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NI 9157/9159 Operating Instructions and Specifications
What You Need to Install the NI 9157/9159
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NI 9157/9159 reconfigurable embedded chassis with integrated
MXI-Express (x1)
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One of the following MXI-Express (x1) host systems
–
PXI system with MXI-Express device installed
–
PC with MXI-Express PCI or PCIe device installed
–
NI Industrial Controller
Note
The NI 9157/9159 requires a host system with a PCI Express clock that complies
with the
PCI Express Specification
. The NI 9157/9159 may not be compatible with
systems using noncompliant clocks, particularly clocks with peak frequencies higher than
100 MHz. For more information about PCI Express clock compatibility with the
NI 9157/9159, go to
ni.com/info
and enter the Info Code
915xclock
.
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C Series I/O modules
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MXI-Express (x1) cable(s) up to 7 m long
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DIN rail mount kit (for DIN rail mounting only)
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Panel mount kit (for panel mounting only)
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Three M4 or number 8 panhead screws (for mounting the chassis
without one of the listed mounting kits)
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Number 2 Phillips screwdriver
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Power supply
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MXI-Express (x1) for PXI Express User Manual
Notes
Visit
ni.com/info
and enter the Info Code
rdsoftwareversion
to determine
which software you need to use the NI 9157/9159.
