PXI Hardware Installation

Note  If you are installing a PXI RS-485 interface, you might need to adjust the value of the bias resistors, depending on your application. Bias resistors are not available on eight-port PXI hardware. For more information, refer to Bias Resistors.

Caution  Before you remove your board from the package, touch the antistatic plastic package to a metal part of your system chassis to discharge electrostatic energy, which can damage several components on your serial board.

Before installing your hardware, follow the NI-Serial Software Installation instructions.

To install your PXI serial board, complete the following steps:

1. Turn off your PXI or CompactPCI chassis. Keep the chassis plugged in so that it remains grounded while you install the PXI serial board.
2. Find an unused PXI or CompactPCI peripheral slot.
3. Remove the corresponding filler panel.
4. Touch a metal part on your chassis to discharge any static electricity.
5. Insert the PXI serial board into the slot. Use the injector/ejector handle to fully inject the device into place. The following figure shows how to install the PXI serial board into a PXI or CompactPCI chassis.

   

   1	Injector/Ejector Handle (In Down Position)
   2	PXI Serial Board
   3	PXI Chassis
   4	Injector/Ejector Rail

   Installing the PXI Serial Board

   
   
6. Screw the PXI serial board front panel to the front panel mounting rail of the PXI or CompactPCI chassis.
7. Turn on your PXI or CompactPCI chassis.
8. The operating system will automatically detect your hardware.

The serial hardware installation is complete. Continue to Verify the Installation.