OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
™
CompactRIO cRIO-9052
CompactRIO StarFabric Interface
1
POWER
BACKUP
STATUS
FPGA
Rx
V1
C
V2
C
INPUT
9–35 V
17 W MAX
2
3
1LEDs
2 Power Connector
Tx
NI cRIO-9052
CompactRIO StarFabric Interface
3 RJ-45 Connectors
Figure 1. CompactRIO cRIO-9052
These operating instructions describe how to connect the National
Instruments cRIO-9052 to a laptop, PC, or PXI chassis and how to use
the features of the cRIO-9052. For information about installing,
configuring, and programming the CompactRIO reconfigurable chassis
that the cRIO-9052 works with, refer to the CompactRIO Bookshelf at
Start»All Programs»National Instruments»CompactRIO»
Search the CompactRIO Bookshelf.
Safety Guidelines
Operate the cRIO-9052 only as described in these operating instructions.
Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations
The cRIO-9052 is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C,
D, T4 hazardous locations; Class I, Zone 2, AEx nC IIC T4, and
Ex nC IIC T4 hazardous locations; and nonhazardous locations only.
Follow these guidelines if you are installing the cRIO-9052 in a potentially
explosive environment. Not following these guidelines may result in
serious injury or death.
Caution Do not disconnect the power supply wires and connectors from the controller
unless power has been switched off.
Caution Do not install or remove the controller unless power has been switched off.
Caution Substitution of components may impair suitability for Class I, Division 2.
Caution For Zone 2 applications, install the CompactRIO system in an enclosure rated to
at least IP 54 as defined by IEC 60529 and EN 60529.
Special Conditions for Safe Use in Europe
This equipment has been evaluated as EEx nC IIC T4 equipment under
DEMKO Certificate No. 03 ATEX 0324020X. Each controller is marked
II 3G and is suitable for use in Zone 2 hazardous locations.
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About the cRIO-9052
The cRIO-9052 works with a host system through the NI 8310, which is a
StarFabric interface device, allowing you to connect to and control any
CompactRIO reconfigurable chassis from a Windows host or a host that is
running the LabVIEW Real-Time Module. Using a Windows host or a host
that is running the LabVIEW Real-Time Module to connect to and control
a CompactRIO reconfigurable chassis allows you to transfer to and receive
from the reconfigurable chassis very quickly. The host system is the PC,
PXI chassis, or laptop computer you have installed the NI 8310 into. For
information about StarFabric, visit
When you have started an application that is handled by the CompactRIO
reconfigurable chassis that has the cRIO-9052 installed, you can physically
disconnect the host from the CompactRIO reconfigurable chassis while the
application continues to run.
You can reconnect the host system to the reconfigurable chassis while an
application is running on the reconfigurable chassis. If the host system
contains an NI PCI-8310 or an NI PXI-8310, you must reboot the host
before you can view the running program on the reconfigurable chassis. If
you are using an NI CardBus-8310, you can view the running program on
the reconfigurable chassis as soon as you reconnect the host system to it and
the operating system has detected the reconfigurable chassis.
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Complete the following steps to set up and use the cRIO-9052:
1. Install the cRIO-9052 on a cRIO-91xx chassis. Refer to the Installing
the cRIO-9052 on the Chassis section for more information.
2. Wire the cRIO-9052 for power. Refer to the Wiring Power to the
cRIO-9052 section for more information.
3. Wire the cRIO-9052 for connectivity to the host. Refer to the Wiring
the cRIO-9052 for Connectivity to the Host section for more
information.
4. Install the driver software on the host system, if applicable. Refer to the
Driver Software section for more information.
5. Install the NI 8310 on the host system. Refer to the Install the NI 8310
section for more information.
6. Configure the reconfigurable chassis. Refer to the Configure the
CompactRIO Reconfigurable Chassis section for more information.
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Required Components
You must have the following components installed and configured to use
the cRIO-9052:
• cRIO-9052
• Laptop (CardBus), PC (PCI), or PXI chassis you will use to interact
with a Compact RIO reconfigurable chassis
• A CompactRIO reconfigurable chassis (cRIO-91xx)
• NI 8310
• Power supply (9 V to 35 V)
• Two shielded CAT5 Ethernet cables
• Six ferrites (two for each CAT5 cable and two for each power supply
input)
Cabling
The transmit and receive cables must be within 2.54 cm (1 in.) of the same
length. The maximum cable length is 14 m (45.93 ft.).
To ensure that the device or system passes the emission standards in your
area, you must install a ferrite at each end of both CAT5 Ethernet cables and
on each of the power supply inputs, and thus you need six ferrites.
NI provides accessory kits that include the appropriate length CAT5
Ethernet cables and required ferrites. Visit
ni.com and search for one of
the part numbers listed in Table 1 for more information about these kits and
to purchase them.
Table 1. National Instruments Cable Sets
Cable Length
(m)
Description
3 m 3 m StarFabric Cable Set
Orderable
Part Number
1
Cable
Part Number
779544-03 763640-03
2
CBL3S-NI
10 m 10 m StarFabric Cable Set
779544-10 763640-10
CBL10S-NI
14 m 14 m StarFabric Cable Set
779544-14 763640-14
CBL14S-NI
1
This is the part number you use to order the cable kit from NI.
