NI cDAQ-9178/9174 User Guide and Specifications 4 ni.com
Safety Guidelines
Operate the NI cDAQ-9178/9174 chassis only as described in this user guide.
Note Because some C Series I/O modules may have more stringent certification standards than the
NI cDAQ-9178/9174 chassis, the combined system may be limited by individual component
restrictions. Refer to the Using the NI cDAQ-9178/9174 section of this document for more details.
Caution The NI cDAQ-9178/9174 chassis is not certified for use in hazardous locations.
Hot Surface This icon denotes that the component may be hot. Touching this component may result
in bodily injury.
Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Voltages
If hazardous voltages are connected to the module, take the following precautions. A hazardous voltage
is a voltage greater than 42.4 V
pk
or 60 VDC to earth ground.
Caution Ensure that hazardous voltage wiring is performed only by qualified personnel adhering to
local electrical standards.
Caution Do not mix hazardous voltage circuits and human-accessible circuits on the same module.
Caution Make sure that chassis and circuits connected to the module are properly insulated from
human contact.
Caution The NI cDAQ-9178/9174 chassis provides no isolation, but some modules offer isolation.
Follow the safety guidelines for each module when using hazardous voltage.
Information Resources
In addition to the documentation included with your products, check ni.com/manuals for the most
recent hardware and software documentation.
Technical Support on the Web
For additional support, refer to ni.com/support or zone.ni.com.
Training Courses
If you need more help developing an application with NI products, NI offers training courses. For more
information, refer to
ni.com/training.
Installing the Software
Install NI-DAQmx. For more information, download the DAQ Getting Started Guide from ni.com/
manuals
.
Installing Other Software
If you are using other software, refer to the installation instructions that accompany your software.
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