National Instruments NI sbRIO-961 Series User manual

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USER GUIDE
NI sbRIO-961x/963x/964xand
NI sbRIO-9612XT/9632XT/9642XT
Single-Board RIO OEM Devices
This document provides dimensions, pinouts, connectivity information,
and specifications for the National Instruments sbRIO-9611, sbRIO-9612,
sbRIO-9612XT, sbRIO-9631, sbRIO-9632, sbRIO-9632XT, sbRIO-9641,
sbRIO-9642, and sbRIO-9642XT. The devices are referred to inclusively in
this document as the NI sbRIO-961x/9612XT/963x/9632XT/964x/
9642XT.
Caution The NI sbRIO-961x/9612XT/963x/9632XT/964x/9642XT must be installed
inside a suitable enclosure prior to use. Hazardous voltages may be present.
Caution National Instruments makes no product safety, electromagnetic compatibility
(EMC), or CE marking compliance claims for NI sbRIO devices. The end-product supplier
is responsible for conformity to any and all compliance requirements.
Caution Exercise caution when placing the NI sbRIO devices inside an enclosure.
Auxiliary cooling may be necessary to keep the device under the maximum ambient
temperature rating for the NI sbRIO device. Refer to Specifications section for more
information about the maximum ambient temperature rating.
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Figure 1 shows the NI sbRIO-961x/9612XT/963x/9632XT and the
NI sbRIO-964x/9642XT.
Figure 1. NI sbRIO-961x/9612XT/963x/9632XT and NI sbRIO-964x/9642XT
What You Need to Get Started
This section lists the software and hardware you need to start programming
the NI sbRIO device.
Software Requirements
You need a development computer with the following software installed
on it. Go to ni.com/info and enter the Info Code rdsoftwareversion
for information about software version compatibility.
❑LabVIEW
❑LabVIEW Real-Time Module
❑LabVIEW FPGA Module
❑NI-RIO
Hardware Requirements
You need the following hardware to use the NI sbRIO device.
❑NI sbRIO-961x/9612XT/963x/9632XT/964x/9642XT
❑19–30 VDC power supply
❑Ethernet cable
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Dimensions
This section contains dimensional drawings of the NI sbRIO devices. For
three-dimensional models, refer to the Resources tab of the NI sbRIO
product page at ni.com.
Note The plated mounting holes are all connected to P1, the ground lug. Connect P1 or
one of the plated mounting holes securely to earth ground. Refer to the Understanding
Ground Connections section for cautions about current loops through the grounding lug.
Figure 2 shows the dimensions of the NI sbRIO-961x/9612XT/963x/
9632XT/964x/9642XT.
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Figure 2. NI sbRIO-961x/9612XT/963x/9632XT/964x/9642XT
Dimensions in Inches (Millimeters)
0.166 (4.22)
0.000 (0)
0.847 (21.52)
4.838 (122.89)
5.492 (139.5) 5.633 (143.07)
6.617 (168.06)
7.503 (190.58)
8.138 (206.71)
2.905 (73.79) 3.100 (78.74)
4.100 (104.14) 4.659 (118.33)
6- 32 Threads
4-40 Threads
Ø 0.112 (2.84)
Ø 0.138 (3.50)
0.080 (2.03)
0.000 (0)
0.220 (5.59)
0.180 (4.57)
0.380 (9.65)
0.365 (9.28)
0.242 (6.16)
0.327 (8.31)
0.469 (11.91)
0.625 (15.88)
1.107 (28.12)
0.000 (0) 2.091 (53.11) 4.017 (102.03) 5.001 (127.03) 6.927 (175.95)
7.911 (200.94)
0.574 (14.58)
–0.110 (2.79)
Minimum Clearance
Needed Below Board
2 mm Clearance
Required Above
This Capacitor
0.651 (16.54)
0.327 (8.31)
0.000 (0)
2.440 (61.98)
4.100 (104.14)
0.000 (0)
0.000 (0.00)
0.125 (3.18)
0.275 (6.99)
2 mm Clearance
Required Above
This Capacitor
4.400 (111.76)
5.415 (137.54)
5.550 (140.97)
0.450 (11.43)
0.131 (3.33)
3.691 (93.75)
6.796 (172.62) 7.295 (185.29)
8.200 (208.28) 8.076 (205.13) 5.826 (147.98) 4.466 (113.44) 2.916 (74.07) 1.556 (39.52) 5.121 (130.07)
12×Ø 0.134 (3.40)
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You can install up to three board-only C Series I/O modules on the
NI sbRIO device. The following figure shows the dimensions of the
NI sbRIO device with three board-only C Series I/O modules installed.
