Set up the hardware components in the PXI chassis.

Note Review the safety and compliance documentation for each component in the system.

Complete the following steps while referring to the hardware component placement table for your system configuration.

  1. Optional: Install the PXI chassis in a rack.
  2. Set up the PXI chassis according to the PXIe-1095 User Manual.
  3. Install the PXI controller in the PXI chassis and configure as a Windows OS controller, as detailed in the PXIe-8822/42/62 User Manual.
  4. Install the VST instrument(s) in the PXI chassis, as detailed in the PXIe-5842 User Manual.
    Note Refer to the system hardware component placement table for your system configuration to determine the slot placement for the instruments in the chassis.
  5. Install other PXI modules in the PXI chassis as required for your system configuration.
    PXIe Instrument Installation Documentation
    Coprocessor PXIe-7903 Getting Started
    Data Storage Module PXIe-8267 Getting Started
    MXI-Express Controller MXI-Express Gen-3 x16 User Manual
    MXI-Express Daisy Chain Interface MXI-Express Gen-3 x16 User Manual
    Timing Module PXIe-6674T User Manual
  6. Install slot blockers and filler panels in unused PXI slots to ensure proper chassis cooling. Refer to the PXIe-1095 User Manual to ensure suitable chassis cooling and ventilation.
  7. If you are configuring a 4-VST system, repeat steps 1 and 2, and steps 4 through 6 for the additional PXI chassis.