Installing a Board

Install each of the boards as follows:

1.    Turn off the PXI chassis and unplug the power cord.

2.    Locate a PXI empty slot on the PXI chassis.

3.    Place the module edges into the PXI chassis rails (top and bottom).

4.    Carefully slide the PXI board to the rear of the chassis, make sure that the ejector handles are pushed out (as shown in the figure bellow).

Ejector handles position during module insertion

Ejector handles position during module insertion

5.    After you feel resistance, push in the ejector handles as shown in the figure below to secure the module into the frame.

Ejector handles position after module insertion

Ejector handles position after module insertion

6.    Tighten the board’s front panel screws to the chassis (located at both edges of the board).

7.    Connect any necessary cables to the GX5280 boards.

8.    Plug the power cord in and turn on the PXI chassis.