National Instruments NI WLS/ENET-9163 User manual

USER GUIDE AND SPECIFICATIONS
NI WLS/ENET-9163
Wireless/Ethernet Carrier for NI WLS/ENET-9000 Series Devices
This user guide describes how to use the National Instruments
WLS/ENET-9163 carrier and lists specifications.
The NI WLS/ENET-9163 carrier provides a wireless or Ethernet data
acquisition interface for a select number of C Series I/O modules. Refer to
ni.com/daq for information about which C Series I/O modules are
supported by the NI WLS/ENET-9163 carrier.
The NI WLS/ENET-9163 carrier combines with an NI C Series I/O module
to form an NI WLS/ENET-9000 Series device, as shown in Figure 1.
Note Only the NI WLS-9163 carrier comes with an antenna for wireless deployment.
Figure 1. NI WLS/ENET-9163 Carrier Forming the NI WLS/ENET-9000 Series Device
Throughout this manual, the combined NI WLS/ENET-9163 carrier and
C Series I/O module is referred to as the NI WLS/ENET-9000 Series
device.
NI C Series I/O Module
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Dimensions
Figure 2 shows the NI WLS/ENET-9000 Series device dimensions.
Figure 2. NI WLS/ENET-9000 Series Device Dimensions
Safety Guidelines
Operate the NI WLS/ENET-9000 Series device only as described in this
user guide.
Note Some C Series I/O modules may have more stringent certification standards than the
NI WLS/ENET-9163 carrier, and the combined system may be limited by individual
component restrictions.
Caution The NI WLS/ENET-9000 Series device is not certified for use in hazardous
locations.
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8.436 in.
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3.745 in.
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4.012 in.
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1.466 in.
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1.356 in.
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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 Vpk 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 the NI WLS/ENET-9163 carrier and circuits connected to the
module are properly insulated from human contact.
Caution The NI WLS/ENET-9163 carriers provide no isolation, but some modules offer
isolation. Follow the safety guidelines for each module when using hazardous voltage.
Related Documentation
Each application software package and driver includes information about
writing applications for taking measurements and controlling measurement
devices. Check ni.com/manuals for the most recent hardware
documentation, and refer to Table 1 for a list of locations for driver and
application software documentation. The document location references in
this table assume you have NI-DAQmx 8.8 or later, and where applicable,
version 7.1 or later of the NI application software.

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Table 1. NI Driver and Application Software Documentation
Software Document/Description Location/Topic
NI-DAQmx for
Windows
DAQ Getting Started
Guide—describes how to install
and use the NI-DAQmx driver
software for Windows and your
data acquisition (DAQ) device,
how to confirm the device is
operating properly, and how to
take an NI-DAQmx
measurement.
Start»Programs»National
Instruments»NI-DAQ»
DAQ Getting Started Guide
NI-DAQ Readme—includes
information about NI-DAQmx.
Start»Programs»National
Instruments»NI-DAQ»
NI-DAQ Readme
NI-DAQmx Help—explains how
to get started in your OS and
ADE; provides an NI-DAQmx
overview; includes information
about programming the most
common measurement tasks with
references to examples in CVI/C,
C++, .NET.
Start»Programs»National
Instruments»NI-DAQ»
NI-DAQmx Help

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LabVIEW Getting Started with
LabVIEW—describes the
LabVIEW graphical
programming environment and
the basic LabVIEW features you
use to build data acquisition and
instrument control application.
Start»All Programs»National
Instruments»LabVIEW»
LabVIEW Manuals or navigate to
the labview\manuals directory
and opening
LV_Getting_Started.pdf
LabVIEW Help—provides
information about LabVIEW
programming concepts,
step-by-step instructions for
using LabVIEW, and reference
information about LabVIEW
VIs, functions, palettes, menus,
and tools.
Help»Search the LabVIEW Help
LabVIEW Help Topics Specific to NI-DAQmx
Includes overview information
and a tutorial to learn how to take
an NI-DAQmx measurement in
LabVIEW using the DAQ
Assistant.
From the Contents tab, Getting
Started»Getting Started with DAQ
Describes the LabVIEW
NI-DAQmx VIs and properties.
From the Contents tab,
VI and Function Reference»
Measurement I/O VIs and
Functions
Contains the conceptual and
how-to information you need
to acquire and analyze
measurement data in LabVIEW,
including common
measurements, measurement
fundamentals, NI-DAQmx key
concepts, and device
considerations.
From the Contents tab, Taking
Measurements
Table 1. NI Driver and Application Software Documentation (Continued)
Software Document/Description Location/Topic

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LabWindows™/CVI™LabWindows/CVI Help
Data Acquisition
book—contains NI-DAQmx
measurement concepts and
step-by-step instructions about
creating a measurement task
using the DAQ Assistant.
Help»Contents, then select Using
LabWindows/CVI»
Data Acquisition»Taking an
NI-DAQmx Measurement in
LabWindows/CVI
LabWindows/CVI Help
NI-DAQmx Library
book—contains NI-DAQmx API
overviews and function
reference.
LibraryReference»
NI-DAQmx Library
Measurement
Studio/Microsoft
Visual Studio .NET
Microsoft Visual Studio .NET
Help/NI Measurement Studio
Help—contains NI-DAQmx
methods and properties.
Measurement Studio»
NI Measurement Studio Help and
select NI-DAQmx .NET Class
Library or NI-DAQmx Visual C++
Class Library
ANSI C without
NI Application
Software
NI-DAQmx Help Start»All Programs»National
Instruments»NI-DAQ»
NI-DAQmx Help
NI-DAQmx C Reference
Help—describes the NI-DAQmx
Library functions.
Start»All Programs»National
Instruments»NI-DAQ»
NI-DAQmx C Reference Help
Table 1. NI Driver and Application Software Documentation (Continued)
Software Document/Description Location/Topic

