National Instruments NI 6120 Switch User Manual


 
Chapter 2 Installing and Configuring the NI 6115/6120
NI 6115/6120 User Manual 2-2 ni.com
or bus master devices. NI recommends installing the
NI PXI-6115/6120 in such a slot.
Note The PXI specification requires all slots to support bus master devices, but the
CompactPCI specification does not. If you install in a CompactPCI non-master slot, you
must disable the onboard DMA controller using software.
3. Make sure there are no lighted LEDs on the chassis. If any are lit, wait
until they go out before continuing the installation.
4. Remove the filler panel for the slot you have chosen.
5. Ground yourself using a grounding strap or by touching a grounded
object. Follow the ESD protection precautions described in the
Unpacking section of Chapter 1, Introduction.
6. Remove the rubber front panel screw protectors.
7. Insert the NI PXI-6115/6120 into a 5 V PXI slot. Use the
injector/ejector handle to fully insert the device into the chassis.
8. Screw the front panel of the NI PXI-6115/6120 to the front
panel-mounting rail of the system.
9. Visually verify the installation. Make sure the device is not touching
other devices or components and is fully inserted in the slot.
10. Plug in and power on the computer.
The NI PXI-6115/6120 is now installed. You are now ready to configure
the hardware and software.
NI PCI-6115/6120
1. Power off and unplug the computer.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Make sure there are no lighted LEDs on the motherboard. If any are lit,
wait until they go out before continuing the installation.
4. Remove the expansion slot cover on the back panel of the computer.
5. Ground yourself using a grounding strap or by touching a grounded
object. Follow the ESD protection precautions described in the
Unpacking section of Chapter 1, Introduction.
6. Insert the NI PCI-6115/6120 into a PCI system slot. Gently rock the
device to ease it into place. It may be a tight fit, but do not force the
device into place.
7. Screw the mounting bracket of the device to the back panel rail of the
computer.