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Chapter 1
Getting Started with the cDAQ Chassis
Mounting the cDAQ Chassis
You can use the cDAQ chassis on a desktop or mount it to a panel, wall, or DIN rail. For
accessory ordering information, refer to the pricing section of the NI cDAQ-9188XT product
page at
.
Caution
Your installation must meet the following requirements:
•
Allows 25.4 mm (1 in.) of clearance above and below the cDAQ chassis for air
circulation.
•
Allows at least 50.8 mm (2 in.) of clearance in front of the modules for common
connector cabling such as the 10-terminal detachable screw terminal connector
and, as needed, up to 88.9 mm (3.5 in.) of clearance in front of the modules for
other types of cabling.
For more information about cabling clearances for C Series modules, refer to
and enter the Info Code
cseriesconn
.
Caution
To maintain product performance and accuracy specifications when the
ambient temperature is between 60 °C and 70 °C, you must mount the chassis
horizontally to a metal panel or surface using the screw holes or the panel mount kit.
DIN mounting limits the device to 60 °C maximum ambient operating temperature.
Measure the ambient temperature at each side of the CompactDAQ system 63.5 mm
(2.5 in.) from the side and 25.4 mm (1 in.) from the rear cover of the system. For
further information about mounting configurations, go to
and enter
the Info Code
cdaqmounting
.
Using the cDAQ Chassis on a Desktop
You can use the cDAQ chassis on a desktop, with or without the optional desktop mounting kit.
Caution
Do
not
stack cDAQ chassis.
NI 9901 Desktop Kit
The NI 9901 desktop mounting kit includes two metal feet you can install on the sides of the
cDAQ chassis for desktop use. With this kit, you can tilt the cDAQ chassis for convenient access
to the module connectors. When you install the two metal feet, the two existing screws on the
back side and I/O end of the chassis must be removed, as shown in Figure 1-6. After removing
the screws, replace them with the screws included in the NI 9901 desktop mounting kit. The
cDAQ chassis uses two M3 × 14 screws.