3 x8 PCI Express, providing a maximum nominal single-direction
bandwidth of 8 GB/s.
• A PXI Express Peripheral with x8, x4, or x1 PCI Express link to the system slot through a
PCI Express switch.
• A CompactPCI Express Type-2 Peripheral with x8, x4, or x1 PCI Express link to the
system slot through a PCI Express switch.
The system timing slot has three (3) dedicated differential pairs (PXIe_DSTAR) connected
from the TP1 and TP2 connectors to the XP3 connector for each PXI Express hybrid
peripheral slot, as well as routed back to the XP3 connector of the system timing slot, as
shown in the following figure. You can use the PXIe_DSTAR pairs for high-speed triggering,
synchronization, and clocking. Refer to the PXI Express Specification for details.
The system timing slot also has a single-ended (PXI Star) trigger connected to every slot.
Refer to the following figure for more details.
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The system timing slot has a pin (PXI_CLK10_IN) through which a system timing module
may source a 10 MHz clock to which the backplane phase-locks.
Figure 4. PXIe_DSTAR and PXI Star Connectivity Diagram
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H
2
H
4
H
5
H
67
H
8
H H
9
DSTAR 14 STAR 14 DSTAR 2 STAR 2 DSTAR 0
STAR 0
DSTAR 10
STAR 3
1
DSTAR 8 STAR 8 DSTAR 11 STAR 11 DSTAR 12 STAR 12 DSTAR 15 STAR 15
Expansion Slot
Peripheral Expansion Slot
A peripheral expansion slot is located in slot 10 and can be identified by its black connectors
and card guides. The peripheral expansion slot allows for a multiple-slot wide module (that
expands to the right) to expand into the peripheral expansion slot to avoid covering peripheral
slots.
The peripheral expansion slot provides power and connectors for alignment, but does not
provide I/O. For more information about peripheral expansion slot connector pinouts, refer to
the Expansion Slot Pinouts section. The peripheral expansion slot will accept the following
peripheral modules:
• Multiple-slot PXI Express peripheral modules that expand to the right. The module's
main connectors for signaling are mated in a peripheral slot to the left and a secondary
connector for power and/or mechanical alignment may be mated.
Note The peripheral expansion slot does not provide PCI/PXI Express or timing
signals. A single-slot module installed in the peripheral expansion slot will not be
functional.
Note For connector pinouts for the chassis backplane, refer to the PXI-5 PXI
Express Hardware Specification, Revision 2.0.
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Peripheral Expansion Slot Pinouts
Table 2. Peripheral Expansion Slot XP3 Connector Pinout
Pin A B ab C D cd E F ef
1 NC NC GND NC NC GND NC NC GND
2 – – – – – – – – GND
3 – – – – – – – – GND
4 – – – – – – – – GND
5 – – – – – – – – GND
6 – – – – – – – – GND
7 – – – – – – – GND
8 – – – – – – – – GND
9 – – – – – – – – GND
10 NC NC GND NC NC GND NC NC GND
Table 3. Peripheral Expansion Slot XP4 Connector Pinout
Pin Z A B C D E F
1 GND GA4 GA3 GA2 GA1 GA0 GND
2 GND 5Vaux GND NC NC NC GND
3 GND 12 V 12 V GND GND GND GND
4 GND GND GND 3.3 V 3.3 V 3.3 V GND
5 GND NC NC NC GND NC GND
6 GND NC GND NC NC NC GND
7 GND NC NC NC GND NC GND
8 GND NC GND NC NC NC GND
PXI Local Bus
The PXI backplane local bus is a daisy-chained bus that connects each peripheral slot with
adjacent peripheral slots to the left and right.
The backplane routes PXI Local Bus 6 between all slots. The left local bus 6 from slot 1 is not
routed anywhere, and the right local bus 6 from slot 9 is not routed anywhere.
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Local bus signals may range from high-speed TTL signals to analog signals as high as 42 V.
Initialization software uses the configuration information specific to each adjacent peripheral
module to evaluate local bus compatibility.
PXI Trigger Bus
All slots on the same PXI bus segment share eight PXI trigger lines. You can use these 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 located in the
system timing slot can control carefully timed sequences of operations performed on other
modules in the system. Modules can pass triggers to one another on the lines, allowing
precisely timed responses to asynchronous external events the system is monitoring or
controlling.
