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Contents
Unpacking......................................................................................................................... 1-1
What You Need to Get Started ......................................................................................... 1-1
Key Features ..................................................................................................................... 1-1
Chassis Description .......................................................................................................... 1-3
Optional Equipment.......................................................................................................... 1-4
Interoperability with CompactPCI............................................................................ 1-5
System Controller Slot.............................................................................................. 1-6
Hybrid Peripheral Slots ............................................................................................ 1-6
PXI Express Peripheral Slots.................................................................................... 1-6
System Timing Slot .................................................................................................. 1-7
PXI Local Bus .......................................................................................................... 1-8
PXI Trigger Bus........................................................................................................ 1-9
System Reference Clock........................................................................................... 1-9
PXIe_SYNC_CTRL ................................................................................................. 1-11
Chapter 2
Installation and Configuration
Safety Information............................................................................................................ 2-1
Chassis Cooling Considerations ....................................................................................... 2-2
Providing Adequate Clearance ................................................................................. 2-2
Chassis Ambient Temperature Definition ................................................................ 2-3
Setting Fan Speed ..................................................................................................... 2-3
Rack Mounting ................................................................................................................. 2-3
Connecting Safety Ground ............................................................................................... 2-4
Connecting to Power Source ............................................................................................ 2-4
Installing a PXI Express System Controller ..................................................................... 2-4
Installing Peripheral Modules........................................................................................... 2-6
Power Inhibit Switch LED Indicator ................................................................................ 2-8
Remote Voltage Monitoring and Control......................................................................... 2-8
Inhibit Mode Switch ......................................................................................................... 2-10
PXI_CLK10 Rear Connectors .......................................................................................... 2-10
PXI Express System Configuration with MAX ............................................................... 2-10