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© National Instruments Corporation 5 NI High-Speed Digitizers Getting Started Guide
5. Installing the Hardware
This section describes how to install hardware for PXI/PXIe, PCI, and USB 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 Electromagnetic
Compatibility document.
Caution Unless you are using a USB device, 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 as shown in Figure 1.
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.
9. Before operating the module, cover all empty PXI slots using PXI filler panels or slot blockers,
which you can purchase at
ni.com.
10. Plug in and power on the PXI chassis.