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Device Documentation and Specifications
Check ni.com/manuals for the most recent device and software
documentation. If you do not have Web access, NI-DAQmx includes a
Documentation CD that includes documentation available when
NI-DAQmx released.
Training Courses
If you need more help getting started developing an application with
NI products, NI offers training courses. To enroll in a course or obtain
a detailed course outline, refer to ni.com/training.
Technical Support on the Web
For additional support, refer to ni.com/support or zone.ni.com.
.NET Languages
without
NI Application
Software*
NI-DAQmx .NET Help—contains
conceptual topics for using
NI-DAQmx with Visual C# and
Visual Basic .NET.
Start»All Programs»National
Instruments»NI-DAQ»
NI-DAQmx .NET Reference Help.
Expand NI Measurement Studio
Help»NI Measurement Studio
.NET Class Library»Reference to
view the function reference. Expand
NI Measurement Studio Help»
NI Measurement Studio .NET
Class Library»Using the
Measurement Studio .NET Class
Libraries
Visual Studio .NET
Help—contains conceptual topics
for using NI-DAQmx with Visual
C# and Visual Basic .NET.
Help»Contents. Select
Measurement Studio from the
Filtered By drop-down list and
follow the location instructions for
the NI-DAQmx .NET Help.
*With the Microsoft .NET Framework version 1.1 or later, you can use NI-DAQmx to create applications using Visual C#
and Visual Basic .NET without Measurement Studio. You need Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003 or Microsoft Visual
Studio 2005 for the API documentation to be installed.
Table 1. NI Driver and Application Software Documentation (Continued)
Software Document/Description Location/Topic

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Installing the Software
NI WLS/ENET-9000 Series device software support for Windows
Vista/XP/2000 is provided by NI-DAQmx.
The DAQ Getting Started Guide, which is accessible from Start»
Programs»National Instruments»NI-DAQ or at ni.com/manuals,
offers NI-DAQmx users step-by-step instructions for installing software
and hardware, configuring channels and tasks, and getting started
developing an application.
Installing Other Software
If you are using other software, refer to the installation instructions that
accompany your software.
Example Programs
The NI-DAQmx CD contains example programs that you can use to
get started programming with the NI WLS/ENET-9000 Series device.
Refer to the NI-DAQmx for WLS/ENET Devices Getting Started Guide that
shipped with your device, and is also accessible from Start»Programs»
National Instruments»NI-DAQ,for more information.
Using the NI WLS/ENET-9000 Series Device
Using the NI WLS/ENET-9000 Series Device on a Desktop
You can use the NI WLS/ENET-9000 Series device on a desktop. Figure 3
shows the stacking grooves for NI ENET-9000 Series devices, and where
to apply the rubber standoffs for the NI WLS/ENET-9000 devices. For
secure desktop use, you can adhere the supplied rubber standoffs to the
underside of the device.
Note NI ENET-9000 Series Only—the NI ENET-9000 Series device has underside
grooves that allow it to be stacked on top of other NI ENET-9000 Series devices.
Caution Do not stack an NI WLS-9000 Series device on top of an NI WLS-9000 Series
device.
Caution This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other
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Figure 3. Stacking Grooves and Rubber Standoffs for Desktop Use
Mounting the NI WLS/ENET-9000 Series Device
You can mount the NI WLS/ENET-9000 Series device using a 75 mm
DIN-Rail kit or a panel mount kit. For kit accessory ordering information,
refer to the accessory section of the NI WLS/ENET-9163 product page at
ni.com.
Caution Your installation must meet the following requirements:
• Allows 25.4 mm (1 in.) of clearance above and below the NI WLS/ENET-9000 Series
device for air circulation.
• Allows 50.8 mm (2 in.) of clearance in front of modules for common connector
cabling, such as the 10-terminal detachable screw terminal connector.
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Attaching the NI 9910 DIN-Rail
The NI 9910 DIN-Rail kit contains one clip for mounting the device on a
standard 35 mm DIN-Rail. To mount the device on a DIN-Rail, fasten the
DIN-Rail clip to the device using a number 2 Phillips screwdriver and
four M4 ×17 screws. The screws are included in the DIN-Rail kit. Make
sure the DIN-Rail kit is installed as illustrated in Figure 4, with the larger
lip of the DIN-RAIL positioned up. When the DIN-Rail kit is properly
installed, the NI WLS/ENET-9000 Series device is centered on the
DIN-Rail.
Caution Remove the C Series I/O module before mounting the carrier to the DIN-Rail.
Figure 4. NI WLS/ENET-9000 Series Device DIN-Rail Installation
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