Chapter 3
PXI-8150 Series Configuration and Installation
PXI-8150 Series User Manual
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Warning: To protect both yourself and the mainframe from electrical hazards, leave
the mainframe off until you finish installing the PXI-8150 module.
2.
Remove or open any doors or covers blocking access to the system
controller slot (Slot 1) in the mainframe.
3.
Touch the metal part of the case to discharge any static electricity
that might be on your clothes or body.
4.
Make sure the injector/ejector handle is in its downward position.
Align the PXI-8150 with the card guides on the top and bottom of
the system controller slot.
Caution:
Do not raise the injector/ejector handle as you insert the PXI-8150. The
module will not insert properly unless the handle is in its downward
position so that it does not interfere with the injector rail on the mainframe.
5.
Hold the handle as you slowly slide the module into the mainframe
until the handle catches on the injector/ejector rail.
6.
Raise the injector/ejector handle until the module firmly seats into
the backplane receptacle connectors. The front panel of the
PXI-8150 should be even with the front panel of the mainframe.
7.
Tighten the four bracket-retaining screws on the top and bottom of
the front panel to secure the PXI-8150 to the mainframe.
8.
Check the installation.
9.
Connect the keyboard and mouse to the appropriate connectors.
Use the keyboard adapter cable that your received with your kit if
you need to adapt an AT-style keyboard to the PXI-8150 mini-DIN
connector.
10. Connect the VGA monitor video cable to the VGA connector.
11. Connect devices to ports as required by your system configuration.
Some ports, such as the Parallel port, have adapter cables that you
can order from National Instruments.
12. Replace or close any doors or covers to the mainframe.
Figure 3-7 shows a PXI-8156 installed in the system controller slot of a
National Instruments PXI-1000 mainframe. You can place PXI devices
in any other slot.
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