Figure 3. Module Installation
1. Chassis
2. System Controller
3. Hardware Module
4. Front-Panel Mounting Screws
5. Module Guides
6. Power Switch
8. Secure the module front panel to the chassis using the front-panel mounting screws.
Note Tightening the top and bottom mounting screws increases mechanical
stability and also electrically connects the front panel to the chassis, which can
improve the signal quality and electromagnetic performance.
9. Cover all empty slots using EMC filler panels or fill using slot blockers to maximize
cooling air flow, depending on your application.
10. Power on the chassis.
Verifying Hardware Installation for Host Targets
You can verify that the system recognizes the NI PXIe-7865 by using Measurement &
Automation Explorer (MAX).
1. Launch MAX by navigating to Start»All Programs»National Instruments»MAX or by
clicking the MAX desktop icon.
2. Expand Devices and Interfaces.
3. Verify that the device appears under Devices and Interfaces.
If the device does not appear, press <F5> to refresh the view in MAX. If the device does
not appear after refreshing the view, visit ni.com/support for troubleshooting information.
Verifying Hardware Installation for Remote
Systems
You can verify that the system recognizes the NI PXIe-7865 by using Measurement &
Automation Explorer (MAX).
1. Launch MAX on the host computer.
2. Expand Remote Systems in the configuration tree and locate your system.
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