APEX WAVES PXI-8196 Reconfigurable Embedded Chassis User Guide

: June 12, 2024
: APEX WAVES

Table of Contents

APEX WAVES PXI-8196 Reconfigurable Embedded Chassis
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
OVERVIEW
Safety Guidelines
Special Conditions for Marine Applications
Preparing the Environment
Removing C Series Modules
Chassis Powerup Options
Checking MXI-Express LINK LEDs for Status
Powering Down the MXI-Express System
Where to Go Next
References
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APEX WAVES PXI-8196 Reconfigurable Embedded Chassis

Product Information

Product Name: NI 9154
Description: Reconfigurable Embedded Chassis with Integrated MXI-Express (x1)

Safety Guidelines

Do not operate the NI 9154 in a manner not specified in this document. Product misuse can result in a hazard.
Follow safety guidelines for hazardous locations to prevent serious injury or death.
Do not disconnect power supply wires and connectors from the controller unless the power has been switched off.
Do not disconnect I/O-side wires or connectors unless power has been switched off or the area is known to be non-hazardous.
Do not remove modules unless power has been switched off or the area is known to be non-hazardous.
Substitution of components may impair suitability for Class I, Division 2.
For Division 2 and Zone 2 applications, install the system in an enclosure rated to at least IP54 as defined by IEC/EN 60079-15.
Ensure transient disturbances do not exceed 140% of the rated voltage.
Use the system only in an area of not more than Pollution Degree 2, as defined in IEC/EN 60664-1.
The system shall be mounted in an ATEX/IECEx-certified enclosure with a minimum ingress protection rating of at least IP54 as defined in IEC/EN 60079-15.
The enclosure must have a door or cover accessible only by the use of a tool.

Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines

This product complies with the regulatory requirements and limits for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) stated in the product specifications.
Install and use this product in strict accordance with the instructions in the product documentation to minimize interference with radio and television reception and prevent unacceptable performance degradation.
Any changes or modifications to the product not approved by National Instruments could void your authority to operate it under your local regulatory rules.
To ensure specified EMC performance, operate this product only with shielded cables and accessories.

Product Usage Instructions

Follow the below instructions for using the NI 9154:

Ensure that you operate the NI 9154 according to the guidelines specified in the user manual.
If you are installing the NI 9154 in a potentially explosive environment, follow the safety guidelines for hazardous locations to prevent serious injury or death.
Before disconnecting the power supply wires and connectors from the controller, ensure that the power has been switched off.
Before disconnecting I/O-side wires or connectors, ensure that the power has been switched off or the area is known to be non-hazardous.
Do not remove modules unless power has been switched off or the area is known to be non-hazardous.
If you are using the NI 9154 in Division 2 and Zone 2 applications, make sure to install the system in an enclosure rated to at least IP54 as defined by IEC/EN 60079-15.
Ensure that transient disturbances do not exceed 140% of the rated voltage.
Use the system only in an area of not more than Pollution Degree 2, as defined in IEC/EN 60664-1.
Mount the system in an ATEX/IECEx-certified enclosure with a minimum ingress protection rating of at least IP54 as defined in IEC/EN 60079-15.
The enclosure must have a door or cover accessible only by the use of a tool.
To maintain specified electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) performance, operate the product only with shielded cables and accessories.

GETTING STARTED GUIDE
NI 9154
Reconfigurable Embedded Chassis with Integrated MXI-Express (x1) This document describes how to begin using the NI 9154.

OVERVIEW

Safety Guidelines

Caution Do not operate the NI 9154 in a manner not specified in this document. Product misuse can result in a hazard. You can compromise the safety protection built into the product if the product is damaged in any way. If the product is damaged, return it to NI for repair.

Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations
The NI 9154 is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D, T4 hazardous locations; Class I, Zone 2, AEx nA IIC T4 and Ex nA IIC T4 hazardous locations; and nonhazardous locations only. Follow these guidelines if you are installing the NI 9154 in a potentially explosive environment. Not following these guidelines may result in serious injury or death.

Caution Do not disconnect the power supply wires and connectors from the controller unless the power has been switched off.
Caution Do not disconnect I/O-side wires or connectors unless power has been switched off or the area is known to be non-hazardous.
Caution Do not remove modules unless power has been switched off or the area is known to be non-hazardous.
Caution Substitution of components may impair suitability for Class I, Division 2.
Caution For Division 2 and Zone 2 applications, install the system in an enclosure rated to at least IP54 as defined by IEC/EN 60079-15.

