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.

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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.
Dimensions
Figure 2 shows the NI WLS/ENET-9000 Series device dimensions.

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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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 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
Check ni.com/manuals for the most recent device and software
documentation. The DAQ Getting Started Guide is accessible from
Start»All Programs»National Instruments»NI-DAQ. For
documentation related to NI-DAQmx, refer to ni.com/support/daqmx.

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.

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Installing the Software
NI WLS/ENET-9000 Series device software support for
Windows 7/Vista/XP is provided by NI-DAQmx.

Installing Other Software

If you are using other software, refer to the installation instructions that
accompany your software.

Example Programs
The NI-DAQmx disc 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
antenna or transmitter.

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1 Stacking Grooves 2 Rubber Standoffs

(NI ENET-9000 Series Only)

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.

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 Mounting the NI WLS/ENET-9000 Series to a Panel
Thread inserts are located in the NI WLS/ENET-9000 Series device for
mounting it to a panel. Refer to Figure 5 for dimensions.

6.500 in.
(165.10 mm)

Figure 5. Device Panel Mounting Dimensions

Caution Remove the C Series I/O module from the NI WLS/ENET-9163 carrier before
you mount the carrier to the panel. After the NI WLS/ENET-9163 carrier is mounted, you
can reinsert the C Series module.

Configuring the Ethernet Connection

You must have an Ethernet network in order to use the
NI WLS/ENET-9000 Series device. For more information about
configuring your Ethernet connection 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. This document is also accessible from
Start»Programs»National Instruments»NI-DAQ.

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Setting Up the NI WLS/ENET-9000 Series Device
Complete the following steps to prepare the NI WLS/ENET-9000 Series
device for use:
1. Before connecting the hardware, install NI-DAQmx software,
LabVIEW SignalExpress, and the NI-DAQ Device Documentation
Browser. Refer to the DAQ Getting Started Guide for more
information about software installation.

Note The NI-DAQmx software is included on the disc shipped with your kit and is
available for download at ni.com/support. After you install it, the NI-DAQ Device
Documentation Browser is available from Start»Programs»National Instruments»
NI-DAQ»Browse Device Documentation. The DAQ Getting Started Guide is available
after installation from Start»Programs»National Instruments»NI-DAQ»DAQ Getting
Started Guide.

2. If you are not using any mounting accessories or stacking the

devices, attach the provided rubber standoffs to the bottom of the
NI WLS/ENET-9000 Series device, as described in the Using the
NI WLS/ENET-9000 Series Device on a Desktop section.
3. Make sure the NI WLS/ENET-9000 Series device power is
disconnected.
4. Attach a ring lug, as shown in Figure 6, to a 14 AWG (1.6 mm) wire.
Connect the ring lug to the ground terminal on the bottom of the device
using the ground screw. Attach the other end of the wire to the system
ground.

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Caution Additionally, attach a wire with a ring lug to all other C Series I/O module cable
shields. You must connect this wire to the ground terminal of the device using the ground
screw. The ground terminal of the device should not be attached to the common terminal
on the C Series I/O module.

Connecting Power to the NI WLS/ENET-9000 Series Device

Power on the NI WLS/ENET-9000 Series device using the included power
adapter or other 9–30 VDC power source.

10/100BaseT(X) Ethernet Port Connection

Use the RJ45 port located on the NI WLS/ENET-9000 Series device
interface to connect the device to an Ethernet network. Use a standard
Category 5 (CAT-5) Ethernet cable (a shielded cable is recommended)
to connect the NI WLS/ENET-9000 Series device to an Ethernet hub or
directly to a computer.

Note Plug the standard Category 5 Ethernet cable into the RJ-45 Ethernet port on the
NI WLS-9000 Series device to configure the wireless network settings. After initial
configuration, you can remove the Ethernet cable from the NI WLS-9000 Series device
and use the device wireless capabilities.

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Device Interface
Figure 7 shows the NI WLS/ENET-9163 carrier interface.

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1 RJ-45 Ethernet Port 4 Trigger Connector

2 LEDs: WLS LINK*, ACTIVE, 5 10/100 LED
STATUS, and POWER 6 LINK/ACT LED
3 Reset Button 7 Power Connector
* NI WLS-9163 Carrier Only.