The PXI trigger lines from adjacent PXI trigger bus segments can be routed in either direction
across the PXI trigger bridges through buffers. This allows you to send trigger signals to, and
receive trigger signals from, every slot in the chassis. Static trigger routing (user-specified line
and directional assignments) can be configured through Measurement & Automation Explorer
(MAX). Dynamic routing of triggers (automatic line assignments) is supported through certain
National Instruments drivers like NI-DAQmx.
Note Although any trigger line may be routed in either direction, it cannot be
routed in more than one direction at a time.
Figure 5. PXI Trigger Bus Connectivity Diagram
Timing and
Synchronization
Upgrade
Expansion Slot
H H H
7 8 9
H H H H
12 3 4 5 6
PXI
Trigger
Bridge #1
PXI
Trigger
Bridge #2
PXI Trigger Bus #1 PXI Trigger Bus #2
PXI Trigger Bus
System Reference Clock
The PXIe-1092 chassis supplies PXI_CLK10, PXIe_CLK100 and PXIe_SYNC100 to every
peripheral slot with an independent driver for each signal.
An independent buffer (having a source impedance matched to the backplane and a skew of
less than 250 ps between slots) drives PXI_CLK10 to each peripheral slot. You can use this
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common reference clock signal to synchronize multiple modules in a measurement or control
system.
An independent buffer drives PXIe_CLK100 to each peripheral slot. These clocks are matched
in skew to less than 100 ps. The differential pair must be terminated on the peripheral with
LVPECL termination for the buffer to drive PXIe_CLK100 so that when there is no peripheral
or a peripheral that does not connect to PXIe_CLK100, there is no clock being driven on the
pair to that slot. Refer to the following figure for a termination example.
An independent buffer drives PXIe_SYNC100 to each peripheral slot. The differential pair
must be terminated on the peripheral with LVPECL termination for the buffer to drive
PXIe_SYNC100 so that when there is no peripheral or a peripheral that does not connect to
PXIe_SYNC100, there is no SYNC100 signal being driven on the pair to that slot.
In summary, PXI_CLK10 is driven to every slot. PXIe_CLK100 and PXIe_SYNC100 are
driven to every peripheral slot.
PXI_CLK10, PXIe_CLK100 and PXIe_SYNC100 have the default timing relationship
described in the following figure.
Figure 6. System Reference Clock Default Behavior
PXIe_CLK100
PXI_CLK10
PXIe_SYNC100
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
To synchronize the system to an external clock, you can drive PXI_CLK10 from an external
source through the PXI_CLK10_IN pin on the System Timing Slot, or from an external SMA
connector on the rear of the chassis (Timing and Synchronization upgrade). When an external
clock is detected, the backplane automatically phase-locks the PXI_CLK10, PXIe_CLK100,
and PXIe_SYNC100 signals to this external clock and distributes these signals to the slots.
Refer to the PXIe-1092 Specifications section for the specification information for an external
clock provided on the PXI_CLK10_IN pin of the System Timing Slot or rear panel SMA.
Installation and Configuration
The following section describes how to prepare and operate the PXIe-1092 chassis.
Before connecting the chassis to a power source, read this section and the Read Me First:
Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility document included with your kit.
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Safety Information
Caution Before undertaking any troubleshooting, maintenance, or exploratory
procedure, carefully read the following caution notices.
Caution Protection may be impaired if equipment is not used in the manner
specified.
This equipment contains voltage hazardous to human life and safety, and is capable of
inflicting personal injury.
• Chassis Grounding—The chassis requires a connection from the premise wire safety
ground to the chassis ground. The earth safety ground must be connected during use of
this equipment to minimize shock hazards. Refer to the Connecting Safety Ground section
for instructions on connecting safety ground.
• Live Circuits—Operating personnel and service personnel must not remove protective
covers when operating or servicing the chassis. Adjustments and service to internal
components must be undertaken by qualified service technicians. During service of this
product, the mains connector to the premise wiring must be disconnected. Dangerous
voltages may be present under certain conditions; use extreme caution.
• Explosive Atmosphere—Do not operate the chassis in conditions where flammable gases
are present. Under such conditions, this equipment is unsafe and may ignite the gases or
gas fumes.
• Part Replacement—Only service this equipment with parts that are exact replacements,
both electrically and mechanically. Contact National Instruments for replacement part
information. Installation of parts with those that are not direct replacements may cause
harm to personnel operating the chassis. Furthermore, damage or fire may occur if
replacement parts are unsuitable.
• Modification—Do not modify any part of the chassis from its original condition.
Unsuitable modifications may result in safety hazards.
Chassis Cooling Considerations
The PXIe-1092 chassis is designed to operate on a bench or in an instrument rack. You must
adhere to the cooling clearances as outlined in the following section.
