Chapter2 Installationand Configuration
©NationalInstruments Corporation 2-3 PXI-846xand NI-CAN for Windows NT
Install the Hardware
This section describes how to install your PXI-8460, PXI-8461 or
PXI-8462 hardware.

Check the Configuration of YourPXI-8460, PXI-8461 or PXI-8462

Ify ou 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 Appendix C, Cabling Requirements for PXI-8461 High-Speed
CAN for more information.
Ifyou are installinga low-speed CAN board, you may need to change the
powersupply jumpers or termin ation resistors. See Appendix B, Cabling
Requirements for PXI-8460 Low-Speed CAN, for more information.
Ifyou are installing a dual-speed CAN board, you might have to change the
powersupply jumpers or termin ation resistors. See Appendix D, Cabling
Requirements for PXI-8462 Dual-Speed CAN, for more information.

Install Your PXI-8460, PXI-8461 or PXI-8462

Caution Beforeyou remove the board from the package, touch the antistatic package to a
metalpart o f your systemchassis to discharge electrostatic energy, which can damage
severalcomponents on your board.
1. Makesure 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. Choosean unused PXI or CompactPCI 5 V peripheral slot.
3. Removethe filler panel for the peripheral slot you have chosen.
4. Toucha metal part on your chassis to discharge any static electricity
that might be on your clothes or body.
5. Regardingthe RTSI interface on the J2 connector of your PXI-846x
series board,t here are important issues toconsider when using it in a
CompactPCIchassis. Please referto Appendix E, RTSI Bu s,for
detailed information about thePXI-846x s eries RTSIinterface.
6. Insertthe PXI board into the selected 5 V slot. Use the injector/ejector
handle to fully inject thedevice into place. Figure 2-2 shows how to
installthe PXIboard into a PXI or CompactPCI chassis.