NI NIPXI-8108

2.53 GHz Dual-Core Embedded Controller for PXI
NI PXI-8108 NEW!
◾◾ Intel Core 2 Duo T9400 processor
(2.53 GHz dual core)
◾◾ 1 GB (1 x 1 GB DIMM) dual-channel
800 MHz DDR2 RAM standard,
4 GB (1 x 4 GB DIMM) maximum
◾◾ Up to 25 percent faster than the PXI-8106
◾◾ Up to 132 MB/s system and
slot bandwidth
◾◾ 10/100/1000BASE-TX Ethernet
◾◾ Integrated hard drive
◾◾ 4 Hi-Speed USB ports
◾◾ ExpressCard/34 slot
◾◾ DVI-I video connector
◾◾ IEEE 1284 ECP/EPP parallel port
◾◾ GPIB (IEEE 488) controller
◾◾ RS232 serial port
◾◾ Internal PXI trigger bus routing
◾◾ Watchdog timer
Software
◾◾ OS and drivers already installed
◾◾ Hard-drive-based image recovery
PXI System Configuration
◾◾ Complete PXI system configuration
at ni.com/pxiadvisor
Overview
Dual-Core Processor
The NI PXI-8108 is a high-performance Intel Core 2 Duo T9400-based embedded
The PXI-8108 includes the dual-core Intel Core 2 Duo T9400 processor.
controller for use in PXI and CompactPCI systems. With its 2.53 GHz dual-core
Dual-core processors contain two cores, or computing engines, in one physical
processor and dual-channel 800 MHz DDR2 memory, the PXI-8108 is ideal for
package. They can simultaneously execute two computing tasks, which is
applications requiring intensive analysis or system development. A PXI-8108
advantageous in multitasking environments like Windows Vista or Windows XP,
embedded controller in a PXI chassis offers a compact, high-performance PC
where multiple applications run simultaneously. Two applications, such as
platform for modular instrumentation and data acquisition applications.
NI LabVIEW and Microsoft Excel, can each execute on a separate core at
the same time, which improves overall system performance. Multithreaded
CPU
Intel Celeron 575 Processor
(2.0 GHz single core)
Front-side bus
1066 MHz
because they automatically separate their tasks into independent threads.
L2 cache
6 MB shared
A dual-core processor can simultaneously execute two of these threads.
Dual-channel 800 MHz DDR2 RAM, standard
1 GB (1 x 1 GB)
Figure 1 compares the SYSmark 2004 overall performance of the PXI-8108
Dual-channel 800 MHz DDR2 RAM, maximum
4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Hard drive, minimum
80 GB SATA1
controller with other PXI embedded controllers.
10/100/1000BASE-TX (Gigabit) Ethernet
4
GPIB (IEEE 488) controller
4
Serial port (RS232)
4
Parallel port
4
Hi-Speed USB ports
4
ExpressCard/34 slot
4
Watchdog/trigger SMB
4
Installed OS
Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business
(downgraded to Windows XP Professional)2
80 GB SATA hard drive for extended temperature, 24/7 operation option.
Contact National Instruments or visit ni.com/pxiadvisor for information on other available
operating systems.
applications, such as LabVIEW, take full advantage of dual-core processors
SYSmark 2004 Overall Performance
PXI-8108
322
PXI-8106
256
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2
Table 1. NI PXI-8108 Features
PXI-8196
159
0
100
Figure 1. Embedded Controller Benchmarks
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300
400
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Hardware
Memory
With state-of-the-art packaging, the PXI-8108 integrates the Intel Core 2 Duo
This controller uses dual-channel 800 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, which makes it ideal
T9400 processor and all standard and extended PC I/O ports into a single unit. By
for data-intensive applications requiring significant analysis. It has a single
integrating many I/O ports on the controller, all active slots in the chassis remain
SO-DIMM socket for the DDR2 SDRAM. 1 GB (1 x 1 GB DIMM) of RAM is
available for measurement and control modules. This rugged one-piece controller
standard with upgrade options to 4 GB.
design minimizes integration issues and eliminates the need for complex cabling
Socket 479
CPU
to daughterboards. The PXI-8108 block diagram is shown in Figure 2.
