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Setting up an Open VXI System
Installing HP 81200 Modules into External PC VXI Systems
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Installing HP 81200 Modules into External PC VXI Systems
WARNING: During all phases of installation, operation, service or repair of any equipment for any step in
this guide, you must follow all safety instructions in the applicable manual or guide.
Configure your PC
1 If not already done so, turn the PC ON and install the application programs you intend to use
to program the VXI system, such as Visual C/C++, HP VEE, Visual Basic. etc.
2 Then turn the PC OFF and install required PC I_O cards into your PC. See the applicable PC
I_O Card Installation Guide for instructions.
3 Turn the PC ON and verify proper operation of the PC.
4 Connect peripherals to the PC as required.
5 As required, connect the PC to your network. See your System Administrator for connection
requirements.
Install VXI Hardware
Install Mainframe(s)
As required, rack mount the mainframe(s) for your VXI system using the procedures in the
applicable Rack Mount Installation Guide.
1 Install the ground connector (for 66 Hz and above operation ONLY), connect the power cord,
and configure each mainframe as required as shown in the applicable Mainframe User/Service
Manual.
2 Turn mainframe(s) power ON and observe the power-on sequence (if any) for the
mainframe(s). See the applicable MAinframe User/Service Manuals for details.
3 Turn mainframe power OFF. If required, correct hardware errors and retest before installing
the PC or any VXI instrument.
Install Slot 0 Card
As Slot 0 Controller Card, you can choose between:
• HP-IB Command Module
• IEEE-1394 PC Link to VXI
• MXI-2 Interface Module
or similar.
Install the VXI Slot 0 Card into your VXI mainframe. See the applicable Slot 0 Controller User’s
Manual for installation steps.