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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
cdaqinstall
.
You will need the following items to set up the cDAQ chassis:
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Power connector (packaged with the cDAQ chassis)
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Shielded straight through Category 5 Ethernet cable
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Screwdriver (packaged with the cDAQ chassis)
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Host computer running Windows
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Application software (such as LabVIEW), if not already installed
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NI-DAQmx driver (packaged with the cDAQ chassis)
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Number 1 and number 2 Phillips screwdrivers
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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.
DAQ Device Installation Guide.
The NI-DAQmx software is included on the disk shipped with your kit and is available for
ni.com/support
download at
installation from Start»All Programs»National Instruments»NI-DAQmx. Other
NI documentation is available from
3.
(Optional) Mount the cDAQ chassis to a panel, wall, or DIN rail, or attach the desktop
mounting kit, as described in the
4.
Attach a ring lug to a 1.31 mm
ground terminal on the cDAQ chassis 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
If you use shielded cabling to connect to a C Series module with a plastic
Note
connector, you must attach the cable shield to the chassis grounding terminal using
1.31 mm
1
You can either use a shielded straight through Category 5 Ethernet cable or an Ethernet crossover cable to
connect the cDAQ chassis directly to your computer.
2
NI-DAQmx 9.8 is the earliest support version for cDAQ-9188XT.
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For more information, download the Read Me First: NI-DAQmx and
2
. The documentation for NI-DAQmx is available after
Mounting the cDAQ Chassis
2
(16 AWG) or larger wire. Connect the ring lug to the chassis
LEDs
section for more information about making this connection.
2
(16 AWG) or larger wire. Use shorter wire for better EMC performance.
ni.com/info
1
ni.com/manuals
and enter
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section.
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