Getting Started with NI 9501 Modules and NI SoftMotion
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Hardware and Software Installation
This section covers the hardware and software setup for the CompactRIO system and NI 9501
C Series drive module. Refer to the
Setting Up and Using Optional Hardware
section for
information about connecting additional hardware.
Step 1: Set Up the CompactRIO System
Complete the following steps to set up the CompactRIO hardware.
1.
Install the real-time CompactRIO controller on the chassis if you are not using an integrated
controller and chassis.
Note
Write down the controller serial number before installing the controller onto
the chassis. You will be unable to read the serial number after you install the
controller.
a.
Make sure that no power is connected to the controller or the chassis.
b.
Align the controller with the chassis as shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3.
Installing the Controller on the Chassis (Eight-Slot Chassis Shown)
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Controller
2
Captive Screws
3
Controller Slot
4
Reconfigura
b
le Em
b
edded Chassis
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Grounding Screw
1
4
2
3
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