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National Instruments Corporation vii PXI-1000 User Manual
ContentsAbout This Manual
Organization of This Manual.........................................................................................xi
Conventions Used in This Manual.................................................................................xi
Related Documentation..................................................................................................xii
Customer Communication.............................................................................................xii
Chapter 1
Getting Started
Unpacking......................................................................................................................1-1
What You Need to Get Started......................................................................................1-1
Optional Equipment.......................................................................................................1-2
Key Features..................................................................................................................1-2
PXI-1000 Backplane Overview.....................................................................................1-3
Interoperability with CompactPCI..................................................................1-3
System Controller Slot....................................................................................1-5
Star Trigger Slot..............................................................................................1-5
Peripheral Slots................................................................................................1-5
Local Bus.........................................................................................................1-6
Trigger Bus......................................................................................................1-6
System Reference Clock..................................................................................1-7
Chapter 2
Installation and Configuration
Site Considerations........................................................................................................2-1
Rack Mounting..............................................................................................................2-2
Setting Fan Speed..........................................................................................................2-2
Connecting Safety Ground.............................................................................................2-3
Connecting to AC Mains Power and Testing Power up................................................2-3
Remote Power Monitoring and Inhibiting Interface......................................................2-5
Installing PXI Modules..................................................................................................2-6
Installing Filler Panels...................................................................................................2-7
Using the Chassis Initialization File..............................................................................2-7
Chapter 3
Maintenance
Service Interval..............................................................................................................3-1
Preparation.....................................................................................................................3-1