Chapter 1
Getting Started
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Front-panel LED that can indicate power supply failure
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Carrying handle for portability
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Tilt feet for bench-top applications
Chassis Description
Figures 1-1 and 1-2 show the key features of the PXI-1042 chassis
front and back panels. Figure 1-1 shows the front view of the PXI-1042.
Figure 1-2 shows the rear view of the PXI-1042. Figure 1-3 shows the
rear view of the PXI-1042Q.
Figure 1-1.
Front View of the PXI-1042 Chassis
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Backplane Connectors (Located in Slots 1–8)
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On/Off (Standby) Power Switch
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Removable Feet
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Power LED
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Controller Expansion Slots
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System Controller Slot
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Star Trigger Slot
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Peripheral Slots
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Filler Panel
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