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Contents

About 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........................................................................................................1-4
Optional Equipment.......................................................................................................1-5
PXI-1052 Backplane Overview.....................................................................................1-5
Interoperability with CompactPCI..................................................................1-6
System Controller Slot....................................................................................1-6
Star Trigger Slot..............................................................................................1-6
Peripheral Slots................................................................................................1-6
Local Bus.........................................................................................................1-7
SCXI Control Slot...........................................................................................1-7
Trigger Bus......................................................................................................1-7
System Reference Clock..................................................................................1-8
SCXI Subsystem Overview...........................................................................................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
Installing Slot Blockers...................................................................................2-3
Rack Mounting..............................................................................................................2-3
Connecting Safety Ground.............................................................................................2-4
Connecting to Power Source..........................................................................................2-4
Power Switch LED Indicators.......................................................................................2-5
Installing a PXI Controller.............................................................................................2-6
Installing PXI Modules..................................................................................................2-8
Installing Optional PXI Filler Panels..............................................................2-9