National Instruments PXIe-8861 Getting Started Guide

Installing the PXIe-8861 into a PXI Express Chassis
To install the PXIe-8861 into a PXI Express chassis, complete the following steps.
1. Plug in your chassis before installing the PXIe-8861. The power cord grounds
the chassis and protects it from electrical damage while you install the
module.
Caution In some NI chassis, you must ensure that the power LED
is o. For more information about chassis power behavior, refer to
the user manual for the specific chassis.
Caution To protect both yourself and the chassis from electrical
hazards, leave the chassis o until you finish installing the
PXIe-8861.
2. Remove any panels blocking access to the system controller slot (Slot 1) in the
chassis.
3.
Touch the metal part of the chassis case to discharge any static electricity that
might be on your clothes or body.
4. Remove the protective plastic covers from the four bracket-retaining screws as
shown in the following figure.
Figure 1. Removing Protective Plastic Covers
1
a.
Protective Screw Cap (4x)
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PXIe-8861 Getting Started Guide

National Instruments PXIe-8861 Specifications

General

Brand	National Instruments
Model	PXIe-8861
Category	Controller
Language	English