Peripheral I/O
This module includes high-performance peripheral I/O such as
10/100/1000BASE-TX (gigabit) Ethernet and four Hi-Speed USB ports for
connection to a keyboard, a mouse, a CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive for software
SO-DIMM
DDR2 SDRAM
PC2-6400
installation, or other standard PC peripherals such as speakers, printers, or
memory sticks. Use the IEEE 1284 ECP/EPP parallel port to connect to a wide
variety of devices, including tape backup drives, printers, and scanners. An
RS232 port is available for connecting to serial devices. Additionally, the
PXI-8108 controller includes an integrated GPIB (IEEE 488) controller, which
provides control of external instrumentation, saving additional cost and a slot.
ExpressCard
Flash ROM
Single CH
Gigabit
Ethernet
CHIPSET
Graphics
Memory
Controller
Hub
PCIe
throughput. Use the ExpressCard/34 slot to add a second gigabit Ethernet port
to your system or additional peripheral I/O such as external hard drives, RAID
PXI
Connector
PCI Bus
PXI
Triggers
LPC Bus
This controller features an ExpressCard/34 slot. ExpressCard uses the PCI Express
and Hi-Speed USB serial interfaces to provide up to 2.5 Gb/s of bidirectional
DVI-I
Connector
SATA
ExpressCard/34
Slot
GPIB
DMI
CHIPSET
I/O
Controller
Hub
4 Hi-Speed
USB
Connectors
PCIe-to-PCI
Bridge
SMB to
PXI Trigger
LPT 1
Super I/O
COM 1
Watchdog
Timer
arrays, 802.11 wireless LAN, IEEE 1394, Bluetooth, or various memory adapters.
Video
The PXI-8108 includes a Mobile Intel GM45 Express Chipset (Graphics and
Memory Controller Hub) that has an integrated graphics processing unit. It
delivers intense, realistic 3D graphics with sharp images, fast rendering,
smooth motion, and high detail, without the need for an additional video card or
peripheral. This unique architecture provides balanced memory usage between
graphics and the system for optimal performance. Additionally, the PXI-8108
features a DVI-I video connector, compatible with digital (DVI) and analog (VGA)
monitors. A DVI-I to VGA adapter is included with the controller for use with
SMB
Figure 2. NI PXI-8108 Block Diagram
Extended Temperature and
24/7 Operation Option
The PXI-8108 is available in two versions to address different environmental
and usage conditions. The primary difference is that the version for extended
temperature and 24/7 operation uses a different hard drive, designed for both
VGA monitors.
reliability in low- and high-temperature extremes and 24/7 operation. The
Dual Monitor Support
and a storage temperature of -40 to 65 °C. The extended temperature and 24/7
standard version of the controllers has an operating temperature of 5 to 50 °C
The DVI-I video port on the PXI-8110 is capable of supporting simultaneous DVI
operation version has an operating temperature of 0 to 55 °C and a storage
and VGA output. With this built-in capability, you can connect a digital and an
temperature of -40 to 70 °C.
analog monitor or two analog monitors to your PXI system at the same time with
You can also use the extended temperature and 24/7 operation version for
independent displays. This negates the need for a separate PXI or CompactPCI
applications that require continuous operation for up to 24 hours/day, seven
video module to connect two monitors to your PXI system. A DVI-I (male) to DVI-D
days/week because the hard drive is rated for 24/7 operation. The hard drive in
(female) and VGA (female) splitter is required for connecting the two monitors.
the standard version of the controllers is designed to be powered on for eight
hours/day, five days/week. Additionally, 24/7 operation applications may subject
the hard drive to a high duty cycle (the percentage of the maximum sustained
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throughput of the hard drive). The hard drive in the standard version of the
controllers is designed for a 20 percent duty cycle. The hard drive in the extended
temperature and 24/7 operation version has a capacity of 80 GB (minimum). See
specifications for further details.
Software
The PXI-8108 comes with the following minimum set of software already installed:
◾◾ Microsoft Windows OS (contact NI or visit ni.com/pxiadvisor for a list of
available Microsoft operating systems and for localized versions)
◾◾ NI-VISA and NI-488.2 drivers
◾◾ Drivers for all built-in I/O ports (Table 1)
With NI system assurance programs added to a PXI system order, your
embedded controller is shipped already configured with all software and drivers
applicable for your system. For example, assume you order a PXI system that
includes LabVIEW and NI TestStand software, as well as data acquisition
modules, a digitizer, an arbitrary waveform generator, and a digital multimeter
(DMM). With NI system assurance programs, NI not only assembles and
tests your system but also fully configures the embedded controller with the
appropriate NI-DAQmx, NI-SCOPE, NI-FGEN, and NI-DMM drivers, as well as
USB Peripherals
National Instruments offers a USB-to-dual-PS/2 keyboard/mouse adapter cable
to connect a legacy PS/2 keyboard and mouse to a single USB port on your
embedded controller. Additionally, NI offers external USB CD-ROM/DVD-ROM
and USB floppy drives for use with your embedded controller. Connect these
drives to your embedded controller for easy software installation and upgrades.
