Remote Voltage Monitoring And Control - National Instruments PXI Express PXIe-1085 Series User Manual

Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration
Figure 2-9 shows a fan module LED. Table 2-3 describes the LED states.
1 Fan Module LED
LED
Fan module LED
If two system fans or both of the power supply fans fail, the chassis shuts
Note
down automatically, preventing the chassis and modules from damage due to
overheating.

Remote Voltage Monitoring and Control

The NI PXIe-1085 Series chassis supports remote voltage monitoring and inhibiting through a
female 8-pin connector on the rear panel. Table 2-4 shows the pinout of the 8-pin connector.
The NI PXIe-1085 Series chassis accessory kit includes one 8-pin connector.
Note
To order additional connectors, use Phoenix Contact part number
MC 1.5/8-STF-3.5-BK or 1847181.
The Inhibit/Voltage Mon port can be damaged if subjected to Electrostatic
Caution
Discharge (ESD). To prevent damage, industry-standard ESD prevention measures
must be employed during installation, maintenance, and operation.
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Figure 2-9. Fan Module LED
Table 2-3. Fan Module LED States
State
Off Chassis is powered off.
Steady green Fan is operating normally.
Steady red Fan has failed.
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Description