SCXI Quick Start Guide
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PXI/SCXI Combination Chassis
You must have a system controller installed in the PXI side of the chassis. Refer to
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for more information on ordering a configured PXI/SCXI combination chassis through
Factory Installation Services.
1.
Power off both the PXI and SCXI power switches, and unplug the chassis.
2.
Set the SCXI chassis address switch positions to the desired address. In Figure 4, all switches are
shown in the off position.
3.
Set the voltage selection tumbler to the correct voltage for your application. Refer to the chassis
documentation for more information.
4.
Connect the power cord.
Figure 4.
PXI/SCXI Combination Chassis Setup
Step 4. Install the Modules
Caution
Make sure the chassis is completely powered off. SCXI modules are not hot-swappable.
Adding or removing modules while the chassis is powered on can result in blown chassis fuses or
damage to the chassis and modules.
PXI/SCXI Combination Chassis
To install the PXI E Series or M Series DAQ communicating device in the right-most slot of the
PXI chassis, complete the following steps:
1.
Touch any metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity.
2.
Place the module edges into the top and bottom PXI module guides, as shown in Figure 5.
3.
Slide the module to the rear of the chassis. Make sure that the injector/ejector handle is pushed
down.
4.
When you begin to feel resistance, pull up on the injector/ejector handle to inject the module into
the frame.
5.
Secure the module to the chassis front panel mounting rail using the two screws.
1
Front
2
Back
3
Voltage Selection Tumbler
4
Power Cord Connector
5
Address Switch
6
SCXI Power Switch
7
PXI Power Switch
8
System Controller
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12
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ADDRE
SS
ON
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