Figure 7. NI WLS/ENET-9163 Carrier Interface

Reset Button
The NI WLS/ENET-9000 Series devices are equipped with a reset button
as shown in Figure 7.

Pressing the reset button results in the following device responses:

• When pressed for less than 5 seconds, the device reboots with the
current configuration.
• When pressed for 5 seconds or longer, the STATUS LED turns on.
When released, the device reboots into Factory Default Mode, which
returns the device user configuration to the factory-set defaults.

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LED Indicators
The LED indicators for the NI WLS/ENET-9000 Series device are listed in
Table 1.

Table 1. LED State/Device Status

LED Description Color LED State Device Status

10/100 Green On Connected at 100 Mbps
Off No Ethernet connection or 10 Mbps connection
LINK/ACT Yellow On Ethernet link
Off No Ethernet connection
Blinking Ethernet activity
POWER Green On Power on
Off Power off
STATUS Yellow On Device firmware booting or resetting to factory default
Off Normal operation
1 Blink No C Series module detected
2 Blinks Firmware/FPGA image corrupted, update firmware
through MAX
3 Blinks Firmware error, reboot
ACTIVE Green On A DAQ task is running on the device
Off Device available
WLS LINK* Green On Connected and authenticated
Off Not connected to access point
* NI WLS-9163 Only.

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Pinouts
Trigger Connector

GND PFI 1

GND PFI 0

Figure 8. Trigger Connector Pinout

Cabling
Table 2 shows the standard Ethernet cable wiring connections for both
normal and crossover cables.

Table 2. Ethernet Cable Wiring Connections

Connector 2 Connector 2
Pin Connector 1 (Normal) (Crossover)
1 white/orange white/orange white/green
2 orange orange green
3 white/green white/green white/orange
4 blue blue blue
5 white/blue white/blue white/blue
6 green green orange
7 white/brown white/brown white/brown
8 brown brown brown

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 Connector 1 Connector 2

Pin 1 Pin 8 Pin 1 Pin 8

Figure 9. Ethernet Connector Pinout

Using the NI WLS/ENET-9000 Series Device

C Series I/0 Modules
National Instruments C Series I/O modules provide built-in signal
conditioning and screw terminal, spring terminal, BNC, D-SUB, or
RJ-50 connectors. A wide variety of I/O types are available, allowing
you to customize the your system to meet your application needs.

You can swap C Series modules when the NI WLS/ENET-9163 carrier

is plugged in. After swapping modules, even if it is the same module type,
you must discover the device through MAX again.

Because the modules contain built-in signal conditioning for extended

voltage ranges or industrial signal types, you can make your
wiring connections directly from the C Series I/O modules to your
sensors/actuators. In most cases, the C Series I/O modules provide isolation
from channel-to-earth ground.

AI Sample Timing
The NI WLS/ENET-9000 Series device contains an advanced analog input
timing engine. Timing and synchronization signals are available through
the PFI lines. Refer to the Analog Input Timing Signal section for more
information about the configuration of these signals.

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Analog Input
To perform analog input measurements, insert a supported analog
input C Series I/O module into the NI WLS/ENET-9163 carrier. The
measurement specifications, such as number of channels, channel
configuration, sample rate, and gain, are determined by the type of C Series
I/O module used. For more information and wiring diagrams, refer to the
documentation included with your C Series I/O modules.

Analog Input Triggering

A trigger is a signal that causes an action, such as starting or stopping the
acquisition of data. When you configure a trigger, you must decide how
you want to produce the trigger and the action you want the trigger to cause.
The NI WLS/ENET-9000 Series device supports internal software
triggering and external digital triggering.

Three triggers are available: AI Start Trigger Signal, AI Reference Trigger

Signal, and AI Pause Trigger Signal.

