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USER MANUAL AND SPECIFICATIONS

NI 9157/9159

Reconfigurable Embedded Chassis with Integrated MXI-Express (x1)

Figure 1.

 NI 9157/9159 Front Panel

4

6

2

5

1

C

C

V2

V1

INPUT

9-30 V

35W MAX

NO FPGA APP
USER FPGA1
USER FPGA2
USER FPGA3

P

USER FPGA1

USER FPGA2

USER FPGA3

POWER

USER FPGA1

USER FPGA2

USER FPGA3

LINK

LINK

UP
S

TREAM

DO
WNS

TREAM

MXI-Express RIO

NI 915X

3

OFF

1. LEDs
2. Upstream Port
3. MXI-Express LINK LEDs

4. Downstream Port
5. Power Connector
6. DIP Switches

This document describes how to connect the NI 9157/9159 to a MXI-Express host and one or
more other chassis, and how to use the features of the NI 9157/9159. This document also
contains specifications for the NI 9157/9159.

Safety Guidelines

Operate the NI 9157/9159 only as described in this document.

Caution

 

Do not operate the NI 9157/9159 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.

Summary of Contents for NI 9159

Page 1: ...ream Port 5 Power Connector 6 DIP Switches This document describes how to connect the NI 9157 9159 to a MXI Express host and one or more other chassis and how to use the features of the NI 9157 9159 T...

Page 2: ...for Hazardous Locations Use in Europe and Internationally The NI 9157 9159 has been evaluated as Ex nA IIC T4 Gc equipment under DEMKO Certificate No 07 ATEX 0626664X and is IECEx UL 14 0089X certifie...

Page 3: ...losure 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 perf...

Page 4: ...is in a different orientation or on a nonmetallic surface can reduce the maximum allowable ambient temperature and can affect the typical accuracy of modules in the chassis The following figure shows...

Page 5: ...re 3 NI 9157 9159 Bottom View with Dimensions 63 5 mm 2 50 in 50 8 mm 2 in 406 3 mm 16 in 50 8 mm 2 in 48 4 mm 1 91 in 1 1 89 4 mm 3 52 in 63 5 mm 2 50 in 29 mm 1 14 in Cabling Clearance 50 8 mm 2 in...

Page 6: ...the Chassis on a DIN Rail Use the DIN rail mounting method if you already have a DIN rail configuration or if you need to be able to remove the chassis quickly You can order the NI 9916 DIN rail mount...

Page 7: ...e of the DIN Rail Inserted in a Clip 3 2 1 1 DIN Rail Clip 2 DIN Rail 3 DIN Rail Spring 3 Press down firmly on the chassis to compress the spring until the clip locks in place on the DIN rail Caution...

Page 8: ...anel mount kit using a number 2 Phillips screwdriver and six M4 x 50 screws NI provides these screws with the panel mount kit Tighten the screws to a maximum torque of 1 3 N m 11 5 lb in Figure 8 Inst...

Page 9: ...you can mount the NI 9157 9159 directly on a flat surface using the three mounting holes Complete the following steps 1 Align the chassis on the surface 2 Fasten the chassis to the surface using thre...

Page 10: ...Squeeze the latches and insert the I O module into the module slot 4 Press firmly on the connector side of the I O module until the latches lock the I O module into place 5 Repeat these steps to inst...

Page 11: ...not draw power from both terminals The chassis switches between V1 and V2 without affecting operation Note If you prefer for the chassis to draw power from one power supply you must ensure that the v...

Page 12: ...s x1 Series User Manual for connectivity options and supported host devices Caution All connected NI 9157 9159 chassis must have power connected before the host system is powered up The BIOS and OS of...

Page 13: ...ess clock is incompatible with NI 9157 9159 Note For information about PCI Express clock compatibility with the NI 9157 9159 go to ni com info and enter the Info Code 915xclock Powering Down the MXI E...

Page 14: ...D is lit green When the chassis is powered from V2 the POWER LED is lit yellow USER FPGA LEDs You can use the bi color yellow and green USER FPGA LEDs to help debug your application or easily retrieve...

Page 15: ...z 160 MHz or 200 MHz Accuracy 100 ppm maximum Frequency dependent on jitter peak to peak 40 MHz 250 ps 80 MHz 422 ps 120 MHz 422 ps 160 MHz 402 ps 200 MHz 402 ps Power Requirements Caution You must us...

Page 16: ...59 may require less power in your application For more information about the I O module power requirements refer to the module operating instructions Physical Characteristics Screw terminal wiring Gau...

Page 17: ...ss I Division 2 Groups A B C D T4 Class I Zone 2 AEx nA IIC T4 Canada C UL Class I Division 2 Groups A B C D T4 Class I Zone 2 Ex nA IIC T4 Europe ATEX and International IECEx Ex nA IIC T4 Gc Safety a...

Page 18: ...ations and 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 Shock and Vibration To meet these speci...

Page 19: ...at ni com environment This page contains the environmental regulations and directives with which NI complies as well as other environmental information not included in this document Waste Electrical a...

Page 20: ...office websites which provide up to date contact information support phone numbers email addresses and current events Refer to the NI Trademarks and Logo Guidelines at ni com trademarks for informati...

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