Both are completely powered through the USB ports, so no external power
connections are required. Additional USB peripherals, such as USB speakers to
add audio or USB memory sticks to add easily removable memory, are widely
available from PC peripheral manufacturers.
Additional Peripheral I/O
National Instruments offers numerous plug-in modules to add more peripheral
I/O to your PXI system. With the wide variety of peripheral I/O modules
available, you can choose modules that add communication with serial, IEEE
1394, and SCSI, in addition to numerous others. You also can obtain modules for
controlling other PXI or VXI/VME systems. Visit ni.com/pxiadvisor to configure
a system with additional peripheral I/O modules.
LabVIEW and NI TestStand.
To configure a complete PXI system with NI system assurance programs,
contact National Instruments or visit ni.com/pxiadvisor.
Hard-Drive-Based Recovery Image
The PXI-8108 embedded controller is shipped with a factory image of the
software installation stored on a separate partition of the hard drive. In the case
of software corruption, you can invoke a recovery tool during the controller’s
boot-up process that can use this backup image to restore the controller to its
shipping software configuration. You also can use this recovery tool to create
custom images that you can store on external mass storage devices such as a
USB memory stick, USB hard drives, and USB CD/DVD drives. With this ability,
you can create custom backup images that you can use to either recover a
PXI-8108 controller or replicate the installation on other PXI-8108 controllers.
For more information on this tool, refer to KnowledgeBase 2ZKC02OK.
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Ordering Information
For online configuration of a complete PXI system, including NI system
assurance programs, visit ni.com/pxiadvisor.
Step 1. Controller model – select one of the following.
NI PXI-8108
Base....................................................................................... 780446-xx
Extended Temperature and 24/7............................................ 780447-xx
Step 2. Replace “xx” to select installed OS.
Windows Vista Business (English).............................................................. 02
Windows Vista – downgraded to Windows XP Professional (English)...... 01
Localized Windows XP or Other OS1........................................................... 00
Contact National Instruments or visit ni.com/pxiadvisor for the latest operating systems.
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Step 3. Memory upgrades – select the amount of upgrade memory.
Standard:
1 GB (1 x 1 GB DIMM)
Recommended upgraded memory configurations:
2 GB (1 x 2 GB DIMM must be purchased)
4 GB (1 x 4 GB DIMM must be purchased)
2 GB DDR2 RAM for PXI-8108....................................................780446-2048
4 GB DDR2 RAM for PXI-8108....................................................780446-4096
Step 4. Accessories1
60 GB (or greater) 2.5 in. SATA blank HDD
spare/replacement.................................................................779175-03
80 GB (or greater) 2.5 in. SATA extended
temp hard-drive upgrade.......................................................779175-07
32 GB 2.5 in. SATA solid-state hard-drive upgrade........................779175-08
250 GB (or greater) 2.5 in. SATA hard-drive upgrade.....................779175-06
USB-to-dual-PS/2 keyboard/mouse adapter cable........................778713-02
External USB CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive.........................................778492-01
External USB floppy drive...............................................................778492-02
USB English keyboard and optical mouse......................................779660-01
Parallel port adapter cable (6 in.)...................................................777169-01
NI MKD-1117 (rack-mount 1U LCD monitor,
keyboard, mouse drawer)......................................................779872-01
NI FPM-1017 (17 in. flat panel monitor).........................................779559-01
NI FPT-1015 (flat panel touch screen with
VGA interface and USB).........................................................779560-01
GPIB port adapter cable, 2 m..........................................................183285-02
For additional peripheral I/O modules, including serial, IEEE 1394, and SCSI,
visit ni.com/pxiadvisor.
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Specifications
Environment
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Maximum altitude.................................. 2,000 m (800 mbar)
Features
Processor................................................ Intel Core 2 Duo 2.53 GHz T9400
Chipset................................................... Mobile Intel GM45 Express Chipset
(at 25 °C ambient temperature)
Pollution degree..................................... 2
Indoor use only.
