retaining screws

extraction levers

seat the module by

pushing in the extraction levers

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

Figure 2-8. Installing C-size Instruments.

Caution To prevent damage to the VXI instruments, install the instruments when the mainframe is turned off.

A.Insert the instrument into the mainframe by aligning the instrument with the card guides inside the mainframe. Slowly push the instrument into the slot until it seats in the backplane connectors. The front panel of the instrument should be even with the front edges of the mainframe.

B.Tighten the retaining screws on the top and bottom of the module.

Chapter 2

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