1-6 | ni.comChapter 1 Getting Started with the cDAQ ChassisRefer to Figure 1-1, 1-2, or 1-3 while completing the following assembly steps.1. Install the application software (if applicable), as described in the installation instructionsthat accompany your software.2. Install NI-DAQmx. Insert the software media. If the NI-DAQmx installer does not openautomatically, select Start»Run. Enter x:\autorun.exe, where x is the drive letter.Complete the instructions.3. Register your NI hardware online at ni.com/register when prompted.4. The last dialog box opens with the following options.• Restart Later to install more NI software or documentation.• Shut Down or Restart if you are ready to install your device.• Restart if you are using a system running the LabVIEW Real-Time Module.Download NI-DAQmx to the target using MAX. Refer to the MAX Remote SystemsHelp by selecting Help»Help Topics»Remote Systems in MAX.5. If you have problems installing your software, go to ni.com/support/daqmx.Note Table 1-1 lists the earliest NI-DAQmx support version for each cDAQEthernet and wireless chassis.The NI-DAQmx software is included on the disk shipped with your kit and is available fordownload at ni.com/support. The documentation for NI-DAQmx is available afterinstallation from Start»All Programs»National Instruments»NI-DAQmx. OtherNI documentation is available from ni.com/manuals.6. (Optional) Mount the cDAQ chassis to a panel, wall, or DIN rail, or attach the desktopmounting kit, as described in the Mounting the cDAQ Chassis section.7. Attach a ring lug to a 1.31 mm2 (16 AWG) or larger wire. Connect the ring lug to the chassisground terminal using the chassis grounding screw as shown in Figure 1-4. Attach the otherend of the wire to the grounding electrode system of your facility. Refer to the ChassisGrounding Screw section for more information about making this connection.Table 1-1. cDAQ Chassis NI-DAQmx Software SupportcDAQ Chassis Earliest NI-DAQmx Version SupportcDAQ-9181 NI-DAQmx 9.3cDAQ-9184 NI-DAQmx 9.6cDAQ-9188 NI-DAQmx 9.2cDAQ-9191 NI-DAQmx 9.4
