National Instruments PXI-665 Installation Manual

NI PXI-665x Installation Guide

This guide contains instructions for installing your NI PXI-665x controller and
NI-Sync software.

Installing the Software

Note Be sure to install the driver software before installing the

NI PXI-665x hardware.

Complete the following steps to install the software:

1. Place the NI-Sync CD in your CD-ROM drive.

2. Click Install NI-Sync in the window that appears. If no window appears,

setup.exe program on the CD.

run the

3. Follow the prompts to install the NI-Sync driver.

• Select Typical to install the driver and support for the development

environments present on your computer.

• Select Custom to manually select which components should be installed.

4. Reboot the computer when prompted to do so, or shut down the computer and
install the hardware.

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Installing the Hardware

The following are general installation instructions. Consult the chassis user
manual or technical reference manual for specific instructions and warnings about
installing new modules.

1. Power off and unplug the chassis.

2. Choose an available PXI slot in the PXI chassis.

Note You must install the NI PXI-665x in Slot 2 when replacing

PXI_CLK10 or when controlling PXI star triggers. When the device is
not installed in Slot 2, it can access only the PXI trigger bus.

3. Remove the filler panel for the PXI slot you chose in step 2.

4. Ground yourself using a grounding strap or by holding a grounded object.
Follow the ESD protection precautions described in the Unpacking section of
Chapter 1, Introduction, of the NI PXI-665x User Manual.

5. Remove any packing material from the front panel screws and backplane
connectors.

6. Insert the NI PXI-665x into the PXI slot. Use the injector/ejector handle to
fully insert the module into the chassis.

7. Screw the front panel of the device to the front panel mounting rail of the
chassis.

8. Visually verify the installation. Make sure the module is not touching other
modules or components and is fully inserted into the slot.

9. Plug in and power on the chassis.

The NI PXI-665x is now installed.

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