National Instruments 7340 PCI Benutzerhandbuch

meters and measurements on primary overcurrent protection devices 
and on ripple control units.

Install the 7340 in any open compatible expansion slot in the PXI or PCI 
system. Appendix A, 

, lists the typical power required for 

each controller.

The following instructions are for general installation. Consult the 
computer user manual or technical reference manual for specific 
instructions and warnings.

The 7340 is a sensitive electronic device shipped in an antistatic bag. Open only 

at an approved workstation and observe precautions for handling electrostatic-sensitive 
devices.

When adding or removing a controller from a Windows 2000/NT/XP system, you 

must be logged on with administrator-level access. After you have restarted the system, you 
may need to refresh Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) to view the new 
controller.

♦ PXI-7340

1.

Power off and unplug the chassis.

To protect yourself and the computer from electrical hazards, the computer must 

remain unplugged until the installation is complete.

2.

Choose an unused +3.3 V or +5 V peripheral slot and remove the filler 
panel.

3.

Touch a metal part on the chassis to discharge any static electricity that 
might be on your clothes or body. Static electricity can damage the 
controller.

4.

Insert the PXI controller into the chosen slot. Use the injector/ejector 
handle to fully inject the device into place.

5.

Screw the front panel of the PXI controller to the front panel mounting 
rails of the chassis.

6.

Visually verify the installation.

7.

Plug in and power on the chassis.