Chapter 2
Installation and Configuration
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Rack Mounting
Rack-mount applications require the optional rack-mount kits available
from National Instruments. Refer to Figure A-3,
, and the instructions supplied with the rack-mount kits to
install your PXI-1044 in an instrument rack.
Note
You may want to remove the feet from the PXI-1044 when rack mounting. To do
so, remove the screws holding the feet in place.
Connecting Safety Ground
Caution
The PXI-1044 chassis is designed with a three-position NEMA 5-15 style plug
for the U.S. that connects the ground line to the chassis ground. To minimize shock hazard,
make sure the electrical power outlet you use to power the chassis has an appropriate earth
safety ground.
If your power outlet does not have an appropriate ground connection, you
must connect the premise safety ground to the chassis grounding screw
located on the rear panel. Refer to Figure 1-2,
, to locate the chassis grounding screw. Complete the following
steps to connect the safety ground.
1.
Connect a 16 AWG (1.3 mm) wire to the chassis grounding screw
using a grounding lug. The wire must have green insulation with a
yellow stripe or must be noninsulated (bare).
2.
Attach the opposite end of the wire to permanent earth ground using
toothed washers or a toothed lug.
Connecting to Power Source
Caution
Do
not
install modules prior to performing the following power-on test.
Attach input power through the rear AC inlet using the appropriate
AC power cable supplied. Refer to Figure 1-2,
, to locate the AC inlet.
Caution
To completely remove power, you
must
disconnect the AC power cable.
