Operating instructions

NI cRIO-9030 Operating Instructions and Specifications | © National Instruments | 21
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Mounting the Controller Directly on a Flat Surface Using
the Mounting Holes
Directly mounting the controller to a flat, rigid surface is the only method for applications with
high shock and vibration. Use the mounting holes in the controller to mount the controller
directly on a flat, rigid surface.
1. Use the dimensions shown in Figure 10 to prepare the surface for mounting the controller.
Figure 10. cRIO-9030 Surface Mounting Dimensions
2. Align the controller on the surface.
3. Fasten the controller to the surface using four M4 screws appropriate for the surface.
Screws must not exceed 8 mm of insertion into the chassis. National Instruments does not
provide these screws.
Mounting the Controller on a Panel
You can mount the cRIO controller without a kit by screwing through a flat panel into the four
holes on the back of the controller. Use M4 screws with a length suitable for the depth of the
panel. Screws must not exceed 8 mm of insertion into the chassis. National Instruments does not
provide these screws.
You can use the NI panel mounting kit, part number 157253-01, to mount the controller on a flat
surface.
1. Fasten the panel mounting plate to the controller using a #2 Phillips screwdriver and four
M4 × 10 screws. National Instruments provides these screws with the panel mounting kit.
116.54 mm (4.59 in.)
29.0 mm
(1.14 in.)
2X 20.32 mm
(0.80 in.)
2X 20.32 mm
(0.80 in.)
2X 23.74 mm
(0.94 in.)
2X ISO M4 X 0.7 THREAD
8MM MAXIMUM INSERTION DEPTH