Mounting the CompactRIO Reconfigurable
Embedded Chassis
You can mount the chassis in any orientation on a 35 mm DIN rail or on a panel. Use the DIN
rail mounting method if you already have a DIN rail configuration or if you need to be able to
quickly remove the CompactRIO chassis. Use the panel mount method for high shock and
vibration applications.
Go to
criomounting
to learn more about the different
mounting methods for CompactRIO.
Before using any of the mounting methods, record the serial number from the back of the
chassis. You will be unable to read the serial number after you have mounted the chassis.
Caution
Before you mount the chassis, make sure that I/O modules are not in the
chassis.
Caution
Your installation must meet the following requirements for space and
cabling clearance:
•
Allow 25.4 mm (1 in.) on the top and the bottom of the chassis for air
circulation.
•
Allow 50.8 mm (2 in.) in front of modules for cabling clearance for common
connectors, such as the 10-terminal, detachable screw-terminal connector.
Go to
rdcrioconn
to find the minimum cabling clearance for
C Series modules with other connector types.
Note
Go to
for more information about the dimensions of the
CompactRIO system, including detailed dimensional drawings.
The following figures show the dimensions of the four- and eight-slot chassis.
NI cRIO-9101/9102/9103/9104
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