©National Instruments CorporationviiPXI-1000B User ManualContentsAbout This ManualOrganization of This Manual .........................................................................................xiConventions Used in This Manual.................................................................................xiRelated Documentation..................................................................................................xiiCustomer Communication .............................................................................................xiiChapter 1Getting StartedUnpacking ......................................................................................................................1-1What You Need to Get Started ......................................................................................1-1Optional Equipment .......................................................................................................1-2Battery Pack and Cable for DC-Capable PXI-1000B .....................................1-2Rack-Mount Kit...............................................................................................1-2Key Features ..................................................................................................................1-3PXI-1000B Backplane Overview ..................................................................................1-3Interoperability with CompactPCI ..................................................................1-3System Controller Slot ....................................................................................1-6Star Trigger Slot ..............................................................................................1-6Peripheral Slots................................................................................................1-7Local Bus.........................................................................................................1-7Trigger Bus......................................................................................................1-8System Reference Clock..................................................................................1-8Chapter 2Installation, Configuration, and OperationSite Considerations ........................................................................................................2-1Rack Mounting ..............................................................................................................2-2Setting Fan Speed ..........................................................................................................2-2Connecting Safety Ground.............................................................................................2-3Connecting to Power Source and Testing Power up......................................................2-3Remote Power Monitoring and Inhibiting Interface......................................................2-4Power Supply Status Indication (DC-Capable Power Supply Only).............................2-5Input Voltage Priority (DC-Capable Power Supply Only) ............................................2-6Installing the Battery Pack (DC-Capable Power Supply Only).....................................2-6Charging the Battery Pack (DC-Capable Power Supply Only) ....................................2-6Installing PXI Modules ..................................................................................................2-7Installing Filler Panels ...................................................................................................2-9Using the Chassis Initialization File ..............................................................................2-9