- NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS PXI User Manual PXITM -1000

© National Instruments Corporation vii PXI-1000 User Manual
Contents
About This Manual
Organization of This Manual.........................................................................................xi
Conventions Used in This Manual.................................................................................xi
Related Documentation..................................................................................................xii
Customer Communication.............................................................................................xii
Chapter 1
Getting Started
Unpacking......................................................................................................................1-1
What You Need to Get Started ......................................................................................1-1
Optional Equipment.......................................................................................................1-2
Key Features ..................................................................................................................1-2
PXI-1000 Backplane Overview.....................................................................................1-3
Interoperability with CompactPCI ..................................................................1-3
System Controller Slot ....................................................................................1-5
Star Trigger Slot ..............................................................................................1-5
Peripheral Slots................................................................................................1-5
Local Bus.........................................................................................................1-6
Trigger Bus......................................................................................................1-6
System Reference Clock..................................................................................1-7
Chapter 2
Installation and Configuration
Site Considerations ........................................................................................................2-1
Rack Mounting ..............................................................................................................2-2
Setting Fan Speed ..........................................................................................................2-2
Connecting Safety Ground.............................................................................................2-3
Connecting to AC Mains Power and Testing Power up ................................................2-3
Remote Power Monitoring and Inhibiting Interface......................................................2-5
Installing PXI Modules..................................................................................................2-6
Installing Filler Panels ...................................................................................................2-7
Using the Chassis Initialization File ..............................................................................2-7
Chapter 3
Maintenance
Service Interval..............................................................................................................3-1
Preparation.....................................................................................................................3-1