National Instruments cRIO-9031 User manual

GETTING STARTED GUIDE
NI cRIO-9031
Embedded CompactRIO Controller with Real-Time Processor and
Reconfigurable FPGA
This document describes how to begin using the National Instruments cRIO-9031.
Safety Guidelines
Caution Do not operate the cRIO-9031 in a manner not specified in this document.
Product misuse can result in a hazard. You can compromise the safety protection
built into the product if the product is damaged in any way. If the product is
damaged, return it to NI for repair.
Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations
The cRIO-9031 is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D, T4 hazardous
locations; Class I, Zone 2, AEx nA IIC T4 and Ex nA IIC T4 hazardous locations; and
nonhazardous locations only. Follow these guidelines if you are installing the cRIO-9031 in a
potentially explosive environment. Not following these guidelines may result in serious injury
or death.

Caution Do not disconnect the power supply wires and connectors from the
controller unless power has been switched off.
Caution Do not disconnect I/O-side wires or connectors unless power has been
switched off or the area is known to be nonhazardous.
Caution Do not remove modules unless power has been switched off or the area is
known to be nonhazardous.
Caution Substitution of components may impair suitability for Class I, Division 2.
Caution For Division 2 and Zone 2 applications, install the system in an enclosure
rated to at least IP54 as defined by IEC/EN 60079-15.
Caution Do not insert or remove SD cards unless power has been switched off or
the area is known to be nonhazardous.
Caution The USB host ports, USB device port, mini DisplayPort, and SD card slot
require the retention accessories listed in the following table for hazardous locations.
All cables must be used in a conduit or cable gland to wire to a nonhazardous
location. Do not disconnect a cable unless the cRIO-9031 is powered off or the area
is known to be nonhazardous.
Table 1. Hazardous Location Retention Accessories
Port Required Accessory Part Number
USB Host Port NI Industrial USB Extender Cable 152166-xx
USB Device Port NI Locking USB Cable 157788-01
Mini DisplayPort Mini DisplayPort Cable Retention Bracket 156866-01
SD Card Slot SD Door Kit 783660-01
Special Conditions for Hazardous Locations Use in Europe and
Internationally
The cRIO-9031 has been evaluated as Ex nA IIC T4 Gc equipment under DEMKO Certificate
No. 12 ATEX 1202658X and is IECEx UL 14.0089X certified. Each device is marked II
3G and is suitable for use in Zone 2 hazardous locations, in ambient temperatures of -40 °C ≤
Ta ≤ 70 °C.
Caution You must make sure that transient disturbances do not exceed 140% of
the rated voltage.
Caution The system shall only be used in an area of not more than Pollution
Degree 2, as defined in IEC 60664-1.
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Caution The system shall be mounted in an ATEX/IECEx-certified enclosure with
a minimum ingress protection rating of at least IP54 as defined in IEC/EN 60079-15.
Caution The enclosure must have a door or cover accessible only by the use of a
tool.
Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines
This product was tested and complies with the regulatory requirements and limits for
electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) stated in the product specifications. These requirements
and limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the product is
operated in the intended operational electromagnetic environment.
This product is intended for use in industrial locations. However, harmful interference may
occur in some installations, when the product is connected to a peripheral device or test object,
or if the product is used in residential or commercial areas. To minimize interference with
radio and television reception and prevent unacceptable performance degradation, install and
use this product in strict accordance with the instructions in the product documentation.
Furthermore, any changes or modifications to the product not expressly approved by National
Instruments could void your authority to operate it under your local regulatory rules.
Caution To ensure the specified EMC performance, operate this product only with
shielded cables and accessories. The DC power input cables may be unshielded.
Caution To ensure the specified EMC performance, you must use an isolated cable
with the RS-485 serial port, such as NI part number 184428-01.
Caution To ensure the specified EMC performance, the length of any cable
connected to the video and V2 ports must be no longer than 3 m (10 ft). The length
of any cable connected to the RS-232 and RS-485 ports must be no longer than
30 m (100 ft). The length of any cable connected to the USB host ports must be no
longer than 5 m (16 ft).
Caution The USB device port is intended only for use in device configuration,
application deployment, debug, and maintenance.
