Page 3 - Important Information
Important Information Warranty The NI PXI-1056 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-1056 User Manual Contents About This Manual Conventions ................................................................................................................... viiRelated Documentation...............................................................
Page 5 - Glossary
Contents NI PXI-1056 User Manual vi ni.com Remote Voltage, Temperature, and Fan Monitoring..................................................... 2-9 Serial Communication Command Set ............................................................. 2-10 Terminal Settings .....................................
Page 6 - Conventions
© National Instruments Corporation vii NI PXI-1056 User Manual About This Manual The NI PXI-1056 User Manual contains information about installing, configuring, using, and maintaining the NI PXI-1056 18-slot chassis. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: » The » symbol leads...
Page 7 - Related Documentation
About This Manual NI PXI-1056 User Manual viii ni.com Related Documentation The following documents contain information that you might find helpful as you read this manual: • CompactPCI Specification PICMG 2.0 R 3.0 • PXI Hardware Specification , Revision 2.2 • PXI Software Specification , Revision ...
Page 8 - Getting Started; Unpacking
© National Instruments Corporation 1-1 NI PXI-1056 User Manual 1 Getting Started This chapter describes the key features of the PXI-1056 chassis and lists the kit contents and optional equipment you can order from National Instruments. Unpacking Carefully inspect the shipping container and the chass...
Page 9 - Key Features
Chapter 1 Getting Started NI PXI-1056 User Manual 1-2 ni.com If you are missing any of the items listed in Table 1-1, or if you have the incorrect AC power cable, contact National Instruments. Key Features The PXI-1056 combines a high-performance 18 slot 3U-sized (or 4 3U and 7 6U slot) PXI backplan...
Page 10 - Chassis Description
Chapter 1 Getting Started © National Instruments Corporation 1-3 NI PXI-1056 User Manual • Temperature-sensing module that can adjust fan speed based on air-intake temperature to minimize audible noise • Front-panel LEDs that indicate a voltage regulation failure, a fan failure, or over-temperature ...
Page 11 - Optional Equipment; EMC Filler Panels
Chapter 1 Getting Started NI PXI-1056 User Manual 1-4 ni.com Figure 1-2. Rear View of the PXI-1056 Chassis Optional Equipment Contact National Instruments to order the following options for the PXI-1056 chassis. EMC Filler Panels Optional EMC filler panel kits are available from National Instruments...
Page 12 - PXI-1056 Backplane Overview; Interoperability with CompactPCI; System Controller Slot
Chapter 1 Getting Started © National Instruments Corporation 1-5 NI PXI-1056 User Manual PXI-1056 Backplane Overview Interoperability with CompactPCI The PXI-1056 backplane is interoperable with 5 V and universal PXI-compatible products and standard CompactPCI products. This is an important feature,...
Page 13 - Peripheral Slots
Chapter 1 Getting Started NI PXI-1056 User Manual 1-6 ni.com The star trigger slot can also be used to provide a PXI_CLK10 signal to the backplane. For more information regarding PXI_CLK10, refer to the System Reference Clock section. Peripheral Slots There are 17 3U-sized peripheral slots including...
Page 15 - Trigger Bus
Chapter 1 Getting Started NI PXI-1056 User Manual 1-8 ni.com Trigger Bus All slots on each 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. ...
Page 16 - Installation and Configuration; Safety Information
© National Instruments Corporation 2-1 NI PXI-1056 User Manual 2 Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to install, configure, and use the PXI-1056 chassis. Before connecting the chassis to a power source, read this chapter and the Read Me First: Safety and Radio-Frequency Interfe...
Page 17 - Chassis Cooling Considerations; Providing Adequate Clearance
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration NI PXI-1056 User Manual 2-2 ni.com 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 resu...
Page 18 - Setting Fan Speed; Installing Filler Panels
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration © National Instruments Corporation 2-3 NI PXI-1056 User Manual Figure 2-1. PXI-1056 Chassis Airflow Side View Install the chassis so that you can easily access the rear panel. This simplifies replacing the air filter or power supply shuttle, if necessary. Set...
