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5
Getting Started with the NI 7811R
Installation
You can install the PXI-7811R in any available peripheral slot in the PXI
or CompactPCI chassis. Complete the following steps to install the
PXI-7811R device.
Note
You must install the software before installing the hardware. For software
installation instructions, refer to the
section.
1.
Power off and unplug the PXI or CompactPCI chassis.
2.
Make sure there are no lit LEDs on the chassis. Wait for any lit LEDs
to go out before continuing the installation.
3.
Remove the filler panel for the peripheral slot.
4.
Ground yourself using a grounding strap or by touching a grounded
object, such as the PXI or CompactPCI chassis.
5.
Insert the PXI-7811R into the slot. Use the injector/ejector handle to
fully inject the PXI-7811R into place.
6.
Screw the front panel of the PXI-7811R to the front panel mounting
rails of the chassis.
7.
Visually verify the installation. Make sure the PXI-7811R is not
touching other devices or components and that the PXI-7811R is
fully inserted into the slot.
8.
Plug in and power on the PXI or CompactPCI chassis.
Connecting Signals
The PXI-7811R has four DIO connectors with 40 DIO lines per DIO
connector.
Figure 1 shows the I/O connector locations for the PXI-7811R. The
I/O connectors are numbered starting at zero.
