NI roboRIO User Manual
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Mounting the NI roboRIO ........................................................................................................ 25
Method One: Using Cable Ties to Secure One Edge of the
NI roboRIO to Perfboard............................................................................................... 25
Method Two: Using Cable Ties to Secure One Corner of the
NI roboRIO to Perfboard............................................................................................... 27
Method Three: Using Screws to Secure the Bottom of the
NI roboRIO to a Metal Plate ......................................................................................... 30
Compatible USB and Ethernet Cables...................................................................................... 30
Warranty ................................................................................................................................... 31
Worldwide Support and Services ............................................................................................. 31
Safety Information
Caution
Do not operate the hardware in a manner not specified in the user
documentation. Misuse of the hardware can result in a hazard. You can compromise
the safety protection if the hardware is damaged in any way. If the hardware is
damaged, contact National Instruments for repair.
Clean the hardware with a soft, nonmetallic brush. Make sure that the hardware is completely
dry and free from contaminants before returning it to service.
Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines
This product was tested and complies with the regulatory requirements and limits for
electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) stated in the product specifications. These requirements
and limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the product is
operated in the intended operational electromagnetic environment.
This product is intended for use in industrial locations. However, harmful interference may
occur in some installations, when the product is connected to a peripheral device or test object,
or if the product is used in residential or commercial areas. To minimize interference with radio
and television reception and prevent unacceptable performance degradation, install and use this
product in strict accordance with the instructions in the product documentation.
Furthermore, any modifications to the product not expressly approved by National Instruments
could void your authority to operate it under your local regulatory rules.
Caution
To ensure the specified EMC performance, the maximum length for DIO,
RS-232, I
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C, CAN, SPI, PWM, AI, Relay, and RSL signal wires is 2.0 m (6.56 ft).
The maximum length for USB cables is 5.0 m (16.40 ft). The maximum length for
Ethernet cables is 30.0 m (98.43 ft). Refer to the
Compatible USB and Ethernet
Cables
section of this document for information about compatible USB and Ethernet
cables.
