Complete the following steps to assemble and install the hardware components included in your system design.

  1. Mount the CompactDAQ chassis, Ethernet switches, and power supply.
    ModelWhere to Go
    cDAQ-9189 Mounting the cDAQ-9185/9189 in the cDAQ-9185/9189 User Manual
    cRIO-9805 Mounting the Expansion Module in the Expansion Module for CompactRIO User Manual
    PS-14 Mounting Equipment and Mounting Orientation and Installation in the NI PS-14 Power Supply User Manual
    PS-15 Mounting Equipment and Mounting Orientation and Installation in the NI PS-15 Power Supply User Manual
    PS-16 Mounting Equipment and Mounting Orientation and Installation in the NI PS-16 Power Supply User Manual
  2. Ground the CompactDAQ chassis and Ethernet switches.
    ModelWhere to Go
    cDAQ-9189 Installing the cDAQ Chassis and Chassis Grounding Screw in the cDAQ-9185/9189 User Manual
    cRIO-9805 Grounding the Expansion Module for CompactRIO in the Expansion Module for CompactRIO User Manual
  3. Install the C Series modules in the CompactDAQ chassis.
    ModelWhere to Go
    cDAQ-9189 Installing the cDAQ Chassis in the cDAQ-9185/9189 User Manual
  4. Install network cables according to your system design.
  5. Install power cabling to all components.
    ModelWhere to Go
    cDAQ-9189 Wiring External Power to the cDAQ Chassis in the cDAQ-9185/9189 User Manual
    cRIO-9805 Connecting the cRIO-9805 to an External Power Supply in the cRIO-9805 Getting Started
  6. Connect all sensor wiring to the C Series modules.
    ModelWhere to Go
    NI-9213 Connecting a Thermocouple in the NI-9213 Getting Started
    NI-9215 NI-9215 Pinout in the NI-9215 Getting Started
    NI-9235 Connecting a Quarter-Bridge Sensor in the NI-9235 Getting Started
    NI-9236 Connecting a Quarter-Bridge Sensor in the NI-9236 Getting Started
  7. Visually inspect the LED indicators on the instrumentation to verify power.
    ModelWhere to Go
    cDAQ-9189 Getting Started with the cDAQ Chassis in the cDAQ-9185/9189 User Manual
    cRIO-9805 Getting Started with the cRIO-9805 in the cRIO-9805 Getting Started
    PS-14 DC On LED in the NI PS-14 Power Supply User Manual
    PS-15 DC OK LED in the NI PS-15 Power Supply User Manual
    PS-16 DC OK LED in the NI PS-16 Power Supply User Manual