AI Start Trigger Signal

Use the AI Start Trigger (ai/StartTrigger) signal to begin a measurement
acquisition. A measurement acquisition consists of one or more samples.
If you do not use triggers, begin a measurement with a software command.
Once the acquisition begins, configure the acquisition to stop in one of the
following ways:
• When a certain number of points is sampled (in finite mode)
• With a software command (in continuous mode)

An acquisition that uses a start trigger is sometimes referred to as a

posttriggered acquisition. That is, samples are measured only after the
trigger.

Using a Digital Source

To use ai/StartTrigger with a digital source, specify a source and an edge.

NI-DAQmx can provide an internal start trigger or PFI 0 may be used.

Refer to the Device Routing in MAX topic in the NI-DAQmx Help or the
LabVIEW Help in version 8.0 or later for more information.

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 The NI-DAQmx Help is available after installation from Start»Programs»
National Instruments»NI-DAQ»NI-DAQmx Help. To view the
LabVIEW Help, in version 8.0 or later, select Help»Search the LabVIEW
Help in LabVIEW. Alternately, to download the LabVIEW Help, go to
ni.com/manuals.

You also can specify whether the measurement acquisition begins on the
rising edge or falling edge of ai/StartTrigger.

Routing AI Start Trigger to an Output Terminal

You can route ai/StartTrigger to the PFI 0 terminal. The output polarity is
selectable.

AI Reference Trigger Signal

Use a reference trigger (ai/ReferenceTrigger) signal to stop a measurement
acquisition. To use a reference trigger, specify a buffer of finite size and
a number of pretrigger samples (samples that occur before the reference
trigger). The number of posttrigger samples (samples that occur after the
reference trigger) desired is the buffer size minus the number of pretrigger
samples.

When the acquisition begins, the NI WLS/ENET-9000 Series device begins

to fill the buffer. After the specified number of pretrigger samples are
captured, the NI WLS/ENET-9000 Series device begins to look for the
reference trigger condition. If the reference trigger condition occurs before
the NI WLS/ENET-9000 Series device captures the specified number of
pretrigger samples, the NI WLS/ENET-9000 Series device ignores the
condition.

If the buffer becomes full, the NI WLS/ENET-9000 Series device

continuously discards the oldest samples in the buffer to make space for
the next sample. This data can be accessed with some limitations before
the NI WLS/ENET-9000 Series device discards it. Refer to the
KnowledgeBase document, Can a Pretriggered Acquisition be
Continuous?, for more information. To access this KnowledgeBase,
go to ni.com/info and enter the info code rdcanq.

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 When the reference trigger occurs, the NI WLS/NET-9163 Series device
continues to write samples to the buffer until the buffer contains the number
of posttrigger samples desired. Figure 10 shows the final buffer.

Reference Trigger

Pretrigger Samples Posttrigger Samples

Complete Buffer

Figure 10. Reference Trigger Final Buffer

Using a Digital Source

To use ai/ReferenceTrigger with a digital source, specify a source and an
edge. PFI 0 can provide the source. Refer to the Device Routing in MAX
topic in the NI-DAQmx Help or the LabVIEW Help in version 8.0 or later
for more information.

The NI-DAQmx Help is available after installation from Start»Programs»

National Instruments»NI-DAQ»NI-DAQmx Help. To view the
LabVIEW Help, in version 8.0 or later, select Help»Search the LabVIEW
Help in LabVIEW. Alternately, to download the LabVIEW Help, go to
ni.com/manuals.

You also can specify whether the measurement acquisition stops on the
rising edge or falling edge of ai/ReferenceTrigger.

AI Pause Trigger Signal

The Pause Trigger signal can be generated from external sources. Any time
the signal deasserts, you can use the Pause Trigger signal to pause the
acquisition.

You can use the AI Pause Trigger (ai/PauseTrigger) signal to pause and
resume a measurement acquisition. The internal sample clock pauses while
the external trigger signal is active and resumes when the signal is inactive.
You can program the active level of the pause trigger to be high or low.

Using a Digital Source

To use ai/PauseTrigger, specify a source and a polarity on PFI 0.

Note Pause triggers are only sensitive to the level of the source, not the edge.

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Analog Input Timing Signal
AI Sample Clock
A sample consists of one reading from each channel in the AI task.
ai/SampleClock signals the start of a sample of all analog input channels
in the task. ai/SampleClock can be generated from external or internal
sources.

