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5. Installing the Hardware
This section describes how to install hardware for PXI platforms.
PXI Modules
NI PXI modules are sensitive instruments that should be handled carefully.
Do not expose the module to temperatures or humidity beyond the rated
maximums. Keep the module free of dust by cleaning with compressed air
only. Do not clean the module with any solvents or liquids. Refer to the
section for more information about module cooling.
You can install PXI modules in any PXI slot marked with a peripheral slot
compatibility glyph (a circle containing the slot number).
You also can install PXI modules in any PXI hybrid slot marked with
a peripheral slot compatibility glyph (the letter “H” and a solid circle
containing the slot number).
NI 5670/5671
Installation of the NI 5670/5671 hardware requires three vacant PXI
slots—two slots for the NI 5610 upconverter module and one slot for
the NI 5421/5441 AWG module. The NI 5421/5441 AWG module must be
installed in the slot
immediately
to the right of the NI 5610 upconverter
module to allow use of the included SMA-to-SMB coaxial cables.
Caution
SMA connectors
must
be connected and tightened before the SMB or AWG
connectors are mated to preserve cable life and reduce stress on the SMB connectors.
Note
PXI Chassis
only
—the NI 5610 upconverter module onboard frequency reference
can drive the PXI backplane clock
only
if the upconverter module is installed in PXI Slot 2.
When the NI 5610 is installed in PXI Slot 2, you can configure it to lock the PXI backplane
to the NI 5610 onboard oven-controlled crystal oscillator (OCXO) or to an external
frequency source (connected to the REF IN connector on the NI 5610 module front panel).
Installing PXI Modules
To install a PXI module, complete the following steps:
1.
Power off and unplug the PXI chassis.
2.
Make sure that the fans are set to HIGH if the PXI chassis has multiple
fan speed settings.
3.
Position the PXI chassis so that inlet and outlet vents are not
obstructed. For more information, refer to the chassis documentation.
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