[Greg McKaskle]

A couple comments.

The cRIO mounted on its side, was actually the originally suggested orientation by NI engineers. It helps to cut down on condensation damage if there are large temperature changes in a humid area. It helps to cut down on shorts due to small pieces of wire, aluminum debris, etc. So, that is a good mounting orientation as far as I'm concerned.

But, be careful not to make the mount too permanent. If you decide that you need to remove a module for debugging, repair, or upgrade, it requires clearance for the clips. If you mount the cRIO firmly to the plywood, the modules are captured a bit more than you'd really like.

There are many solutions to this including a spacer block between the plywood and the cRIO, using velcro or less permanent binding agents. You can also use a small mounting bracket that attaches to the bottom of the cRIO, turns the corner, and attaches to the plywood. You decide what works best for your team.

Greg McKaskle