Figure 3. NI sbRIO-961x/9612XT/963x/9632XT/964x/9642XTwith C Series Modules,
Dimensions in Inches (Millimeters)
Note To maintain isolation clearances on the C Series modules, do not use mounting
hardware larger than 0.240 in. (6.1 mm) in diameter and maintain an air gap of at least
0.200 in. (5.0 mm) from the modules to anything else.
5.550 (140.97)
8.200 (208.28)
0.000 (0)
0.000 (0)
5.860 (148.84)
6.160 (156.46)
7.410 (188.21)
8.460 (214.88)
8×Ø 0.125 (3.18)
2.885 (73.28)
2.514 (63.86)
4.785 (121.55)
4.685 (119.00)
4.591 (116.60)
7.641 (194.08) 6.442 (163.63)
3.340 (84.84)
4.859 (123.42)
0.226 (5.74)
0.747 (18.97)
2 mm Clearance Required
Above This Capacitor
0.285 (7.24)
Ø 0.512 (13.00)
2.889 (73.38) 2.910 (73.91) 5.799 (147.29) 5.820 (147.83) 8.709 (221.21)
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I/O and Other Connectors on the NI sbRIO Device
Figure 4 shows the locations of parts on the NI sbRIO device.
Figure 4. NI sbRIO Device Parts Locator Diagram
1 J10, Connector for C SeriesModule 3
2Plated Mounting Holes
3J7, Analog I/O Connector
4 J9, Connector for C SeriesModule 2
5 J6, 24 V Digital Input (sbRIO-964x/9642XT Only)
6J8, Connector for C SeriesModule 1
7 J5, 24 V Digital Output (sbRIO-964x/9642XT Only)
8P4, 3.3V Digital I/O
9Backup Battery
10 P2, 3.3V Digital I/O
11 J2, RJ-45 Ethernet Port
12 J1, RS-232 Serial Port
13DIP Switches
14 Reset Button
15 P1, Ground Lug
16 LEDs
17 J3, Power Connector
18P3, 3.3V Digital I/O
19 P5, 3.3V Digital I/O
17 16 11
10
13
1415
9
19
6
8
12
4
1 3 722 2 2 2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
18
5
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Table 1 lists and describes the connectors on NI sbRIO devices and lists the
part number and manufacturer of each connector. Refer to the manufacturer
for information about using and matching these connectors.
Table 1. NI sbRIO Connector Descriptions
Connector Description
Manufacturer and
Part Number
Recommended
Mating Connector
J3, Power 2-position MINI-COMBICON
header and plug,
0.285 in. (7.24 mm) high
Phoenix Contact,
1727566
Sauro,
CTF02BV8-BN
(included)
J1, RS-232
Serial Port
9-pin DSUB plug,
0.318 in. (8.08 mm) high,
with 4-40 jacksockets
Tyco Electronics,
5747840-6
—
P2, P3, P4,
P5, J7
50-pin polarized header plug,
0.100 × 0.100 in.
(2.54 × 2.54 mm)
3M, N2550-6002RB 3M, 8550-4500PL*
J5 37-pin DSUB plug
with 4-40 jacksockets
FCI,
D37P24B6GV00LF
FCI, D37S24B6GV00
J6 34-pin polarized header plug,
0.100 × 0.100 in.
(2.54 × 2.54 mm)
3M, N2534-6002RB 3M, 8534-4500PL†
* (NI sbRIO-964x/9642XT Only) Use Samtec connector ESW-125-33-S-D if you are connecting one board to P2/P3/P4/P5/J7 and
J5 to accommodate for the height of the J5 connector.
† (NI sbRIO-964x/9642XT Only) Use Samtec connector ESW-117-33-S-D if you are connecting one board to J6 and J5 to
accommodate for the height of the J5 connector.
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The following figures show the pinouts of the I/O connectors on the
NI sbRIO devices.
