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PXI System Set Up and Maintenance Course Overview

The PXI System Set-up and Maintenance course is an introduction to NI PXI hardware. It explores the components of PXI systems and illustrates how to safely connect, set up, troubleshoot, and maintain the hardware.

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Course Details:

Duration

  • On Demand: 1 hour

Audience

  • System technicians and/or operators who are responsible for set-up, maintenance, and troubleshooting of PXI systems

Prerequisites

  • Basic computer and hardware knowledge

NI Products Used

  • NI MAX

  • PXI

After attending this course, you will be able to:

  • Safely and effectively set up and configure a PXI system

  • Safely insert and remove peripheral modules into compatible PXI chassis slots

  • Follow procedures for safe system operation, including ensuring proper airflow to the system and safely powering the system on and off

  • Identify and test hardware connections using NI MAX

  • Perform power budgeting and follow routine maintenance procedures to ensure safe and reliable system performance

  • Apply basic troubleshooting techniques to determine which part of the system is causing unexpected results

PXI System Set Up and Maintenance Course Outline

Calculating power consumption and selecting the appropriate hardware for a system.

LessonOverviewTopics
Introducing PXIOverview of the PXI system.
  • PXI Fundamentals
  • Components of a PXI System
  • Modular Instruments
Comparing PXI and PXIeCompare the PXI and PXIe chassis.
  • Introduction to PCI and PCIe
  • Latency and Throughput
  • Timing and Triggering

Matching PXI Slots and

Modules

Match the modules with appropriate slots in PXI chassis.
  • Exploring Slot Types
  • Matching PXI Slots and Modules

Inserting and Removing a

Module

Insert and remove the modules properly.
  • Placing and Removing of the Module
  • Exploring RF Multi-Module with External Connections
Setting Up a PXI SystemConnect and power PXI systems with an embedded or MXI controller.
  • Setting Up a PXI System with an Embedded Controller
  • Setting Up a PXI System with MXI Controlle
Exploring NI MAXUse NI Measurement and Automation Explorer to view and configure hardware and software.
  • Introduction to NI MAX
Ensuring Proper AirflowEnsure a proper airflow in the chassis.
  • PXI Chassis Airflow and Cooling

Managing Hardware

Calibration

Perform self-calibration, locate calibration information, and identify when external calibration is required for PXI modules.
  • Overview of Calibration
  • Why Is it Important to Calibrate NI Hardware?
  • Exploring Calibration Types and Dates

Troubleshooting and

Replacing PXI Parts

Learn how to identify issues that may occur in a PXI system and take steps to resolve them.
  • Introduction
  • Troubleshooting
  • Servicing
Calculating PXI Power RequirementsCalculating power consumption and selecting the appropriate hardware for a system.
  • Introduction to Power Budgeting
  • Exploring Power Flow Diagram
  • Performing Power Budgeting

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