Installing the PXIe-8381 in a Chassis

The PXIe-8381 can be installed into controller slots (1378).
Complete the following steps to install the PXIe-8381 in your PXI Express or CompactPCI Express chassis.
  1. Power off your PXI Express or CompactPCI Express chassis, but leave it plugged in while installing the NI PXI Express board. The power cord grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage while you install the module.
    Caution To protect both yourself and the chassis from electrical hazards, leave the chassis off until you finish installing the NI PXI Express board.
  2. Remove or open any doors or covers blocking access to the slot in which you intend to install the PXIe-8381.
  3. Touch a metal part of the chassis to discharge any static electricity that might be on your clothes or body.
  4. Make sure the injector/ejector handle is in its downward position. Be sure to remove all connector packaging and protective caps from retaining screws on the module. Align the PXIe-8381 with the card guides on the top and bottom of the system controller slot.
    Notice Do not raise the injector/ejector handle as you insert the NI PXI Express board. It will not insert properly unless the handle is in its downward position so that it does not interfere with the injector/ejector rail on the chassis, as shown in the following figure.
    Figure 6. Installing the PXIe-8381 into a PXI Express Chassis

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    1. PXI Express/CompactPCI Express Chassis
    2. PXIe-8381
    3. Ejector Handle in Down Position
    4. Injector/Ejector Rail
  5. Hold the handle as you slowly slide the module into the chassis until the handle catches on the injector/ejector rail.
  6. Raise the injector/ejector handle until the module firmly seats into the backplane receptacle connectors. The front panel of the NI PXI Express board should be even with the front panel of the chassis.
    Note LEDs on the back side of the PXIe-8381 will light, indicating the presence of 5 V auxiliary power.
  7. Tighten the bracket-retaining screws on the top and bottom of the front panel to secure the NI PXI Express board to the chassis.
  8. Replace or close any doors or covers to the chassis.