Follow these steps to install a peripheral modules in a PXIe-1081 chassis. For module-specific instructions and safety information, refer to the module’s user manual.

Before you begin:
  • Do not install any modules before performing a power-on test.
  • Power off the chassis.
  • Connect the AC power cord to ground the chassis and protect it from electrical damage during installation.

Use the following steps to install peripheral modules.

  1. Insert the PCB of the module into the top and bottom card guides at the front of the slot.
  2. Slide the module toward the rear of the chassis with the ejector handle, if present, in the downward position.
  3. When you feel resistance, push the ejector handle, if present, upward to fully seat the module into the chassis backplane.
  4. Secure the module using the front panel mounting screws.
Figure 9. Installing PXI, PXI Express, or CompactPCI Instruments

Isometric view of the front of a PXIe-1081 chassis with a PXI instrument aligned for insertion. Two green arrows indicate the correct installation path. A third green arrow shows how to press the ejector handle after insertion. Callouts identify key components: (1) PXIe-1081 Chassis, (2) PXI Instrument, (3) Instrument Front Panel Mounting Screws, (4) Instrument Ejector Handle, and (5) Chassis Card Guides.

  1. Instrument ejector handle
  2. PXI instrument
  3. Instrument front panel mounting screws
    Note The bottom front panel mounting screw is not visible on the image.
  4. PXIe-1081 chassis
  5. Chassis card guides
    Note The top card guides are not visible on the image.
Follow the procedure described in Installing Slot Blockers to install slot blockers in all unused slots. Installing slot blockers helps maintain airflow and meet thermal specifications.