National Instruments MXI Series - Manual (Page 12)

© National Instruments Corporation 2-1 NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual
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Hardware Installation
This chapter explains how to install the NI ExpressCard MXI hardware.
Hardware Installation
The following are general instructions for installing the NI ExpressCard
MXI boards. Consult your computer user manual or technical reference
manual for specific instructions and warnings.
Note The PXI Platform Services software on the PXI Platform Services CD or driver CD
included with your hardware is required to provide chassis and controller identification for
PXI features such as trigger routing and slot detection. The PXI Platform Services software
is also included with the NI-DAQmx and NI-VISA drivers. For more information, refer to
KnowledgeBase 3TJDOND8 at
ni.com .
Installing an NI PXI-8360 or NI PXIe-8360
Complete the following steps to install the NI PXI-8360 or NI PXIe-8360
in your PXI/cPCI or PXIe/cPCIe chassis.
1. Power off your PXI/cPCI or PXIe/cPCIe chassis, but leave it plugged
in while installing the NI PXI-8360 or NI PXIe-8360. The power cord
grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage while you
install the module.
Caution To protect both yourself and the chassis from electrical hazards, leave the chassis
off until you finish installing the NI PXI-8360 or NI PXIe-8360.
Note The NI PXI-8360 or NI PXIe-8360 must be installed in the controller slot (slot 1
in PXI).
2. Remove or open any doors or covers blocking access to the controller
slot in which you intend to install the NI PXI-8360 or NI PXIe-8360.
3. Touch the metal part of the case to discharge any static electricity that
might be on your clothes or body.