User Guide

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