Installing The Cdaq Chassis - National Instruments cDAQ-9179 User Manual

Chapter 1 Getting Started with the cDAQ Chassis

Installing the cDAQ Chassis

The cDAQ chassis and C Series module(s) are packaged separately. For an interactive
demonstration of how to install the cDAQ chassis, go to
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cdaqinstall
You will need the following items to set up the cDAQ chassis:
• Power adapter (packaged with the cDAQ chassis)
• Locking USB 3.0 cable (packaged with the cDAQ chassis)
• Screwdriver (packaged with the cDAQ chassis)
• Host computer running Windows
• Application software (such as LabVIEW), if not already installed
• NI-DAQmx driver (packaged with the cDAQ chassis)
• Number 1 and number 2 Phillips screwdrivers
• C Series module(s)
Refer to Figure 1-1 while completing the following assembly steps.
1. Install the application software (if applicable), as described in the installation instructions
that accompany your software.
2. Install NI-DAQmx. For more information, download the Read Me First: NI-DAQmx and
DAQ Device Installation Guide.
Note NI-DAQmx 15.1 is the earliest supported driver version for the cDAQ-9179.
The NI-DAQmx software is included on the media shipped with your kit and is available
for download at
installation from Start»All Programs»National Instruments»NI-DAQmx.
3. (Optional) Mount the cDAQ chassis to a panel, wall, or DIN railas described in the
Mounting the cDAQ Chassis
4. Attach a ring lug to a 1.31 mm
ground terminal using the chassis grounding screw as shown in Figure 1-2. Attach the other
end of the wire to the grounding electrode system of your facility. Refer to the
Grounding Screw
Note If you use shielded cabling to connect to a C Series module with a plastic
connector, you must attach the cable shield to the chassis grounding terminal using
1.31 mm
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(16 AWG) or larger wire. Connect the ring lug to the chassis
section for more information about making this connection.
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(16 AWG) or larger wire. Use shorter wire for better EMC performance.
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