National Instruments PXI-1010 User Manual

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© National Instruments Corporation 2-1 NI PXI-1010 Chassis User Manual2Installation and ConfigurationThis chapter describes how to prepare and operate your PXI-1010 chassis.Mounting InformationThe PXI-1010 is designed to operate on a bench or in an instrument rack.Determine how you want to use your PXI-1010 and follow the appropriateinstallation instructions.Apertures in the rear and along both sides of the chassis facilitate powersupply and module cooling. Air enters through filters and fan inlets locatedin the lower rear of the chassis and exits through the upper sections throughthe side. Place your PXI-1010 on a bench top or in an instrument rack sothat the fans (air inlets) and the air outlet apertures along both sides of thechassis have adequate ventilation. Keep other equipment a minimum of3.0 in. (76.2 mm) away from the air inlets and outlets.Install your chassis for easy access to the rear panel. This simplifies the airfilter replacement.Rack-mount applications require the optional rack-mount kit availablefrom National Instruments. Refer to the rack-mount kit documentation toinstall your PXI-1010 in an instrument rack.Chassis ConfigurationChassis configuration involves selecting an SCXI subsystem address,line voltage, and fuse value, described briefly in the following sections.SCXI Subsystem Address SelectionNote Unless you are using multiple chassis and need to configure one or more SCXIchassis for a different address, you can skip this section. The SCXI subsystem will havethe factory-default address of 0.Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com