Figure 4.
Installing an NI FlexRIO FPGA Module in the PXI Express Chassis
PXI-1000B
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3
6
2
5
4
1. PXI Express Chassis
2. PXI Express System Controller
3. NI FlexRIO FPGA Module
4. Front-Panel Mounting Screws
5. Module Guides
6. Power Switch
5.
Secure the device front panel to the chassis front panel mounting rail using the front panel
mounting screws.
6.
Plug in and power on the PXI Express chassis.
Related Information
Installing the Application Software and Driver
on page 5
Confirming that Measurement & Automation Explorer
(MAX) Recognizes the Device
Use Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) to configure your National Instruments
hardware. MAX informs other programs about which devices reside in the system and how
they are configured. MAX is automatically installed with NI FlexRIO Support.
1.
Launch MAX by navigating to
Start
»
All Programs
»
National Instruments
»
NI MAX
or
by clicking the NI MAX desktop icon.
2.
In the Configuration pane, double-click
Devices and Interfaces
to see the list of installed
devices. Installed devices appear under the name of their associated chassis.
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