National Instruments MXI-Express Gen-3 x16 User Manual page 15

Table 3. MXI-Express Gen-3 x16 PXI Express Board Slot Type Compatibility
PXI Express Board
PXIe-8398
PXIe-8399
PXIe-8394
Note In this section, all the above models are referred to as a PXI Express board.
Complete the following steps to install the PXI Express board in your PXI Express or
CompactPCI Express chassis.
1. Power off your PXI Express or CompactPCI Express chassis, but leave it plugged in
while installing the PXI Express board. 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 PXI Express board.
2. Remove or open any doors or covers blocking access to the slot in which you intend to
install the PXI Express board.
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. Align the
PXI Express board with the card guides on the top and bottom of the system controller
slot.
Caution
board. It will not insert properly unless the handle is in its downward position
so that it does not interfere with the injector/ejector rail on the chassis, as
shown in the following figure.
5. Hold the handle as you slowly slide the module into the chassis until the handle catches
on the injector/ejector rail.
6. Raise the injector/ejector handle until the module firmly seats into the backplane
receptacle connectors. The front panel of the PXI Express board should be even with the
front panel of the chassis.
Note
indicating the presence of 5 V auxiliary power. Refer to the LED Indicators
section for details.
Controller
To protect both yourself and the chassis from electrical hazards,
Do not raise the injector/ejector handle as you insert the PXI Express
LEDs on the back side of the PXIe-8398 or PXIe-8399 will light,
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