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Connecting to an AC Power Source
Connecting to a DC Power Source (PXI-1036DC Only)
© National Instruments Corporation
Attach input power through the rear AC inlet using the appropriate
AC power cable supplied. Refer to Figure 1-2,
Chassis, or to Figure 1-3,
the AC inlet.
The power switch allows you to power on the chassis or place it in standby
mode. Press the power switch to the On position (if not already on).
Observe that all fans become operational.
Table 2-1. DC Power Requirements
Electrical Element
Voltage
DC Input Current
For full chassis power, the DC source must be capable of providing
a minimum of 300 watts of continuous power per feed pair to the
P1 connector on the PXI-1036DC power supply.
DC Connector
Figure 2-2 shows the DC connector (P1) that appears on the rear panel of
the PXI-1036DC power supply.
Positive
(+)
Figure 2-2. The P1 DC Input Connector
To build a custom DC cable, be sure to note the positive (+) and negative (–)
terminals shown in Figure 2-2. Use the following components or their
equivalents to mate to the P1 port:
•
Positronic connector, part number CBD7W2F0000
•
Positronic hood, part number D15000GE0
Chapter 2
Rear View of the PXI-1036DC
18–30 VDC
30–10 A
P1
2-5
Installation and Configuration
Rear View of the PXI-1036
Chassis, to locate
Requirement
Negative
(–)
NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual
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