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Installing the NI 5668R
Caution
To prevent damage to the NI 5668R caused by ESD or contamination,
handle the module using the edges or the metal bracket.
You must install NI-RFSA before installing the hardware.
Before you install the hardware, refer to the guidelines in the
Maintain Forced-Air Cooling
Note to Users
included with the module to ensure that the device can cool itself effectively.
To use the included cables, you must install the NI 5624R IF digitizer immediately to the left
of the NI 5606 RF downconverter module, and you must install the NI 5653 LO source
module immediately to the right of the NI 5606 RF downconverter module.
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Ensure the AC power source is connected to the chassis before installing the module.
The AC power cord grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage while you
install the module.
2.
Power off the chassis.
3.
Inspect the slot pins on the chassis backplane for any bends or damage prior to
installation. Do not install a module if the backplane is damaged.
4.
Remove the black plastic covers from all the captive screws on the module front panel.
5.
Identify a supported slot in the chassis. The following figure shows the symbols that
indicate the slot types.
Figure 2. Chassis Compatibility Symbols
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1. PXI Express System Controller Slot
2. PXI Peripheral Slot
3. PXI Express Hybrid Peripheral Slot
4. PXI Express System Timing Slot
5. PXI Express Peripheral Slot
NI 5668R modules can be placed in PXI Express peripheral slots, PXI Express hybrid
peripheral slots, or PXI Express system timing slots.
6.
Touch any metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity.
7.
Ensure that the ejector handle is in the downward (unlatched) position.
8.
Place the module edges into the module guides at the top and bottom of the chassis. Slide
the module into the slot until it is fully inserted.
NI PXIe-5668R Getting Started Guide
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