National Instruments NI PXIe-8106 user manual

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INSTALLATION GUIDE
NI PXIe-8106
This document contains information about installing your NI PXIe-8106
controller in a PXI Express chassis. For complete configuration and
troubleshooting information (including information about BIOS setup,
adding RAM, etc.), refer to the NI PXIe-8106 User Manual. The manual is
in PDF format on the recovery CD included with your controller and on the
National Instruments Web site, ni.com/manuals.
Installing the NI PXIe-8106
This section contains general insta

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1 1 Protective Screw Cap (4X) Figure 1. Removing Protective Screw Caps Caution Do not raise the injector/ejector handle as you insert the NI PXIe-8106. The module will not insert properly unless the handle is in its downward position so that it does not interfere with the injector rail on the chassis. 6. Hold the handle as you slowly slide the module into the chassis until the handle catches on the injector/ejector rail. 7. Raise the injector/ejector handle until the module firmly seats into

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Figure 2 shows an NI PXIe-8106 controller installed in the system controller slot of a National Instruments NI PXIe-1062Q chassis. You can place PXI-1 or PXI Express devices in other slots. 1 2 3 1 NI PXIe-1062Q Chassis 3 Injector/Ejector Rail 2 NI PXIe-8106 Controller Figure 2. NI PXIe-8106 Controller Installed in a PXI Express Chassis How to Remove the Controller from the PXI Chassis The NI PXIe-8106 controller is designed for easy handling. To remove the unit from the PXI Express chassis,

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� What has changed about the system? Did you recently move the system? Was there electrical storm activity? Did you recently add a new module, memory chip, or piece of software? � Refer to your chassis user manual for additional troubleshooting steps. Things to Try � Make sure the chassis is plugged into a working power source. � Check any fuses or circuit breakers in the chassis or other power supply (possibly a UPS). � Make sure the controller module is firmly seated in the chassis. � Remo