© National Instruments | 1-17NI cDAQ-9181/9184/9188/9191 User ManualUsing the cDAQ Chassis on a DesktopYou can use the cDAQ chassis on a desktop. cDAQ-9184/9188 users can also install an optionaldesktop mounting kit.Caution Do not stack cDAQ chassis.Caution (cDAQ-9191) This transmitter must not be co-located or operated inconjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.NI 9901 Desktop Kit for cDAQ-9184/9188 ChassisThe NI 9901 desktop mounting kit includes two metal feet you can install on the sides of thecDAQ chassis for desktop use. With this kit, you can tilt the cDAQ chassis for convenient accessto the module connectors. When you install the two metal feet, the two existing screws on theback side and I/O end of the chassis must be removed, as shown in Figure 1-11. After removingthe screws, replace them with the screws included in the NI 9901 desktop mounting kit. ThecDAQ-9184 uses two M3 × 20 screws. The cDAQ-9188 uses two M3 × 14 screws.Figure 1-11. NI 9901 Desktop Mounting KitYou must mount the chassis before installing the C Series modules.Mounting the cDAQ Chassis on a PanelCaution To maintain product performance and accuracy specifications when theambient temperature is between 45 °C and 55 °C, you must mount the chassis to ametal panel or surface using the screw holes or the panel mount kit. Measure theambient temperature at each side of the CompactDAQ system 63.5 mm (2.5 in.) fromthe side and 25.4 mm (1 in.) from the rear cover of the system. For furtherinformation about mounting configurations, go to ni.com/info and enter the InfoCode cdaqmounting.
