Page 3 - Important Information
Important Information Warranty The PXI-PCI 8330 Series hardware is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from thedate of shipment, as evidenced by receipts or other documentation. National Instruments will, at its option, repair or replaceequipment that prov...
Page 4 - Compliance; FCC/Canada Radio Frequency Interference Compliance*; Determining FCC Class; Class A; Class B
Compliance FCC/Canada Radio Frequency Interference Compliance* Determining FCC Class The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has rules to protect wireless communications from interference.The FCC places digital electronics into two classes. These classes are known as Class A (for use in industri...
Page 5 - European Union - Compliance to EEC Directives
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Canadian Department of Communications This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Ca...
Page 6 - Contents; About This Manual
© National Instruments Corporation vii PXI-PCI 8330 Series User Manual Contents About This Manual Conventions ................................................................................................................... ixRelated Documentation......................................................
Page 7 - Glossary
Contents PXI-PCI 8330 Series User Manual viii www.ni.com Appendix BTechnical Support Resources Glossary Index Figures Figure 2-1. Installing the PCI MXI-3 ...................................................................... 2-3 Figure 2-2. PXI MXI-3 Before Installation as Secondary ..................
Page 8 - Conventions
© National Instruments Corporation ix PXI-PCI 8330 Series User Manual About This Manual This manual describes the features, functions, and operation of thePXI-PCI 8330 Series. The four products in this series are the PCI-8330, thePXI-8330, the PCI-8335, and the PXI-8335. The PXI-PCI 8330 Seriesincor...
Page 9 - Related Documentation
About This Manual PXI-PCI 8330 Series User Manual x www.ni.com Related Documentation The following documents contain information that you might find helpfulas you read this manual: • Set Up Your MXI-3 System • Your computer or chassis documentation • PXI Specification , revision 1.0 • PCI Specificat...
Page 10 - Introduction; About the MXI-3 System; Description and Features; Large System Size
© National Instruments Corporation 1-1 PXI-PCI 8330 Series User Manual 1 Introduction This chapter describes the PXI-PCI 8330 Series, lists what you need toget started, and explains how to unpack and set up your hardware. Thefour products in this series are the PCI-8330, the PXI-8330, the PCI-8335,a...
Page 11 - Software Transparency; What You Need to Get Started; Unpacking
Chapter 1 Introduction PXI-PCI 8330 Series User Manual 1-2 www.ni.com Software Transparency Because the MXI-3 system is a PCI-PCI bridge , all devices on the system appear as local devices in a single PCI system. You do not need to rewriteyour device drivers for operation on a MXI-3 system. High Per...
Page 12 - Installation; Software Installation
© National Instruments Corporation 2-1 PXI-PCI 8330 Series User Manual 2 Installation This chapter explains how to install the MXI-3 software and hardware. Software Installation Your MXI-3 kit includes a setup program for Microsoft Windowsoperating systems. The setup program works in the same manner...
Page 13 - Hardware Installation; Installing a PCI MXI-3 Card
Chapter 2 Installation PXI-PCI 8330 Series User Manual 2-2 www.ni.com Hardware Installation The following are general instructions for installing the PCI MXI-3 andPXI MXI-3 cards. Consult your computer user manual or technicalreference manual for specific instructions and warnings. Installing a PCI ...
Page 14 - Installing a PXI MXI-3 Card
Chapter 2 Installation © National Instruments Corporation 2-3 PXI-PCI 8330 Series User Manual 8. Replace the computer cover. Figure 2-1. Installing the PCI MXI-3 Installing a PXI MXI-3 Card Follow these steps to install the PXI MXI-3 in your PXI or CompactPCIchassis. 1. Turn off your PXI or CompactP...
Page 16 - Cabling
Chapter 2 Installation © National Instruments Corporation 2-5 PXI-PCI 8330 Series User Manual Figure 2-2 shows a PXI MXI-3 card just before installation in the systemcontroller slot of a National Instruments PXI-1000 mainframe. Figure 2-2. PXI MXI-3 Before Installation as Secondary Cabling 1. Connec...
Page 17 - Hardware Overview; Functional Overview
© National Instruments Corporation 3-1 PXI-PCI 8330 Series User Manual 3 Hardware Overview This chapter presents an overview of the hardware functions of your MXI-3system, and explains the operation of each functional unit. Functional Overview The MXI-3 system is a PCI-PCI bridge that needs no softw...
Page 18 - MXI-3 Chassis Expansion
Chapter 3 Hardware Overview PXI-PCI 8330 Series User Manual 3-2 www.ni.com Figure 3-1. MXI-3 Block Diagram MXI-3 Chassis Expansion By plugging a PXI MXI-3 module into any slot other than Slot 1 of aPXI/CompactPCI chassis and a PXI MXI-3 module into Slot 1 of anadditional PXI/CompactPCI chassis and c...
Page 20 - Functional Unit Descriptions
Chapter 3 Hardware Overview PXI-PCI 8330 Series User Manual 3-4 www.ni.com Star configurations are also possible using MXI-3 interfaces in the primarysystem to fine tune performance. Figure 3-3. Additional MXI-3 Configurations Functional Unit Descriptions National Instruments MXI-3 ASIC The MXI-3 AS...
Page 21 - Serial Transmitter
Chapter 3 Hardware Overview © National Instruments Corporation 3-5 PXI-PCI 8330 Series User Manual Serial Transmitter The serial transmitter is a parallel-to-serial data converter. Theparallel-to-serial converter serializes the 20-bit wide parallel datafrom the MXI-3 ASIC and sends it to the transce...
Page 23 - Specifications; Physical; Environment
© National Instruments Corporation A-1 PXI-PCI 8330 Series User Manual A Specifications This appendix lists the system specifications for PCI MXI-3 andPXI MXI-3 cards. These specifications are typical at 25 °C, unlessotherwise stated. Physical Dimensions PCI ............................................
Page 24 - Technical Support Resources; Web Support; Customer Education; System Integration
© National Instruments Corporation B-1 PXI-PCI 8330 Series User Manual B Technical Support Resources Web Support National Instruments Web support is your first stop for help in solvinginstallation, configuration, and application problems and questions. Onlineproblem-solving and diagnostic resources ...
Page 25 - Worldwide Support
Appendix B Technical Support Resources PXI-PCI 8330 Series User Manual B-2 www.ni.com Worldwide Support National Instruments has offices located around the world to help addressyour support needs. You can access our branch office Web sites from theWorldwide Offices section of www.ni.com . Branch off...
Page 26 - Symbols
© National Instruments Corporation G-1 PXI-PCI 8330 Series User Manual Glossary Prefix Meaning Value n- nano- 10 – 9 µ- micro- 10 – 6 m- milli- 10 – 3 c- centi- 10 – 2 k- kilo- 10 3 M- mega- 10 6 Symbols ° Degrees ≥ Equal or greater than ≤ Equal or less than % Percent A ASIC Application-Specific Int...
Page 29 - Index
© National Instruments Corporation I-1 PXI-PCI 8330 Series User Manual Index A additional MXI-3 configurations (figure), 3-4ASIC, 3-4 B basic MXI-3 configurations (figure), 3-3block diagram, 3-2 C cable options, 3-5chassis expansion, 3-2configuration, basic (figure), 3-3configurations, additional da...