Figure 5. Pinout of I/O Connector P2, 3.3 V Digital I/O
Port5/DIOCTL
Port5/DIO9
5 V
D GND
5 V
D GND
D GND
D GND
D GND
D GND
Port6/DIOCTL
D GND
D GND
D GND
D GND
D GND
D GND
D GND
D GND
D GND
D GND
D GND
D GND
D GND
D GND
D GND
Port5/DIO1
Port5/DIO2
Port5/DIO4
Port5/DIO5
Port5/DIO6
Port5/DIO7
Port5/DIO0
Port5/DIO3
Port5/DIO8
Port6/DIO9
Port6/DIO0
Port6/DIO1
Port6/DIO2
Port6/DIO3
Port6/DIO4
Port6/DIO5
Port6/DIO6
Port6/DIO7
Port6/DIO8
Port2/DIO4
Port2/DIO5
Port2/DIO6
Port2/DIO7
Port2/DIO8
50 49
48 47
46 45
44 43
42 41
40 39
38 37
36 35
34 33
32 31
30 29
28 27
26 25
24 23
22 21
20 19
18 17
16 15
14 13
12 11
10 9
87
65
43
21
Pin 1
Pin 50
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Figure 6. Pinout of I/O Connector P3, 3.3 V Digital I/O
Port7/DIO4
D GND
D GND
D GND
D GND
Port8/DIOCTL
D GND
D GND
D GND
D GND
D GND
D GND
D GND
D GND
D GND
Port9/DIOCTL
D GND
D GND
D GND
D GND
D GND
5 V
D GND
5 V
D GND
D GND
Port7/DIO6
Port7/DIO7
Port8/DIO9
Port8/DIO0
Port8/DIO1
Port8/DIO2
Port7/DIO5
Port7/DIO8
Port8/DIO3
Port8/DIO4
Port8/DIO5
Port8/DIO6
Port8/DIO7
Port8/DIO8
Port9/DIO9
Port9/DIO0
Port9/DIO1
Port9/DIO2
Port9/DIO3
Port9/DIO4
Port9/DIO5
Port9/DIO6
Port9/DIO7
Port9/DIO8
50 49
48 47
46 45
44 43
42 41
40 39
38 37
36 35
34 33
32 31
30 29
28 27
26 25
24 23
22 21
20 19
18 17
16 15
14 13
12 11
10 9
8 7
6 5
4 3
2 1
Pin 1
Pin 50
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Figure 7. Pinout of I/O Connector P4, 3.3 V Digital I/O
Port0/DIOCTL
Port0/DIO9
5 V
D GND
5 V
D GND
D GND
D GND
D GND
D GND
Port1/DIOCTL
D GND
D GND
D GND
D GND
D GND
D GND
D GND
D GND
D GND
Port2/DIOCTL
D GND
D GND
D GND
D GND
D GND
Port0/DIO1
Port0/DIO2
Port0/DIO4
Port0/DIO5
Port0/DIO6
Port0/DIO7
Port0/DIO0
Port0/DIO3
Port0/DIO8
Port1/DIO9
Port1/DIO0
Port1/DIO1
Port1/DIO2
Port1/DIO3
Port1/DIO4
Port1/DIO5
Port1/DIO6
Port1/DIO7
Port1/DIO8
Port2/DIO9
Port2/DIO0
Port2/DIO1
Port2/DIO2
Port2/DIO3
50 49
48 47
46 45
44 43
42 41
40 39
38 37
36 35
34 33
32 31
30 29
28 27
26 25
24 23
22 21
20 19
18 17
16 15
14 13
12 11
10 9
8 7
6 5
4 3
2 1
Pin 1
Pin 50
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Figure 8. Pinout of I/O Connector P5, 3.3 V Digital I/O
Port7/DIOCTL
Port7/DIO9
D GND
D GND
D GND
Port3/DIOCTL
D GND
D GND
D GND
D GND
D GND
D GND
D GND
D GND
D GND
Port4/DIOCTL
D GND
D GND
D GND
D GND
D GND
5 V
D GND
5 V
D GND
D GND
Port7/DIO1
Port7/DIO2
Port3/DIO9
Port3/DIO0
Port3/DIO1
Port3/DIO2
Port7/DIO0
Port7/DIO3
Port3/DIO3
Port3/DIO4
Port3/DIO5
Port3/DIO6
Port3/DIO7
Port3/DIO8
Port4/DIO9
Port4/DIO0
Port4/DIO1
Port4/DIO2
Port4/DIO3
Port4/DIO4
Port4/DIO5
Port4/DIO6
Port4/DIO7
Port4/DIO8
50 49
48 47
46 45
44 43
42 41
40 39
38 37
36 35
34 33
32 31
30 29
28 27
26 25
24 23
22 21
20 19
18 17
16 15
14 13
12 11
10 9
87
65
43
21
Pin 1
Pin 50
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Figure 9. Pinout of I/O Connector J7, Analog I/O
AI0
AI9
AI GND
AI10
AI3
AI4
AI13
AI GND
AI14
AI7
AI16
AI25
AI GND
AI26
AI19
AI20
AI29
AI GND
AI30
AI23
AO GND
AO GND
AO GND
AO GND
AI GND
AI GND
AI1
AI2
AI GND
AI12
AI5
AI6
AI8
AI11
AI15
AI GND
AI24
AI17
AI18
AI27
AI GND
AI28
AI21
AI22
AI31
AI SENSE
AO3
AO2
AO1
AO0 5049
4847
4645
4443
4241
4039
3837
3635
3433
3231
3029
2827
2625
2423
2221
2019
1817
1615
1413
1211
109
87
65
43
21
Pin 50
Pin 1
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Figure 10. Pinout of I/O Connector J6, 24 V Digital Input
(NI sbRIO-964x/9642XT Only)
DI0
DI2
DI4
DI6
DI8
DI10
DI12
DI14
DI16
DI18
DI20
DI22
DI24
DI26
DI28
DI30
D GND
D GND
DI3
DI5
DI9
DIa11
DI13
DI15
DI1
DI7
DI17
DI19
DI21
DI23
DI25
DI27
DI29
DI31
34 33
32 31
30 29
28 27
26 25
24 23
22 21
20 19
18 17
16 15
14 13
12 11
10 9
87
65
