Setting up the PXIe-1081Download PDFSelected SectionSelected Section and Subsection(s)Entire ManualUpdated2025-11-051 minute(s) readPXIe-1081User Manual Set up the PXIe-1081 and prepare it for use. Proper installation and proper setup of the PXIe-1081 ensures safe operation and reliable system performance. Complete the following steps to set up the chassis for use. Unpacking the KitTake precautions to prevent electrostatic discharge when unpacking and inspecting your hardware.Installing the SoftwareConnecting the PXIe-1081 to Earth GroundLearn how to ground the chassis to protect users and equipment from electrical hazards. If your AC outlet is properly grounded, you can proceed directly to connect power. Manual grounding is required only when the outlet lacks a ground connection.Connecting the PXIe-1081 to a Power SourceLearn how to connect power and verify chassis startup behavior.Installing a PXI Express System Controller into the PXIe-1081Follow these steps to install a PXI Express system controller into slot 1 of a PXIe-1081 chassis. For controller-specific instructions and safety information, refer to the user manual of the system controller.Installing Peripheral Modules into the PXIe-1081Follow 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.
Set up the PXIe-1081 and prepare it for use. Proper installation and proper setup of the PXIe-1081 ensures safe operation and reliable system performance. Complete the following steps to set up the chassis for use. Unpacking the KitTake precautions to prevent electrostatic discharge when unpacking and inspecting your hardware.Installing the SoftwareConnecting the PXIe-1081 to Earth GroundLearn how to ground the chassis to protect users and equipment from electrical hazards. If your AC outlet is properly grounded, you can proceed directly to connect power. Manual grounding is required only when the outlet lacks a ground connection.Connecting the PXIe-1081 to a Power SourceLearn how to connect power and verify chassis startup behavior.Installing a PXI Express System Controller into the PXIe-1081Follow these steps to install a PXI Express system controller into slot 1 of a PXIe-1081 chassis. For controller-specific instructions and safety information, refer to the user manual of the system controller.Installing Peripheral Modules into the PXIe-1081Follow 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.
Set up the PXIe-1081 and prepare it for use. Proper installation and proper setup of the PXIe-1081 ensures safe operation and reliable system performance. Complete the following steps to set up the chassis for use. Unpacking the KitTake precautions to prevent electrostatic discharge when unpacking and inspecting your hardware.Installing the SoftwareConnecting the PXIe-1081 to Earth GroundLearn how to ground the chassis to protect users and equipment from electrical hazards. If your AC outlet is properly grounded, you can proceed directly to connect power. Manual grounding is required only when the outlet lacks a ground connection.Connecting the PXIe-1081 to a Power SourceLearn how to connect power and verify chassis startup behavior.Installing a PXI Express System Controller into the PXIe-1081Follow these steps to install a PXI Express system controller into slot 1 of a PXIe-1081 chassis. For controller-specific instructions and safety information, refer to the user manual of the system controller.Installing Peripheral Modules into the PXIe-1081Follow 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.