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.
2.
Locate the system timing slot for your PXI Express chassis. It is identified by the glyph
shown in
Figure 1. System Timing Slot Indicator Glyph
3.
Remove the filler panel for the system timing slot, if applicable.
4.
Ground yourself using a grounding strap or by touching a grounded object. Follow the
ESD protection precautions described in the
section of the
5.
Carefully insert the PXIe-6674T into the system timing slot, making sure to not scrape
the module on any adjacent modules. Use the injector/ejector handle to fully insert the
module into the chassis.
6.
Screw the front panel of the device to the front panel mounting rail of the chassis.
7.
If adjacent slots are not populated, use EMC filler panels to cover the opening.
Caution
•
To ensure the specified EMC performance, you must install PXI EMC
filler panels, National Instruments part number 778700-01, in all open
chassis slots.
•
To ensure the specified EMC performance, operate this product only with
double-shielded cables and accessories (for example, RG-223 cables).
8.
Visually verify the installation. Ensure that the module is fully inserted into the slot.
9.
Plug in and power on the chassis.
The PXIe-6674T is now installed.
Configuring the Module
The PXIe-6674T is completely software configurable. The system software automatically
allocates all module resources.
The two LEDs on the front panel provide information about module status. The front panel
description sections of the Hardware Overview describe the LEDs in greater detail.
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