Using A Digital Source

To use ai/SampleClock, specify a source and an edge on PFI 1. For more
information, refer to the Device Routing in MAX topic in the NI-DAQmx
Help.

PFI

ai/SampleClock
Sigma-Delta Module Internal Output

ai/SampleClock Timebase
20 MHz Timebase Programmable
Clock
Divider

Figure 11. Sample Clock Timing Options

Routing AI Sample Clock to an Output Terminal

You can route ai/SampleClock to the PFI 1 terminal.

Convert Behavior For Analog Input Modules

Scanned
Scanned C Series analog input modules contain a single A/D converter and
a multiplexer to select between multiple input channels. When the C Series
Module Interface receives a Sample Clock pulse, it begins generating a
Convert Clock for each scanned module in the current task. Each Convert
Clock signals the acquisition of a single channel from that module. The
Convert Clock rate depends on the module being used, the number of
channels, and the Sample Clock rate.

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 Simultaneous Sample-and-Hold
Simultaneous sample-and-hold (SSH) C Series analog input modules
contain multiple A/D converters or circuitry that allows all the input
channels to be sampled at the same time. These modules sample their
inputs on every AI Sample Clock pulse.

Sigma-Delta
Sigma-Delta C Series analog input modules function much like SSH
modules, but use A/D converters that require a high-frequency oversample
clock to produce accurate, synchronized data.

This clock is used as the AI Sample Clock Timebase. While most modules
supply a common oversample clock frequency (12.8 MHz), some modules,
such as the NI 9234, supply a different frequency. The sampling
is an integer divisor of the frequency of the AI Sample Clock Timebase.

Getting Started with AI Applications in Software

You can use the NI WLS/ENET-9000 Series device in the following analog
input applications:
• Single-Point
• Finite
• Continuous

For more information about programming analog input applications and

triggers in software, Refer to the NI-DAQmx Help or the LabVIEW Help in
version 8.0 or later for more information.

The NI-DAQmx Help is available after installation from Start»Programs»

National Instruments»NI-DAQ»NI-DAQmx Help. To view the
LabVIEW Help, in version 8.0 or later, select Help»Search the LabVIEW
Help in LabVIEW. Alternately, to download the LabVIEW Help, go to
ni.com/manuals.

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Specifications
These specifications are typical at 25 °C unless otherwise noted.

For C Series I/O module specifications, refer to the documentation

included with the modules.

Note These specifications are for the NI WLS/ENET-9163 carrier only, unless otherwise
noted.

Analog Input
Input FIFO size ...................................... 4095 samples >16 bit
8191 samples ≤16 bit

Sample rate1
NI WLS/ENET-9163 carrier........... 5 MS/s (multi-channel,
aggregate), maximum
With NI WLS/ENET-9215 ............. 100 kS/s, maximum

Timing accuracy2 ................................... 50 ppm of sample rate

Timing resolution2 ................................. 50 ns

Number of channels supported .............. Determined by the C Series

I/O module

Digital Triggers
Static Characteristics
Number of terminals .............................. 2 bi-directional, individually
settable

Pull-down resistor .................................. 49.9 kΩ ±0.5%

Input voltage protection3 ........................ ±20 V on each pin

Power–on state ....................................... Input

Required minimum input pulse width.... 100 ns

1 Performance dependent on type of installed C Series I/O modules and number of channels in the task.
2 Does not include group delay. Refer to C Series I/O module documentation for more information.
3 Stresses beyond those listed under Input voltage protection may cause permanent damage to the device.

