Table Of Contents - National Instruments PXI-1036DC User Manual

Contents
About This Manual
Conventions ...................................................................................................................vii
Related Documentation..................................................................................................viii
Chapter 1
Getting Started
Unpacking ......................................................................................................................1-1
What You Need to Get Started ......................................................................................1-1
Key Features ..................................................................................................................1-2
Chassis Description........................................................................................................1-3
Optional Equipment .......................................................................................................1-5
EMC Filler Panels ...........................................................................................1-5
Rack Mount Kits..............................................................................................1-5
Handle/Feet Kit ...............................................................................................1-5
DC Power Cable (PXI-1036DC Only) ............................................................1-6
PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC Backplane Overview...............................................................1-6
Interoperability with CompactPCI ..................................................................1-6
System Controller Slot ....................................................................................1-7
Star Trigger Slot ..............................................................................................1-7
Peripheral Slots................................................................................................1-7
Local Bus.........................................................................................................1-7
Trigger Bus......................................................................................................1-8
System Reference Clock..................................................................................1-8
Chapter 2
Installation and Configuration
Safety Information .........................................................................................................2-1
Chassis Cooling Considerations ....................................................................................2-2
Providing Adequate Clearance ........................................................................2-2
Setting Fan Speed ............................................................................................2-3
Installing Filler Panels.....................................................................................2-3
Rack Mounting ..............................................................................................................2-4
Connecting Safety Ground.............................................................................................2-4
Connecting to Power Source..........................................................................................2-4
Connecting to an AC Power Source................................................................2-5
Connecting to a DC Power Source (PXI-1036DC Only)................................2-5
Installing a PXI Controller.............................................................................................2-6
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DC Connector ...................................................................................2-5
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