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NI PXIe-1071 User Manual
Contents
About This Manual
Related Documentation..................................................................................................ix
Chapter 1
Getting Started
Unpacking ......................................................................................................................1-1
What You Need to Get Started ......................................................................................1-1
Key Features ..................................................................................................................1-2
Chassis Description........................................................................................................1-3
Optional Equipment .......................................................................................................1-5
EMC Filler Panels ...........................................................................................1-5
Rack Mount Kit ...............................................................................................1-5
Slot Blockers ...................................................................................................1-6
Handle/Feet Kit ...............................................................................................1-6
NI PXIe-1071 Chassis Backplane Overview.................................................................1-6
Interoperability with CompactPCI ..................................................................1-6
System Controller Slot ....................................................................................1-7
Hybrid Peripheral Slots ...................................................................................1-8
PXI Local Bus .................................................................................................1-8
PXI Trigger Bus ..............................................................................................1-9
System Reference Clock..................................................................................1-9
Chapter 2
Installation and Configuration
Safety Information .........................................................................................................2-1
Chassis Cooling Considerations ....................................................................................2-2
Providing Adequate Clearance ........................................................................2-2
Chassis Ambient Temperature Definition .......................................................2-6
Setting Fan Speed ............................................................................................2-6
Installing Filler Panels.....................................................................................2-6
Installing Slot Blockers ...................................................................................2-6
Rack Mounting ..............................................................................................................2-6
Connecting Safety Ground.............................................................................................2-7
Connecting to Power Source..........................................................................................2-7
Installing a PXI Express System Controller ..................................................................2-7
Installing Peripheral Modules ........................................................................................2-10
Power Inhibit Switch LED Indicator .............................................................................2-11
Inhibit Mode Switch ......................................................................................................2-12
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