Chapter 2 Hardware and Software Installation
NI CardBus-8310-to-PXI Expansion User Manual 2-4 ni.com
Note Before you shut down the system to proceed to the next step, you should also install
any drivers that may be required by the PXI cards. For instance, if you are using a
PXI-GPIB card in your expansion chassis, install the latest NI-GPIB driver, etc. Driver
CDs are shipped with each PXI card. It is recommended that you install the
NICardBus-8310 driver first, then the PXI drivers.
Install the PXI Cards
Cautions High voltages are present inside the chassis when the power cord is plugged into
an electrical outlet. Disconnect the power cord from its source before removing the chassis
cover.
All PXI cards are susceptible to electrostatic discharge. When moving PXI cards, it is best
to carry the cards in anti-static packaging. If you need to set a card down, be sure to place
it inside or on top of an anti-static surface. For more information, refer to the Protecting
Against Electrostatic Discharge section of Chapter 1.
When installing PXI cards or hard drives, ensure that the input current rating specified on
the AC input label is not exceeded.
Generally, when installing PXI cards in the expansion system, it should
make no difference what slot order you place your cards in, unless specified
by the PXI card manufacturer.
Install the PXI cards following the PXI card manufacturer’s
recommendations. Be sure to seat the cards securely. Make sure that all
PXI cards are fully seated in their connectors. When correctly seated in its
connector, you will notice a firm resistance when you pull up gently on
the card.
Not all PXI cards are consistent in their behavior. Sometimes simply
moving a PXI card that is having a problem to a different slot, or reordering
your cards in their slots, may alleviate issues.
Attach the PXI Expansion Cables
1. Carefully position the PXI chassis so that the supplied cables will
conveniently reach from the connector of the NI CardBus-8310 card to
the connectors on the NI PXI-8310.
2. Install one of the provided ferrites on each end of each of your cables.
All four ferrites should be installed.