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- Page 1 National Instruments NI-3110 Manual Get Pricing & Availability at ApexWaves.com Call Today: 1-800-915-6216 Email: sales@apexwaves.com https://www.apexwaves.com/modular-systems/national-instruments/industrial-controllers/NI-3110...
- Page 2 NI 3100/3110 User Manual NI 3100/3110 User Manual May 2009 372273A-01...
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- Page 5 Operation of this hardware in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference. Users are required to correct the interference at their own expense or cease operation of the hardware. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by National Instruments could void the user’s right to operate the hardware under the local regulatory rules.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Description ......................1-1 Functional Overview ..................1-1 NI 3100/3110 Functional Description..........1-1 National Instruments Software ..................1-4 Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Mounting the NI 3100/3110 ..................2-1 Installing the NI 3100/3110 ...................2-1 BIOS Setup ........................2-2 Entering BIOS Setup ..................2-3 Clearing System CMOS....................2-3 Upgrading RAM ......................2-6 Installing an Internal PCI or PCI Express Peripheral Module........2-6... - Page 7 General Questions ......................4-1 Boot Options........................4-1 Cables and Connections ....................4-2 Software Driver Installation ..................4-3 Upgrade Information ..................... 4-3 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Technical Support and Professional Services Glossary Index NI 3100/3110 User Manual ni.com...
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Page 8: About This Manual
National Instruments NI 3100/3110 industrial controller kit. How to Use the Documentation Set Begin by reading the NI 3100/3110 Installation Guide, a brief quick-start guide that describes how to install and get started with your controller. This manual, the NI 3100/3110 User Manual, contains more details about changing the installation or configuration from the defaults and using the hardware. -
Page 9: Related Documentation
• Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specification, Revision 2.0 • Digital Visual Interface (DVI) Specification, Revision 1.0 • PCI Express Base Specification, Revision 1.1, PCI Special Interest Group • CompactFlash Specification, Revision 4.1, CompactFlash Association NI 3100/3110 User Manual viii ni.com... -
Page 10: Introduction
L2400 (1.66 GHz Core Duo processor), standard PC I/O, and a 80 GB or larger hard drive. Both have a CompactFlash expansion slot. Variants of the NI 3100/3110 for use with LabVIEW RT include a 1 GB solid state hard drive (SSHD) instead of a regular hard drive. - Page 11 LPC Bus Connector Internal PCI Bus PCIe Slot Riser Module Super I/O (Supports PCI Internal BIOS or PCIe Card) PCIe x1 Slot Flash ROM COM 1 RT Switches and LEDs Figure 1-1. NI 3100/3110 Block Diagram NI 3100/3110 User Manual ni.com...
- Page 12 Chapter 1 Introduction The NI 3100/3110 consists of the following logic blocks on the CPU and I/O module: • Intel CPU Socket-479 is the socket definition for the Intel Core Duo processor L2400 or Intel single-core Celeron-M423. • The SO-DIMM block consists of a single 64-bit DDR-2 667 SDRAM socket that can hold up to 1 GB of memory.
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Page 13: National Instruments Software
Chapter 1 Introduction National Instruments Software National Instruments has developed several software tools you can use with the NI 3100/3110. National Instruments hardware and software work together to help you make the most of your system. The LabVIEW, Measurement Studio, and ™... - Page 14 Chapter 1 Introduction National Instruments Modular Instruments use specialized drivers suited to each product’s specialization. Express VIs provide customized, interactive programming of instruments in a single interface, and soft front panels provide an interface for testing the functionality of each instrument with no programming required.
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Page 15: Installation And Configuration
This section contains general installation instructions for the NI 3100/3110. Cautions Be sure the NI 3100/3110 is powered down and the AC input to the external power supply is disconnected before connecting or disconnecting any connectors. The computer boots and runs as soon as power is applied; there is no on/off switch. -
Page 16: Bios Setup
BIOS setup program includes menus for configuring settings and enabling NI 3100/3110 controller features. Most users do not need to use the BIOS setup program, as the NI 3100/3110 controller ships with default settings that work well for most configurations. -
Page 17: Entering Bios Setup
Clearing System CMOS The NI 3100/3110 contains a battery-backed memory for storing BIOS configuration information. Follow these steps to clear the CMOS contents: Shut down and remove power from the NI 3100/3110. - Page 18 Reattach the bottom plate to the chassis by with the eight retaining screws. 10. Turn the NI 3100/3110 right side up. 11. Reapply power. 12. Enter the BIOS to set time, date, and other parameters. NI 3100/3110 User Manual...
