National Instruments NI PXI-1050 User Manual

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Chapter 2 Installation and ConfigurationNI PXI-1050 User Manual 2-4 ni.comPXI-1050 Chassis InstallationCaution Equipment described in this document must be used in a MeasurementCategory II environment per IEC 644. This category requires local level supplymains-connected installation.Complete the following steps to install the PXI-1050 chassis:1. If you are not using multiple chassis, skip this step and leave theaddress at its factory-default setting of 0. If you are using multiplechassis, change the SCXI chassis address of the SCXI subsystem byfollowing the instructions in the SCXI Subsystem Address Selectionsection earlier in this chapter.2. Place the PXI chassis on a sturdy, level surface. Leave at least 10 cm(4 in.) of space behind the chassis for adequate air circulation.3. Turn off the power switches.4. Check that the voltage selection wheel in the power-entry module is setfor your outlet line voltage. Refer to the Line Voltage Selection andFuse Values section earlier in this chapter, if necessary.5. Insert the female end of your power cable into the power-entry module.6. Insert the male end of your power cable into the wall outlet.7. Install the SCXI and PXI modules into the chassis (refer to theappropriate sections later in this chapter).If you are not using a DAQ device in Slot 8 of the PXI backplaneto control the SCXI modules, install the necessary cabling for yourmodules. Consult your SCXI module documentation for cablinginstallation instructions.8. Install any front and rear filler panels (refer to the appropriate sectionslater in this chapter).9. Turn on the chassis power switches.PXI Module InstallationCaution Turn off the PXI subsystem power using the power switch shown in Figure 1-2,Front View of the PXI-1050 Chassis, before installing CompactPCI or PXI modules.