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NI PXIe-1086 Getting Started Guide

Chassis number labels

Inhibit fault cable connector

Note

An AC power cable is also required, but not included in the NI PXIe-1086 

chassis kit.

Safety Information

Caution

Before undertaking any troubleshooting, maintenance, or exploratory 

procedure, carefully read the following caution notices. Protection equipment may be 
impaired if equipment is not used in the manner specified.

This equipment contains voltage hazardous to human life and safety, and is capable of inflicting 
personal injury.

Chassis Grounding

—The chassis requires a connection from the premise wire safety 

ground to the chassis ground. The earth safety ground must be connected during use of this 
equipment to minimize shock hazards. Refer to refer to Chapter 2, 

Installation and 

Configuration,

 of the 

NI PXIe-1086 User Manual

 for instructions on connecting safety 

ground.

Live Circuits

—Operating personnel and service personnel 

must

 not remove protective 

covers when operating or servicing the chassis. Adjustments and service to internal 
components must be undertaken by qualified service technicians. During service of this 
product, the mains connector to the premise wiring must be disconnected. Dangerous 
voltages may be present under certain conditions; use extreme caution.

Explosive Atmosphere

—Do 

not

 operate the chassis in conditions where flammable gases 

are present. Under such conditions, this equipment is unsafe and may ignite the gases or gas 
fumes.

Part Replacement

—Only service this equipment with parts that are exact replacements, 

both electrically and mechanically. Contact National Instruments for replacement part 
information. Installation of parts with those that are not direct replacements may cause 
harm to personnel operating the chassis. Furthermore, damage or fire may occur if 
replacement parts are unsuitable.

Modification

—Do 

not

 modify any part of the chassis from its original condition. 

Unsuitable modifications may result in safety hazards.

Summary of Contents for PXIe-1086

Page 1: ...the Controller 7 Step 3 Install Modules 9 Step 4 Configure the System In Software Using MAX 10 Step 5 Connect Signals to Modules 10 Where To Go Next 10 Maintenance 10 Service Interval 10 Cleaning 11...

Page 2: ...ircuits Operating personnel and service personnel must not remove protective covers when operating or servicing the chassis Adjustments and service to internal components must be undertaken by qualifi...

Page 3: ...rom short circuit and overload with automatic recovery Efficiency 70 typical Power disconnect The AC power cables provide main power disconnect Do not position the equipment so that it is difficult to...

Page 4: ...PXI Filler Panels Optional 9 Removable Feet 10 Fan Door Latch 11 PXI Express Hybrid Peripheral Slots 16x 12 PXI Express PXI Express System Timing Slot 13 PXI Express System Controller Slot 14 Ethernet...

Page 5: ...ust be set to High to meet the maximum altitude specification Pollution Degree 2 For indoor use only Note Refer to the NI PXIe 1086 User Manual for full specifications Installing the PXI Express Syste...

Page 6: ...ted spec the power switch LED blinks green Note If two system fans or both power supply fans fail the chassis shuts down automatically protecting the chassis and modules from damage due to overheating...

Page 7: ...cord grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage while you install the controller Caution Refer to your PXI Express system controller user manual for specific instructions and warnings...

Page 8: ...ler installed in the system controller slot of a chassis Figure 5 PXI Express System Controller Installed in an NI PXIe 1086 Chassis 4 Connect the keyboard mouse and monitor to the appropriate connect...

Page 9: ...chassis making sure that the injector ejector handle is pushed down Figure 6 Installing PXI PXI Express or CompactPCI Peripheral Modules 5 When you begin to feel resistance push up on the injector ej...

Page 10: ...abeled PXI System Unidentified Right click this entry to display the pop up menu then select the appropriate system controller model from the Identify As submenu 5 Click the PXI system controller The...

Page 11: ...ts Use just enough moisture to dampen the cloth Caution Do not wash the front or rear panel connectors or switches Cover these components while cleaning the chassis Caution Do not use harsh chemical c...

Page 12: ...Before handling the power supply allow the fan to stop spinning 1 Disengage the two captive screws on the rear of the power supply with a flat blade screwdriver 2 Extend the collapsible handle and pu...

Page 13: ...remove the power drawer 1 Loosen the drawer lever captive screws with a flat blade screwdriver until the threads disengage from the chassis frame 2 Rotate the drawer levers to eject the drawer from th...

Page 14: ...power drawer from the chassis The power drawer is shown in Figure 8 Note If you are using the NI PXIe 1086 and NI SC Express modules with front mounting terminal blocks together you must remove the SC...

Page 15: ...our National Instruments product Product registration facilitates technical support and ensures that you receive important information updates from NI National Instruments corporate headquarters is lo...

Page 16: ...s You can find information about end user license agreements EULAs and third party legal notices in the readme file for your NI product Refer to the Export Compliance Information at ni com legal expor...

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