National Instruments PXI-1045 User Manual

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Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration© National Instruments Corporation 2-5 NI PXI-1045 User ManualCaution To completely remove power, you must disconnect the AC power cable.The power switch allows you to power on the chassis or place it in standbymode. Push the power switch to the On (recessed) position (if not alreadyon). Observe that all fans become operational and the power switch LED isa steady green.Installing a PXI ControllerThis section contains general instructions for installing a PXI controller inthe PXI-1045 chassis. Refer to your PXI controller user manual for specificinstructions and cautions. Complete the following steps to install acontroller.1. Plug in the PXI chassis before installing the controller. The power cordgrounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage while youinstall the controller. Make sure the chassis power switch is in the Off(Standby) position.Caution To protect both yourself and the chassis from electrical hazards, leave the chassisoff until you finish installing the controller.2. Install the controller into the system controller slot (slot 1, indicated bythe red card guides) by first placing the controller edges into the frontcontroller guides (top and bottom). Slide the controller to the rear ofthe chassis (making sure that the injector/ejector handle is pusheddown as shown in Figure 2-2).