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ContentsAbout This Manual
Conventions...................................................................................................................vii
Related Documentation..................................................................................................viii
Chapter 1
Getting Started
Unpacking......................................................................................................................1-1
What You Need to Get Started......................................................................................1-1
Key Features..................................................................................................................1-2
Chassis Description........................................................................................................1-3
Optional Equipment.......................................................................................................1-4
EMC Filler Panels...........................................................................................1-4
Rear Rack Mount Kits.....................................................................................1-4
PXI-1056 Backplane Overview.....................................................................................1-5
Interoperability with CompactPCI..................................................................1-5
System Controller Slot....................................................................................1-5
Star Trigger Slot..............................................................................................1-5
Peripheral Slots................................................................................................1-6
Local Bus.........................................................................................................1-6
Trigger Bus......................................................................................................1-8
System Reference Clock..................................................................................1-8
Chapter 2
Installation and Configuration
Safety Information.........................................................................................................2-1
Chassis Cooling Considerations....................................................................................2-2
Providing Adequate Clearance........................................................................2-2
Setting Fan Speed............................................................................................2-3
Installing Filler Panels.....................................................................................2-3
Rack Mounting..............................................................................................................2-4
Connecting Safety Ground.............................................................................................2-4
Connecting to Power Source..........................................................................................2-4
Installing a PXI Controller.............................................................................................2-5
Installing PXI Modules..................................................................................................2-7
Power Switch LED Indicator.........................................................................................2-8
Front Panel LED Indicators...........................................................................................2-8