Laptop Control of PXI with ExpressCard (ExpressCard MXI)

Overview

The National Instruments ExpressCard MXI interface kit gives you direct

control of PXI systems via your laptop computer. The ExpressCard-to-PXI

link is transparent to software applications and drivers, therefore, it

provides the ability to use laptop computers to control PXI systems.

The NI ExpressCard MXI interface kit is ideal for portable systems such

as those used for field tests, and you can pair it with DC-powered

chassis to provide mobile solutions for applications such as

in-vehicle data logging.

ExpressCard Control of PXI

With an ExpressCard MXI link, you can transparently control a PXI system

from a laptop computer with either an ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54

slot. The ExpressCard MXI link consists of an NI ExpressCard-8360 card

in the laptop computer connected via an ExpressCard MXI cable to an

NI PXI-8360 module in slot 1 of a PXI chassis. The NI ExpressCard-8360 card

provides a x1 (by one) PCI Express link that is cabled to the PXI-8360 module.

The PXI-8360 module includes a bridge that converts the PCI Express

link to the PCI bus that is used in PXI. Thus, all PXI modules appear as if

they are PCI boards within the computer itself. However, you benefit

from the increased number of slots, power and cooling per slot,

module selection, and synchronization features provided by PXI.

For a list of compatible laptop computers, visit the

NI PXI-ExpressCard8360 model page on ni.com/pxi.

Compatibility with MXI-Express

The ExpressCard MXI kit uses the same PXI module and cable as the

MXI-Express kits (NI PXI-PCIe836x) that provide PCI Express control of

PXI from desktop computers, servers, and workstations. Because of this,

you can use both your laptop and desktop computers to control the same

PXI system without having to replace the PXI controller module or cable.

• Laptop control of PXI/CompactPCI

• ExpressCard-to-PXI remote control

• 110 MB/s sustained throughput

• ExpressCard/34 module, compatible

with both ExpressCard/34 and

ExpressCard/54 slots

• Cabling up to 7 m with rugged

screw-in connectors

• Ability to use the same PXI module

and cable as MXI-Express

• Software-transparent link that

requires no programming

NI PXI-ExpressCard8360,

Ordering Information

For online configuration of a complete PXI system, including chassis,

ExpressCard MXI Kit for PXI/CompactPCI

NI PXI-ExpressCard8360 with 3 m cable ..............................779507-03

Kit includes one ExpressCard card (NI ExpressCard-8360),

one PXI module (PXI-8360), and one cable.

PXI Interface Module

NI PXI-8360............................................................................779501-01

ExpressCard MXI Interface

NI ExpressCard-8360 ............................................................779507-01

ExpressCard MXI Cables

3 m ......................................................................................779500-03

7 m ......................................................................................779500-07

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For complete product specifications, pricing, and accessory

information, call (800) 813 3693 (U.S.) or go to ni.com/pxi.