You can use the NI DIN rail mounting kit to mount the cDAQ chassis on a standard 35-mm DIN rail. This mounting technique requires a Phillips #2 screwdriver and a panel mounting kit (NI 9912 DIN rail mounting kit, NI part number 779019-01).

Complete the following steps to mount the cDAQ chassis on a DIN rail.

  1. Align the cDAQ chassis and the DIN rail clip.
  2. Fasten the DIN rail kit to the cDAQ chassis using the screwdriver and M4x25 screws. Tighten the screws to a maximum torque of 1.3 N · m (11.5 lb · in.).
    Figure 22. Attaching the Chassis to a DIN Rail Clip (cDAQ-9189 Shown)

    You must use the screws provided with the NI DIN rail kit because they are the correct depth and thread for the DIN rail clip.

    Figure 23. Clipping the Chassis on a DIN Rail
  3. Insert one edge of the DIN rail into the deeper opening of the DIN rail clip.
  4. Press down firmly to compress the spring until the clip locks in place on the DIN rail.
    Note Ensure that no C Series modules are in the cDAQ chassis before removing it from the DIN rail.