NI PXIe-8245 User manual

PXIe-8245
Getting Started
2023-04-03

Contents
Getting Started Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Verifying the System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Unpacking the Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PXIe-8245 Kit Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Preparing the Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installing the Application Soware and Driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installing the PXIe-8245. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Confirming the Device is Recognized. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
What Should I Do if the PXIe-8245 Does Not Appear in MAX?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Where to Go Next. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
NI Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
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Getting Started Guide
This document describes how to install and configure the necessary hardware and
soware components to begin using the PXIe-8245.
You need the following items to set up and use the PXIe-8245.
■ PXIe-8245 GigE interface device
■Ethernet cable
■PXIe computer running Microso Windows 10 with at least one available slot
■PXI Platform Services soware
■Optional soware for developing applications:
■LabVIEW 2020
Note Before you begin, install and configure your chassis and controller.
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Verifying the System Requirements
To use the PXIe-8245, your system must meet certain requirements. For more
information about minimum system requirements, recommended system, and
supported application development environments (ADEs), refer to the readme,
which is installed or available at ni.com/manuals.
Unpacking the Kit
Notice To prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) from damaging the
device, ground yourself using a grounding strap or by holding a grounded
object, such as your computer chassis.
1. Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of the computer chassis.
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2. Remove the device from the package and inspect the device for loose
components or any other sign of damage.
Notice Never touch the exposed pins of connectors.
Note Do not install a device if it appears damaged in any way.
3. Unpack any other items and documentation from the kit.
Store the device in the antistatic package when the device is not in use.
PXIe-8245 Kit Contents
The following items are included in the device kit:
■PXIe-8245
■Documentation:
■PXIe-8245 Getting Started Guide (this document)
■PXIe-8245 Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information
Preparing the Environment
Ensure the environment in which you are using the PXIe-8245 meets the following
specifications.
Operating environment
Ambient temperature range 0 °C to 55 °C
Relative humidity range 10% to 90%, noncondensing
Maximum altitude 2,000m (800 mbar) (at 25 °C ambient
temperature)
Pollution Degree 2
Indoor use only.
Note For complete specifications, refer to the specifications document
for your device at ni.com/manuals.
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Installing the Application Soware and Driver
Before installing your hardware, you must install the application soware and
device driver. Install the soware in the following order:
1. Install PXI Platform Services.
2. Install LabVIEW (optional).
Installing the PXIe-8245
Notice To prevent damage to the PXIe-8245 caused by ESD or
contamination, handle the module using the edges or the metal bracket.
1. Ensure the AC power source is connected to the chassis before installing the
module.
The AC power cord grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage
while you install the module.
2. Power o the chassis.
3. Inspect the slot pins on the chassis backplane for any bends or damage prior
to installation. Do not install a module if the backplane is damaged.
4. Remove the black plastic covers from all the captive screws on the module
front panel.
5. Identify a supported slot in the chassis. The following figure shows the
symbols that indicate the slot types.
Figure 1. Chassis Compatibility Symbols
12 3 45
1. PXI Express System Controller Slot
2. PXI Peripheral Slot
3. PXI Express Hybrid Peripheral Slot
4. PXI Express System Timing Slot
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5. PXI Express Peripheral Slot
6. Touch any metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity.
7. Place the module edges into the module guides at the top and bottom of the
chassis. Slide the module into the slot until it is fully inserted.
8. Secure the module front panel to the chassis using the front-panel mounting
screws.
Note Tightening the top and bottom mounting screws increases
mechanical stability and also electrically connects the front panel to
the chassis, which can improve the signal quality and
electromagnetic performance.
9. Cover all empty slots using EMC filler panels or fill using slot blockers to
maximize cooling air flow, depending on your application.
10. Power on the chassis.
Note The first time you start the development computer aer
installing the hardware, allow several seconds for the drivers to load.
Confirming the Device is Recognized
To confirm that the device is properly installed and the hardware is recognized,
complete the following steps:
1. Select Start » All Programs » National Instruments » Measurement &
Automation Explorer to open Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX).
2. Verify that the PXIe-8245 appears under My System » Devices and
Interfaces.
Front Panel
The following figure shows the PXIe-8245 front panel.
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Figure 1. PXIe-8245 Front Panel
PXIe-8245
1000BASE-T
0
1
2
3
The PXIe-8245 provides four standard Gigabit Ethernet ports (Port 0 to Port 3).
Table 1. Ethernet LED Status Definitions
LED Status Definition
Activity/Link Unlit No link
Green (Solid) Linked
Green (Blinking) Data activity
Link Speed Unlit 10 Mbps connection
Green 100 Mbps connection
Amber 1,000 Mbps connection
Troubleshooting
If an issue persists aer you complete a troubleshooting procedure, search our
KnowledgeBase for additional information our technical support engineers create
as they answer common user questions and resolve unexpected issues.
What Should I Do if the PXIe-8245 Does Not Appear in MAX?
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1. In the MAX configuration tree, expand Devices and Interfaces.
2. Expand the Chassis tree to see the list of installed hardware, and press <F5>
to refresh the list.
3. If the module is still not listed, power o the system, ensure that all hardware
is correctly installed, and restart the system.
4. Navigate to the Device Manager. Right-click the Start button, and select
Device Manager
5. Verify the PXIe-8245 appears in the Device Manager.
1. Under an NI entry, confirm that a PXIe-8245 entry appears.
Note If you are using a PC with a device for PXI remote
control system, under System Devices, also confirm that no
error conditions appear for the PCI-to-PCI Bridge.
2. If error conditions appear, reinstall the PXI Platform Services driver.
Where to Go Next
Refer to the following figure for information about other product tasks and
associated resources for those tasks.
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