Description
The CompactRIO Chassis, part number 782445-01, is a highly versatile and robust chassis designed for modular expansion. This particular model, the NI-9146, serves as an Ethernet RIO Expansion Chassis compatible with C Series I/O Modules. Its primary function is to facilitate the expansion of system capabilities through the addition of modules, making it an essential component for various applications.
Equipped with 4 slots, the NI-9146 provides ample space for module integration, allowing for a tailored system configuration that meets specific operational requirements. It supports a 10/100 Ethernet network interface, ensuring fast and reliable communication with connected devices. This chassis is versatile in terms of its software interface, offering compatibility with both the NI RIO Scan Interface and FPGA programming, thanks to its integrated Spartan-6 LX45 FPGA.
One of the standout features of the NI-9146 is its flexibility in mounting options. It can be mounted horizontally on a metallic surface, or in various configurations on panels, walls, non-metallic surfaces, enclosures, desktops, racks, and even on a 35 mm DIN rail. This flexibility ensures that the chassis can be adapted to virtually any installation environment.
Designed to operate in demanding conditions, the chassis can function at an ambient temperature of up to 70 °C when mounted horizontally on a flat, vertical, metallic surface. However, to maintain optimal performance, it requires a specific air circulation space of 1 inch on the top and bottom and 2 inches in front of the modules. This ensures adequate cooling and longevity of the system components.
Notably, the chassis does not require the LabVIEW Real-Time Module for operation on Windows-based systems, simplifying the setup and integration process in such environments. This feature underscores the NI-9146’s ease of use and compatibility with a broad range of operating systems and applications.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 782445-01 |
| Category | CompactRIO Chassis |
| Model | NI-9146 |
| Description | Ethernet RIO Expansion Chassis for C Series I/O Modules |
| Number of Slots | 4 |
| Network Interface | 10/100 Ethernet |
| Software Interface | NI RIO Scan Interface or FPGA Programmable |
| FPGA | Spartan-6 LX45 |
| LabVIEW Real-Time Module Requirement | Not required for Windows-based systems |
| Mounting Options | Horizontal on metallic surface, panel/wall in various configurations, non-metallic surface, enclosure, desktop, rack, 35 mm DIN rail |
| Ambient Temperature for Operation | Up to 70 °C (horizontal mounting on a flat, vertical, metallic surface) |
| Air Circulation Space Requirement | 1 inch top and bottom, 2 inches in front of modules |
Question 1: What is the primary function of the NI-9146?
Answer 1: To expand system capabilities with C Series modules.
Question 2: How many slots does the NI-9146 have?
Answer 2: 4 slots.
Question 3: What type of FPGA does the NI-9146 use?
Answer 3: Spartan-6 LX45.
Question 4: Can the NI-9146 be mounted on a 35 mm DIN rail?
Answer 4: Yes, it can be mounted on a 35 mm DIN rail.
Question 5: Does the NI-9146 require LabVIEW Real-Time for Windows?
Answer 5: No, it does not require LabVIEW Real-Time.
