This document provides dimensions, pinouts, connectivity information,
and specifications for the National Instruments sbRIO-9601 and
sbRIO-9602. The devices are referred to inclusively in this document as
the sbRIO-960x.
Caution National Instruments makes no product safety, electromagnetic compatibility
(EMC), or CE marking compliance claims for the sbRIO-960x. The end-product supplier
is responsible for conformity to any and all compliance requirements.
Caution Exercise caution when placing the sbRIO-960x inside an enclosure. Auxiliary
cooling may be necessary to keep the device under the maximum ambient temperature
rating of 55 °C.
The following figure shows the sbRIO-960x.
Figure 1. sbRIO-960x
What You Need to Get Started
This section lists the software and hardware you need to start programming
the sbRIO-960x.
Software Requirements
You need a development computer with the following software installed
on it. Go to
for information about software version compatibility.
❑ LabVIEW
❑ LabVIEW Real-Time Module
❑ LabVIEW FPGA Module
❑ NI-RIO Software
Hardware Requirements
You need the following hardware to use the sbRIO device.
❑ sbRIO-960x
❑ 19–30 VDC power supply
ni.com/info and enter the info code rdsoftwareversion
❑ Ethernet cable
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Dimensions
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.
This section contains dimensional drawings of the sbRIO devices. For
three-dimensional models, go to
Resource tab for the sbRIO device you are using.
The following figure shows the dimensions of the sbRIO-960x.
3.650 (92.71)
3.520 (89.41)
2.440 (61.98)
.550 (13.97)
.275 (6.99)
.140 (3.56)
.000 (0)
.469 (11.91)
.327 (8.31)
.080 (2.03)
.000 (0)
.000 (0)
.775 (19.69)
.000 (0)
.286 (7.26)
.810 (20.57)
.940 (23.88)
1.107 (28.12)
2.237 (56.81)
2.091 (53.11)
3.691 (93.75)
4.100 (104.14)
4.017 (102.03)
5.147 (130.72)
5.001 (127.03)
8.076 (205.13)
7.295 (185.29)
8.200 (208.28)
6.927 (175.95)
7.911 (200.94)
7X Ø
.134 (3.4)
3.520 (89.41)
.450 (11.43)
8.200 (208.28)
2MM CLEARANCE REQUIRED
ABOVE THIS CAPACITOR
.380 (9.65)
.365 (9.28)
.651 (16.54)
.220 (5.59)
.180 (4.57)
.080 (2.03)
.000 (0)
.000(0)
1.705 (43.31)
2.386 (60.61)
2.905 (73.79)
3.100 (78.74)
4.100 (104.14)
4.659 (118.33)
5.633 (143.07)
2X 4-40 THREADS
7.502 (190.55)
6.617 (168.06)
8.137 (206.68)
.625 (15.88)
.327 (8.31)
.242 (6.16)
8.200 (208.28)
Figure 2. sbRIO-960x Dimensions in Inches (Millimeters)
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You can install up to three board-only C Series I/O modules on the
sbRIO-960x. The following figure shows the dimensions of the
sb-RIO-960x with three board-only C Series I/O modules installed.
6.565 (166.75)
5.515 (140.08)
4.265 (108.33)
3.965 (100.71)
3.650 (92.71)
2.885 (73.28)
2.514 (63.86)
Ø.512 (13)
1.212 (30.78)
.000 (0)
.000 (0)
.285 (7.23)
2.889 (73.38)
2.910 (73.91)
3.340 (84.84)
5.799 (147.29)
5.820 (147.83)
6.442 (163.63)
8.709 (221.21)
8X Ø .125 (3.18)
8.200 (208.28)
Figure 3. sbRIO-960x with C Series Modules, Dimensions in Inches (Millimeters)
To maintain isolation clearances on the C Series modules, do not use mounting
Note
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.
The following figure shows the locations of parts on the sbRIO device.
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7
815
91011121314
1 J11, Connector for C Series Module
2P5, 3.3 V Digital I/O3 J10, Connector for C Series Module
4P4, 3.3 V Digital I/O
5 J9, Connector for C Series Module
6DIP Switches
7 Backup Battery
8 P2, 3.3 V Digital I/O
9 J5, RJ-45 Ethernet Port
10 J1, RS-232 Serial Port
11 Reset Button
12 P1, Ground Lug
13 LEDs
14 J3, Power Connector
15 P3, 3.3 V Digital I/O
Figure 4. sbRIO-960x Parts Locator Diagram
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The following table lists and describes the connectors on sbRIO devices
and lists the part number and manufacturer of each connector. Refer to the
manufacturer for information about using and matching these connectors.