NI PXI-6682 Series Installation Guide
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Installing the Software
Refer to the
readme.htm
file that accompanies the
NI-Sync
CD for
software installation directions.
Note
Be sure to install the driver software
before
installing the NI PXI-6682 Series
module.
Installing the Hardware
The following are general installation instructions. Consult the chassis
user manual or technical reference manual for specific instructions and
warnings about installing new modules.
1.
Power off and unplug the chassis.
Caution
Do not install the NI PXI-6682 Series module in the system controller slot (slot 1)
of a chassis.
2.
Choose an available slot in the chassis.
NI PXI-6682
: Install the NI PXI-6682 in an available PXI slot.
The NI PXI-6682 is a star trigger controller for PXI. It can replace
PXI_CLK10 and control the PXI_STAR triggers. This functionality is
only available when the NI PXI-6682 is installed in Slot 2 of a PXI
chassis. The PXI triggers are accessible from any PXI slot.
NI PXI-6682H
: Install the NI PXI-6682H in an available PXI slot. If you
are using a PXI Express (PXIe) system, install the NI PXI-6682H in an
available PXI or PXIe/hybrid slot.
The PXI-6682H is a special version of the PXI-6682, designed to also
fit in hybrid slots on PXIe chassis. It does not have the ability to replace
PXI_CLK10 or drive the PXI_STAR triggers.
3.
Remove the filler panel for the PXI or PXIe hybrid slot you chose in
step 2.
4.
Ground yourself using a grounding strap or by holding a grounded
object. Follow the ESD protection precautions described in the
Unpacking
section of Chapter 1,
Introduction
, of the
NI PXI-6682
Series User Manual
.
5.
Remove any packing material from the front panel screws and
backplane connectors.
6.
Insert the NI PXI-6682 Series module into the PXI/PXIe hybrid slot.
Use the injector/ejector handle to fully insert the module into the
chassis.
