Preparing The Environment; Hardware Installation - National Instruments PXImc Series Getting Started Manual

Preparing the Environment

Ensure the environment you are using the NI PXIe-8830mc in meets the following
specifications.
Ambient temperature range ............................................................................
(maximum performance)
Ambient temperature range ............................................................................
Relative humidity range ............................................................................
Maximum altitude ............................................................................
Pollution Degree ............................................................................
Indoor use only.
Note Refer to the NI PXIe-8830mc User Manual for full NI PXIe-8830mc
specifications.

Hardware Installation

The following are general instructions for installing the NI PXIe-8830mc.
Complete the following steps to install the NI PXIe-8830mc in your PXI Express chassis.
1. Power off your PXI Express chassis, but leave it plugged in while installing the NI
PXIe-8830mc. The power cord grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage
while you install the module.
Caution
leave the chassis off until you finish installing the NI PXIe-8830mc.
2. Remove or open any doors or covers blocking access to the slot in which you intend to
install the NI PXIe-8830mc.
3. Touch a metal part of the chassis to discharge any static electricity that might be on your
clothes or body.
4. Make sure the injector/ejector handle is in its downward position. Be sure to remove all
connector packaging and protective caps from retaining screws on the module.
5. Identify the slot in which the NI PXIe-8830mc will be installed in the chassis. Refer to
the following table to determine which slot types the NI PXIe-8830mc is compatible
with.
To protect both yourself and the chassis from electrical hazards,
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0 to 40 °C
0 to 55 °C (Tested in accordance with
IEC-60068-2-1 and IEC-60068-2-2. Meets
MIL-PRF-28800F Class 3 low temperature
limit and MIL-PRF-28800F Class 2 high
temperature limit.)
10 to 90%, noncondensing (Tested in
accordance with IEC-60068-2-56.)
2,000 m (800 mbar) (at 25 °C ambient
temperature)
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