- Page 19 Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Normal (Default) Clear CMOS Figure 2-1. Clearing the CMOS Contents © National Instruments Corporation NI 3100/3110 User Manual...
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Page 20: Upgrading Ram
PCI ni.com/info exfnrw and PCI Express cards for use with the NI 3100/3110.) The riser plugs into the I/O board. The kit includes two risers supplied in the kit, one for PCI and one for PCI Express. - Page 21 Use care when removing the plate to avoid damaging the hard drive or cables. 1 Retaining Screw (×8) 2 Bottom Plate 3 Housing © National Instruments Corporation NI 3100/3110 User Manual...
- Page 22 Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Disconnect the 2.5 in. HDD or SSHD cable, noting the cable orientation, as shown in the following figure. 1 Hard Drive 2 HDD/SSHD Cable NI 3100/3110 User Manual ni.com...
- Page 23 Keep these screws in a secure location. 1 Riser card retaining screw (×2) 4 Bracket retaining screw (×3) 2 Riser card assembly 5 Expansion card support bracket 3 Main I/O board screw (×2) © National Instruments Corporation NI 3100/3110 User Manual...
- Page 24 Be sure the card bracket is secured to the retainer by tightening the screw to 0.31 N · m (2.7 lb · in.) of torque. Mount the correct PCI Express or PCI riser card onto the expansion card, as shown in the preceding figure. NI 3100/3110 User Manual 2-10 ni.com...
- Page 25 Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Slide the assembly into the NI 3100/3110, ensuring the riser mates correctly to the main I/O board, as shown in the following figure. 1 Riser card retaining screw (×2) 4 Bracket retaining screw (×3) 2 Riser card assembly...
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Page 26: Installing An Operating System
Tighten the eight screws to 0.55 N · m (4.9 lb · in.) of torque. 15. Place the NI 3100/3110 right side up. Installing an Operating System NI 3100/3110 controllers include a preinstalled operating system. In some cases, you may want to install a different operating system. When doing so, consider the following guidelines. -
Page 27: Removing A Compactflash Card
CompactFlash memory card. Removing a CompactFlash Card Follow these steps to remove a CompactFlash card: Power down the NI 3100/3110. Remove the locking screw and raise the CompactFlash slot door cover. Push the protruding ejector button. The card should slide forward. -
Page 28: I/O Information
I/O Information Front Panel Connectors Table 3-1 lists various I/O interfaces and their corresponding NI 3100/3110 external connectors, bus interfaces, and functions. Table 3-1. NI 3100/3110 I/O Overview I/O Interface External Connector Description Video DVI-I Intel GMA-950 Extreme (24-pin DSUB) -
Page 29: Front Panel
Chapter 3 I/O Information Front Panel Figure 3-1 shows the NI 3100/3110 front panel layout. RESET USER 1 USER 2 POWER COMPACT FLASH INPUT 10-20V 90W MAX MXIex1 1 LAN 1 Connector 5 HDD/User 1/User 2/Power LEDs 10 MXI Express x1... -
Page 30: Dvi-I
Chapter 3 I/O Information DVI-I Figure 3-2 shows the location and pinouts for the DVI-I connector on the NI 3100/3110. Table 3-2 lists and describes the DVI-I connector signals. RESET USER 1 USER 2 POWER COMPACT FLASH INPUT 10-20V 90W MAX... - Page 31 Ground (for +5 V) Hot Plug Detect TMDS Data0– TMDSData0+ TMDS Data0/5 Shield Reserved Reserved TMDS Clock Shield TMDS Clock+ TMDS Clock– Analog Red Analog Green Analog Blue Analog Horizontal Sync Analog GND Return: (analog R, G, B) NI 3100/3110 User Manual ni.com...
