National Instruments PXIe-8108 Installation Manual

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INSTALLATION GUIDE

NI PXIe-8108

Installing the NI PXIe-8108

In some National Instruments chassis, such as the NI PXI-1062Q, you must

Cautions

ensure that the power LED is off. For more information about chassis power behavior, refer

to the user manual for the specific chassis.

To protect both yourself and the chassis from electrical hazards, leave the chassis off until

you finish installing the NI PXIe-8108 module.

This document contains information about installing the NI PXIe-8108

controller in a PXI Express chassis. For complete configuration and

troubleshooting information (including information about BIOS setup,

adding RAM, etc.), refer to the NI PXIe-8108 User Manual. The manual is

in PDF format on the documentation CD included with the controller and

on the National Instruments Web site,

This section contains general installation instructions for the

NI PXIe-8108. Consult the NI PXIe-8108 User Manual for specific

instructions and warnings.

Plug in the chassis before installing the NI PXIe-8108. The power cord

grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage while you

install the module. Make sure the power switch is turned off.

Remove any panels blocking access to the system controller slot

(slot 1) in the chassis.

Touch the metal part of the case to discharge any static electricity that

might be on your clothes or body.

Remove the protective plastic covers from the four bracket-retaining

screws as shown in Figure 1.

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Page 1 PXI Express chassis. For complete configuration and troubleshooting information (including information about BIOS setup, adding RAM, etc.), refer to the NI PXIe-8108 User Manual. The manual is in PDF format on the documentation CD included with the controller and on the National Instruments Web site, ni.com...
Page 2 1 Protective Screw Cap (4X) Figure 1. Removing Protective Screw Caps Make sure the injector/ejector handle is in its downward position. Align the NI PXIe-8108 with the card guides on the top and bottom of the system controller slot. Caution Do not raise the injector/ejector handle as you insert the NI PXIe-8108.
Page 3 Figure 2. NI PXIe-8108 Installed in a PXI Express Chassis How to Remove the Controller from the PXI Express Chassis The NI PXIe-8108 controller is designed for easy handling. To remove the unit from the PXI Express chassis: Power off the chassis.
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