Chapter2 Installationand Configuration
PXI-846xand NI-CAN for Windows NT 2-4 ni.com
Figure2-2. Installingthe PXI Hardware
7. Screwthe front panel of the PXI board to th e front panel mounting rail
ofthe PXI or CompactPCI chassis.
8. Turnon your PXI or CompactPCI chassis and start Windows NT.
Connect the Cables
Afteryo u haveinstalled your board, connect the CANcables to your PXI
board. Because exact cabling requirements vary for each application,
National Instruments does not provide cables. Refer to Appendix B,
Cabling Requirements for PXI-8460 Low-Speed CAN, Appendix C,
Cabling Requirements for PXI-8461 High-Speed CAN, or Appendix D,
Cabling Requirements for PXI-8462 Dual-Speed CAN for information
about the cabling requirements of the CAN hardware.
1 Injector/Ejector Handle (In Down Position)
2 PXI Board
3 PXI Chassis
4 Injector/Ejector Rail
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