Special Conditions for Hazardous Locations Use in Europe and Internationally

The NI 9154 has been evaluated as Ex nA IIC T4 Gc equipment under DEMKO 12
ATEX 1202658X and is IECEx UL 14.0089X certified. Each device is marked II 3G and is suitable for use in Zone 2 hazardous locations, in ambient temperatures of 0 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 55 °C.
Caution You must make sure that transient disturbances do not exceed 140% of the rated voltage.
Caution The system shall only be used in an area of not more than Pollution Degree 2, as defined in IEC/EN 60664-1.
Caution The system shall be mounted in an ATEX/IECEx-certified enclosure with a minimum ingress protection rating of at least IP54 as defined in IEC/EN 60079-15.
Caution The enclosure must have a door or cover accessible only by the use of a tool.
Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines
This product was tested and complies with the regulatory requirements and limits for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) stated in the product specifications. These requirements and limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the product is operated in the intended operational electromagnetic environment.
This product is intended for use in industrial locations. However, harmful interference may occur in some installations, when the product is connected to a peripheral device or test object, or if the product is used in residential or commercial areas.
To minimize interference with radio and television reception and prevent unacceptable performance degradation, install and use this product in strict accordance with the instructions in the product documentation.
Furthermore, any changes or modifications to the product not expressly approved by National Instruments could void your authority to operate it under your local regulatory rules.
Caution To ensure the specified EMC performance, operate this product only with shielded cables and accessories.

Special Conditions for Marine Applications

Some products are Lloyd’s Register (LR) Type Approved for marine (shipboard) applications. To verify Lloyd’s Register certification for a product, visit ni.com/certification and search for the LR certificate, or look for the Lloyd’s Register mark on the product.
Caution In order to meet the EMC requirements for marine applications, install the product in a shielded enclosure with shielded and/or filtered power and input/output ports. In addition, take precautions when designing, selecting, and installing measurement probes and cables to ensure that the desired EMC performance is attained.

Preparing the Environment

Ensure that the environment in which you are using the NI 9154 meets the following specifications.

Operating temperature (IEC 60068-2-1, IEC 60068-2-2) 0 °C to 55 °C
Operating humidity (IEC 60068-2-56) 10% RH to 90% RH, noncondensing
Pollution Degree 2
Maximum altitude 2,000 m

Indoor use only.

Note Refer to the device specifications on ni.com/manuals for complete specifications.

What You Need to Install the NI 9154

NI 9154 reconfigurable embedded chassis with integrated MXI-Express (x1)
One of the following MXI-Express (x1) host systems:
PXI system with MXI-Express device installed
PC with MXI-Express PCI or PCIe device installed
NI Industrial Controller
NI cRIO-9081/9082 integrated system

Note

The NI 9154 requires a host system with a PCI Express clock that complies with the PCI Express Specification. The NI 9154 may not be compatible with systems using non-compliant clocks, particularly clocks with peak frequencies higher than 100 MHz. For more information about PCI Express clock compatibility with the NI 9154, go to ni.com/info and enter the Info Code 915xclock.
C Series I/O modules
MXI-Express (x1) cable(s) up to 7 m long
DIN rail mount kit (for DIN rail mounting only)
Panel mount kit (for panel mounting only)
Two M4 or number 8 panhead screws (for mounting the chassis without one of the listed mounting kits)
Number 2 Phillips screwdriver
Power supply
MXI-Express (x1) Series User Manual
Note Visit ni.com/info and enter the Info Code R software version to determine which software you need to use the NI 9154.

Installing C Series Modules

The following figure shows the mechanical dimensions of C Series I/O modules.

Complete the following steps to install a C Series I/O module in the chassis.

Make sure that no I/O-side power is connected to the I/O module. If the system is in a nonhazardous location, the chassis power can be on when you install I/O modules.
Align the I/O module with an I/O module slot in the chassis. The module slots are labeled 1 to 8, left to right.
Insertion Groove
Latch
Squeeze the latches and insert the I/O module into the module slot.
Press firmly on the connector side of the I/O module until the latches lock the I/O module into place.
Repeat these steps to install additional I/O modules.

Removing C Series Modules

Complete the following steps to remove a C Series I/O module from the chassis.

Make sure that no I/O-side power is connected to the I/O module. If the system is in a nonhazardous location, the chassis power can be on when you remove I/O modules.
Squeeze the latches on both sides of the module and pull the module out of the chassis.

Connecting the NI 9154 to Ground
You must connect the NI 9154 grounding terminal to the grounding electrode system of the facility.

What to Use

Ring lug
Wire, 2.05 mm2 (12 AWG) or larger
Screwdriver, Phillips #2

What to Do

Complete the following steps to ground the NI 9154.

Attach the ring lug to the wire.
Remove the grounding screw from the grounding terminal on the NI 9154.
Attach the ring lug to the grounding terminal.
Tighten the grounding screw to 0.5 N · m (4.4 lb · in.) of torque.
Attach the other end of the wire to the grounding electrode system of your facility using a method that is appropriate for your application.