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 PFI Functionality
PFI 1 .......................................................Sample Clock In,
Sample Clock Out1

PFI 0 .......................................................Start Trigger In, Start Trigger

Out, Pause In, Reference
Trigger In

Maximum Operation Conditions

Level Min Max

IOL output low current — 8 mA
IOH output high current — –8 mA

Digital Input Characteristics

Level Min Max

VIL input low voltage 0V 0.8 V
VIH input high voltage 2V 5V
IIL input low current (Vin = 0 V) — –15 μA
IIH input high current (Vin = 5 V) — 120 μA

Digital Output Characteristics

Parameter Voltage Level Current Level

VOL 0.5 V 6 mA
VOH 4.0 V –6 mA

Wireless (NI WLS-9163 Carrier Only)

Radio mode.............................................IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g

Wireless mode ........................................Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure

Frequency range .....................................2.412–2.462 GHz

Channel2..................................................1–14

1 Module-dependent.
2 Due to regulations, the valid channels depend upon in which country the device is operating.

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 Security .................................................. WEP-40, WEP-104, WPA,
WPA2
EAP Type........................................ LEAP, PEAP1, TTLS2, TLS

Center frequency
11b .................................................. 2412–2484 MHz
11g .................................................. 2412–2472 MHz

Channel interval
11b .................................................. 5 MHz
11g .................................................. 5 MHz

Modulation type
11g .................................................. OFDM-CCK (64QAM, 16QAM,
QPSK, BPSK)
11b .................................................. DSSS (CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK)

TX power

Maximum Radio
Specification Channel Output
11g 1 12 dBm
2 16 dBm
3, 4 15.5 dBm
5–7 15 dBm
8–10 14.5 dBm
11–13 14 dBm
11b 1–14 16 dBm

Receiver Sensitivity
11b, FER<8%
11 Mbps .......................................... –82 dB/minimum
5.5 Mbps ......................................... –84 dB/minimum
2 Mbps ............................................ –86 dB/minimum
1 Mbps ............................................ –88 dB/minimum

1 Only PEAPv0/MS-CHAPv2 is supported.

2 Only CHAP and MS-CHAPv2 are supported.

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 11g, PER<10%
54 Mbps ...........................................–68 dB/minimum
48 Mbps ...........................................–68 dB/minimum
36 Mbps ...........................................–75 dB/minimum
24 Mbps ...........................................–79 dB/minimum
18 Mbps ...........................................–82 dB/minimum
12 Mbps ...........................................–84 dB/minimum
9 Mbps .............................................–87 dB/minimum
6 Mbps .............................................–88 dB/minimum

Antenna (NI WLS-9163 Carrier Only)

Connector................................................Female RP-SMA connector

Electrical performance

Property Performance
VSWR Max. 2.0
(2.4–2.5 GHz)
Impedance 50 Ω nominal
Directivity Omni
Max. gain 2.0 dBi
(2.4–2.5 GHz)

Ethernet
Network interface ...................................100 Base-TX, full-duplex;
100 Base-TX, half-duplex;
10 Base-T, full-duplex;
10 Base-T, half-duplex

Network protocols ..................................TCP/IP, UDP

Network ports used .................................HTTP:80 (configuration only),

HTTPS:43 (configuration only),
TCP:31415, UDP:44515

Network IP configuration .......................DHCP + Link–Local, DHCP,

Static, Link–Local

Communication rates ..............................10/100 Mbps, auto-negotiated

Maximum cabling distance.....................100 m/segment

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Module I/O States
At power-on ........................................... Module-dependent. Refer to the
documentation included with the
C Series I/O module.

Power Requirements
Caution You must use a National Electric Code (NEC) UL Listed Class 2 power supply
with NI WLS/ENET-9000 Series devices.

Note Some C Series I/O modules have additional power requirements. For more
information about the C Series I/O module power requirements, refer to the documentation
included with the C Series I/O module.

Input voltage range................................. 9 V to 30 V

Maximum required input power ............ 4.5 W

Power input mating connector ............... 2 position combicon, Phoenix

Contact part number: 1714977

Physical Characteristics
Weight .................................................... Approx. 242 g (8.5 oz)

Weight with antenna

(NI WLS-9163 Only) ............................. Approx. 256 g (9 oz)

Dimensions............................................. 182 mm × 95 mm × 37 mm
(7.18 in. × 3.75 in. × 1.50 in.)

With rubber feet attached ....................... +3.56 mm (+0.140 in.)

Antenna
Antenna connector
(antenna not attached) ............................ +5.71 mm (+0.225 in.)

Attached, fully extended ........................ +108.7 mm (+4.28 in.)

Note Refer to the Dimensions section for device dimensions with the antenna attached.

