INSTALLATION GUIDE
NI PXI-8119
This document contains information about installing the NI PXI-8119
controller in a PXI chassis. For complete configuration and troubleshooting
information (including information about BIOS setup, adding RAM, etc.),
refer to the
NI PXI-8119 User Manual
. The manual is in PDF format on the
documentation CD included with the controller and on the National
Instruments Web site,
ni.com
.
Installing the NI PXI-8119
This section contains general installation instructions for the NI PXI-8119.
Consult the
NI PXI-8119 User Manual
for specific instructions and
warnings.
1.
Plug in the chassis before installing the NI PXI-8119. The power cord
grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage while you
install the module. Make sure the power switch is turned off.
Cautions
In some National Instruments chassis, such as the NI PXI-1042, you must ensure
that the power LED is off. For more information about chassis power behavior, refer to the
user manual for the specific chassis.
To protect both yourself and the chassis from electrical hazards, leave the chassis off until
you finish installing the NI PXI-8119 module.
2.
Remove any panels blocking access to the system controller slot
(slot 1) in the chassis.
3.
Touch the metal part of the case to discharge any static electricity that
might be on your clothes or body.
4.
Remove the protective plastic covers from the four bracket-retaining
screws as shown in Figure 1.
