National Instruments PXI 1000B, User Manual

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About This Manual
The PXI-1000B User Manual describes the features of the PXI-1000B
mainframe and contains information about configuring the mainframe,
installing the modules, and operating and using the PXI-1000B.
Organization of This Manual
This manual is organized as follows:
• Chapter 1, Getting Started , describes the key features of the
PXI-1000B mainframe, lists the contents of your kit, and lists optional
equipment you can order from National Instruments.
• Chapter 2, Installation, Configuration, and Operation , describes how
to prepare and operate your PXI-1000B mainframe.
• Chapter 3, Maintenance , describes basic maintenance procedures you
can perform on the PXI-1000B mainframe.
• Appendix A, Specifications , contains complete specifications for the
PXI-1000B mainframe.
• Appendix B, Pinouts , describes the P1 and P2 connector pinouts for
the PXI-1000B backplane.
• Appendix C, Customer Communication , contains forms you can use to
request help from National Instruments or to comment on our products
and manuals.
• The Glossary lists abbreviations, acronyms, metric prefixes,
mnemonics, symbols, and terms.
• The Index contains an alphabetical list of key terms and topics used in
this manual, including the page where you can find each one.
Conventions Used in This Manual
The following conventions are used in this manual:
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to important information.
This icon to the left of bold italicized text denotes a caution, which advises
you of precautions to take to avoid injury, data loss, or a system crash.
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