Possible to start MXI-3/PXI system after PC booted?

Hi,
I'm new here, so I just asked this question in another thread through a reply. I didn't notice that it was already marked as solved, so I'm going to ask again in my own thread.
My problem may seem very related to the one of Kobi, but there are some differences which are holding my hopes up that the problem could be solved. The system setup summarized:
- PC (MXI-3)
->PXI1002 (Chassis1)
   ->PXI8335 (port1 - in)
   ->PXI8335 (port2 - out)
   ->PXI5122 (measurement)
     ->PXI1002 (Chassis2)
      ->PXI8335 (port1 - in)
      ->PXI5122 (measurement)
The aim is, as it is easily guessed, to be able to start the additional measurement devices at any time, even while the pc is already running.
The situation differs to Kobis' in one specific point: in my case the cards and all the equipment is at all times visible in MAX, even though I startet it after the pc booted. What does change is the pattern of the leds, and that the PXI cards don't pass the self test in MAX. The following screenshot shows the konfiguration of the system how it is observed after both ways of starting the complete system (pc first or PXI first).
(Even though I'm using an english labview version my MAX partialy remains german, I hope this is no problem.)
I tried to identify the PXI system and chassis, but couldn't get a different result. The NIscope VIs are orderly initialising and resetting all the sessions, but only if I switch on the PXI systems first.
So what do you think, could it be possible to achieve the goal of making it work, or should i stick to booting the pc after switching on the PXIs? I did some research and I know, that the installation guides do specify the order of switching the devices on, but I thought that this was only meant for installation/first run.
I would be really thankfull for any advice in this.
Regards
Max1744
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Hi Max,
there is no way around to first start the PXI. You always have to start the PXI System an d then the PC.
regards
Tobias

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Synchronize 2 PXI Systems through GPS using PXI 6552

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PXI 6682 is a timing and synchronization card which can be used to achieve this. I also have a requirement to use PXI 6552 HSDIO in my application. Few channels in PXI 6552 are free. So i want to know if it is possible to achieve GPS Synchronization of the two PXI systems using PXI 6552.
Regards,
Sundar Ganesh

Hi Ryan,
This is a system configuration which i am doing for a requirement. The requirement is RF Generation in one PXI system and RF Acquisition in another PXI system separated by a distance of 2kms. The applications that will be running at both these PXI systems may be started at different times. So i am thinking of using a PXI card in both the chassis to synchronize them through GPS.
Regarding this, i have already contacted the local NI FSE and together with him only we have decided to go ahead with PXI 6552 for GPS Synchronization. But i started doubting the usage of 6552 for GPS synchronization when i couldnt see the card in the list of Timing and Synchronization cards.
I have attached a schematic of the configuration. Let me know which PXI card should be used for synchronising these two systems.
Regards,
Sundar
Attachments:
PXI Configuration.JPG ‏21 KB

How can I get MAX (Labtop) to see my PXI system?

I have a PXI system consisted of PXI 8184 (Microcontroller) and PXI 6552. I wish to run LabView 8 application on my labtop and run it and see how the PXI device respond to my application. TO establish the communication I read that I can use a CAT5 crossover cable or a hub. I couldn't get the PXI system to show up under Remote Systems in MAX residing in my labtop.
How can I solve this problem can any body clue me on that?
Thanks

Greetings!
   1) Are you using a PXI system which has an embedded controller
with Real Time (RT)?
   2) Did controller have RT installed / shipped with it. We can
confirm that in the bios if the LabVIEW RT menu options show up?
   3) Listed below are few links you can go through to get started
and troubleshoot. Specifically the chapter 2 in the manual for 8184
http://www.ni.com/pdf/manuals/370836b.pdf
http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/websearch/A43DD6F680D123DD86256F870002B6A2?OpenDocument
http://www.ni.com/support/install/install_hardware_5.htm
   4) When you connect a monitor to the controller what do you see in
the screen?
   5) Did you get a chance to install the embedded sw CD that came
with the controller in your host computer?
   6) You can also verify if you have a folder similar to following
in your host computer after the installation (Similar to the following)
   C:\Program Files\National
Instruments\RT Images\Base\2.0\7151
Thanks and hope this helps to get you rolling
Good luck
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