NI High-Speed Digitizers Getting Started Guide
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ni.com
refer to the
Measurement & Automation Explorer Remote Systems Help
by selecting
Help»Help Topics»Remote Systems
in MAX.
5. Installing the Hardware
This section describes how to install hardware for PXI and PCI platforms.
Note
You must install the software
before
you install the
hardware.
To prevent damage to the device caused by ESD or contamination, handle the
device using the edges or the metal bracket. For more information, refer to
the
Read Me First: Safety and Radio Frequency Interference
document.
Caution
You
must
power off and unplug your PC or chassis before
installing the hardware.
PXI Modules
NI PXI modules are sensitive instruments that should be handled carefully.
Do not expose the module to temperatures or humidity beyond the rated
maximums. Keep the module free of dust by cleaning with compressed
air only. Do not clean the device with any solvents or liquids.
You can install PXI modules in any PXI slot marked with a peripheral slot
compatibility glyph (a circle containing the slot number).
To install a PXI module, complete the following steps:
1. Power off and unplug the PXI chassis before installing a PXI module.
2. If the PXI chassis has multiple fan speed settings, make sure that the fans
are set to high.
3. Position the PXI chassis so that inlet and outlet vents are not obstructed.
For more information, refer to the chassis documentation.
4. Make sure that the ejector handle is in the unlatched (downward)
position.
5. Holding the module by the ejector handle, slide it into an empty slot.
Make sure that the base engages with the guides in the chassis.
6. Slide the module completely into the chassis and latch it by pulling up on
the ejector handle.
7. Tighten the captive screws at the top and bottom of the module front
panel. Performance may suffer if both screws are not tightened properly.
8. Verify that the PXI chassis fans are operable and free of dust and other
contaminants that may restrict airflow.
