National Instruments RMC-8354, User Manual

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Chapter 2 Installation and BIOS Setup
Chassis Cooling Considerations
The NI RMC-8354 is designed to operate in an instrument rack. Follow the appropriate
installation instructions.
Caution
If installed in a closed or multiunit rack assembly, the rack environment
operating ambient temperature may be greater than room ambient temperature.
Therefore, install the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum
ambient operating temperature (Tma) specified in Appendix A,
Specifications .
Providing Adequate Clearance
Apertures in the front, top, rear, and along both sides of the chassis facilitate power supply and
motherboard cooling. Air enters through the front and top inlets of the chassis and exits through
the fans on the rear of the chassis. Place the NI RMC-8354 in an instrument rack so that the fans
(air outlets) and the air inlet apertures along the top and front of the chassis have adequate
ventilation. Keep other equipment a minimum of 76.2 mm (3 in.) away from the air outlets on
the rear of the chassis.
Installation
Follow these steps to connect devices to the NI RMC-8354:
Caution
Because of the risk of high energy (>240VA), the unit must be installed
only in a Restricted Access Location.
1. Connect a keyboard and mouse to the appropriate connectors on the NI RMC-8354 rear
panel.
2. Connect the VGA monitor video cable to the VGA connector on the rear panel.
3. (Optional) To boot into LabVIEW RT, connect the network cable to LAN jack 1 on the rear
panel. (Refer to Figure 3-1,
NI RMC-8354 Rear Panel Layout , for the location of LAN jack 1.)
4. Connect the USB, serial, and parallel devices as necessary to the NI RMC-8354 front and
rear panel ports.
Caution
To minimize shock hazard, make sure the electrical power outlet you use
to power the NI RMC-8354 has an appropriate earth safety ground. Refer to the
Connecting Safety Ground section for more information.
5. Connect the AC power cable to the AC inlet on the rear panel and to an AC power outlet.
For more information, refer to the
Connecting to Power Source section.
6. Power on the NI RMC-8354.
7. Verify that the NI RMC-8354 boots. If it does not boot, refer to the What if the NI
RMC-8354 does not boot? section of Chapter 5, Troubleshooting .