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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS
CompactRIO cRIO-FRC
Reconfigurable Embedded Chassis with Integrated Intelligent
Real-Time Controller for FIRST Robotics Competition
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POWER
FPGA
STATUS
USER1
SAFE MODE
CONSOLE OUT
IP RESET
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NO APP
USER1
NO FPGA
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RESET
V
INPUT
C
19-30 V
NC
20 W MAX
C
5
1 LEDs
2 RS-232 Serial Port
3 RJ-45 Ethernet Port 2
4 RJ-45 Ethernet Port 1
Figure 1. CompactRIO cRIO-FRC
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NI cRIO-FRC
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5 Power Connector
6 Reset Button
7 DIP Switches
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- Page 1 NO FPGA LINK RESET LINK INPUT 19-30 V 20 W MAX 1 LEDs 5 Power Connector 2 RS-232 Serial Port 6 Reset Button 3 RJ-45 Ethernet Port 2 7 DIP Switches 4 RJ-45 Ethernet Port 1 Figure 1. CompactRIO cRIO-FRC...
- Page 2 This document describes how to connect the cRIO-FRC to a network and how to use the features of the cRIO-FRC. This document also contains specifications for the cRIO-FRC. What You Need to Install the cRIO-FRC FIRST Robotics Electronics kit, including cRIO-FRC reconfigurable embedded chassis with integrated intelligent real-time controller C Series I/O modules DIN rail mount kit (for DIN rail mounting only)
- Page 3 (6.50 in.) 19 mm (0.75 in.) NI cRIO-FRC 36.4 mm (1.43 in.) 87.3 mm (3.44 in.) 51.1 mm (2.04 in.) 3.1 mm (0.12 in.) Figure 3. cRIO-FRC, Front View with Dimensions © National Instruments Corporation cRIO-FRC Operating Instructions and Specifications...
- Page 4 Complete the following steps. Fasten the chassis to the panel mount kit using a number 2 Phillips screwdriver and two M4 · 16 screws. National Instruments provides these screws with the panel mount kit. You must use these screws because they are the correct depth and thread for the panel.
- Page 5 Fasten the NI 9905 panel to the wall using the screwdriver and screws that are appropriate for the wall surface. Caution Make sure that no I/O modules are in the chassis before removing it from the panel. © National Instruments Corporation cRIO-FRC Operating Instructions and Specifications...
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Page 6: Mounting The Chassis On A Din Rail
DIN rail. Fasten the DIN rail clip to the chassis using a number 2 Phillips screwdriver and two M4 · 16 screws. National Instruments provides these screws with the DIN rail mount kit. Figure 7. Installing the DIN Rail Clip on the cRIO-FRC cRIO-FRC Operating Instructions and Specifications ni.com... - Page 7 Complete the following steps to install a C Series I/O module in the chassis. Make sure that no I/O-side power is connected to the I/O module. The chassis power can be on when you install I/O modules. © National Instruments Corporation cRIO-FRC Operating Instructions and Specifications...
- Page 8 Align the I/O module with an I/O module slot in the chassis as shown in Figure 10. The module slots are labeled 1 to 8, left to right. 1 Insertion Groove 2 Latch Figure 10. Installing an I/O Module in the Chassis Squeeze the latches and insert the I/O module into the module slot.
- Page 9 Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX). Contact your network administrator if you need assistance configuring the host computer and chassis on the same subnet. © National Instruments Corporation cRIO-FRC Operating Instructions and Specifications...
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Page 10: Boot Options
Wiring Power to the Chassis The cRIO-FRC requires an external power supply that meets the specifications in the Power Requirements section. The cRIO-FRC filters and regulates the supplied power and provides power for all of the I/O modules. The cRIO-FRC has one layer of reverse-voltage protection. Complete the following steps to connect a power supply to the chassis. - Page 11 LabVIEW RT application. For more information about the Serial VIs, refer to the LabVIEW Help. Pin 1 Pin 6 Pin 9 Pin 5 Figure 11. Controller Serial Port Table 2. DB-9 Pin Descriptions Signal © National Instruments Corporation cRIO-FRC Operating Instructions and Specifications...
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Page 12: Configuring Dip Switches
Configuring DIP Switches Figure 12. DIP Switches All of the DIP switches are in the OFF position when the chassis 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. -
Page 13: Ip Reset Switch
Running a Stand-Alone Real-Time Application (RT Module) topic of the LabVIEW Help. The NO APP switch does not affect C/C++ startup applications. You can use the Undeploy option in Wind River Workbench to disable a C/C++ application. © National Instruments Corporation cRIO-FRC Operating Instructions and Specifications... -
Page 14: Using The Reset Button
USER1 Switch You can define the USER1 switch for your application. To define the purpose of this switch in your embedded application, use the RT Read Switch VI in your LabVIEW RT embedded VI. For more information about the RT Read Switch VI, refer to the LabVIEW Help. NO FPGA Switch Push the NO FPGA switch to the ON position to prevent a LabVIEW FPGA application from loading at startup. -
Page 15: Status Led
When you restore the chassis to the factory network settings, the IP address, subnet mask, DNS address, gateway, and Time Server IP are set . Power-on defaults, watchdog settings, and VIs are unaffected. 0.0.0.0 © National Instruments Corporation cRIO-FRC Operating Instructions and Specifications... -
Page 16: Specifications
Complete the following steps to reset the chassis. Move the IP RESET DIP switch to the ON position. Push the RESET button to cycle power to the chassis. The STATUS LED flashes once, indicating that the IP address is unconfigured. Move the IP RESET switch to the OFF position. -
Page 17: Physical Characteristics
(4.4 to 5.3 lb · in.) Weight............ 929 g (32.7 oz) Safety Voltages Connect only voltages that are within these limits. V terminal to C terminal ......35 V max, Measurement Category I © National Instruments Corporation cRIO-FRC Operating Instructions and Specifications... -
Page 18: Safety Standards
Measurement Category I is for measurements performed on circuits not directly connected to the electrical distribution system referred to as MAINS voltage. MAINS is a hazardous live electrical supply system that powers equipment. This category is for measurements of voltages from specially protected secondary circuits. -
Page 19: Environmental Management
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) EU Customers At the end of their life cycle, all products must be sent to a WEEE recycling center. For more information about WEEE recycling centers and National Instruments WEEE initiatives, visit ni.com/environment/weee.htm RoHS... -
Page 20: Shock And Vibration
Environmental The cRIO-FRC is intended for indoor use only, but it may be used outdoors if mounted in a suitably rated enclosure. Operating temperature (IEC 60068-2-1, IEC 60068-2-2) ...–20 to 55 °C Note To meet this operating temperature range, follow the guidelines in the installation instructions for your CompactRIO system. - Page 21 Connector 1 Connector 2 Pin 1 Pin 8 Pin 1 Pin 8 Figure 14. Ethernet Connector Pinout © National Instruments Corporation cRIO-FRC Operating Instructions and Specifications...
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Page 22: Where To Go For Support
Where to Go for Support The National Instruments Web site is your complete resource for technical support. At you have access to everything from ni.com/support troubleshooting and application development self-help resources to email and phone assistance from NI Application Engineers. - Page 23 © National Instruments Corporation cRIO-FRC Operating Instructions and Specifications...
- Page 24 Instruments trademarks. Other product and company names mentioned herein are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies. For patents covering National Instruments products, refer to the appropriate location: Help»Patents in your software, the patents.txt file on your media, or ni.com/patents.