Caution If you use shielded cabling to connect to a C Series module with a plastic connector, you must attach the cable shield to the chassis grounding terminal using 1.3 mm diameter (16 AWG) or larger wire. Attach a ring lug to the wire and attach the wire to the chassis grounding terminal. Solder the other end of the wire to the cable shield. Use shorter wire for better EMC performance.
For more information about ground connections, visit ni.com/info and enter the Info Code emcground.

Connecting One or More NI 9154 Chassis to the MXI-Express Host System or a Target

Complete the following steps to connect one or more NI 9154 chassis to a MXI- Express host system or a target.

Make sure the MXI-Express host system is set up and configured as described in the MXI-Express (x1) Series User Manual.
If the MXI-Express host system is powered up, power it down.
If the NI 9154 is powered up, power it down.
Use a MXI-Express (x1) cable to connect the MXI-Express host system to the Upstream port of the first NI 9154 in the chain.
Use a MXI-Express (x1) cable to connect the Downstream port of the first NI 9154 to the Upstream port of the next NI 9154 in the chain.
Note The maximum number of NI 9154 chassis in a chain depends on the system configuration. For example, a PXI system with an NI PXI-8196 controller can support four chassis per chain. Different types of systems may support more or fewer chassis per chain. For more information about how different system configurations can affect the maximum number of chassis in a chain, go to ni.com/info and enter the Info Code 915xchain
Power up all of the connected NI 9154 chassis.
Power up the MXI-Express host system
- Note Refer to the MXI-Express (x1) Series User Manual for connectivity options and supported host devices.
- Caution All connected NI 9154 chassis must have power connected before the host system is powered up. The BIOS and OS of the host system must detect all bus segments on the chassis side in order to configure the PCI hierarchy. Powering connected chassis up or down while the host system is running can cause system hangs and data corruption.
- Caution Do not remove MXI-Express (x1) cables while power is connected.
- Doing so can cause hangs or application errors. If a cable becomes unplugged, plug it back in and reboot.
- Note Refer to the MXI-Express (x1) Series User Manual for connectivity options and supported host devices.
- Caution All connected NI 9154 chassis must have power connected before the host system is powered up. The BIOS and OS of the host system must detect all bus segments on the chassis side in order to configure the PCI hierarchy. Powering connected chassis up or down while the host system is running can cause system hangs and data corruption.
- Caution Do not remove MXI-Express (x1) cables while power is connected.
- Doing so can cause hangs or application errors. If a cable becomes unplugged, plug it back in and reboot.
- Caution The C terminals are internally connected to the body of the chassis to prevent a faulty ground connection from causing the chassis ground to float. If you reverse the input voltage, the positive input voltage is connected directly to the chassis.
- The chassis has built-in reversed-voltage protection, but reversed voltage can damage connected peripherals if the chassis ground is not reliably connected to earth ground.
- Caution Do not tighten or loosen the terminal screws on the power connector while the power connector is plugged into the chassis or while the power supply is on.

Chassis Powerup Options

The following table lists the reset options available for the NI 9154. These options determine how the chassis behaves when it is powered on in various conditions. Use the RIO Device Setup utility to select reset options. Access the RIO Device Setup utility by selecting Start»All Programs»National Instruments»NI-RIO»RIO Device Setup.

Table 1. Chassis Powerup Options

Powerup Option	Behavior
Do Not Autoload VI	Does not load the FPGA bit stream from flash memory.
Autoload VI on device powerup	Loads the FPGA bit stream from flash memory to

the FPGA when the chassis powers on.

If you want the NI 9154 to autoload and run a VI at powerup, you must also configure the VI to autoload before you compile it. For more information about autoloading VIs, refer to the LabVIEW FPGA Module Help.

Checking MXI-Express LINK LEDs for Status

After powering on the chassis and host system, check the MXI-Express LINK LEDs to ensure that all connected systems are linked and communicating properly. The MXI-Express LINK LEDs of the NI 9154 indicate the following:

Table 2. NI 9154 MXI-Express LINK LED Indications

LINK LED Appearance	Meaning
Off	The chassis power is off.
Solid yellow	The link is not established.
LINK LED Appearance	Meaning
---	---
Solid green	Link is established.
Blinking yellow	PCI Express clock is incompatible with NI 9154

Note For information about PCI Express clock compatibility with the NI 9154, go to ni.com/info and enter the Info Code 915xclock

Powering Down the MXI-Express System

Always power down the host system before powering down any connected NI 9154 chassis. When the host system is powered down, the order in which the NI 9154 chassis is powered down is not important.

Where to Go Next

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