National Instruments IC-3173 Getting Started Manual
Industrial controller with reconfigurable i/o
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GETTING STARTED GUIDE
IC-3173
Industrial Controller with Reconfigurable I/O
The IC-3173 is a high-performance, fanless embedded system designed for rugged industrial
applications. This document explains how to install and configure the IC-3173.
Contents
Safety Information.................................................................................................................... 1
Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines............................................................................... 2
Preparing the Environment....................................................................................................... 3
Configuring the Hardware........................................................................................................ 3
Connecting the System Power Supply.............................................................................. 4
Connecting the Isolated Outputs Power Supply............................................................... 5
Configuring the IC-3173 for NI Linux Real-Time....................................................................6
Required Components.......................................................................................................7
Connecting to the Development Computer.......................................................................8
Using Vision Builder AI with the IC-3173....................................................................... 8
Installing the NI Industrial Controller Device Drivers..................................................... 8
Setting a System Password..................................................................................................... 10
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................... 10
Worldwide Support and Services............................................................................................ 13
Safety Information
Caution
follow when installing and operating the device.
Do not operate the device in a manner not specified in the documentation. Misuse of the
device may result in a hazard and may compromise the safety protection built into the device.
If the device is damaged, turn it off and do not use it until service-trained personnel can check
its safety. If necessary, return the device to National Instruments for repair.
Keep away from live circuits. Do not remove equipment covers or shields unless you are
trained to do so. If signal wires are connected to the device, hazardous voltages can exist even
when the equipment is turned off. To avoid a shock hazard, do not perform procedures
involving cover or shield removal unless you are qualified to do so. Disconnect all field power
prior to removing covers or shields.
Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards, do not install unauthorized parts or
modify the device. Use the device only with the chassis, modules, accessories, and cables
The following paragraphs contain important safety information you must
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
GETTING STARTED GUIDE IC-3173 Industrial Controller with Reconfigurable I/O The IC-3173 is a high-performance, fanless embedded system designed for rugged industrial applications. This document explains how to install and configure the IC-3173. Contents Safety Information........................1 Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines................2 Preparing the Environment....................... -
Page 2: Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines
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. 2 | ni.com | IC-3173 Getting Started Guide... -
Page 3: Preparing The Environment
Preparing the Environment Ensure that the environment in which you are using the IC-3173 meets the following specifications. Operating temperature 0 °C to 55 °C, 0 °C to 50 °C when Power over (IEC 60068-2-1, IEC 60068-2-2) Ethernet (PoE) exceeds 30 W... -
Page 4: Connecting The System Power Supply
150 W. Loosen the connector screws and remove the system power connector plug from the controller. The following figure shows the terminal screws, which secure the wires in the 4 | ni.com | IC-3173 Getting Started Guide... -
Page 5: Connecting The Isolated Outputs Power Supply
The following figure shows the V (positive) terminal screw and the C (negative) terminal screw, which secure the wires in the screw terminals, and the connector screws, which secure the connector plug on the front panel. IC-3173 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 5... -
Page 6: Configuring The Ic-3173 For Ni Linux Real-Time
Turn on the external power source. Configuring the IC-3173 for NI Linux Real-Time The real-time version of the IC-3173 ships preloaded with NI Linux Real-Time. Complete this section if you are using the real-time version of the IC-3173. 6 | ni.com | IC-3173 Getting Started Guide... -
Page 7: Required Components
Required Components The following items are necessary to set up and use the IC-3173. • IC-3173 • One shielded CAT 5 10/100Base-TX, CAT 5e, or CAT 6 1000Base-T Ethernet cable to connect the device to the development computer or to a network. -
Page 8: Connecting To The Development Computer
Drivers or use NI MAX to set a system password on the target. Installing the NI Industrial Controller Device Drivers Before using the IC-3173, install the drivers onto the device. Complete the following steps to install and configure NI Industrial Controller Device Drivers: Install NI Industrial Controller Device Drivers onto the Windows development machine connected to the IC-3173. - Page 9 10. Expand Devices and Interfaces under the IC-3173 in the configuration tree. Select the hardware connected to the IC-3173 from the list. You can view or modify the device settings as allowed by the hardware.
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Page 10: Setting A System Password
The IC-3173 Does Not Appear in MAX • The IC-3173 may not be powered. Verify that there is system power to the device and that both the IC-3173 and the development computer are properly connected to the network. The POWER LED should be lit green and the ACTIVITY/LINK LED on the primary network port should flash green when refreshing the list of devices in MAX. - Page 11 IP address to another device. Either remove or reconfigure the other device, or reconfigure the IC-3173 to use a different IP address by putting it into the IP RESET state and restarting into the normal state. Refer to the IC-3173 User Manual on ni.com/manuals...
- Page 12 If the BIOS setting Restore After Power Loss is set to Stay Off, the IC-3173 may be powered, but turned off. Use the power button to turn on the device.
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Page 13: Worldwide Support And Services
United States, visit the Worldwide Offices section of ni.com/ niglobal to access the branch office websites, which provide up-to-date contact information, support phone numbers, email addresses, and current events. IC-3173 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 13... - Page 14 CONTAINED HEREIN AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY ERRORS. U.S. Government Customers: The data contained in this manual was developed at private expense and is subject to the applicable limited rights and restricted data rights as set forth in FAR 52.227-14, DFAR 252.227-7014, and DFAR 252.227-7015. © 2016 National Instruments. All rights reserved. 375283A-01 Mar16...
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