Chapter 3
Maintenance
PXI-1000 User Manual
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Troubleshooting the PXI-1000
Refer to Table 3-1 to troubleshoot the PXI-1000 mainframe. The table lists
possible causes for power failure and recommends ways to correct the
problem.
Table 3-1.
Troubleshooting
Possible Cause
What to Do
PXI-1000 mainframe is not
connected to power source.
Make sure that the PXI-1000 is connected
to a live electrical outlet. Try operating
another piece of equipment from this
outlet.
Power switches are not
switched on.
Set the rear (main) power switch and the
front (standby) power switch to the On
position.
Remote inhibiting input on
the rear panel of the
mainframe is active.
Deactivate your system’s remote
inhibiting control.
Circuit breaker is tripped.
Reset the circuit breaker. Refer to the
Resetting the AC Mains Circuit Breaker
section in this chapter.
Power supply has failed.
Contact National Instruments.
