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NI PXI-8250 Installation Guide

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Cautions

The NI PXI-8250 module may sustain damage or inflict damage on adjacent 

modules if improperly installed.

Proper slot selection is required for the operation of this module. If the module is installed 
in any other slot, the module will not operate and could potentially cause other adjacent 
modules to not operate. Appendix A, 

Specifications

, of the 

NI PXI-8250 User Manual 

lists 

the typical power required for the NI PXI-8250 module.

The NI PXI-8250 is a sensitive electronic device shipped in an antistatic bag. Open only at 
an approved workstation and observe precautions for handling electrostatic-sensitive 
devices.

Note

Install the NI PXI-8250 in only the right-most slot of an NI PXI-1042/1042Q 

or NI PXI-1045. Hence, the NI PXI-8250 should only be installed in slot 8 of an 
NI PXI-1042/1042Q chassis or slot 18 of an NI PXI-1045 chassis.

Complete the following steps to install the NI PXI-8250 module.

1.

Power off and unplug the chassis.

Caution

To protect yourself and the computer from electrical hazards, the chassis must 

remain unplugged until the installation is complete.

2.

Locate the rightmost (last numbered) slot of the NI PXI-1042/1042Q 
or NI PXI-1045 chassis and ensure it is unused. If occupied, relocate 
the module or remove the filler panel. Refer to Figure 1 for the location 
of this slot on the NI PXI-1042/1042Q chassis, and Figure 2 for th
location of this slot on the NI PXI-1045 chassis.

Figure 1.  

Location of NI PXI-1042Q Slot for NI PXI-8250 Support

NI PXI-104

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Slot 8

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