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Chapter 2
Installation and Configuration
Connecting Safety Ground
Caution
The PXIe-1078 chassis is designed with a three-position inlet that
connects the cord set ground line to the chassis ground. To minimize shock hazard,
make sure the electrical power outlet you use to power the chassis has an appropriate
earth safety ground.
Connecting to Power Source
Cautions
Do
not
install modules prior to performing the following power-on test.
To completely remove power, you
must
disconnect the AC power cable.
Attach input power through the rear AC inlet using the appropriate AC power cable supplied.
Refer to Figure 1-2,
Rear View of the PXIe-1078 Chassis
, to locate the AC inlet.
Installing a PXI Express System Controller
This section contains general installation instructions for installing a PXI Express system
controller in a PXIe-1078 chassis. Refer to your PXI Express system controller user manual for
specific instructions and warnings. To install a system controller, complete the following steps:
1.
Inspect the slot 1 pins on the chassis backplane for any bending or damage prior to
installation.
2.
Connect the AC power source to the PXI Express chassis before installing the system controller.
The AC power cord grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage while you install
the system controller.
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