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Chapter 2
Installation and Configuration
Chassis Cooling Considerations
The chassis is designed to operate on a bench or in an instrument rack. Determine how you want
to use the chassis and follow the appropriate installation instructions.
Providing Adequate Clearance
Apertures in the top, bottom, front, rear, and along the right and left sides of the chassis facilitate
power supply and module cooling. Air enters through the fan inlet in the bottom of the chassis
for module cooling. It then exits through the upper sections at the right side, back, and through
the top, as shown in Figure 2-1. Air cooling the power supply enters the front and left side of the
chassis, which is shown in Figure 1-1,
Front View of the PXI-1036 Chassis
, then exits through
the rear of the chassis, which is shown in Figure 1-2,
Rear View of the PXI-1036 Chassis
Figure 1-3,
Rear View of the PXI-1036DC Chassis
. Place the chassis on a bench top or in an
instrument rack so that the fans (air inlets) and the air outlet apertures along the right and left
sides, the top, and the back of the chassis have adequate ventilation. Provide at least 44.5 mm
(1.75 in.) clearance above, behind, and on the sides of the unit for adequate venting. High-power
applications may require additional clearance.
Figure 2-1.
PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC Module Cooling Airflow Side View
Install the chassis so that you can easily access the bottom panel.
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Air Outlets
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Air Intake
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