National Instruments Eight-slot USB Chassis NI cDAQ-9172 - Manual (Page 15)

© National Instruments Corporation 15 NI cDAQ-9172 User Guide and Specifications
Setting Up the NI cDAQ-9172
Complete the following steps to prepare the NI cDAQ-9172 chassis for use:
1. Before connecting the hardware, install the NI-DAQmx software.
Refer to the DAQ Getting Started Guide for more information about
software installation.
Note The NI-DAQmx software is included on the CD shipped with your kit and is
available for download at ni.com/support . The DAQ Getting Started Guide is available
after installation from Start»All Programs»National Instruments»NI-DAQ»DAQ
Getting Started Guide. Other NI documentation is available from
ni.com/manuals .
2. If you are not using any mounting accessories, attach the provided
rubber standoffs to the back of the NI cDAQ-9172 chassis.
3. Make sure the NI cDAQ-9172 chassis power switch is turned off.
4. Attach a ring lug to a 14 AWG (1.6 mm) wire. Connect the ring lug to
the ground terminal on the side of the chassis using the ground screw.
Attach the other end of the wire to the system safety ground.
Figure 6. Ring Lug Attached to Ground Terminal
Note Additionally, attach a wire with a ring lug to all other C Series I/O module cable
shields. You must connect this wire to the ground terminal of the chassis using the ground
screw.
5. Remove the plastic cover from the connector in any empty module slot.
1 Attached to System Ground
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