National Instruments NI cRIO-9024 User manual

USER MANUAL AND SPECIFICATIONS
NI cRIO-9024
Intelligent Real-Time Embedded Controller for CompactRIO
This document describes how to set up and use the NI cRIO-9024 and contains specifications
for the controller.
Figure 1. cRIO-9024 Front Panel
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3
6
7
4
2
8
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5
1. LEDs
2. Power Connector
3. RS-232 Serial Port
4. USB Port
5. USB Retention Standoff
6. Reset Button
7. DIP Switches
8. RJ-45 Ethernet Port 1
9. RJ-45 Ethernet Port 2
Refer to the reconfigurable chassis documentation on ni.com/manuals for more information
about the chassis. Refer to ni.com/gettingstarted for information about using the system after it
is set up and configured. For information about software support, visit ni.com/info and enter
the Info Code swsupport.

Safety Guidelines
Caution Do not operate the cRIO-9024 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-9024 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-9024 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 install or remove the controller unless power has been switched
off.
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.
Special Conditions for Hazardous Locations Use in Europe and
Internationally
The cRIO-9024 has been evaluated as Ex nA IIC T4 Gc equipment under DEMKO Certificate
No. 07 ATEX 0626664X and is IECEx UL 14.0089X certified. Each cRIO-9024 is marked
II 3G and is suitable for use in Zone 2 hazardous locations, in ambient temperatures of -20 °C
≤ Ta ≤ 55 °C. If you are using the cRIO-9024 in Gas Group IIC hazardous locations, you must
use the device in an NI chassis that has been evaluated as Ex nC IIC T4, Ex IIC T4, Ex nA IIC
T4, or Ex nL IIC T4 equipment.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
Installing the cRIO-9024 on the Chassis
Complete the following steps to install the cRIO-9024 on the chassis.
1. Make sure that no power is connected to the cRIO-9024 or the chassis.
2. Align the cRIO-9024 with the chassis as shown in the following figure.
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Figure 2. Installing the cRIO-9024 on the Chassis
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4
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2
1. Controller
2. Captive Screws
3. Chassis Connector
4. Chassis
3. Slide the cRIO-9024 onto the chassis connector. Press firmly to ensure the chassis
connector and the cRIO-9024 connector are mated.
4. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, tighten the two captive screws on the front of the
cRIO-9024 to 1.3 N · m (11.5 lb · in.) of torque.
Dimensions
The following figure shows the cRIO-9024 dimensions.
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Figure 3. cRIO-9024 Top and Front Dimensions
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90.2 mm
(3.55 in.)
46.2 mm
(1.82 in.)
90.2 mm
(3.55 in.)
77.3 mm
(3.04 in.)
44.1 mm
(1.73 in.)
1. M4 Thread
Connecting the cRIO-9024 to a Network
Connect Ethernet port 1 on the cRIO-9024 to an Ethernet network using a standard Category 5
(CAT-5) or better Ethernet cable. The host computer communicates with the controller over a
standard Ethernet connection. If neither the host computer nor the controller is connected to a
network, you can connect the two directly.
Caution To prevent data loss and maintain the integrity of your Ethernet
installation, do not use a cable longer than 100 m. If you are using 100 Mbps
Ethernet, NI recommends using a CAT-5 or better shielded twisted-pair Ethernet
cable.
Related Information
Configuring IP Settings and Installing Software on the cRIO-9024 on page 7
Ethernet Cabling on page 18
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Ethernet Port 2
To use Ethernet port 2, you must assign a static IP address to the port using Measurement &
Automation Explorer (MAX). The IP address must be on a different subnet than the IP address
of Ethernet port 1. You cannot use DHCP with Ethernet port 2. For more information about
using Ethernet port 2, visit ni.com/info and enter the Info Code dualenet.
Connecting the cRIO-9024 to Power
Caution You must install the cRIO-9024 on a chassis or use stand-alone mounting
kit such as the NI 9908 or NI 9909 before wiring power to the cRIO-9024. Installing
the cRIO-9024 while power is connected can damage the chassis.
The cRIO-9024 requires a 35 VDC external power supply. The cRIO-9024 filters and
regulates the supplied power and provides power for the C Series modules. The cRIO-9024
has a primary power input, V1, and a secondary power input, V2. The cRIO-9024 draws
power from the power supply with the higher voltage. The cRIO-9024 has one layer of
reverse-voltage protection.
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 4. Installing a Ferrite on the Power Leads
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1
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-9024.
Caution Do not tighten or loosen the terminal screws on the power connector
while the cRIO-9024 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 5. cRIO-9024 Power Connections
Power Connector
V2
C
C
V1
Primary Power Supply
+
–
–
+
Secondary Power Supply
FerriteFerrite
Note The C terminals are internally connected to each other.
5. Tighten the terminal screws on the power connector to 0.2 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-9024.
7. Tighten the power connector screw flanges to 0.3 N · m to 0.4 N · m (2.7 lb · in. to
3.5 lb · in.) of torque.