Providing Adequate Clearance
The module and power supply exhaust vents for the PXIe-1092 are on the top of the chassis.
The module intake vents are on the rear of the chassis. There are also intake and exhaust vents
located along the sides of the chassis.
Adequate clearance between the chassis and surrounding equipment, heat generating devices,
and air flow blockages must be maintained to ensure proper cooling. Minimum cooling
clearances are shown in the following figure. For rack mount applications adequate forced air
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ventilation is required. For benchtop applications additional cooling clearances may be
required for optimal air flow and reduced hot air recirculation to the air inlet fans.
Figure 7. PXIe-1092 Cooling Clearances
44.45 mm
(1.75 in.)
44.45 mm
(1.75 in.)
PS FANSTEMP FANS FANS
PXIe-1092
Peripheral
Expansion Slot
Provides Power
For Multi-Slot
Modules, Refer
ToUser Manual
For Details
4H5H 3H 2H
16H7H8H9H
101.60 mm
(4.00 in.)
USE ONLY COMPATIBLE RACK MOUNT KITS.
COOLING CLEARANCE REQUIRED. SEE MANUAL.
Caution Failure to provide these clearances may result in undesired thermal-
related issues with the chassis or modules.
To aid in thermal health monitoring for either rack or benchtop use you can monitor the
chassis intake temperatures in Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) to ensure the
temperatures do not exceed the ratings in the Operating Environment section of the PXIe-1092
Specifications.
Additionally, many PXI modules provide temperature values you can monitor to ensure
critical temperatures are not exceeded. Increasing chassis clearances, ventilation, reducing
external ambient temperatures, and removing nearby heat sources are all options for improving
overall chassis thermal performance.
The vent locations are shown in the following figure.
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Figure 8. PXIe-1092 Vents
PXIe-1092
3
4
5
7
6
2
DISCONNECT POWER CORD BEFORE SERVICING.
1
1. PXI Module Air Intake (2x)
2. Power Supply Intake
3. PXI Module Air Exhaust Vent
4. Power Supply Air Exhaust Vent
5. Timing and Synchronization Upgrade Air Exhaust
Vent
6. Timing and Synchronization Upgrade Air Intake
7. Side Air Intake Vent (Right)/Side Air Exhaust Vent
(Left)
Note The side exhaust vent (not shown) is located on the left side of the chassis.
Chassis Ambient Temperature Definition
The chassis fan control system uses ambient intake air temperatures for controlling fan speeds
when in Auto mode. These temperatures may be higher than ambient room temperature
depending on surrounding equipment and/or blockages. Ensure ambient intake temperatures
do not exceed the ratings in the Operating Environment section of the PXIe-1092
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Specifications. The module ambient intake temperatures can be monitored in National
Instruments Measurement and Automation Explorer (MAX).
Setting Fan Speed
The PXIe-1092 chassis supports multiple fan operating modes. Refer to the Fan Mode section
for more information.
Installing Filler Panels
To maintain proper module cooling performance, install filler panels (provided with the
chassis) in unused or empty slots. Secure with the captive mounting screws provided.
Installing Slot Blockers
The cooling performance of the chassis can be improved by installing optional slot blockers.
Refer to the National Instruments website at ni.com/info and enter the Info Code
slotblocker for more information about slot blockers.
Rack Mounting
Rack mount applications require optional rack mount kits available from National Instruments.
Refer to the instructions supplied with the rack mount kits to install your PXIe-1092 chassis in
an instrument rack.
Note You must remove the feet and carry handle from the PXIe-1092 chassis when
rack mounting.
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Figure 9. PXIe-1092 Rack Mount Kit Components
A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
0
0
1
1
2
2
3
3
COOLING CLEARANCES REQUIRED. SEE MANUAL.
PXIe-1092
9
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3
2
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4
H
56
H
7
H
8
PS TEMP FANS
USE ONLYCOMPATIBLE RACK MOUNT KITS.
COOLING CLEARANCE REQUIRED. SEE MANUAL.
1
2
1. Front Rack Mount
2. Rear Rack Mount
Connecting the Safety Ground
Caution The PXIe-1092 chassis are designed with a three-position IEC 60320 C14
inlet for the U.S. that connects the ground line to the chassis ground. For proper
grounding, a suitable cordset must be used to connect this inlet to an appropriate
earth safety ground.