Caution To ensure the specified EMC performance, product installation requires
either special considerations or user-installed, add-on devices. Refer to the following
sections for more information.
Related Information
Connecting the cRIO-9031 to Ground on page 7
Connecting the cRIO-9031 to Power on page 8
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Special Conditions for Marine Applications
Some products are Lloyd’s Register (LR) Type Approved for marine (shipboard) applications.
To verify Lloyd’s Register certification for a product, visit ni.com/certification and search for
the LR certificate, or look for the Lloyd’s Register mark on the product.
Caution In order to meet the EMC requirements for marine applications, install the
product in a shielded enclosure with shielded and/or filtered power and input/output
ports. In addition, take precautions when designing, selecting, and installing
measurement probes and cables to ensure that the desired EMC performance is
attained.
Preparing the Environment
Ensure that the environment in which you are using the cRIO-9031 meets the following
specifications.
Operating temperature
(IEC 60068-2-1, IEC 60068-2-2)
-40 °C to 70 °C
Operating humidity (IEC 60068-2-56) 10% RH to 90% RH, noncondensing
Pollution degree 2
Maximum altitude 5,000 m
Indoor use only.
Note Refer to the device specifications on ni.com/manuals for complete
specifications.
Unpacking the Kit
Caution To prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) from damaging the device,
ground yourself using a grounding strap or by holding a grounded object, such as
your computer chassis.
1. Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of the computer chassis.
2. Remove the device from the package and inspect the device for loose components or any
other sign of damage.
Caution Never touch the exposed pins of connectors.
Note Do not install a device if it appears damaged in any way.
3. Unpack any other items and documentation from the kit.
Store the device in the antistatic package when the device is not in use.
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Verifying the Kit Contents
Verify that the following items are included in the cRIO-9031 kit.
Figure 1. cRIO-9031 Kit Contents
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1. cRIO Device with Power Connector and SD Card
Slot Cover
2. USB A-to-B Cable
3. Ferrite (x2)
4. NI-RIO Device Drivers Media
5. Getting Started Guide
Installing Software on the Host Computer
Before using the cRIO-9031, you must install the following application software and device
drivers on the host computer in this order:
1. LabVIEW 2014 or later
2. LabVIEW Real-Time Module 2014 or later
3. LabVIEW FPGA Module 2014 or later1
4. NI-RIO Device Drivers August 2014 or later
For minimum software support information, visit ni.com/info and enter the Info Code
swsupport.
Installing C Series Modules
Complete the following steps to install a C Series module.
1LabVIEW FPGA Module is not required when using Scan Interface mode. To program the user-
accessible FPGA on the cRIO-9031, LabVIEW FPGA Module is required.
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1. Verify that power is not connected to the I/O connector(s) on the C Series module. If the
system is in a nonhazardous location, the cRIO-9031 can be powered on when you install
modules.
2. Press the latches on the C Series module.
3. Align the C Series module with a slot and seat it in the slot until the latches lock in place.
Removing C Series Modules
Verify that power is not connected to the I/O connector(s) on the C Series module before you
remove a module from the cRIO-9031. If the system is in a nonhazardous location, the
cRIO-9031 can be powered on when you remove modules.
Connecting the cRIO-9031
The cRIO-9031 has the following connectors, LEDs, and buttons.
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Figure 2. cRIO-9031 Front Panel
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1. LEDs
2. Ethernet Ports
3. Power Connector
4. SD LEDs
5. SD Card Removable Storage
6. Ground Screw
7. USER1 Button
8. RS-232 Serial Port
9. RS-485/422 (DTE) Serial Port
10. USB Host Ports
11. Mini DisplayPort
12. Cable Retention Mounts
13. USB Device Port
14. Power and Reset Buttons
Connecting the cRIO-9031 to Ground
You must connect the cRIO-9031 grounding terminal to the grounding electrode system of the
facility.
What to Use
• Ring lug
• Wire, 1.3 mm2 (16 AWG) or larger
• Screwdriver, Phillips #2
What to Do
Complete the following steps to ground the cRIO-9031.
