HP E8491A manual

Note Refer to “Alternate Configurations” for information on using the E8491A with the HP E1406 Command Module and using it in VXI-MXI systems.

A.If turned on, turn off the VXI mainframe and disconnect all power sources that may be applied to any instruments.

B.Insert the E8491A into mainframe slot 0 by aligning the module with the guides inside the mainframe (Figure 2-6). Slowly push the module into the slot until it seats in the backplane connectors. It may be necessary to pull out (not remove) the retaining screws in order to seat the device securely in the connectors.

seat the module by pushing in the extraction levers

extraction levers

retaining screws

slide the module into the mainframe until it plugs into the backplane connectors

Figure 2-6. Installing the HP E8491A in the VXI Mainframe.

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