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Complete the following steps to install the NI PXIe-4304/4305 module while referring to
Figures 1 and 2:
Note
To maintain forced air cooling in the PXI Express system, refer to the
Maintain Forced-Air Cooling Note to Users
.
1.
Plug in your chassis before installing the NI PXIe-4304/4305. The power cord grounds the
chassis and protects it from electrical damage while you install the module.
2.
Make sure the chassis is powered off.
Caution
To protect yourself, the chassis, and the NI PXIe-4304/4305 from
electrical hazards, leave the chassis powered off until you finish installing the
NI PXIe-4304/4305 module.
3.
Touch a metal part on the chassis to discharge any accumulated static electricity.
4.
Identify a supported PXI Express slot in the chassis. NI PXIe-4304/4305 modules can be
placed only in PXI Express Peripheral slots, PXI Express Hybrid Peripheral slots, and
PXI Express System Timing slots. Refer to the chassis documentation for details.
Figure 1.
Symbols for PXI Express/PXI Express Hybrid/PXI Slots
5.
Remove the filler panel, and touch any metal part of the chassis to discharge static
electricity.
6.
Place the module edges into the module guides at the top and bottom of the slot.
Caution
When installing the module, make sure both edges are positioned inside
the guides and that the module components do not come into contact with adjacent
modules.
7.
Slide the module along the guides until it reaches the rear connector then seat the module
by pushing the front panel until it is flush with the front panel of the chassis.
8.
Secure the module to the chassis using the front-panel captive screws, shown in Figure 2.
Tighten the screws to 0.31 N
·
m (2.7 lb · in.).
1
PXI Express System Controller Slot
2
PXI Peripheral Slot
3
PXI Express Hybrid Peripheral Slot
4
PXI Express System Timing Slot
NI PXIe-1062Q
1
2
3
4
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