National Instruments PXI-6683 Series User Manual

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Table 1. PXI/PXI Express Slot Type CompatibilityNI PXI BoardPXI System Timing Slot PXI Peripheral Slot PXI Express Hybrid SlotHPXI-6683 X* X† —PXI-6683H X† X† X†*Compatible: PXI_CLK10, PXI_CLKIN, PXI_STAR, PXI_TRIG functionality available.†Compatible: PXI_TRIG functionality available3. Remove the filler panel for the PXI or PXI Express hybrid slot you chose in step 2.4. Ground yourself using a grounding strap or by touching a grounded object. Follow theESD protection precautions described in the Unpacking section.5. Remove any packing material from the front panel screws and backplane connectors.6. Insert the PXI-6683 Series module into the PXI or PXI Express hybrid slot. Use theinjector/ejector handle to fully insert the module into the chassis.7. Screw the front panel of the module to the front panel mounting rail of the chassis.8. If adjacent slots are not populated, use EMC filler panels to cover the opening.Caution To ensure the specified EMC performance, you must install PXIEMC filler panels (National Instruments part number 778700-01) in all openchassis slots.9. Visually verify the installation.10. Plug in and power the chassis.The PXI-6683 Series is now installed.Verifying the InstallationDuring the first boot following the software and hardware installation of the PXI-6683 Seriesmodule, the OS detects the device and associates it with the NI-Sync driver.Configuring the ModuleThe PXI-6683 Series is completely software configurable. The system software automaticallyallocates all module resources.The two LEDs on the front panel provide information about module status. The PXI-6683Front Panel and LEDs on page 9 section describes the LEDs in greater detail.6 | ni.com | PXI-6683(H) User Manual