The module and power supply exhaust vents for the PXIe-1095 are on the top of the chassis. The module intake vents are on the rear of the chassis. There are also intake and exhaust vents located along the sides of the chassis.

Adequate clearance between the chassis and surrounding equipment, heat generating devices, and air flow blockages must be maintained to ensure proper cooling. Minimum cooling clearances are shown in the following figure. For rack mount applications adequate forced air ventilation is required. For benchtop applications additional cooling clearances may be required for optimal air flow and reduced hot air recirculation to the air inlet fans.

Figure 11. PXIe-1095 Cooling Clearances


Caution Failure to provide these clearances may result in undesired thermal-related issues with the chassis or modules.

To aid in thermal health monitoring for either rack or benchtop use you can monitor the chassis intake temperatures in Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) to ensure the temperatures do not exceed the ratings in the Operating Environment section of the PXIe-1095 Specifications.

Additionally, many PXI modules provide temperature values you can monitor to ensure critical temperatures are not exceeded. Increasing chassis clearances, ventilation, reducing external ambient temperatures, and removing nearby heat sources are all options for improving overall chassis thermal performance.

The vent locations are shown in the following figure.

Figure 12. PXIe-1095 Vents


  1. PXI Module Air Intake (3x)
  2. Power Supply Intake (2x)
  3. PXI Module Air Exhaust Vent
  4. Power Supply Air Exhaust Vent (2x)
  5. Timing and Synchronization Upgrade Air Exhaust Vent (2x)
  6. Side Air Intake Vent (Right)/Side Air Exhaust Vent (Left)
Note The side exhaust vent (not shown) is located on the left side of the chassis.