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Safety Standards
If you need to clean the carrier, wipe it with a dry towel.

The NI WLS/ENET-9163 carrier is designed to meet the requirements of

the following standards of safety for electrical equipment for measurement,
control, and laboratory use:
• IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1
• UL 61010-1, CSA 61010-1
• EN 503711

Note For UL and other safety certifications, refer to the product label, or go to ni.com/
certification, search by model number or product line, and click the appropriate link
in the Certification column.1

Safety Voltages
Connect only voltages that are within these limits.

V terminal to C terminal .........................30 V max, Measurement

Category I

Measurement Category I is for measurements performed on circuits not

directly connected to the electrical distribution system referred to as
MAINS voltage. MAINS is a hazardous live electrical supply system that
powers equipment. This category is for measurements of voltages from
specially protected secondary circuits. Such voltage measurements include
signal levels, special equipment, limited-energy parts of equipment,
circuits powered by regulated low-voltage sources, and electronics.

Caution Do not connect the system to signals or use for measurements within
Measurement Categories II, III, or IV.

RF Safety Warning (NI WLS-9163 Carrier Only)

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set for
uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure
Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65. This product generates and radiates
radio frequency energy. To comply with the radio frequency radiation
exposure guidelines in an uncontrolled environment, this equipment should
be installed and operated with at least 20 cm and more between the radiator
and the person’s body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet, and legs).

1 NI WLS-9163 carrier only.

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Environmental
The NI WLS/ENET-9163 carrier is intended for indoor use only.
For outdoor use, mount the system in a suitably rated enclosure.

Operating temperature
(IEC-60068-2-1 and IEC-60068-2-2) .....0 to 55 °C

Storage temperature
(IEC-60068-2-1 and IEC-60068-2-2) .....–10 to 70 °C

Ingress protection ...................................IP 30

Operating humidity
(IEC-60068-2-56) ...................................10 to 90% RH, noncondensing

Storage humidity (IEC-60068-2-56) ......5 to 90% RH, noncondensing

Maximum altitude...................................2,000 m

Pollution Degree (IEC 60664) ................2

Shock and Vibration

To meet these specifications, you must panel mount the
NI WLS/ENET-9163 carrier and affix ferrules to the ends of the terminal
lines.

Operational shock ...................................30 g peak, half-sine, 11 ms pulse

(Tested in accordance with
IEC-60068-2-27. Test profile
developed in accordance with
MIL-PRF-28800F.)

Random vibration
Operating .........................................5 to 500 Hz, 0.3 grms
Nonoperating ...................................5 to 500 Hz, 2.4 grms
(Tested in accordance
with IEC-60068-2-64.
Nonoperating test profile
exceeds the requirements of
MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 3.)

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Electromagnetic Compatibility
This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following
standards of EMC for electrical equipment for measurement, control,
and laboratory use:
• EN 61326 EMC requirements; Minimum Immunity
• EN 55011 Emissions; Group 1, Class A
• CE, C-Tick, ICES, and FCC Part 15 Emissions; Class A
• EN 301489-011, EN 301489-171
• FCC 15-2471, IC RSS-2101, EN 3003281

Note For EMC compliance, operate this device according to product documentation. For
country-specific restrictions, go to ni.com/certification, search by model number or
product line, and click the appropriate link in the Certification column

Electronic Compatibility Information

This hardware has been tested and found to comply with the applicable
regulatory requirements and limits for electromagnetic compatibility
(EMC) as indicated in the hardware’s Declaration of Conformity (DoC).2
These requirements and limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the hardware is operated in
the indicated electromagnetic environment. In special cases, for example
when either highly sensitive or noisy hardware is being used in close
proximity, additional mitigation measures may have to be employed to
minimize the potential for electromagnetic interference.

While this hardware is compliant with the applicable regulatory EMC

requirements, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. To minimize the potential for the hardware to cause
interference to radio and television reception or to experience unacceptable
performance degradation, install and use this hardware in strict accordance
with the instructions in the hardware documentation and the DoC.

1 NI WLS-9163 carrier only.

2 The CE marking Declaration of Conformity contains important supplementary information and instructions for the user or
installer.