Page 19 - Rack Mounting; Connecting Safety Ground; Connecting to Power Source
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration NI PXI-1056 User Manual 2-4 ni.com Rack Mounting Rack-mount applications may require the optional rear rack mount kit available from National Instruments. Refer to Figure A-3, PXI-1056 Rack Mount Components , and the instructions supplied with the rack mount ...
Page 20 - Installing a PXI Controller
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration © National Instruments Corporation 2-5 NI PXI-1056 User Manual The power switch allows you to power on the chassis or place it in standby mode. Push the power switch to the On (Left) position (if not already on). Observe that the fan becomes operational and t...
Page 22 - Installing PXI Modules
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration © National Instruments Corporation 2-7 NI PXI-1056 User Manual Figure 2-3. NI PXI Controller Installed in a PXI-1056 Chassis Installing PXI Modules Complete the following steps to install a module. 1. Make sure the power switch is in the Off (Standby) positio...
Page 23 - Power Switch LED Indicator
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration NI PXI-1056 User Manual 2-8 ni.com Figure 2-4. Installing PXI or CompactPCI Modules Power Switch LED Indicator The chassis power switch has an integrated LED. This LED indicates the chassis is powered on and operating normally. Front Panel LED Indicators Caut...
Page 24 - Remote Voltage, Temperature, and Fan Monitoring
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration © National Instruments Corporation 2-9 NI PXI-1056 User Manual There are six dual-color LED indicators on the front panel of the chassis. Four of the LEDs indicate the status of voltage supply regulation (+3.3 V, 5 V, +12 V, –12 V). The FAN LED indicates the ...
Page 25 - Serial Communication Command Set
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration NI PXI-1056 User Manual 2-10 ni.com Serial Communication Command Set Voltage, temperature, and fan speed statuses may be read using the following defined command set. Any monitored parameter having a trip point to indicate a fail status will also generate an ...
Page 26 - Temperature Measurement Commands; Fan Speed Measurement Commands
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration © National Instruments Corporation 2-11 NI PXI-1056 User Manual Temperature Measurement Commands Note Units are in degrees Celsius. Fan Speed Measurement Commands Command Response Description TA TA:<CR><LF> T1: + XX <CR><LF> T2: + XX &...
Page 27 - Voltage Measurement Commands
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration NI PXI-1056 User Manual 2-12 ni.com Voltage Measurement Commands Note Units are in V DC . SF SF:F1: x <CR><LF> Fan #1, x = OK or FAIL SF:F2: x <CR><LF> Fan #2, x = OK or FAIL SF:F3: x <CR><LF> Fan #3, x = OK or FAIL SF:F4: ...
Page 28 - Request for All Status
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration © National Instruments Corporation 2-13 NI PXI-1056 User Manual Request for All Status Note Voltage units are in V DC , and temperature units are in degrees Celsius. Command Response Description SA <CR><LF>MONITOR, 209-2 xxx -C xx -00 R x <CR&g...
Page 29 - Help Menu Requests; PXI System Configuration with MAX
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration NI PXI-1056 User Manual 2-14 ni.com Help Menu Requests Note This is not available on older SMM code versions. PXI System Configuration with MAX Configuration of the PXI system is handled through Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX), included on the NI ...
Page 30 - Basic PXI System Configuration
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration © National Instruments Corporation 2-15 NI PXI-1056 User Manual Figure 2-5. Multichassis Configuration in MAX Basic PXI System Configuration 1. Launch MAX. 2. In the Configuration tree, click on the Devices and Interfaces branch to expand it. 3. If the PXI sy...
Page 31 - Trigger Configuration in MAX; PXI Trigger Bus Routing
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration NI PXI-1056 User Manual 2-16 ni.com 5. Apply the chassis number labels (shown in Figure 2-6) included with your kit to each chassis in your PXI system, and write in the chassis number accordingly in the white space. Figure 2-6. Chassis Number Label Trigger Co...
Page 32 - Using System Configuration and Initialization Files
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration © National Instruments Corporation 2-17 NI PXI-1056 User Manual Note Selecting any non-disabled routing automatically reserves the line in all trigger buses being routed to. If you are using NI-DAQmx, it will reserve and route trigger lines for you, so you wo...
