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USER MANUAL
NI 9901
Desktop Mounting Kit
Use the NI 9901 desktop mounting kit to mount a CompactRIO or CompactDAQ chassis on a
desktop.
What You Need to Get Started
You will need the following tools to install the NI 9901.
• #1 Phillips screwdriver
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• T-10 Torx screwdriver (for use with cRIO-905x controllers)
Kit Contents
Verify that the following items are included in the NI 9901 kit.
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1. NI 9901 end bracket (x2)
2. NI 9901 adapter bracket (x2)
3. M3 x 14 screw (x2)
4. M3 x 20 screw (x2)
5. M3 x 35 screw (x2)
Note The kit contains two sizes of adapter brackets. Determine which adapter
bracket length is appropriate for your chassis before installation.
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Installing the NI 9901 on a Chassis
Installing the Adapter Bracket
If you are installing the NI 9901 on a chassis that does not provide mounting holes at both
ends of the chassis, you must install the adapter bracket on the back of the chassis.
What to Use
• Adapter bracket appropriate for your chassis
• M3 screws appropriate for your chassis
• Screwdriver, #1 Phillips or T-10 Torx, depending on your chassis, user-provided
What to Do
Follow these steps to mount the adapter bracket on the chassis.
Note You must use the screws provided with the NI desktop mounting kit because
they are the correct depth and thread for the panel mounting plate. Refer to the
chassis documentation to determine the correct screw size.
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Figure 1. Installing the Adapter Bracket
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1. R Series expansion chassis
2. cDAQ and cRIO chassis
3. cRIO-905x chassis
1. Use the #1 Phillips or the T-10 Torx screwdriver to remove the two screws from the back
of the chassis on the controller side.
2. Use the #1 Phillips screwdriver and the two M3 screws to attach the adapter bracket to
the chassis.
Note Tighten the screws to a maximum torque of 0.55 N · m (4.9 lb · in.).
Installing the Mounting Bracket
What to Use
• Mounting bracket
• Screwdriver, #2 Phillips, user-provided
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What to Do
Follow these steps to attach the mounting bracket on the chassis.
Figure 2. Installing the Mounting Bracket
1. Align the mounting brackets with the mounting holes at the end of the chassis or on the
adapter bracket.
2. Use the #2 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the captive screw on the end bracket.
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