43
21
Pin 1
Pin 34
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Figure 11. Pinout of I/O Connector J5, 24 V Digital Output
(NI sbRIO-964x/9642XT Only)
Figure 12 shows the signals on J1, the RS-232 serial port.
Figure 12. J1, RS-232 Serial Port
Pin 1
Pin 37
DO31
DO30
DO29
DO28
DO27
DO26
DO25
DO24
V
sup
V
sup
DO23
DO22
DO21
DO20
DO19
DO18
DO17
DO16
D GND
DO15
DO14
DO13
DO12
DO11
DO10
DO9
DO8
V
sup
V
sup
DO7
DO6
DO5
DO4
DO3
DO2
DO1
DO0
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
37
36
35
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
DSR
RTS
CTS
RI
DCD
RXD
TXD
DTR
GND
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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Understanding Ground Connections
All of the grounds (D GND, AI GND, AO GND, ground lug P1, and the
plated mounting holes) are connected together internally on the NI sbRIO
device. The ESD protection diodes are connected to the plated mounting
holes with a lower inductive path than the path to D GND, so the best ESD
protection is provided by connecting the plated mounting holes and ground
lug P1 to a low inductive earth ground.
Care must be taken to not connect the grounds in such a way that stray
power supply currents traverse through the board. For example, when using
the NI sbRIO-964x/9642XT, the D GND connections on the 24 V DIO
connectors J5 and J6 should not be carrying more than a few tens of
milliamps of current. Ideally, only the return current for the 24 V inputs
should return through D GND on J5, and D GND on J6 should have no
current flow. For the remaining connectors, a good rule of thumb is current
flowing out of the connector should match current flowing in.
To verify correct grounding of the NI sbRIO device, make sure current
flowing into the power connector J3 equals the current flowing out of power
connector J3. These currents should be measured with a current probe after
final assembly of the end product and any current differences investigated
and removed.
All external power supplies should have their connected to a system ground
external to the NI sbRIO device. Do not use the NI sbRIO device as the
common system grounding point. Significant currents traversing through
the NI sbRIO grounds can result in digital component failures. If more than
3 A flows through the common (–) pin on the J3 power connector,
components start to fuse open.
Connecting the NI sbRIO Device to a Network
Use a standard Category 5 (CAT-5) or better Ethernet cable to connect the
RJ-45 Ethernet port to an Ethernet network.
Caution To prevent data loss and to maintain the integrity of your Ethernet installation,
do not use a cable longer than 100 m.
If you need to build your own cable, refer to the Cabling section for more
information about Ethernet cable wiring connections.
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The host computer communicates with the device over a standard Ethernet
connection. If the host computer is on a network, you must configure
the device on the same subnet as the host computer. If neither the host
computer nor the device is connected to a network, you can connect the
two directly using a crossover cable.
If you want to use the device on a subnet other than the one the host
computer is on, first connect the device on the same subnet as the host
computer. Use DHCP to assign an IP address or reassign a static IP address
for the subnet where you want it to be and physically move it to the other
subnet. Refer to the Measurement & Automation Explorer Help for more
information about configuring the device in Measurement & Automation
Explorer (MAX).