Page 33 - Maintenance; Service Interval; Cleaning
© National Instruments Corporation 3-1 NI PXI-1056 User Manual 3 Maintenance This chapter describes basic maintenance procedures you can perform on the PXI-1056 chassis. Caution Disconnect the power cable prior to servicing the PXI-1056 chassis. Service Interval Clean the chassis fan filter at a max...
Page 34 - Interior Cleaning; Cleaning and Replacing the Fan Filter
Chapter 3 Maintenance NI PXI-1056 User Manual 3-2 ni.com Interior Cleaning Use a dry, low-velocity stream of air to clean the interior of the chassis. Use a soft-bristle brush for cleaning around components. Exterior Cleaning Cautions Avoid getting moisture inside the chassis during exterior cleanin...
Page 35 - Resetting the AC Mains Circuit Breaker; Replacing the Modular Power Supply
Chapter 3 Maintenance © National Instruments Corporation 3-3 NI PXI-1056 User Manual Resetting the AC Mains Circuit Breaker If the PXI-1056 is connected to an AC source and encounters an over-current condition, the circuit breaker on the rear panel will trip to prevent damage to the chassis. Complet...
Page 36 - Removal; Installation
Chapter 3 Maintenance NI PXI-1056 User Manual 3-4 ni.com Removal The PXI-1056 power-supply shuttle is a replacement part for the PXI-1056 chassis. Before attempting to replace the power-supply shuttle, verify that there is adequate clearance behind the chassis. Set the power switch on the front pane...
Page 37 - Specifications; Electrical
© National Instruments Corporation A-1 NI PXI-1056 User Manual A Specifications Caution If the PXI-1056 chassis is used in a manner inconsistent with the instructions or specifications listed by National Instruments, the protective features of the chassis may be impaired. This appendix contains spec...
Page 38 - DC Output
Appendix A Specifications NI PXI-1056 User Manual A-2 ni.com Power disconnect ....................................The AC power cable provides main power disconnect. Depressing the front-panel power switch controls the internal chassis power supply that provides DC power to the CompactPCI/PXI backpla...
Page 39 - Chassis Cooling
Appendix A Specifications © National Instruments Corporation A-3 NI PXI-1056 User Manual Over-current protection .......................... All outputs protected from short circuit and overload with automatic recovery when the short or overload is removed. Over-voltage protection 1 3.3 V, 5 V, +12 V...
Page 40 - Safety; Electromagnetic Compatibility; CE Compliance
Appendix A Specifications NI PXI-1056 User Manual A-4 ni.com Safety The PXI-1056 was designed to meet the requirements of the following standards of safety for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use: • EN 61010-1, IEC 61010-1 • UL 61010-1 • CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1 Note F...
Page 41 - Environmental
Appendix A Specifications © National Instruments Corporation A-5 NI PXI-1056 User Manual Environmental Operating temperature............................ 0 to 55 °C Storage temperature ............................... – 40 to 71 °C Relative humidity Operating ........................................ 1...
Page 42 - Backplane
Appendix A Specifications NI PXI-1056 User Manual A-6 ni.com Backplane Size .........................................................3U/6U-sized; one 3U system slot (with three system expansion slots) and 17 3U peripheral slots, or any combination up to 7 6U cards and 3U cards.Compliant with IEEE 11...
Page 43 - Mechanical
Appendix A Specifications © National Instruments Corporation A-7 NI PXI-1056 User Manual Maximum jitter introducedby backplane circuitry ..................... 1 ps RMS in 10 Hz to 1 MHz range Mechanical Overall dimensions (standard chassis) Height.............................................. 177.8 ...
Page 56 - Symbols
© National Instruments Corporation G-1 NI PXI-1056 User Manual Glossary Symbol Prefix Value p pico 10 – 12 n nano 10 – 9 µ micro 10 – 6 m milli 10 – 3 k kilo 10 3 M mega 10 6 G giga 10 9 T tera 10 12 Symbols ° Degrees. ≥ Equal or greater than. ≤ Equal or less than. % Percent. Ω Ohms. A A Amperes. AC...
Page 63 - Index
© National Instruments Corporation I-1 NI PXI-1056 User Manual Index A AC power cables (table), 1-2 C cables, power (table), 1-2calibration certificate (NI resources), C-2chassis initialization file, 2-17CompactPCI installing modules (figure), 2-8 configuration. See installation, configuration, and ...
