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
NI sbRIO-961x/9612XT/963x/9632XT NI sbRIO-964x/9642XT
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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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