If your power outlet does not have an appropriate ground connection, you must connect the
premise safety ground to the chassis grounding screw located on the rear panel. To connect the
safety ground, complete the following steps:
1. Connect a 16 AWG (1.3 mm) wire to the chassis grounding screw (#8-32 SEMS) using a
grounding lug. The wire must have green insulation with a yellow stripe or must be
noninsulated (bare).
2. Attach the opposite end of the wire to permanent earth ground using toothed washers or a
toothed lug.
Connecting to a Power Source
Caution Do not install modules prior to performing the following power-on test.
To completely remove power, you must disconnect the AC power cable.
Attach input power through the rear AC inlet using the appropriate AC power cable supplied.
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The Power Inhibit switch allows you to power on the chassis or place it in standby mode. With
an empty chassis in Default Mode, press down the Power Inhibit switch and hold it down for
four seconds. Observe that all fans become operational and all three front panel LEDs are a
steady green. Pressing and holding the Power Inhibit switch again for four seconds will return
the chassis to standby.
Installing a System Controller
This section contains general installation instructions for installing a PXI Express system
controller in a PXIe-1092 chassis.
Note Refer to your PXI Express system controller user manual for specific
instructions and warnings.
Caution Be sure the chassis is connected to an AC power source before installing
the system controller. The AC power cord grounds the chassis and protects it from
electrical damage while you install the controller.
1. Inspect the slot 1 pins on the chassis backplane for any bending or damage prior to
installation. Do not install the system controller if any pins are bent or damaged.
2. Install the system controller into the system controller slot (slot 1, indicated by the red
card guides) by first placing the system controller PCB into the front of the card guides
(top and bottom). Slide the system controller to the rear of the chassis, making sure the
injector/ejector handle is pushed down as shown in the following figure.
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Figure 10. Installing a PXI Express System Controller
COOLING CLEARANCE REQUIRED. SEE MANUAL.
4
3
2
1
1. System Controller Front Panel Mounting Screws
(4x)
2. PXI Express System Controller
3. Injector/Ejector Handle
4. PXI Express Chassis
3. When you begin to feel resistance, pull up on the injector/ejector handle to seat the
system controller fully into the chassis frame. Secure the system controller front panel to
the chassis using the system controller front panel mounting screws.
4. Connect the keyboard, mouse, and monitor to the appropriate connectors. Connect
devices to ports as required by your system configuration.
5. Power on the chassis. Verify that the system controller boots. If the system controller does
not boot, refer to the Troubleshooting section or your system controller user manual.
Installing Peripheral Modules
Caution The PXIe-1092 chassis has been designed to accept a variety of
peripheral module types in different slots. To prevent damage to the chassis, ensure
that the peripheral module is being installed into a slot designed to accept it.
Note Refer to your module user manual for specific instructions and warnings.
This section contains general installation instructions for installing a peripheral module in a
PXIe-1092 chassis. To install a module, complete the following steps:
1. Connect the AC power source to the PXI Express chassis before installing the module.
The AC power cord grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage while you
install the module.
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2. Power off the chassis.
3. Inspect the slot pins on the chassis backplane for any bending or damage prior to
installation. Do not install a module if the backplane is damaged.
4. To prevent damage to the chassis, ensure that you are installing the module in the correct
type of slot. Refer to the Chassis Parts section for the slot descriptions.
5. Install the module into the chassis slot by first placing the module card PCB into the front
of the card guides (top and bottom), as shown in the following figure. Slide the module to
the rear of the chassis, making sure that the injector/ejector handle is pushed down.
Figure 11. Installing PXI, PXI Express, or CompactPCI Peripheral Modules
PXIe-1092
COOLING CLEARANCE REQUIRED. SEE MANUAL.
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2
1
4
5
1. Injector/Ejector Handle
2. PXI Peripheral Module
3. Peripheral Module Front Panel Mounting Screws
(2x)
4. PXIe-1092 Chassis
5. Injector/Ejector Rail
6. When you begin to feel resistance, push up on the injector/ejector handle to seat the
module fully into the chassis frame. Secure the module front panel to the chassis using
the module front-panel mounting screws.
Installing Peripheral Modules in the Peripheral
Expansion Slot
Caution ThePXIe-1092 chassis has been designed to accept a variety of peripheral
module types in different slots. To prevent damage to the chassis, ensure that the
peripheral module is being installed into a slot designed to accept it.
Note The peripheral expansion slot does not provide PCI/PXI Express
communication and timing signals. The peripheral expansion slot provides power
and connector alignment to allow a multiple slot peripheral module to expand to the
right and avoid covering up a peripheral slot.
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