1. Attach the ring lug to the wire.
2. Remove the grounding screw from the grounding terminal on the cRIO-9031.
3. Attach the ring lug to the grounding terminal.
4. Tighten the grounding screw to 0.5 N · m (4.4 lb · in.) of torque.
5. Attach the other end of the wire to the grounding electrode system of your facility using a
method that is appropriate for your application.
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Caution If you use shielded cabling to connect to a C Series module with a plastic
connector, you must attach the cable shield to the chassis grounding terminal using
1.3 mm2 (16 AWG) or larger wire. Attach a ring lug to the wire and attach the wire
to the chassis grounding terminal. Solder the other end of the wire to the cable
shield. Use shorter wire for better EMC performance.
For more information about ground connections, visit ni.com/info and enter the Info Code
emcground.
Connecting the cRIO-9031 to Power
The cRIO-9031 requires a 9 V to 30 V external power supply. The cRIO-9031 filters and
regulates the supplied power and provides power for the C Series modules. The cRIO-9031
has a primary power input, V1, and a secondary power input, V2.
The POWER LED on the cRIO-9031 indicates which power input is in use, as shown in the
following table.
Table 2. POWER LED Indicators
LED Color LED Pattern Indication
Green Solid The cRIO-9031 is powered from the V1 input.
Yellow Solid The cRIO-9031 is powered from the V2 input.
— Off The cRIO-9031 is powered off.
Caution Do not connect V2 to a DC mains supply or to any supply that requires a
connecting cable longer than 3 m (10 ft). A DC mains supply is a local DC
electricity supply network in the infrastructure of a site or building.
What to Use
• Ferrite
• Screwdriver, 2.54 mm (0.10 in.) flathead
• Primary power supply, 9 V to 30 V, 40 W minimum
• (Optional) Secondary power supply, 9 V to 30 V, 40 W minimum
NI recommends the power supplies listed in the following table for the cRIO-9031.
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Table 3. NI Power Supplies
Power Supply Part Number
NI PS-15 Industrial Power Supply
(24 VDC, 5 A, 100 VAC to 120 VAC/200 VAC to 240 VAC input)
781093-01
NI PS-10 Desktop Power Supply
(24 VDC, 5 A, 100 VAC to 120 VAC/200 VAC to 240 VAC input)
782698-01
What to Do
Complete the following steps to connect a power supply to the cRIO-9031.
1. Ensure that your power supply is powered off.
2. Install the ferrite on the negative and positive leads of the power supply, as shown in the
following figure.
Figure 3. Installing a Ferrite on the Power Leads
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1. Pass the leads through the ferrite twice, leaving 50 mm to 75 mm (2 in. to 3 in.) between the ferrite and
the end of the leads.
2. Close the ferrite around the leads.
3. Remove the power connector from the cRIO-9031.
Caution Do not tighten or loosen the terminal screws on the power connector
while the cRIO-9031 is powered on.
4. Connect the primary power supply and optional secondary power supply to the power
connector, as shown in the following figure.
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Figure 4. cRIO-9031 Power Connections
Power Connector
V2
C
C
V1
Primary Power Supply
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–
–
+
Secondary Power Supply
FerriteFerrite
Note The C terminals are internally connected to each other.
5. Tighten the terminal screws on the power connector to 0.20 N · m to 0.25 N · m
(1.8 lb · in. to 2.2 lb · in.) of torque.
6. Install the power connector on the front panel of the cRIO-9031.
7. Tighten the power connector screw flanges to 0.20 N · m to 0.25 N · m (1.8 lb · in. to
2.2 lb · in.) of torque.
8. Power on the primary power supply and optional secondary power supply.
Powering On the cRIO-9031
When you power on the cRIO-9031 for the first time, the device boots into safe mode. The
POWER LED illuminates, the STATUS LED illuminates briefly, and then the STATUS LED
blinks twice every few seconds.
Related Information
STATUS LED Indicators on page 14
Connecting the cRIO-9031 to the Host Computer
Complete the following steps to connect the cRIO-9031 to the host computer using the USB
device port.
1. Power on the host computer.
2. Connect the cRIO-9031 to the host computer using the USB A-to-B cable.
Caution NI requires the use of a locking USB cable (157788-01) to meet the
shock and vibration specifications. Refer to the specifications on ni.com/
manuals for shock and vibration specifications.
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