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NI cDAQ-9181/9184/9188/9191 User Manual

Using the cDAQ Chassis on a Desktop

You can use the cDAQ chassis on a desktop. cDAQ-9184/9188 users can also install an optional

desktop mounting kit.

Caution Do not stack cDAQ chassis.

Caution (cDAQ-9191) This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in

conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

NI 9901 Desktop Kit for cDAQ-9184/9188 Chassis

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 1-11. After removing

the screws, replace them with the screws included in the NI 9901 desktop mounting kit. The

cDAQ-9184 uses two M3 × 20 screws. The cDAQ-9188 uses two M3 × 14 screws.

Figure 1-11. NI 9901 Desktop Mounting Kit

You must mount the chassis before installing the C Series modules.

Mounting the cDAQ Chassis on a Panel

Caution To maintain product performance and accuracy specifications when the

ambient temperature is between 45 °C and 55 °C, you must mount the chassis to a

metal panel or surface using the screw holes or the panel mount kit. 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

ni.com/info and enter the Info

Code

cdaqmounting.

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