Description
The NI VXI-8360T Remote Control Module, with its Part Number 780143-01, is a versatile solution for enabling a PCI express-enabled host computer to connect with VXIbus mainframes, whether they are D-size or C-size. It utilizes an MXI-Express x1 interface for high-speed communication and is capable of integrating various systems such as CompactPCI Express, VXI, PCI Express, CompactRIO, PXI, and PXI Express into a cohesive environment.
The module boasts multiple front panel connectors to facilitate backplane trigger extensions, enhancing the flexibility and scalability of the system. It also features an array of front panel status LEDs, including FAILED, SYSFAIL, ONLINE, ACCESS, CB, ACT, PWRGD, and LINK, providing immediate visual feedback on the system’s status. Moreover, a dedicated CABLE STATUS LED is included to monitor the health of cable connections.
When the module is placed in Slot 0, it can supply a CLK10 from an integrated oscillator, ensuring reliable timing operations within the system configuration. This level of detail in design underscores the NI VXI-8360T’s role as a critical component for robust and efficient remote control of VXI-based equipment.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 780143-01 |
| Product Name | NI VXI-8360T Remote Control Module |
| Compatibility | VXIbus, D-size or C-size mainframes |
| Interface | MXI-Express x1 |
| Host Connection | PCI express-enabled host computer |
| System Integration | CompactPCI Express, VXI, PCI Express, CompactRIO, PXI, PXI Express |
| Front Panel Connectors | Multiple for backplane trigger extensions |
| Front Panel Status LEDs | FAILED, SYSFAIL, ONLINE, ACCESS, CB, ACT, PWRGD, LINK |
| CABLE STATUS LED | Indicates cable connection health |
| CLK10 Source | Integrated oscillator (when in Slot 0) |
Q1: What features does the NI VXI-8360T Remote Control Module offer to enhance system flexibility and provide status information when integrating various platforms such as VXI, PCI Express, and CompactRIO?
A1: The NI VXI-8360T Remote Control Module, with Part Number 780143-01, can connect to VXIbus mainframes, both D-size and C-size, using an MXI-Express x1 interface, and is capable of integrating systems such as CompactPCI Express, VXI, PCI Express, CompactRIO, PXI, and PXI Express into a single environment.
Q2: What features of the NI VXI-8360T Remote Control Module make it suitable for facilitating communication between a PCI express-enabled host computer and various VXIbus mainframes, including D-size and C-size?
A2: The NI VXI-8360T Remote Control Module’s front panel status LEDs provide visual feedback on the system’s status with indicators for FAILED, SYSFAIL, ONLINE, ACCESS, CB, ACT, PWRGD, and LINK, as well as a CABLE STATUS LED to monitor cable connection health; when positioned in Slot 0, it serves the role of supplying a CLK10 from an integrated oscillator for reliable timing operations within the system configuration.
Q3: What kind of visual feedback is provided by the NI VXI-8360T Remote Control Module’s front panel status LEDs, and what is its role when positioned in Slot 0?
A3: When equipped in Slot 0, the NI VXI-8360T Remote Control Module supplies a CLK10 from an integrated oscillator for reliable timing operations and enhances system management by utilizing front panel indicators, such as FAILED, SYSFAIL, ONLINE, ACCESS, CB, ACT, PWRGD, LINK, and a dedicated CABLE STATUS LED, to provide immediate visual feedback on the system’s status, including the health of cable connections.
Q4: What functions does the NI VXI-8360T Remote Control Module perform when equipped in Slot 0, and how do its front panel indicators enhance system management?
A4: The NI VXI-8360T Remote Control Module enhances system flexibility and provides status information by offering front panel connectors for backplane trigger extensions, an array of front panel status LEDs (FAILED, SYSFAIL, ONLINE, ACCESS, CB, ACT, PWRGD, and LINK), a dedicated CABLE STATUS LED for monitoring cable connection health, and the ability to supply a CLK10 from an integrated oscillator when placed in Slot 0 for reliable timing operations, facilitating the integration of platforms such as VX
Q5: What type of interfaces and mainframes can the NI VXI-8360T Remote Control Module, with Part Number 780143-01, connect to when integrating systems such as CompactPCI Express and PXI into a single environment?
A5: The NI VXI-8360T Remote Control Module is well-suited for facilitating communication between a PCI express-enabled host computer and various VXIbus mainframes due to its use of the MXI-Express x1 interface for high-speed communication, compatibility with both D-size and C-size VXIbus mainframes, and its ability to integrate multiple system types such as CompactPCI Express, VXI, PCI Express, CompactRIO, PXI, and PXI Express into a unified environment.
