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National Instruments NI 9147 Getting Started Manual

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GETTING STARTED GUIDE
NI 9147
Ethernet Expansion Chassis for C Series Modules
This document describes how to begin using the NI 9147.
Safety Guidelines
Caution
Product misuse can result in a hazard. You can compromise the safety protection
built into the product if the product is damaged in any way. If the product is
damaged, return it to NI for repair.
Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations
The NI 9147 is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D, T4 hazardous
locations; Class I, Zone 2, AEx nA IIC T4 and Ex nA IIC T4 hazardous locations; and
nonhazardous locations only. Follow these guidelines if you are installing the NI 9147 in a
potentially explosive environment. Not following these guidelines may result in serious injury
or death.
Caution
controller unless power has been switched off.
Caution
switched off or the area is known to be nonhazardous.
Do not operate the NI 9147 in a manner not specified in this document.
Do not disconnect the power supply wires and connectors from the
Do not disconnect I/O-side wires or connectors unless power has been

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  • Page 1 Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations The NI 9147 is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D, T4 hazardous locations; Class I, Zone 2, AEx nA IIC T4 and Ex nA IIC T4 hazardous locations; and nonhazardous locations only.

  • Page 2: Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines

    Special Conditions for Hazardous Locations Use in Europe and Internationally The NI 9147 has been evaluated as Ex nA IIC T4 Gc equipment under DEMKO Certificate No. 07 ATEX 0626664X and is IECEx UL 14.0089X certified. Each device is marked 3G and is suitable for use in Zone 2 hazardous locations, in ambient temperatures of -40 °C ≤...

  • Page 3: Special Conditions For Marine Applications

    In addition, take precautions when designing, selecting, and installing measurement probes and cables to ensure that the desired EMC performance is attained. Preparing the Environment Ensure that the environment in which you are using the NI 9147 meets the following specifications. Operating temperature -40 °C to 70 °C...

  • Page 4: Verifying The Kit Contents

    2. USB A-to-B cable 4. Getting Started Guide Installing Software on the Host Computer Before using the NI 9147, you must install the following application software and device drivers on the host computer in this order: LabVIEW 2014 SP1 or later LabVIEW FPGA Module 2014 SP1 or later NI-RIO Device Drivers 14.5 or later...

  • Page 5: Removing C Series Modules

    Verify that power is not connected to the I/O connector(s) on the C Series module before you remove a module from the NI 9147. If the system is in a nonhazardous location, the NI 9147 can be powered on when you remove modules.
  • Page 6 2. USB Device Port 5. RESET Button 3. RJ-45 Ethernet Port 1 Connecting the NI 9147 to Ground You must connect the NI 9147 grounding terminal to the grounding electrode system of the facility. What to Use • Ring lug •...
  • Page 7 Connecting the NI 9147 to Power The NI 9147 requires a 9 V to 30 V external power supply. The NI 9147 filters and regulates the supplied power and provides power for the C Series modules. The NI 9147 has one layer of reverse-voltage protection.
  • Page 8 Power on the power supply. Powering On the NI 9147 When you power on the NI 9147 for the first time, the device boots into safe mode. The POWER LED illuminates, the STATUS LED illuminates briefly, and then the STATUS LED blinks twice every few seconds.

  • Page 9: Setting A System Password

    The default username for the NI 9147 is . There is no default password admin for the NI 9147, so you must leave the password field blank when logging in until you set a system password. Right-click your system and select Web Configuration.
  • Page 10 Select NI Scan Engine from the software add-ons. Select any additional software to install. If you plan on using the NI 9147 with the LabVIEW FPGA Module, you can click Next. Click NI Scan Engine if you plan on using the NI 9147 without the LabVIEW FPGA Module.

  • Page 11: System Reset

    STATUS LED repeats the same behavior from Step If the NI 9147 fails to set a new DHCP address, it assigns itself a link-local IP address. If the DHCP connection is successful and appropriate for your application, skip to Step In MAX, expand your system under Remote Systems.
  • Page 12 Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) Help for information about installing software on the NI 9147. Blinks three times The NI 9147 is in user-directed safe mode, or the NI 9147 is in install and pauses mode to indicate that software is currently being installed.

  • Page 13: Where To Go Next

    NI corporate headquarters is located at 11500 North Mopac Expressway, Austin, Texas, 78759-3504. NI also has offices located around the world. For telephone support in the United NI 9147 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 13...
  • Page 14 CONTAINED HEREIN AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY ERRORS. U.S. Government Customers: The data contained in this manual was developed at private expense and is subject to the applicable limited rights and restricted data rights as set forth in FAR 52.227-14, DFAR 252.227-7014, and DFAR 252.227-7015. © 2015—2016 National Instruments. All rights reserved. 376331C-01 Feb16...

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