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Page 32: Com1
Chapter 3 I/O Information COM1 Figure 3-3 shows the location and pinouts for the COM1 connector on the NI 3100/3110. Table 3-3 lists and describes the COM1 connector signal. RESET USER 1 USER 2 POWER COMPACT FLASH INPUT 10-20V 90W MAX... -
Page 33: Ethernet
Figure 3-4 shows the location and pinouts for the Ethernet connector on the NI 3100/3110. Table 3-4 lists and describes the Ethernet connector signals. When using LabVIEW Real Time, you must use the LAN1 port (the port on the left) Note for discovery and configuration. -
Page 34: Universal Serial Bus
Green 1000 Mbit/s data rate is selected. Universal Serial Bus Figure 3-5 shows the location and pinouts for the Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors on the NI 3100/3110. Table 3-6 lists and describes the USB connector signals. RESET USER 1... -
Page 35: Compactflash Slot
USB Data– USB Data+ Ground CompactFlash Slot The NI 3100/3110 controller is equipped with a CompactFlash slot on the front panel, which provides I/O expansion and options for removable storage. Figure 3-6 shows the location and pinouts for the CompactFlash slot on the NI 3100/3110. - Page 36 Address 6 Address 5 Address 4 Address 3 Address 2 Address 1 Address 0 Data 0 Data 1 Data 2 /WP:/IOIS16 Write Protect: IOIS16 /CD2 Card Detect 2 /CD1 Card Detect 1 © National Instruments Corporation NI 3100/3110 User Manual...
- Page 37 Ready: Busy: IREQ +5 V CSEL — /VS2 RESET Reset /WAIT Wait /INPACK — /REG Register Select /BVD2:SPKR Battery Voltage Detect 2: SPKR /BVD1:STSCHG Battery Voltage Detect 1: STSCHG Data 8 Data 9 Data 10 Ground NI 3100/3110 User Manual 3-10 ni.com...
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Page 38: Mxi Express X1
Chapter 3 I/O Information MXI Express x1 Figure 3-7 shows the location and pinouts for the MXI Express x1 connector on the NI 3100/3110. Table 3-8 lists and describes the MXI Express x1 connector signals. RESET USER 1 USER 2... -
Page 39: Audio
Hot Plug Detect HSIn(0) Ground Ground Audio Figure 3-8 shows the location and pinouts for the audio connectors on the NI 3100/3110. Table 3-9 lists and describes the audio connector signals. RESET USER 1 USER 2 POWER COMPACT FLASH INPUT... -
Page 40: Power
Power Figure 3-9 shows the location and pinouts for the power connector on the NI 3100/3110. (The figure shows the front of the connector attached to the power cable, not the receptor on the NI 3100/3110.) Table 3-10 lists and describes the power connector signals. -
Page 41: Front Panel Features
Chapter 3 I/O Information Front Panel Features The NI 3100/3110 controller has the following front panel features: • LEDs – Power LED—Green when powered on – HDD—Green when HDD read/write is in progress – User 1—RT programmable LED – User 2—RT programmable LED •... -
Page 42: Common Configuration Questions
This chapter answers common configuration questions you may have when using the NI 3100/3110 industrial controller. General Questions What do the LEDs on the NI 3100/3110 front panel mean? Refer to the LED status descriptions in the Front Panel Features... -
Page 43: Cables And Connections
There are some limitations when booting from a USB device. Windows XP can be installed from a USB CD-ROM, but earlier versions of Windows cannot. The NI 3100/3110 BIOS configures the USB devices so that they will work in a DOS environment. -
Page 44: Software Driver Installation
The latest National Instruments software is available from ni.com/ downloads My NI 3100/3110 does not have an internal floppy drive. Is there a way to use an external drive? Yes. The NI 3100/3110 controller supports and can boot from USB floppy drives. -
Page 45: Troubleshooting
Things to Try: • Make sure the chassis is plugged in to a working power source. • Check the fuse in the NI 3100/3110 or other power supply. • Remove any I/O modules from the NI 3100/3110. • Remove any nonessential cables or devices. - Page 46 My CMOS is corrupted. How do I set it back to default? Shut down and remove power from the NI 3100/3110. Turn the NI 3100/3110 upside down (with the heatsink facing downward). Remove the bottom plate from the chassis by removing the eight retaining screws.
- Page 47 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Normal (Default) Clear CMOS Figure 5-1. Clearing the CMOS Contents © National Instruments Corporation NI 3100/3110 User Manual...
