© National Instruments Corporation 3 NI PXI-1042 Series Power Supply Shuttle User GuideInstallation and MaintenanceThe information in this section is for qualified service personnel only. Readthe Read Me First: Safety and Radio-Frequency Interference documentincluded with your kit before using the power supply shuttle.Caution Many components within the NI PXI-1042 Series chassis under repair aresusceptible to static discharge damage. Service the chassis only in a static-freeenvironment. Observe standard handling precautions for static-sensitive devices whileservicing the chassis. Always wear a grounded wrist strap, or equivalent, while servicingthe chassis.Caution Always disconnect the AC power cable before cleaning or servicing the chassis.Caution Never connect the AC power cable to the power supply shuttle until you install itin an NI PXI-1042 Series chassis. Do not use, test, or configure the power supply shuttleoutside of a chassis.The power supply shuttle is a replacement part for the NI PXI-1042 Serieschassis. The NI PXI-1042 User Manual contains all of the most up-to-datechassis service procedures, including removal and replacement of powersupply shuttles. The chassis includes a hardcopy of the NI PXI-1042 UserManual; additionally, you can download a softcopy from ni.com/support.RemovalBefore attempting to replace the power supply shuttle, verify that there isadequate clearance behind the chassis. Set the power switch on the frontpanel to the Off (nonrecessed) position and disconnect the power cablefrom the power supply shuttle on the back of the chassis. Identify the eightcaptive mounting screws that attach the power supply shuttle to the chassis.Refer to Figure 1 for the mounting screw locations. Using a Phillipsscrewdriver, loosen the captive mounting screws. Pull on the two rearhandles of the power supply shuttle to remove it from the back of thechassis.InstallationEnsure that there is no visible damage to the new power supply shuttle.Verify that the housing and connector on the new power supply shuttlehave no foreign material inside. Remove the protective cap on thePXI_CLK10 connector. Install the new power supply shuttle into theopening on the rear of the chassis. Tighten the eight captive mountingscrews with a Phillips screwdriver.