Chapter 2
Installation and Configuration
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SCXI Filler Panel Installation
The SCXI front and rear filler panel accessories protect the inside of the
SCXI subsystem and installed modules by preventing unwanted material
from entering the PXI chassis and damaging modules or forming
conductive paths that may degrade performance. Install all SCXI modules
first, then, in any unused SCXI slots, install filler panels from the edge of
the module front panels.
Front Filler Panel Installation
Front filler panels are the height of a full slot. Complete the following steps
to install SCXI front filler panels:
1.
Place the filler panel with the captive screws to the right of the
PXI chassis front. Line up the screws with the threaded strip holes.
2.
Using a flathead screwdriver, screw the two captive screws into the
threaded strip holes.
Rear Filler Panel Installation
Rear filler panels are half the height of front filler panels. To install SCXI
rear filler panels, complete the following steps:
1.
Place the filler panel at the rear of the chassis between the two threaded
strips. Align the filler panel so that the serial number faces into the
chassis and the screw holes are on the right of the rear panel.
2.
Using a flathead screwdriver, screw the two screws through the rear
panel into the threaded strip holes.
Using the PXI Chassis Initialization File
To assist system integrators, the PXI specification requires manufacturers
of PXI chassis and system modules to document their product capabilities.
The minimum documentation requirements are in
.ini
files, which consist
of ASCII text. The system integrator can read the
.ini
file, and
configuration utilities and device drivers can also use this file. The
PXI-1050 chassis initialization file,
chassis
.ini
, is included on the
media for your PXI-1050.