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Page 48: Appendix A Specifications
Specifications This appendix lists the electrical, mechanical, and environmental specifications of the NI 3100/3110 embedded computer. Electrical Voltage ........... 10–30 VDC Power ............. 40 W maximum (no PCI card installed) Physical Unit dimensions ........Custom size 110 cm × 200 cm × 220 cm (4.3 in. - Page 49 (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-56.) Caution Clean the NI 3100/3110 with a soft nonmetallic brush. Make sure that the device is completely dry and free from contaminants before powering-on the controller again. Storage Environment Ambient temperature range ....–40 to 70 °C...
- Page 50 MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 3.) To meet these shock and vibration specifications, you must panel mount or wall mount the NI 3100/3110, affix ferrules to the ends of all terminal wires, and install tie wraps on the Ethernet and power cables. Safety...
- Page 51 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) At the end of the life cycle, all products must be sent to a WEEE recycling EU Customers center. For more information about WEEE recycling centers and National Instruments WEEE initiatives, visit ni.com/environment/weee National Instruments...
- Page 52 Technical Support and Professional Services Visit the following sections of the award-winning National Instruments Web site at for technical support and professional services: ni.com • Support—Technical support at includes the ni.com/support following resources: – Self-Help Technical Resources—For answers and solutions,...
- Page 53 You also can visit the Worldwide Offices section of to access the branch ni.com/niglobal office Web sites, which provide up-to-date contact information, support phone numbers, email addresses, and current events. NI 3100/3110 User Manual ni.com...
- Page 54 Glossary Symbol Prefix Value nano –9 μ micro – 6 –3 milli kilo mega giga tera Symbols ° Degrees. Ω Ohms. Percent. Amperes. Alternating Current. ASIC Application-specific integrated circuit. © National Instruments Corporation NI 3100/3110 User Manual...
- Page 55 Direct Current. DDR2 Double Data Rate, 2 generation. DIMM Dual In-line Memory Module. Direct Memory Access—A method by which data is transferred between devices and internal memory without intervention of the central processing unit. NI 3100/3110 User Manual ni.com...
- Page 56 2. A measure of acceleration equal to 9.8 m/s GPIB General Purpose Interface Bus (IEEE 488). A measure of random vibration—The root mean square of acceleration levels in a random vibration test profile. Hertz—Cycles per second. © National Instruments Corporation NI 3100/3110 User Manual...
- Page 57 Light-emitting diode. Meters. master A functional part of a PXI device that initiates data transfers on the PXI backplane. A transfer can be either a read or a write. NI 3100/3110 User Manual ni.com...
- Page 58 Mean time to repair. NI-488 or NI-488.2 The National Instruments software for GPIB systems. NI-DAQ The National Instruments software for data acquisition instruments. NI-VISA The National Instruments implementation of the VISA standard—An interface-independent software that provides a unified programming interface for VXI, GPIB, and serial instruments.
- Page 59 Static RAM—A memory chip that requires power to hold its content. It does not require refresh circuitry as a dynamic RAM chip, but it does take up more space and uses more power. Universal Serial Bus. NI 3100/3110 User Manual ni.com...
- Page 60 Glossary Volts. Video Graphics Array—The minimum video display standard for all PCs. Watts. © National Instruments Corporation NI 3100/3110 User Manual...
- Page 61 4-3 (figure), 3-8 DVI-I connector signals (table), 3-9 connector signals (table), 3-3 installing, 2-12 location and pinout (figure), 3-3 removing, 2-13 overview (table), 3-1 configuration, common questions boot options, 4-1 © National Instruments Corporation NI 3100/3110 User Manual...
- Page 62 3-1 clearing system CMOS, 2-3 features, 3-14 CompactFlash, 2-12 layout, 3-2 connectors, 3-1 functional overview of NI 3100/3110, 1-1 audio connector and signals, 3-12 COM1 connector and signals, 3-5 CompactFlash connector and signals, 3-8 hard drive, 3-14 DVI-I connector and signals...
- Page 63 CMOS, clearing, 2-3 controller, 4-2 technical support, B-1 RAM, upgrading, 2-6 training and certification (NI resources), B-1 related documentation, viii troubleshooting controller does not boot, 5-1 NI resources, B-1 video display, 5-1 © National Instruments Corporation NI 3100/3110 User Manual...
- Page 64 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) specifications, A-4 connector location and pinout (figure), 3-7 Web resources, B-1 connector signals (table), 3-8 overview (table), 3-1 Y-splitter cable figure, 4-2 video, 3-1 using mouse and keyboard without, 4-2 NI 3100/3110 User Manual ni.com...