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GETTING STARTED GUIDE
NI PXIe-1086
The manual includes instructions for installing and configuring your NI PXIe-1086 chassis and
PXI Express system.
Contents
What You Need to Get Started ................................................................................................. 1
Safety Information .................................................................................................................... 2
Electrical ................................................................................................................................... 3
AC Input ........................................................................................................................... 3
Chassis Parts ............................................................................................................................. 3
Preparing the Environment ....................................................................................................... 5
Installing the PXI Express System ........................................................................................... 5
Step 1: Set Up the Chassis................................................................................................ 5
Step 2: Install the Controller............................................................................................. 7
Step 3: Install Modules ..................................................................................................... 9
Step 4: Configure the System In Software Using MAX .................................................. 10
Step 5: Connect Signals to Modules................................................................................. 10
Where To Go Next ........................................................................................................... 10
Maintenance.............................................................................................................................. 10
Service Interval................................................................................................................. 10
Cleaning............................................................................................................................ 11
Replacing a Modular Power Supply......................................................................................... 11
Removal............................................................................................................................ 11
Installation ........................................................................................................................ 14
Worldwide Support and Services ............................................................................................. 15
What You Need to Get Started
The NI PXIe-1086 chassis kit contains the following items:
NI PXIe-1086 chassis
Filler panels
NI PXIe-1086 User Manual
Software media with PXI Platform Services 14.0 or later
Read Me First: Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
GETTING STARTED GUIDE NI PXIe-1086 The manual includes instructions for installing and configuring your NI PXIe-1086 chassis and PXI Express system. Contents What You Need to Get Started ....................1 Safety Information ........................2 Electrical ........................... 3 AC Input ........................... 3 Chassis Parts .......................... -
Page 2: Safety Information
Chassis number labels Inhibit fault cable connector An AC power cable is also required, but not included in the NI PXIe-1086 Note chassis kit. Safety Information Before undertaking any troubleshooting, maintenance, or exploratory Caution procedure, carefully read the following caution notices. Protection equipment may be impaired if equipment is not used in the manner specified. -
Page 3: Electrical
Chassis Parts The following figures show the key features of the NI PXIe-1086 chassis front and back panels. This operating range is guaranteed by design. NI PXIe-1086 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 3... - Page 4 Figure 1. Front View of the NI PXIe-1086 Chassis (with Optional Filler Panels) NI PXIe-1086 Power Inhibit Switch Clk10 Input 12 PXI Express PXI Express System Status LEDs PXI Filler Panels (Optional) Timing Slot Inhibit/Fault Connector Removable Feet 13 PXI Express System Controller Slot...
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Page 5: Preparing The Environment
Preparing the Environment Ensure the environment you are using the NI PXIe-1086 in meets the following specifications. Ambient temperature range ......0 to 50 °C (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-1 and IEC 60068-2-2. Meets MIL-PRF-28800F Class 3 temperature limits.) Relative humidity range........ - Page 6 Ensure that this ambient temperature does not exceed the rated ambient temperature as stated in Appendix A, Specifications, of the NI PXIe-1086 User Manual. If the temperature exceeds the stated spec, the power switch LED blinks green.
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Page 7: Step 2: Install The Controller
Power on the chassis. Make sure the switch LED is steady green (not flashing), indicating the chassis is powered on and operating normally. If it is not, refer to Chapter 2, Installation and Configuration, of the NI PXIe-1086 User Manual for more information about LED indicators. - Page 8 The following figure shows a PXI Express system controller installed in the system controller slot of a chassis. Figure 5. PXI Express System Controller Installed in an NI PXIe-1086 Chassis I e - NI PXIe-1086 Chassis...
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Page 9: Step 3: Install Modules
Secure the panels with the captive mounting screws provided. If needed, install optional EMC filler panels (sold separately) for extra electromagnetic shielding. For more information about using EMC filler panels, refer to ni.com NI PXIe-1086 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 9... -
Page 10: Step 4: Configure The System In Software Using Max
Power on the chassis again. If the power inhibit switch indicator LED is steady green (not flashing), the chassis is powered on and operating normally. If the LED is not steady green, refer to Chapter 2, Installation and Configuration, of the NI PXIe-1086 User Manual for more information about LED indicators. -
Page 11: Cleaning
Avoid chemicals that contain benzene, toluene, xylene, acetone, or similar solvents. Replacing a Modular Power Supply This section describes how to remove and install a modular power supply for the NI PXIe-1086 chassis. Do not use a power supply from another chassis. Doing so may damage Caution your chassis and the power supply. - Page 12 Disengage the two captive screws on the rear of the power supply with a flat-blade screwdriver. Extend the collapsible handle and pull the power supply out of the chassis. Figure 7. Removing Power Supply from NI PXIe-1086 Chassis Power Supply...
- Page 13 Power Drawer Lever Side Latch Power Supply If you are using the NI PXIe-1086 and NI SC Express modules with front Note mounting terminal blocks together, you must remove the SC Express module front mount terminal blocks to access the power drawer. Refer to your module documentation for more information about removing the terminal blocks.
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Page 14: Installation
If access to the rear of the chassis is not available, you still can install power supplies by removing the entire power drawer from the chassis. The power drawer is shown in Figure 8. If you are using the NI PXIe-1086 and NI SC Express modules with front Note mounting terminal blocks together, you must remove the SC Express module front mount terminal blocks to access the power drawer. -
Page 15: Worldwide Support And Services
NI. National Instruments corporate headquarters is located at 11500 North Mopac Expressway, Austin, Texas, 78759-3504. National Instruments also has offices located around the world. For telephone support in the United States, create your service request at or dial ni.com/support... - Page 16 NI product. Refer to the Export Compliance Information at ni.com/legal/export-compliance for the National Instruments global trade compliance policy and how to obtain relevant HTS codes, ECCNs, and other import/export data. NI MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES AS TO THE ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY ERRORS.
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