NI 9925 Outdoor IP54 Enclosure Wireless/Ethernet Enclosure for NI cDAQ-9181/9191 Chassis This guide describes how to install and use the National Instruments 9925 outdoor IP54 enclosure with the NI cDAQ-9181/9191 chassis. The NI 9925 provides a minimum ingress protection (IP) of IP54 against dust and water for outdoor or industrial environments when installed according to these instructions with the connectors provided.
NI 9925. Complete the following steps to set up and install the NI 9925. Remove the NI 9925 from the package and inspect it and the kit contents. Contact NI if the enclosure appears damaged. Do not install a damaged enclosure or use kit contents that appear damaged.
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Figure 3. Attaching DIN Rail Clip to NI cDAQ-9181/9191 Chassis Insert your C Series I/O module into the NI cDAQ-9181/9191 chassis. Connect the internal power cable from the NI 9925 to the cDAQ chassis as shown in Figure 4. Connect the internal RJ45 Ethernet cable to the NI 9925 and the cDAQ chassis, as shown in Figure 4.
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DIN Rail Figure 5. DIN Rail Clip Parts Locator Diagram 10. If you are using an NI cDAQ-9191, connect the internal antenna cable from the NI 9925 to the cDAQ chassis as shown in Figure 4. 11. On the outside of the enclosure, place the antenna IP boot onto the external antenna connector with the smaller diameter hole out, as shown in Figure 6A.
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When either the external M12 power connector or external Ethernet connector on the NI 9925 is not in use, cover that connector with the compatible end cap. 16. Connect the I/O cable(s) from the C Series module and route through one or both of the I/O openings.
IP Rated Cables This section contains information about using the field termination connectors that are shipped in the NI 9925 outdoor IP enclosure kit to make your own cable lengths. You can order IP rated cables and accessories from NI.
The two-piece clamp system, consisting of a cable clamp and a grommet, allows prefabricated cables to route I/O out of the NI 9925. When the proper grommet is selected, the clamp system meets a minimum IP rating of IP54. Grommets with two holes route two cables at once. Blank grommets are also provided, allowing for custom cable configuration.
Ordering NI IP Rated Cables Table 1 lists the optional cable accessories for use with the NI 9925. Go to for more ni.com information about these accessories. Table 1. Optional Cable Accessories NI Part Number Description 196648-05 IP rated, 5 meter M12 power cable, pigtail...
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