National Instruments NI VXIpc-882

Chapter 4 Developing Your Application

NI VXIpc-882 User Manual 4-10 ni.com

Figure 4-4. NI-Spy

VISAIC, discussed in the Device Interaction section of this chapter, is an

excellent platform for quickly testing instruments and learning how to

communicate with them. Refer to the NI-VISA Help for more information

about using VISAIC.

Figure 4-5. VISAIC

Contents

Main Page Important Information Warranty Copyright Trademarks Patents Compliance Compliance with FCC/Canada Radio Frequency Interference Regulations Determining FCC Class FCC/DOC Warnings Class A Contents Chapter 4 Developing Your Application Page Page About This Manual How to Use the Documentation Set Conventions Related Documentation Introduction NI VXIpc-882 Overview Description Modules Chapter 1 Introduction NI VXIpc-882 Functional Block Diagram Figure 1-1 is a functional block diagram of the NI VXIpc-882 controller. Figure 1-1. NI VXIpc-882 Block Diagram NI VXIpc-882 Functional Description National Instruments Software Page Installation Installing the NI VXIpc-882 Page How to Remove the Controller from the VXI Chassis Removing the NI VXIpc-882 Component Side Cover Installing and Upgrading RAM Page Installing and Removing the Internal Hard Drive ExpressCard/34 Installing an ExpressCard/34 Removing an ExpressCard/34 Page Chapter 3 Configuration and Default Settings Figure 3-1. NI VXIpc-882 Shipping Configuration Settings NI VXIpc-882 User Manual 3-2 ni.com Default Software Settings Page Slot 0 Detection MITE EEPROM User/Factory Configuration Power-On Self Configuration How to Fix an Invalid EEPROM Configuration VXIbus CLK10 Routing Front Panel SMB Direction Control W2SMB CLK10 Direction Selecting the CLK10 Source W3External CLK10 Source Select W4CLK10 Source Select TRIG/CLK PORT A(B) Direction W7Trigger Card CLK10 Dir Optional CLK10 Settings Inverting CLK10 CLK10 Termination Trigger Input Termination BIOS Configuration Entering BIOS Setup Main Setup Menu Advanced Setup Menu Integrated Peripherals Submenu Page Security Menu Boot Setup Menu Exiting BIOS Setup System CMOS Software Configuration Measurement and Automation Explorer (MAX) Default MAX Settings Page VXI-MXI-2 Default Settings Page PCI-MXI-2 Default Settings Page Front Panel SMB ExtClk Setup Front Panel SMB TRGIN/TRGOUT Developing Your Application NI-VXI, NI-VISA, and Related Terms Configuration Device Interaction Page Programming for VXI Page Optimizing Large VXIbus Transfers Shared Memory NI-VXI API Notes Compiler Symbols Compatibility Layer Options Debugging Page I/O Information Front Panel Connectors DVI-I Page COM1 Ethernet Page Parallel Port Page Universal Serial Bus SMB TRGIN/OUT and EXTCLK GPIB (IEEE 488.2) Page ExpressCard/34 Slot Page Front Panel Features Data Storage Common Questions and Troubleshooting General Questions Operating System, Drivers, and Software Page Boot Options Hard Drive Recovery Installing an OS Installing from a DVD/CD-ROM ExpressCard/34 Installing an ExpressCard/34 Removing an ExpressCard/34 Cables, Optional Hardware, and Main Power Fuse Troubleshooting Page A Specifications Electrical Physical Operating Environment Storage Environment Shock and Vibration Safety Electromagnetic Compatibility CE Compliance Online Product Certification Environmental Management Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Battery Replacement and Disposal Front Panel Layout and Dimensions RoHS Figure A-1. NI VXIpc-882 Front Panel Layout and Dimensions B Using The Trigger Ports On The NI VXIpc-882 Connecting the Trigger Port Cables Software Configuration C VMEbus Capability Codes VMEbus Capability Codes Page D Technical Support and Professional Services Page Glossary Symbols A B C D E F G H I K L M N P R S U V W Index A B C D E F G H I K L M N O P R S T U V W