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Figure 3.

  Module Installation

2

3

NI PXIe-1075

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1. Chassis
2. Hardware Module
3. Ejector Handle in Down (Unlatched) Position

9.

Latch the module in place by pulling up on the ejector handle.

10. Secure the device front panel to the chassis using the front-panel mounting screws.

Note

 

Tightening the top and bottom mounting screws increases mechanical

stability and also electrically connects the front panel to the chassis, which can
improve the signal quality and electromagnetic performance.

11. Cover all empty slots using filler panels or slot blockers to maximize cooling air flow.
12. Connect the output connector assembly to the device. Tighten any thumbscrews on the

output connector assembly to hold it in place.

13. Power on the chassis.

Configuring the NI 4138/4139 in MAX

Use Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) to configure your NI hardware. MAX
informs other programs about which devices reside in the system and how they are configured.
MAX is automatically installed with NI-DCPower.
1.

Launch MAX.

2.

In the configuration tree, expand 

Devices and Interfaces

 to see the list of installed

devices.

Installed devices appear under the name of their associated chassis.

3.

Expand your 

Chassis

 tree item.

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NI PXIe-4138/4139 Getting Started Guide

Summary of Contents for NI PXIe-4138

Page 1: ... 4139 in MAX 6 Programming the NI 4138 4139 7 Troubleshooting 8 What Should I Do if the NI 4138 4139 Doesn t Appear in MAX 8 Why Is the ACCESS LED Off When the Chassis Is On 8 Where To Go Next 9 Worldwide Support and Services 9 Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines This product was tested and complies with the regulatory requirements and limits for electromagnetic compatibility EMC stated in th...

Page 2: ... System Requirements To use the NI DCPower instrument driver your system must meet certain requirements Refer to the product readme which is available on the driver software media or online at ni com manuals for more information about minimum system requirements recommended system and supported application development environments ADEs Unpacking the Kit Caution To prevent electrostatic discharge E...

Page 3: ... your device Required Items A PXI Express chassis and chassis documentation For more information about compatible chassis options refer to ni com A PXI Express embedded controller or MXI controller system that meets the system requirements specified in this guide and chassis documentation Note If your device is hardware revision F or earlier a snap on ferrite bead is required to remain in EMC comp...

Page 4: ...titude 2 000 m 800 mbar at 25 C ambient temperature Pollution Degree 2 Indoor use only Note Refer to the device specifications on ni com manuals for complete specifications Safety Caution Always refer to the specifications document for your device before connecting signals Failure to observe the specified maximum signal ratings can cause shock a fire hazard or damage to the devices connected to th...

Page 5: ...he modules 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 connectors from all the captive screws on the module front panel 5 Identify a supported slot in the chassis The following figure shows the symbols that indicate the slot types Figure 2 Chassi...

Page 6: ...ler panels or slot blockers to maximize cooling air flow 12 Connect the output connector assembly to the device Tighten any thumbscrews on the output connector assembly to hold it in place 13 Power on the chassis Configuring the NI 4138 4139 in MAX Use Measurement Automation Explorer MAX to configure your NI hardware MAX informs other programs about which devices reside in the system and how they ...

Page 7: ...9 Programming Options Application Programming Interface API Location Description NI DCPower SFP Available from the start menu at Start All Programs National Instruments NI DCPower NI DCPower Soft Front Panel The NI DCPower SFP acquires controls and presents data The NI DCPower SFP operates on the PC to provide additional display capabilities NI DCPower Instrument Driver LabVIEW Available on the La...

Page 8: ...ify that a National Instruments entry appears in the system device list Reinstall NI DCPower and the device if error conditions appear in the list If you are using an MXI controller right click PCI to PCI Bridge and select Properties from the shortcut menu to verify that the bridge is enabled Why Is the ACCESS LED Off When the Chassis Is On The LEDs may not illuminate until the device has been con...

Page 9: ...ment environment ADE for your application This item is also installed with the driver software Located online at ni com manuals Located using the NI Example Finder EXPLORE LEARN CREATE DISCOVER Support ni com support Power Supplies Solutions ni com powersupplies Services ni com services NI Community ni com community NI PXIe 4138 Getting Started with LabWindows CVI Getting Started with LabVIEW NI D...

Page 10: ...nformation support phone numbers email addresses and current events Refer to the NI Trademarks and Logo Guidelines at ni com trademarks for information on NI trademarks Other product and company names mentioned herein are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies For patents covering NI products technology refer to the appropriate location Help Patents in your software the patents tx...

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