National Instruments PXIe-8521 User Manual Download

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USER MANUAL

PXIe-8521

4-port, 100BASE-T1 PXI Automotive Ethernet Interface Module

This document explains how to install and configure the PXIe-8521 module.

Contents

Introduction

Kit Contents

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PXIe-8521 module

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26 AWG x 8 mm insulated ferrules, x 20

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Screw driver for use with connector spring terminal push buttons

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PXIe-8521 Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information

Note

The PXIe-8521 ships with plug connectors pre-installed on each port.

Summary of Contents for PXIe-8521

Page 1: ...t Modes 5 PHY State 8 Configuring the PXIe 8521 in MAX 9 Programming the PXIe 8521 9 LED Functionality 10 Synchronization Methods 10 Local Time 10 Network Time 11 Host Time 11 PXI Triggers 11 Introduc...

Page 2: ...module front panel 5 Identify a supported slot in the chassis The following figure shows the symbols that indicate the slot types Figure 1 Chassis Compatibility Symbols NI PXIe 1062Q 1 2 3 4 5 1 PXI E...

Page 3: ...front panel mounting screws Note Tightening the top and bottom mounting screws increases mechanical stability and also electrically connects the front panel to the chassis which can improve the signal...

Page 4: ...ion Status LED Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Tap Pairs Ports Table 1 PXIe 8521 Pinout Signal Descriptions Pin Number Signal Type Signal Direction Signal Description Signal Required 1 TRX_P Bi directional Transcei...

Page 5: ...ng the push button with a finger or the included screwdriver tool Port Modes The PXIe 8521 includes four ports that can be configured as independent network interfaces on the module The ports can func...

Page 6: ...k is typically used with applications designed to use traditional TCP or UDP based protocols for its network communication Note The PXIe 8521 does not support jumbo frames For Ethernet interfaces the...

Page 7: ...t while it is in Direct mode This allows you to analyze all network traffic that is transmitted and received on the port s endpoint In Direct mode ports are directly connected and function as endpoint...

Page 8: ...p partner to Tap mode The PXIe 8521 supports two Taps Ports 1 2 and Ports 3 4 using this mode All four ports can also be used simultaneously while one pair is in Tap mode and the other ports are in Di...

Page 9: ...port configure the PHY state to either Master or Slave depending on the corresponding state of the PHY that you are connecting to Note Two PHYs that are physically connected must be configured to use...

Page 10: ...and PXI Express chassis feature a dedicated synchronization bus integrated into the backplane NI XNET products support use of this bus to synchronize with other National Instruments hardware products...

Page 11: ...d using the NI XNET API Host Time Host time is the clock of the operating system on which the NI XNET driver is running The host time can obtain time date information using a real time clock RTC or a...

Page 12: ...ents EULAs and third party legal notices in the readme file for your NI product Refer to the Export Compliance Information at ni com legal export compliance for the NI global trade compliance policy a...