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Power off the computer or chassis that contains the device. After the
device has cooled, power on the computer or chassis and reboot the
controller, if necessary.
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Call the niFgen Reset Device VI or the
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Perform a device reset in MAX. For more information about resetting a
device in MAX, refer to MAX Help for NI-DAQmx by navigating to
Help»Help Topics»NI-DAQmx»MAX Help for NI-DAQmx
within MAX.
Review the guidelines in the Maintain Forced-Air Cooling Note to Users
and make any necessary adjustments. The thermal shutdown error is reported
until the device has cooled to an acceptable operating temperature and has
been reset successfully.
Installing PXI Modules
To install the device in either a PXI chassis, a PXI/SCXI combination chassis,
or a PXI/CompactPCI chassis, complete the following steps:
1. Power off and unplug the PXI chassis.
2. (Optional) If you need to use the provided EMI gasket to reduce
high-frequency emissions, install it now. Refer to the Retrofitting Your
PXI Module Note to Users for more information about installing the
gasket.
3. Position the PXI chassis so that inlet and outlet vents are not obstructed.
For more information, refer to the chassis documentation.
4. Make sure that the ejector handle is in the unlatched (downward)
position.
5. Hold the PXI module by the ejector handle and slide it into an empty slot.
Make sure that the base engages with the guides in the chassis, as shown
in Figure 1.
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