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NI 9148 Operating Instructions and Specifications

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Safety Guidelines

Operate the NI 9148 only as described in these operating instructions.

Special Conditions for Marine Applications

Some chassis are Lloyd’s Register (LR) Type Approved for marine 
applications. To verify Lloyd’s Register certification, visit 

ni.com/

certification

 and search for the LR certificate, or look for the 

Lloyd’s Register mark on the chassis.

What You Need to Install the NI 9148 Ethernet 
Expansion Chassis

NI 9148 Ethernet expansion chassis 

NI-RIO Software DVD

C Series I/O modules

DIN rail mount kit (for DIN rail mounting only)

Two M4 or number 10 panhead screws (for panel mounting only)

A number 2 Phillips screwdriver

Power supply

Notes

Visit 

ni.com/info

 and enter the Info Code 

rdsoftwareversion

 to determine 

which software you need to use the NI 9148.

The NI 9148 may be shipped with a clear protective film cover on the front panel. You can 
remove the film cover before installing the NI 9148.

Mounting the Chassis

You can mount the chassis in any orientation on a 35 mm DIN rail or on 
a panel. Use the DIN rail mounting method if you already have a DIN rail 
configuration or if you need to be able to quickly remove the chassis. 
Use the panel mount method for high shock and vibration applications.

Summary of Contents for NI 9148

Page 1: ...is document describes how to connect the NI 9148 to a network and how to use the features of the NI 9148 This document also contains specifications for the NI 9148 1 LEDs 2 RJ 45 Ethernet Port 3 Power...

Page 2: ...C Series I O modules DIN rail mount kit for DIN rail mounting only Two M4 or number 10 panhead screws for panel mounting only A number 2 Phillips screwdriver Power supply Notes Visit ni com info and...

Page 3: ...ing clearance for common connectors such as the 10 terminal detachable screw terminal connector as shown in Figure 2 Figure 2 NI 9148 Bottom View with Dimensions Figure 3 NI 9148 Front View with Dimen...

Page 4: ...on Make sure that no I O modules are in the chassis before mounting it Mounting the Chassis on a Panel You can use the NI 9905 panel mount kit to mount the NI 9148 on a flat surface Complete the follo...

Page 5: ...the NI 9905 panel to the wall using the screwdriver and screws that are appropriate for the wall surface Caution Make sure that no I O modules are in the chassis before removing it from the panel 31...

Page 6: ...n a DIN rail You need one clip for mounting the chassis on a standard 35 mm DIN rail Complete the following steps to mount the chassis on a DIN rail 1 Fasten the DIN rail clip to the chassis using a n...

Page 7: ...ly on the chassis to compress the spring until the clip locks in place on the DIN rail Caution Make sure that no I O modules are in the chassis before removing it from the DIN rail Installing C Series...

Page 8: ...when you install I O modules 2 Align the I O module with an I O module slot in the chassis as shown in Figure 10 The module slots are labeled 1 to 8 left to right Figure 10 Installing an I O Module i...

Page 9: ...net cable If you need to build your own cable refer to the Cabling section for more information about Ethernet cable wiring connections Note You will configure the IP settings as described in the Conf...

Page 10: ...COMBICON connector on the front panel of the NI 9148 Caution The C terminals are internally connected to each other Powering On the NI 9148 When you apply power to the NI 9148 the chassis runs a power...

Page 11: ...is in the IP Settings section then click Apply Note For information about configuring network settings refer to the Configuring Network Settings book of the MAX Remote Systems Help In MAX click Help H...

Page 12: ...essential services required for updating configuration and installing software Push the SAFE MODE switch to the ON position if the software on the chassis is corrupted Even if the switch is not in the...

Page 13: ...n The NI 9148 indicates specific error conditions by flashing the STATUS LED a certain number of times every few seconds as shown in Table 2 Table 2 Status LED Indications Number of Flashes Indication...

Page 14: ...ition 2 Disconnect and reconnect chassis power 3 Move the IP RESET and SAFE MODE switches to the OFF position 4 Configure the IP and other network settings in MAX Note If the chassis is restored to th...

Page 15: ...egment Reconfigurable FPGA Number of logic cells 46 080 Available embedded RAM 720 kbits Power Requirements Caution You must use a UL Listed ITE power supply marked LPS with the NI 9148 Recommended po...

Page 16: ...electronics Caution Do not connect the system to signals or use for measurements within Measurement Categories II III or IV Safety Standards This product meets the requirements of the following standa...

Page 17: ...page at ni com environment This page contains the environmental regulations and directives with which NI complies as well as other environmental information not included in this document Waste Electri...

Page 18: ...EC 60068 2 2 40 to 85 C Ingress protection IP 40 Operating humidity IEC 60068 2 56 10 to 90 RH noncondensing Storage humidity IEC 60068 2 56 5 to 95 RH noncondensing Maximum altitude 2 000 m Pollution...

Page 19: ...thernet Connector Pinout Table 3 Ethernet Cable Wiring Connections Pin Connector 1 Connector 2 Normal Connector 2 Crossover 1 white orange white orange white green 2 orange orange green 3 white green...

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