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Installation and Configuration
This chapter contains information about installing and configuring your
NI PXI-8108 controller.
Installing the NI PXI-8108
This section contains general installation instructions for the NI PXI-8108.
Consult your PXI chassis user manual for specific instructions and
warnings.
1.
Plug in your chassis before installing the NI PXI-8108. The power
cord grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage while
you install the module. (Make sure the power switch is turned off.)
Caution
To protect both yourself and the chassis from electrical hazards, leave the chassis
powered off until you finish installing the NI PXI-8108 module.
2.
Remove any filler panels blocking access to the system controller slot
(slot 1) in the chassis.
3.
Touch the metal part of the case to discharge any static electricity that
might be on your clothes or body.
4.
Remove the protective plastic covers from the four bracket-retaining
screws as shown in Figure 2-1.