Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration
© National Instruments Corporation 2-3 PXI-8461 or PXI-8460 and NI-CAN for Windows NT
Install the Hardware
This section describes how to install your PXI-8461or PXI-8460 hardware.

Check the Configuration of Your PXI-8461 or PXI-8460

If you plan to use your CAN board in a system where bus power is
available, you may want to configure the power supply jumpers on your
board. See AppendixB, Cabling Requirements for PXI-8 461 High-Speed
CAN, for more information.
If you are installing a low-speed CAN board, you may need to change the
power supply jumpers or termination resistors. See Appendix C, Cabling
Requirements for PXI-8460 Low-Speed CAN, for more information.

Install Your PXI-8461 or PXI-8460

Caution Before you remove the board from the package, touch the antistatic package to a
metal part of your system chassis to discharge electrostatic energy, which can damage
several components on your board.
1. Make sure that your PXI or CompactPCI chassis is turned off. Keep the
PXI or CompactPCI chassis plugged in so that it remains grounded
while you install the PXI board.
2. Choose an unused PXI or CompactPCI 5 V peripheral slot.
3. Remove the filler panel for the peripheral slot you have chosen.
4. Touch a metal part on your chassis to discharge any static electricity
that might be on your clothes or body.