National Instruments 782445-01 CompactRIO Chassis 

National Instruments part number 782445-01 is an identifying part number for the NI-9146 CompactRIO Chassis. The NI 782445-01 Ethernet RIO features 4 slots and is designed to add distributed industrial C Series I/O to a 10/100 Ethernet network. This CompactRIO Chassis offers simple software that allows users to access their I/O with the NI RIO Scan Interface or a user-programmable FPGA from any Windows-based or LabVIEW Real-Time system. It does not require the LabVIEW Real-Time Module for accessing C Series I/O on Windows-based systems. The LabVIEW FPGA Module can be used to program the Spartan-6 LX45 FPGA without needing prior FPGA digital design experience. 

For high-speed control applications, the FPGA on this chassis offers dependable high-speed I/O, adjustable timing, and sophisticated processing algorithms. However, the LabVIEW FPGA Module is not necessary if users only want to access the I/O through the NI RIO Scan Interface.To install the NI 782445-01 Ethernet Expansion Chassis, you will need the chassis itself, the NI-RIO Software DVD, and C Series I/O modules. For mounting, you will require either a DIN rail mount kit or a panel mount kit, along with two M4 or number 8 flathead screws if not using a kit. Additionally, a number 2 Phillips screwdriver, a power supply, and an Ethernet cable are necessary. 

To determine the power requirements for this Chassis, add the power consumption of the chassis and the I/O modules you are using. Note that the total power consumption calculated is a maximum value; it may use less power in your specific application. With a maximum operational ambient temperature of 70 °C, the NI 782445-01 Ethernet RIO Chassis may be placed horizontally on a flat, vertical metallic surface, such a panel or wall. Other mounting options include panel or wall mounting in various configurations, non-metallic surfaces, enclosures, desktops, racks, or 35 mm DIN rails.