The Thermal Kit for CompactRIO Single Board Controller with NI-DAQmx (787331-01) and certain RMC accessories are designed to allow traditional M-F standoff threads to pass through and stack in either direction.

Mounting a sbRIO-960x Model with a Thermal Conduction Path

If possible, NI recommends that you mount the sbRIO-960x on a panel or plate, such that a thermal solution provides a conduction path from the primary side components and is secured to or made from the panel or plate.

Figure 28. Thermal Conduction Mounting


  1. Exploded view of all mounting components
  2. Complete assembled and mounted view
  3. Mounting screws
  4. Standoff, 9.65 mm (0.38 in.)
  5. Standoff, 16.0 mm (0.63 in.)
  6. Thermal Kit for CompactRIO Single Board Controller with NI-DAQmx (787331-01)
  7. RMC board
  8. NI sbRIO-9603/9608/9609
  9. Thermal pad, main (Included with the Thermal Kit)
  10. Thermal pad, supplemental (sbRIO-9603 only) (Included with the Thermal Kit)
  11. Mounting Surface

Mounting the sbRIO-960x Model with a Thermal Convection Path

Alternatively, the thermal solution can be used for convection to natural or forced air flow or used in conjunction with a heat sink optimized for the environment.

Figure 29. Thermal Convection Mounting


  1. Exploded view of all mounting components
  2. Complete assembled and mounted view
  3. Heatsink
  4. Thermal Kit for CompactRIO Single Board Controller with NI-DAQmx (787331-01)
  5. Standoff, 16.0 mm (0.63 in.)
  6. NI sbRIO-9603/9608/9609
  7. RMC board
  8. Mounting screws
  9. Thermal pad, supplemental (sbRIO-9603 only) (Included with the Thermal Kit)
  10. Thermal pad, main (Included with the Thermal Kit)
  11. Standoff, 9.65 mm (0.38 in.)
  12. Standoff
  13. Mounting surface