8. Power on the primary power supply and optional secondary power supply.
Powering On the cRIO-9024
When you power on the cRIO-9024 for the first time, the device runs a power-on self test
(POST). During the POST, the Power and Status LEDs turn on. When the Status LED turns
off, the POST is complete.
Related Information
LEDs on page 11
Configuring IP Settings and Installing Software
on the cRIO-9024
The cRIO-9024 initially boots into safe mode because there is no software installed. Complete
the following steps to configure the cRIO-9024 and install software.
1. Launch MAX on the host computer.
2. Expand Remote Systems in the configuration tree and locate your system.
3. Select your target. MAX lists the system under the model number followed by the serial
number, such as NI-CRIO-9024-1856AAA.
Tip If the cRIO-9024 is on a different subnet from the host computer, it does
not initially appear under Remote Systems. Use the CONSOLE OUT switch to
read the IP address of the cRIO-9024, and add it to Remote Systems in MAX.
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The cRIO-9024 automatically attempts to connect to the network using DHCP. If DHCP
is not available, the cRIO-9024 connects to the network with a link-local IP address with
the form 169.254.x.x.
4. Select the Network Settings tab.
5. Enter a name for the RT target in the Name field.
6. Select settings for the RT target in the IP Settings section.
Note For information about configuring network settings, refer to the MAX
Remote Systems Help.
7. Click Apply.
8. Click Yes to reboot the cRIO-9024 when prompted, or right-click the name under
Remote Systems and select Reboot.
9. Expand the cRIO-9024 under Remote Systems and select Software.
10. Click Add/Remove Software in the toolbar to launch the LabVIEW Real-Time Software
Wizard.
11. Install LabVIEW Real-Time software and device drivers on the controller.
The cRIO-9024 automatically reboots after the software installation. You can now program it
using LabVIEW Real-Time. For information about configuring the cRIO-9024 to launch an
embedded stand-alone application at startup, refer to the LabVIEW Help.
Note You must connect Ethernet port 1 to configure the cRIO-9024. You cannot
configure the controller through Ethernet port 2.
RS-232 Serial Port
The cRIO-9024 has an RS-232 serial port to which you can connect devices such as displays
or input devices. Use the Serial VIs to read from and write to the serial port. For more
information about the Serial VIs, refer to the LabVIEW Help.
Figure 6. Serial Port Pinout
DSR
RTS
CTS
RI
DCD
RXD
TXD
DTR
GND
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2
3
4
5
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8
9
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Internal Real-Time Clock
The cRIO-9024 system clock synchronizes with the internal high-precision real-time clock
during startup. This synchronization provides timestamp data to the cRIO-9024. You can use
the internal real-time clock to correct drift of the system clock.
Related Information
Internal RTC on page 14
USB Mass-Storage Devices
The cRIO-9024 supports common USB mass-storage devices such as USB Flash drives and
USB-to-IDE adapters formatted with FAT16 and FAT32 file systems. LabVIEW maps USB
devices to the U:, V:, W:, or X: drive, starting with the U: drive if it is available. You can
connect multiple USB mass-storage devices to the cRIO-9024 if you use a USB hub. Refer to
the LabVIEW Help for more information.
Note If the cRIO-9024 is not in a hazardous location, you can connect and
disconnect USB devices without affecting operation.
DIP Switches
cRIO-9024 DIP switches are in the OFF position by default.
Figure 7. Controller DIP Switches
SAFE MODE
CONSOLE OUT
IP RESET
NO APP
USER1
OFFON
SAFE MODE Switch
The following table describes the ON and OFF states of the SAFE MODE switch.
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Table 1. SAFE MODE Switch States
State Description
ON Essential services required for updating its configuration and installing software
launch when the cRIO-9024 boots. Place this switch in the ON position if the
software on the controller is corrupted or reformat the drive on the cRIO-9024.
OFF The embedded LabVIEW Real-Time engine launches when the cRIO-9024 boots.
Keep this switch in the OFF position during normal operation.
Note Even if the switch is in the OFF position, the cRIO-9024 automatically boots
into safe mode if there is no software installed.
CONSOLE OUT Switch
The following table describes the ON and OFF states of the CONSOLE OUT switch.
Table 2. CONSOLE OUT Switch States
State Description
ON Enables console out. You can read the IP address and firmware version of the
cRIO-9024 using a serial-port terminal program. Connect the cRIO-9024 serial port
to a computer using a null-modem cable and configure the serial-port terminal
program with the following settings:
• 9,600 bits per second
• Eight data bits
• No parity
• One stop bit
• No flow control
The serial-port terminal program displays the IP address and firmware version of the
cRIO-9024, and alerts you when you connect an unsupported USB device to the
cRIO-9024.
OFF Disables console out. Keep this switch in the OFF position during normal operation.
IP RESET Switch
The following table describes the ON and OFF states of the IP RESET switch.
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