Powering the NI sbRIO Device
The NI sbRIO device requires a power supply connected to J3.
The supply voltage and current must meet the specifications in the Power
Requirements section of this document, but the actual power requirement
depends on how the device is physically configured, programmed, and
used. To determine the power requirement of your application, you must
measure the power consumption during execution, and add 20% to your
estimates to account for transient and startup conditions.
Note Select a high-quality power supply with less than 20 mV ripple. The NI sbRIO
device has some internal power-supply filtering on the positive side, but a low-quality
power supply can inject noise into the ground path, which is unfiltered.
Four elements of the NI sbRIO device can require power: NI sbRIO internal
operation, including integrated analog and digital I/O; 3.3 V DIO; 5 V
output; and board-only C Series modules installed on the device. Refer to
the Power Requirements section for formulas and examples for calculating
power requirements for different configurations and application types.
Complete the following steps to connect a power supply to the device.
Refer to Figure 13 for an illustration of the power supply connection.
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Figure 13. Connecting a Power Supply
1. Remove the MINI-COMBICON plug from connector J3 of the
NI sbRIO device. Refer to Figure 4 for the location of J3.
2. Connect the positive lead of the power supply to the V terminal of the
MINI-COMBICON plug.
3. Connect the negative lead of the power supply to the C terminal of the
MINI-COMBICON plug.
4. Re-install the MINI-COMBICON connector in connector J3.
Note The 24 V digital output of the NI sbRIO-964x/9642XT requires a separate,
additional power supply. Refer to the Integrated 24 V Digital Output
(NI sbRIO-964x/9642XT Only) and Specifications sections for more information about
powering digital output channels.
Powering On the NI sbRIO Device
When you apply power to the NI sbRIO device, 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. If the LEDs do not
behave in this way when the system powers on, refer to the Understanding
LED Indications section.
You can configure the device to launch an embedded stand-alone
LabVIEW RT application each time it is booted. Refer to the Running a
Stand-Alone Real-Time Application (RT Module) topic of the LabVIEW
Help for more information.
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Boot Options
Table 2 lists the reset options available on NI sbRIO devices. These options
determine how the FPGA behaves when the device is reset in various
conditions. Use the RIO Device Setup utility to select reset options. Access
the RIO Device Setup utility by selecting Start»All Programs»National
Instruments»NI-RIO»RIO Device Setup.
Note If you want a VI to run when loaded to the FPGA, complete the following steps.
1. Right-click the FPGA Target item in the Project Explorer window in
LabVIEW.
2. Select Properties.
3. In the General category of the FPGA Target Properties dialog box,
place a check in the Run when loaded to FPGA checkbox.
4. Compile the FPGA VI.
Connecting Serial Devices to the NI sbRIO Device
The NI sbRIO device 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 from a LabVIEW RT application. For more
information about using the Serial VIs, refer to the Serial VIs and
Functions topic of the LabVIEW Help.
Using the Internal Real-Time Clock
The system clock of the NI sbRIO device gets the date and time from the
internal real-time clock at startup. This synchronization provides
timestamp data to the device.
Table 2. NI sbRIO Reset Options
Reset Option Behavior
Do not autoload VI Does not load the FPGA bit stream from flash memory.
Autoload VI on device powerup Loads the FPGA bit stream from flash memory to the FPGA
when the device powers on.
Autoload VI on device reboot Loads the FPGA bit stream from flash to the FPGA when you
reboot the device either with or without cycling power.
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Configuring DIP Switches
Figure 14. DIP Switches
All of the DIP switches are in the OFF (up) position when the NI sbRIO
device is shipped from National Instruments.
SAFE MODE Switch
The position of the SAFE MODE switch determines whether the embedded
LabVIEW Real-Time engine launches at startup. If the switch is in the OFF
position, the LabVIEW Real-Time engine launches. Keep this switch in the
OFF position during normal operation. If the switch is in the ON position
at startup, the NI sbRIO device launches only the essential services
required for updating its configuration and installing software. The
LabVIEW Real-Time engine does not launch.
Push the SAFE MODE switch to the ON position if the software on the
NI sbRIO device is corrupted. Even if the switch is not in the ON position,
if there is no software installed on the device, the device automatically
boots into safe mode. The SAFE MODE switch must be in the ON position
to reformat the drive on the device. Refer to the Measurement &
Automation Explorer Help for more about installing software and
reformatting the drive.
1 SAFE MODE
2CONSOLEOUT
3IP RESET
4NOAPP
5 USER1
6 NO FPGA
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OFF
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