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NI Switches Getting Started Guide
Install Support Files
The NI-DAQ 7.
x
installer detects the NI software installed on the system
and automatically selects the latest versions of the driver, application
software, and language support files from the CD.
Verify that the installer detected and selected the correct support files and
the correct version number of the application software and/or language.
Note
If you install NI-DAQ 7.
x
first, then later install your NI application software version
7.
x
, run the NI-DAQ 7.
x
installer again to install the correct application software support.
5. Installing the PXI Hardware
To install a PXI module, complete the following steps:
Caution
Make sure the chassis is powered off. PXI modules are not hot-swappable.
Adding or removing modules while the chassis is powered on can damage the chassis
and modules.
1.
Power off and unplug the PXI chassis before installing a PXI device.
Follow proper ESD precautions to ensure you are grounded before
installing the hardware.
2.
If the PXI chassis has multiple fan speed settings, ensure that the fans
are set to high.
3.
Position the PXI chassis so that inlet and outlet vents are not
obstructed. For more information, refer to the chassis documentation.
4.
Ensure that the ejector handle is in the unlatched (downward) position.
5.
Holding the device by the ejector handle, slide it into an empty slot,
ensuring that the base card (the card on the left when looking at the
front of the device) engages with the card guides in the chassis, as
shown in Figure 1.
6.
Slide the device completely into the chassis and latch by pulling up on
the ejector handle.
7.
Tighten the captive screws at the top and bottom of the device front
panel. Performance may suffer if both screws are not tightened
properly.
8.
Verify that the PXI chassis fans are operable and free of dust and other
contaminants restricting airflow.
