Page 3 - Important Information
Important Information Warranty The NI PXI-8250 is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment, as evidenced by receipts or other documentation. National Instruments will, at its option, repair or replace equipment that proves to be defect...
Page 4 - Contents; About This Manual
© National Instruments Corporation v NI PXI-8250 User Manual Contents About This Manual Conventions ................................................................................................................... viiRelated Documentation...............................................................
Page 5 - Glossary
Contents NI PXI-8250 User Manual vi ni.com Appendix BTechnical Support and Professional Services Glossary Index
Page 6 - Conventions
© National Instruments Corporation vii NI PXI-8250 User Manual About This Manual The NI PXI-8250 User Manual describes the features of the NI PXI-8250, and contains information about configuring and operating the hardware. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: » The » symbol...
Page 7 - Related Documentation
About This Manual NI PXI-8250 User Manual viii ni.com 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....
Page 8 - Getting Started; About the NI PXI-8250 Module; Features
© National Instruments Corporation 1-1 NI PXI-8250 User Manual 1 Getting Started This chapter includes information about the features of the NI PXI-8250 and information about operating the hardware. About the NI PXI-8250 Module The NI PXI-8250 module monitors the status parameters of a chassis and d...
Page 9 - What You Need to Get Started; Software Programming Choices; Safety Information
Chapter 1 Getting Started NI PXI-8250 User Manual 1-2 ni.com What You Need to Get Started To set up and use the NI PXI-8250 module, you must have the following items: ❑ An NI PXI-8250 System Monitor module ❑ An NI PXI-1042, NI PXI-1042Q, or NI PXI-1045 chassis ❑ This manual ❑ Optional: The NI System...
Page 12 - Configuration and Installation; Software Installation; Hardware Installation
© National Instruments Corporation 2-1 NI PXI-8250 User Manual 2 Configuration and Installation This chapter describes how to configure and install the NI PXI-8250. Software Installation Before installing the NI PXI-8250, install the NI System Monitor driver software. Refer to the NI System Monitor ...
Page 17 - Hardware Overview
© National Instruments Corporation 3-1 NI PXI-8250 User Manual 3 Hardware Overview This chapter presents an overview of the NI PXI-8250 functionality. Figure 3-1, Figure 3-2, and Figure 3-3 show the locations of key features for the NI PXI-8250 module. Figure 3-1. NI PXI-8250 Parts Locator Diagram 1...
Page 19 - System Monitoring Architecture; Voltage Rail Level Monitoring
Chapter 3 Hardware Overview © National Instruments Corporation 3-3 NI PXI-8250 User Manual System Monitoring Architecture With the NI PXI-8250, you can simultaneously monitor intake temperature, fan speeds, and power supply levels of your NI PXI chassis. This information allows the user to achieve a...
Page 20 - Fan Monitoring
Chapter 3 Hardware Overview NI PXI-8250 User Manual 3-4 ni.com Fan Monitoring The NI PXI-8250 module allows the user to monitor the revolutions per minute (RPM) of all rear-facing fans of a PXI chassis (two fans in an NI PXI-1042/1042Q and three fans in an NI PXI-1045), accurate to ±50 RPM. The fan ...
Page 21 - System Status LEDs; Front Panel Connector
Chapter 3 Hardware Overview © National Instruments Corporation 3-5 NI PXI-8250 User Manual System Status LEDs There are 6 system status LEDs to report the status of the +5 V, +3.3 V, +12 V, and –12 V power rails, the intake temperature of the chassis, and the overall status of the power shuttle fans...
Page 23 - Alert Relay Pins; Power Output Pins
Chapter 3 Hardware Overview © National Instruments Corporation 3-7 NI PXI-8250 User Manual Alert Relay Pins The NI PXI-8250 has an electromechanical non-latching relay with three ports: normally open (NO), normally closed (NC), and common (COM). The top three pins of the front panel connector are co...
Page 25 - Specifications; Maximum Power Requirements; Maximum Current for Fused Power Output
© National Instruments Corporation A-1 NI PXI-8250 User Manual A Specifications This appendix lists the hardware and software performance specifications for the PXI-8250. Hardware specifications are typical at 25 °C, unless otherwise stated. Caution Specifications are subject to change without notic...
Page 27 - Operating Environment
Appendix A Specifications © National Instruments Corporation A-3 NI PXI-8250 User Manual Operating Environment Ambient temperature range.................... 0 to 55 °C (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-1 and IEC-60068-2-2. Meets MIL-PRF-28800F Class 3 low temperature limit and MIL-PRF-28800F Cl...
Page 28 - Safety; Electromagnetic Compatibility; CE Compliance
Appendix A Specifications NI PXI-8250 User Manual A-4 ni.com Safety This product meets the requirements of the following standards of safety for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use: • IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1 • UL 61010-1, CSA 61010-1 Note For UL and other safety certifi...
Page 29 - Environmental Management; Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE); ⬉ᄤֵᙃѻક∵ᵻࠊᄣ⧚ࡲ⊩ ˄Ё; RoHS
Appendix A Specifications © National Instruments Corporation A-5 NI PXI-8250 User Manual Environmental Management NI is committed to designing and manufacturing products in an environmentally responsible manner. NI recognizes that eliminating certain hazardous substances from our products is benefic...
Page 37 - Index
© National Instruments Corporation I-1 NI PXI-8250 User Manual Index A about the NI PXI-8250, 1-1accuracy, monitoring, A-2additional monitoring features, 3-4alert limits, monitoring, A-2alert relay pins, 3-7specifications, A-2 architecture, system monitoring, 3-3 C calibration certificate (NI resour...