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INSTALLATION GUIDE

NI WSN-3294 Outdoor IP Enclosure

For NI WSN-9791 Ethernet Gateway

This installation guide describes how to install and use the National Instruments WSN-3294 outdoor IP 
enclosure. The NI WSN-3294 outdoor IP enclosure is an accessory that provides NI WSN-9791 devices 
with a minimum ingress protection (IP) rating of IP65 against dust and water in harsh outdoor or 
industrial environments. For more information about IP ratings, refer to the 

Environmental

 section. For 

the NI WSN-9791 device specifications, refer to the 

device user guides 

available at 

ni.com/manuals

.

Figure 1 shows the NI WSN-3294 outdoor IP enclosure components.

Figure 1.  

NI WSN-3294 Outdoor IP Enclosure Components

Note

You need a #1 flat and a #2 Phillips screwdriver to install the NI WSN-3294.

The NI WSN-3294 kit includes the following items:

NI WSN-3294

Two M16 gland shells

Two gland inserts, standard size

Two gland inserts, reduced size

Two gland plugs

Two lock nuts

Two 8-32 screws

2.4 GHz antenna

IP Boot

IP  Sleeve

1

IP Sleeve

2

Antenna

3

Lock Nuts

4

Gland Inserts, Reduced

5

Gland Plugs

6

Gland Inserts, Standard

7

Gland Shells

8

Antenna Wire Connector

9

IP Boot

10 8-32 Screws
11 No-Crimp Ethernet Plug

3

4

1

2

7

9

10

8

11

6

5

Summary of Contents for WSN-3294

Page 1: ...pecifications refer to the device user guides available at ni com manuals Figure 1 shows the NI WSN 3294 outdoor IP enclosure components Figure 1 NI WSN 3294 Outdoor IP Enclosure Components Note You need a 1 flat and a 2 Phillips screwdriver to install the NI WSN 3294 The NI WSN 3294 kit includes the following items NI WSN 3294 Two M16 gland shells Two gland inserts standard size Two gland inserts...

Page 2: ... NI WSN 3294 mounting hole dimensions which are molded on the enclosure back surface for convenience NI recommends mounting the NI WSN 3294 before installing the NI WSN 9791 device and attaching the internal and external cables Tip Attach the cover after mounting the NI WSN 3294 and installing the NI WSN 9791 device as shown in Figure 10 91 13 mm 3 588 in 20 96 mm 0 825 in 60 mm 2 362 in 220 mm 8 ...

Page 3: ...ct the device and kit contents Contact NI if the device appears damaged Do not install a damaged device or use kit contents that appear damaged Step 2 Unscrew and Detach the NI WSN 3294 Cover The cover of the NI WSN 3294 is equipped with captive screws Use a 2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the cover Step 3 Connect Antenna Wire Connector The NI WSN 3294 ships with an internal antenna cable to conn...

Page 4: ... it out until the NI WSN 9791 just slides under it approximately 0 08 in Ensure that NI WSN 9791 is oriented as shown in Figure 4 Secure the NI WSN 9791 by installing the rear screw shown in Figure 5 through the back of the enclosure Figure 4 Installing the NI WSN 9791 Device Figure 5 Securing the NI WSN 9791 1 Front Screw 8 32 1 Rear Screw 8 32 1 1 ...

Page 5: ...t Slide the IP sleeve down the antenna and over the IP boot until the IP sleeve touches the enclosure Step 6 Attach External Cables and Assemble Glands The NI WSN 3294 ships with two different insert sizes to use with the included gland shells The larger insert can accept cables with a diameter from 4 8 mm while the smaller insert can accommodate cables from 2 6 mm For the larger 4 8 mm insert NI ...

Page 6: ...ble the selected inserts into the gland shell as shown in Figure 7 Figure 7 Assembling Insert into Gland Shell 2 Insert the cables into cable glands then insert the glands into the NI WSN 3294 enclosure cutout 3 Loosely thread the included lock nut onto the gland shell as shown in Figure 8 Figure 8 Cable Installation Table 1 NI WSN 3292 Insert Sizes Number of Holes Wire Size 2 3 mm 4 1 7 mm 6 1 4 ...

Page 7: ...are using the included no crimp Ethernet plug start by lining the colored wires up with the chart on the inside of the plug Use the A chart for older CAT5 cables or the B chart for most new CAT5e cables Then insert the wires into the tunnels ensuring that they protrude all the way to the back of the plug Finish by snapping shut the lid as shown in Figure 9 To verify all the wires are properly conn...

Page 8: ...emperature to rise up to 6 ºC Placing the NI WSN 3294 in direct sunlight causes the internal temperature to rise above the outdoor ambient Understanding IP Ratings Proper use and installation of an NI WSN 9791 device in an NI WSN 3294 outdoor IP enclosure provides a minimum IP rating of IP65 from harsh outdoor and industrial environments An IP rating of IP65 protects against entry by dust particle...

Page 9: ...iatives and compliance with WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC on Waste and Electronic Equipment visit ni com environment weee Table 2 IP Ratings First Number Protection Against Solid Objects Second Number Protection Against Water 0 No protection 0 No protection 1 Protects against objects greater than 50 mm 1 Protects against vertically dripping water 2 Protects against objects greater than 12 5 mm 2 Prote...

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