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NI PXI-6682 Series Installation Guide

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Installing the Software

Refer to the 

readme.htm

 file that accompanies the 

NI-Sync

 CD for 

software installation directions.

Note

Be sure to install the driver software 

before

 installing the NI PXI-6682 Series 

module.

Installing the Hardware

The following are general installation instructions. Consult the chassis 
user manual or technical reference manual for specific instructions and 
warnings about installing new modules.

1.

Power off and unplug the chassis.

Caution

Do not install the NI PXI-6682 Series module in the system controller slot (slot 1) 

of a chassis.

2.

Choose an available slot in the chassis.

NI PXI-6682

: Install the NI PXI-6682 in an available PXI slot.

The NI PXI-6682 is a star trigger controller for PXI. It can replace 
PXI_CLK10 and control the PXI_STAR triggers. This functionality is 
only available when the NI PXI-6682 is installed in Slot 2 of a PXI 
chassis. The PXI triggers are accessible from any PXI slot.

NI PXI-6682H

: Install the NI PXI-6682H in an available PXI slot. If you 

are using a PXI Express (PXIe) system, install the NI PXI-6682H in an 
available PXI or PXIe/hybrid slot.

The PXI-6682H is a special version of the PXI-6682, designed to also 
fit in hybrid slots on PXIe chassis. It does not have the ability to replace 
PXI_CLK10 or drive the PXI_STAR triggers.

3.

Remove the filler panel for the PXI or PXIe hybrid slot you chose in 
step 2.

4.

Ground yourself using a grounding strap or by holding a grounded 
object. Follow the ESD protection precautions described in the 

Unpacking

 

section of Chapter 1, 

Introduction

, of the 

NI PXI-6682 

Series User Manual

.

5.

Remove any packing material from the front panel screws and 
backplane connectors.

6.

Insert the NI PXI-6682 Series module into the PXI/PXIe hybrid slot. 
Use the injector/ejector handle to fully insert the module into the 
chassis.

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