© National Instruments Corporation v NI PXI-1050 User ManualContentsAbout This ManualHow To Use the Manual Set..........................................................................................viiConventions ...................................................................................................................viiiRelated Documentation..................................................................................................ixChapter 1IntroductionAbout the PXI-1050 Chassis..........................................................................................1-1What You Need to Get Started ......................................................................................1-1Unpacking ......................................................................................................................1-2Software Programming Choices ....................................................................................1-3National Instruments Application Software ....................................................1-3NI-DAQ Driver Software ................................................................................1-4Register-Level Programming ..........................................................................1-5Optional Equipment .......................................................................................................1-5Key Features ..................................................................................................................1-5Chassis Description........................................................................................................1-6SCXI Subsystem Backplane Overview .........................................................................1-9PXI Subsystem Backplane Overview ............................................................................1-9Interoperability with CompactPCI ..................................................................1-9System Controller Slot ....................................................................................1-10Peripheral Slots................................................................................................1-10Star Trigger Slot ..............................................................................................1-10Local Bus.........................................................................................................1-10SCXI Connection.............................................................................................1-11Trigger Bus......................................................................................................1-11System Reference Clock..................................................................................1-12Chapter 2Installation and ConfigurationMounting Information....................................................................................................2-1Chassis Configuration....................................................................................................2-1SCXI Subsystem Address Selection................................................................2-1Line Voltage Selection and Fuse Values.........................................................2-2PXI-1050 Chassis Installation .......................................................................................2-4PXI Module Installation.................................................................................................2-4PXI Filler Panel Installation ............................................................................2-6