Installing the Modules into the Chassis
Install the PXIe-8881 or other PXI controller in the first slot of your chassis and
then the PXIe-8394 or other PXI bus extension module in a slot to the right of the
controller by completing the following steps.
1. Ensure the AC power source is connected to the chassis before installing the
module.
The AC power cord grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage
while you install the module.
2. Power off the chassis.
3. Inspect the slot pins on the chassis backplane for any bends or damage prior
to installation. Do not install a module if the backplane is damaged.
4. Remove the black plastic covers from all the captive screws on the module
front panel.
5. Identify a supported slot in the chassis. Refer to the following table to
determine which slot types the PXI controller and PXI bus extension module
are compatible with. Symbols along the bottom of the chassis indicate the
slot type.
NI PXI Express Product
PXI Express Chassis
Controller
Peripheral
Hybrid
H
PXI controller
✓
—
—
PXI bus extension module
—
✓
✓
Table 5. Slot Type Compatibility
6. Touch any metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity.
7. Ensure that the ejector handle is in the downward (unlatched) position.
8. Place the module edges into the module guides at the top and bottom of the
chassis. Slide the module into the slot until it is fully inserted.
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