Chapter 2
Installation and Configuration
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Connecting to an AC Power Source
Attach input power through the rear AC inlet using the appropriate
AC power cable supplied. Refer to Figure 1-2,
Rear View of the PXI-1031DC Chassis
the AC inlet.
The power switch allows you to power on the chassis or place it in standby
mode. Press the power switch to the On position (if not already on).
Observe that all fans become operational.
Connecting to a DC Power Source (PXI-1031DC Only)
For full chassis power, the DC source must be capable of providing
a minimum of 300 watts of continuous power per feed pair to the
P1 connector on the PXI-1031DC power supply.
DC Connector
Figure 2-2 shows the DC connector (P1) that appears on the rear panel of
the PXI-1031DC power supply.
Figure 2-2.
The P1 DC Input Connector
Table 2-1.
DC Power Requirements
Electrical Element
Requirement
Voltage
11–30 VDC
Max. DC Input Current
30 amps
P1
Positive
(+)
Negative
(–)