Front-side bus........................................ 1066 MHz
Operating Environment
System memory (RAM).......................... 1 GB dual-channel DDR2 RAM PC2
Ambient temperature range1
6400 (standard); 4 GB dual-channel
Base...................................................... 5 to 50 °C2
DDR2 RAM PC2 6400 (maximum)
(tested in accordance with
Ethernet.................................................. 10/100/1000BASE-TX, RJ45 connector
IEC-60068-2-1 and IEC-60068-2-2)
Hard drive
Extended temperature range................. 0 to 55 °C
Base................................................... 80 GB minimum, internal 2.5 in.,
(tested in accordance with
IEC-60068-2-1 and IEC-60068-2-2)
9.5 mm Serial ATA 1.0 interface
Extended Temperature and
Relative humidity range......................... 10 to 90% noncondensing
24/7 Operation Option.................. 80 GB minimum, internal 2.5 in.,
(tested in accordance with
IEC-60068-2-56)
9.5 mm Serial ATA 1.0 interface
Video...................................................... Integrated Graphics (Mobile Intel
GM45 Express Chipset)
Serial...................................................... 1 (RS232)
Parallel................................................... IEEE 1284 Type C miniature connector
(adapter cable not included)
GPIB...................................................... PCI-GPIB/TNT, micro D25 connector
IEEE 488 and HS488 transfers
Hi-Speed USB........................................ 4
Power Requirements
Ambient temperature range
Base................................................... -40 to 65 °C
(tested in accordance with
IEC-60068-2-1 and IEC-60068-2-2)
(tested in accordance with
IEC-60068-2-1 and IEC-60068-2-2)
Relative humidity range......................... 5 to 95% noncondensing
Current (A)
Voltage (V)
Typical
Maximum
+3.3
2
3
+5
6
8
+12
0.1
0.3
-12
0.00
0.00
Physical
Board dimensions.................................. 4-slot 3U PXI module
8.1 by 13 by 21.6 cm (3.2 by 5.1 by 8.5 in.)
Slot requirements.................................. One system slot plus three controller
Storage Environment
Extended temperature range............. -40 to 70 °C
ExpressCard/34...................................... 1 (34 mm slot)
For chassis that are not available in the online catalog at ni.com, contact National Instruments for
supported operating temperatures.
2
5 to 40 °C for the NI PXI-1000B DC.
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expansion slots
Compatibility.......................................... Fully compatible with PXI Specification
Weight.................................................... 0.914 kg (2.02 lb) typical
(tested in accordance
with IEC-60068-2-56)
Shock and Vibration
Operating shock..................................... 30 g peak, half-sine, 11 ms pulse
(tested in accordance with
IEC-60068-2-27; test profile developed
in accordance with MIL-PRF-28800F)
Random vibration
Operating........................................... 5 to 500 Hz, 0.3 grms
(with solid-state hard drive)
Nonoperating..................................... 5 to 500 Hz, 2.4 grms
(tested in accordance with
IEC-60068-2-64; nonoperating test
profile exceeds the requirements of
MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 3)
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Safety Compliance
This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following
standards of safety for electrical equipment for measurement, control,
and laboratory use:
◾◾ IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1
◾◾ UL 61010-01, CSA 61010-1
Note: For UL and other safety certifications, refer to the product label or visit
ni.com/certification, search by model number or product line, and click the
appropriate link in the Certification column.
Electromagnetic Compatibility
This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following standards of
EMC for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use:
◾◾ EN 61326 (IEC 61326): Class A emissions; Basic immunity
◾◾ EN 55011 (CISPR 11): Group 1, Class A emissions
◾◾ AS/NZS CISPR 11: Group 1, Class A emissions
◾◾ FCC 47 CFR Part 15B: Class A emissions
◾◾ ICES-001: Class A emissions
Note: For EMC compliance, operate this device according to product documentation.
CE Compliance
This product meets the essential requirements of applicable European Directives,
as amended for CE marking, as follows:
◾◾ 2006/95/EC; Low-Voltage Directive (safety)
◾◾ 2004/108/EC; Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC)
Note: Refer to the Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for this product for any
additional regulatory compliance information. To obtain the DoC for this product,
visit ni.com/certification, search by model number or product line, and click
the appropriate link in the Certification column.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
EU Customers: At the end of their life cycle, all products must be sent to a
WEEE recycling center. For more information about WEEE recycling centers and
National Instruments WEEE initiatives, visit ni.com/environment/weee.htm.
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