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Setting up an Open VXI System
Installing HP 81200 Modules into Embedded PC VXI Systems
Installing HP 81200 Modules into Embedded PC VXI Systems
WARNING:
During all phases of installation, operation, service or repair of any equipment for any step in
this guide, you must follow all safety instructions in the applicable manual or guide.
Install VXI hardware
Install Mainframe(s)
As required, rack mount the mainframe(s) for your VXI system using the procedures in the
applicable Rack Mount Installation Guide.
1 Install the ground connector (for 66 Hz and above operation ONLY), connect the power cord,
2 Turn mainframe(s) power ON and observe the power-on sequence (if any) for the
3 Turn mainframe power OFF. If required, correct hardware errors and retest before installing
Install PC in Mainframe
1 Set any required switches on the PC. Then, install the PC in Slots 0 and 1 of the mainframe.
2 Connect Interface devices, such as monitor, keyboard, mouse, external CD-ROM, etc. to the
Install HP 81200 System Components
The HP 81200 System consists of one or multiple modules building the complete system. All
modules must be kept together, other VXI modules can be added to the cardcage but must be
plugged into adjacent slots of the cardcage.
Please refer to
Addresses and how to install the modules.
Configure your PC
1 If not already done so, turn the PC ON and install the application programs you intend to use
2 Install the applicable I_O Library on the PC, if not already done as part of the HP VEE
3 Install the HP 81200 User Software E4873A on your PC following
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and configure each mainframe as required as shown in the applicable Mainframe User/Service
Manual.
mainframe(s). See the applicable MAinframe User/Service Manuals for details.
the PC or any VXI instrument.
See the applicable PC User's Manual for details. Be sure to observe all ESD precautions when
handling, installing and removing the PC.
installed PC. See the applicable PC User's Manual for instructions.
"Adding a Module" on page 58
to program the VXI system, such as Visual C/C++, HP VEE, Visual Basic. etc.
installation process or an adequate program.The version of the HP I/O Library must be
G.xx.xx.xx or higher.
Update" on page
53.
for details on how to set VXI Instrument Logical
"Software Installation &
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