Installing the Hardware

Note To maintain forced air cooling in the PXI Express system, refer to the Maintain Forced-Air Cooling document.
Caution To prevent damage to the device caused by ESD or contamination, handle the device using the edges or the metal bracket.
  1. Ensure the AC power source is connected to the chassis before installing the module. The AC power cord grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage while you install the module.
  2. Power off the chassis.
    Caution To protect yourself, the chassis, and the module from electrical hazards, leave the chassis powered off until you finish installing the module.
  3. Inspect the slot pins on the chassis backplane for any bends or damage prior to installation. Do not install a module if the backplane is damaged.
  4. Remove the black plastic connectors from all the captive screws on the module front panel.
  5. Identify a supported slot in the chassis. You can place the PXIe-4464 module in only the supported slot types identified in Table 1. Figure 1 shows the slot type symbols of the various slot types. Refer to your chassis documentation for more details.
    Figure 1. PXI/PXIe Chassis Slot Type Symbol Location

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    1. Slot Type Symbols Locations
    Table 1. PXIe-4464 Supported Slot Types
    PXI Chassis Slot Type Symbol Supported Slot Type Description

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    		 PXI Express Peripheral

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    		 PXI/PXI Express Hybrid Peripheral

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    		 PXI Express System Timing or Peripheral
  6. Touch any metal part on the chassis to discharge any static electricity.
  7. Ensure that the injector/ejector handle is in the unlatched (downward) position.
    Caution When installing the module, make sure both edges are positioned inside the guides and that the module components do not come into contact with adjacent modules.
  8. Place the module edges into the module guides at the top and bottom of the chassis. Slide the module into the slot until it is fully inserted.
    Figure 2. Sliding the PXIe-4463 into the Chassis

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    1. Chassis
    2. Hardware Module (BNC model shown)
    3. Injector/Ejector Handle in Down (Unlatched) Position
  9. Latch the module in place by pulling up on the ejector handle.
  10. Secure the device front panel to the chassis using the front-panel mounting screws.
    Note Tightening the top and bottom mounting screws increases mechanical stability and also serves to electrically connect the front panel to the chassis, which can improve the signal quality and electromagnetic performance.
  11. Cover all empty slots using EMC filler panels or slot blockers to maximize cooling air flow, depending on your application.
  12. Power on the chassis.