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 If this hardware does cause interference with licensed radio
communications services or other nearby electronic hardware, which can
be determined by turning the hardware off and on, you are encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient the antenna of the receiver (the device suffering interference).
• Relocate the transmitter (the device generating interference) with
respect to the receiver.
• Plug the transmitter into a different outlet so that the transmitter and
the receiver are on different branch circuits.

Some hardware may require the use of a metal, shielded enclosure

(windowless version) to meet the EMC requirements for special EMC
environments such as, for marine use or in heavy industrial areas. Refer to
the hardware’s user documentation and the DoC for product installation
requirements.

When the hardware is connected to a test object or to test leads, the system
may become more sensitive to disturbances or may cause interference in
the local electromagnetic environment.

Operation of this hardware in a residential area is likely to cause harmful

interference. Users are required to correct the interference at their own
expense or cease operation of the hardware.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by National Instruments

could void the user’s right to operate the hardware under the local
regulatory rules.

CE Compliance
This product meets the essential requirements of applicable European
Directives, as amended for CE marking, as follows:
• 2006/95/EC; Low-Voltage Directive (safety)
• 2004/108/EC; Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive
• 1999/5/EC1; Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment
(R&TTE) Directive

1 NI WLS-9163 carrier only.

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 EU Regulatory Statements

Česky National Instruments tímto prohlašuje, _e tento NI WLS/ENET-9163 je ve shodě se

[Czech] základními po_adavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES.
Dansk Undertegnede National Instruments erklćrer herved, at fřlgende udstyr
[Danish] NI WLS/ENET-9163 overholder de vćsentlige krav og řvrige relevante krav i direktiv
1999/5/EF.
Deutsch Hiermit erklärt National Instruments, dass sich das Gerät NI WLS/ENET-9163 in
[German] Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen
Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.
Eesti Käesolevaga kinnitabNational Instruments seadme NI WLS/ENET-9163 vastavust
[Estonian] direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele
asjakohastele sätetele.
English Hereby, National Instruments, declares that this NI WLS/ENET-9163 is in compliance with
the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Español Por medio de la presente National Instruments declara que el NI WLS/ENET-9163 cumple
[Spanish] con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de
la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Ελληνική ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ National Instruments ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ NI WLS/ENET-9163
[Greek] ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ
ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ.
Français Par la présente National Instruments déclare que l'appareil NI WLS/ENET-9163 est
[French] conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive
1999/5/CE.
Italiano Con la presente National Instruments dichiara che questo NI WLS/ENET-9163 è conforme
[Italian] ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Latviski Ar šo National Instruments deklarē, ka NI WLS/ENET-9163 atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK
[Latvian] būtiskajām prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem.
Lietuvių Šiuo National Instruments deklaruoja, kad šis NI WLS/ENET-9163 atitinka esminius
[Lithuanian] reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.
Nederlands Hierbij verklaart National Instruments dat het toestel NI WLS/ENET-9163 in
[Dutch] overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van
richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
Malti Hawnhekk, National Instruments, jiddikjara li dan NI WLS/ENET-9163 jikkonforma
[Maltese] mal-htigijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti ohrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva
1999/5/EC.
Magyar Alulírott, National Instruments nyilatkozom, hogy a NI WLS/ENET-9163 megfelel a
[Hungarian] vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.
Polski Niniejszym National Instruments. oświadcza, że NI WLS/ENET-9163 jest zgodny z
[Polish] zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozostałymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy
1999/5/EC.
Português National Instruments declara que este NI WLS/ENET-9163 está conforme com os
[Portuguese] requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Slovensko National Instruments izjavlja, da je ta NI WLS/ENET-9163 v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami
[Slovenian] in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES.

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 Slovensky National Instruments týmto vyhlasuje, _e NI WLS/ENET-9163 spĺňa základné po_iadavky
[Slovak] a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.
Suomi National Instruments vakuuttaa täten että NI WLS/ENET-9163 tyyppinen laite on direktiivin
[Finnish] 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
Svenska Härmed intygar National Instruments att denna NI WLS/ENET-9163 står I
[Swedish] överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser
som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.
Íslenska Hér með lýsir National Instruments yfir því að NI WLS/ENET-9163 er í samræmi við
[Icelandic] grunnkröfur og aðrar kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC.
Norsk National Instruments erklærer herved at utstyret NI WLS/ENET-9163 er i samsvar med de
[Norwegian] grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.

Note Refer to the Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for this product for any additional
regulatory compliance information. To obtain the DoC for this product, visit ni.com/
certification, search by model number or product line, and click the appropriate link
in the Certification column.

Environmental Management
National Instruments is committed to designing and manufacturing
products in an environmentally responsible manner. NI recognizes that
eliminating certain hazardous substances from our products is beneficial
not only to the environment but also to NI customers.

For additional environmental information, refer to the NI and the

Environment Web page at ni.com/environment. This page contains the
environmental regulations and directives with which NI complies, as well
as other environmental information not included in this document.

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)

EU Customers At the end of the product life cycle, all products must be sent to a WEEE
recycling center. For more information about WEEE recycling centers, National
Instruments WEEE initiatives, and compliance with WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC on
Waste and Electronic Equipment, visit ni.com/environment/weee.

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(For information about China RoHS compliance, go to ni.com/environment/rohs_china.)

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Regulatory Information1
United States
This product generates and radiates radio frequency energy. To comply
with the radio frequency radiation exposure guidelines in an uncontrolled
environment, this equipment must be installed and operated while
maintaining a minimum body-to-antenna distance of 20 cm.

This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to these two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

This product does not contain any user serviceable components. Any
unauthorized product changes or modifications will invalidate the warranty
and all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals.

Canada
This product complies with Industry Canada RSS-210.

Cet appareil est conforme aux norme RSS210 d'Industrie Canada.

Europe—EU Declaration of Conformity

Marking by the above CE symbol on the label indicates compliance with
the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Union
(1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards:
EN 300 893, EN300 328, EN301 489-17, EN60950.

1 NI WLS-9163 only.

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Europe – Restrictions for Use of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European
Community Countries

België/ For private usage outside buildings across public grounds over less than 300m no special registration
with IBPT/BIPT is required. Registration to IBPT/BIPT is required for private usage outside buildings
Belgique:
across public grounds over more than 300m. For registration and license please contact IBPT/BIPT.

Voor privé-gebruik buiten gebouw over publieke groud over afstand kleiner dan 300m geen registratie
bij BIPT/IBPT nodig; voor gebruik over afstand groter dan 300m is wel registratie bij BIPT/IBPT
nodig. Voor registratie of licentie kunt u contact opnemen met BIPT.

Dans le cas d'une utilisation privée, à l'extérieur d'un bâtiment, au-dessus d'un espace public, aucun
enregistrement n'est nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m. Pour une distance supérieure à
300m un enregistrement auprès de I'IBPT est requise. Pour les enregistrements et licences, veuillez
contacter I'IBPT.

Deutschland: License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for procedure to follow.

Anmeldung im Outdoor-Bereich notwendig, aber nicht genehmigungspflichtig.Bitte mit Händler die

Vorgehensweise abstimmen.

France: Restricted frequency band: only channels 1 to 7 (2400 MHz and 2454 MHz respectively) may be used
outdoors in France.

Bande de fréquence restreinte : seuls les canaux 1- 7 (2400 et 2454 MHz respectivement) doivent être
utilisés endroits extérieur en France. Vous pouvez contacter I'Autorité de Régulation des
Télécommuniations (http://www.art-telecom.fr) pour la procédure à suivre.

Italia: License required for indoor use. Use with outdoor installations not allowed.

E'necessaria la concessione ministeriale anche per l'uso interno.

Verificare con i rivenditori la procedura da seguire.

Nederland: License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for procedure to follow.

Licentie verplicht voor gebruik met buitenantennes. Neem contact op met verkoper voor juiste
procedure.

Japan
The certified radio equipment is embedded in this device.

本機器には認証済み無線設備が内蔵されています

Singapore

Complies with
IDA Standards
DA105692

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Taiwan R.O.C.

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