2
This is the part number that appears on the cable.
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Installing the cRIO-9052 on the Chassis
Figure 2 shows the dimensions of the cRIO-9052.
90.2 mm
(3.55 in.)
44.2 mm
(1.74 in.)
77.3 mm
(3.04 in.)
1
88.1 mm
(3.47 in.)
44.2 mm
(1.74 in.)
1M4 Thread
Figure 2. cRIO-9052 Front and Bottom Views with Dimensions
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Complete the following steps to install the cRIO-9052 on the chassis:
1. Make sure that no power is connected to the cRIO-9052 or the chassis.
2. Align the controller with the chassis as shown in Figure 3.
2
1
3
4
1 cRIO-9052
2 Reconfigurable Embedded Chassis
Figure 3. Installing the cRIO-9052 on the Chassis
3 Controller Slot
4 Captive Screws
3. Slide the cRIO-9052 onto the controller slot on the chassis. Press
firmly to ensure the cRIO-9052 is seated properly on the
reconfigurable chassis.
Refer to the CompactRIO Reconfigurable Embedded System
Installation Instructions for more information about installing the
cRIO-9052 onto the chassis.
4. Using a number 2 Phillips screwdriver, tighten the two captive screws
on the front of the controller to 1.3 N · m (11.5 lb · in.) of torque.
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Wiring Power to the cRIO-9052
Caution Yo u must install the cRIO-9052 on a CompactRIO chassis and tighten the captive
screws before you apply power to the cRIO-9052. Installing the cRIO-9052 while power
is applied to it can cause damage to the chassis.
The cRIO-9052 requires an external power supply that meets the
specifications in the Power Requirements section. The cRIO-9052 filters
and regulates the supplied power and provides power for all of the I/O
modules in the chassis. You can connect two power sources to the
cRIO-9052, which draws power from the power source with the higher
voltage. The cRIO-9052 has one layer of reversed-current flow protection.
To conform to UL standards, the power source you connect to the
cRIO-9052 must provide an additional layer of reversed-current flow
protection.
Complete the following steps to connect power sources to the cRIO-9052:
1. Install a ferrite around the negative and positive wires for both the V1
and V2 terminals by wrapping both wires around one side of the ferrite
one time. Refer to Figure 4 for an illustration of this step.
2. Connect the positive lead of one of the power sources to the
V1 terminal and the negative lead to one of the C terminals.
3. Connect the positive lead of the other power source to the V2 terminal
and the negative lead to one of the C terminals.
Note The cRIO-9052 draws power from either V1 or V2 depending on which terminal has
a higher voltage. It does not draw power from both terminals.
Caution The C terminals are internally connected to each other. Make sure to use
two power sources that have a common ground.
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V1
C
V2
C
Figure 4. Wiring Power to the cRIO-9052
Wiring the cRIO-9052 for Connectivity to the Host
Connect each of the CAT5 Ethernet cables to the cRIO-9052. Note which
cable is connected to the transmit (Tx) port and which cable is connected
to the receive (Rx) port. You will need this information when you connect
the other end of each of the cables to the appropriate ports on the NI 8310
that is installed in the host system. Refer to the Install the NI 8310 section
for more information about connecting the CAT5 Ethernet cables to the
host system.
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Driver Software
Note Installing the NI-CardBus-8310 driver software for use with the NI PXI-8310 and/or
the NI PCI-8310 may cause improper operation.
Tip If you are using the NI 8310 with a host that is running the LabVIEW Real-Time
Module, you will not be prompted to install any driver software.
Refer to the following sections for information about installing driver
software for the applicable hardware devices.
NI PXI-8310 and NI PCI-8310
If you are using the NI PXI-8310 or NI PCI-8310, it is not necessary to
install any driver software for these devices. When you install the hardware
devices, Windows will recognize three new devices. The reconfigurable
chassis will be listed as the cRIO-91xx, and the cRIO-9052 and NI 8310
will each be listed as Other PCI Bridge. Windows will prompt you to
install drivers for all three of these devices. Install the cRIO-91xx driver and
cancel the driver installation for the cRIO-9052 and the NI 8310.
To prevent being prompted to install drivers every time you boot the
Windows system, National Instruments recommends that you disable both
of the Other PCI Bridge devices in the Windows device manager. The
NI 8310 and the cRIO-9052 will continue to operate normally after you
disable both of the Other PCI Bridge devices.
NI CardBus-8310
If you are using the NI CardBus-8310, you must install the
NI-CardBus-8310 driver software before you install the NI CardBus-8310.
Refer to the NI CardBus-8310-to-PXI Expansion User Manual information
about installing the NI-CardBus-8310 driver software.
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Install the NI 8310
Refer to the following sections for information about installing the
NI 8310.
NI PCI-8310
The NI PCI-8310 is a 64-bit PCI device. 64-bit PCI devices have a different
connector than 32-bit PCI devices, but you can use a 64-bit PCI device in
a PCI slot that is designed for a 32-bit PCI device. Refer to Figure 5 for
more information.
2
1
1 Portion of the NI PCI-8310
connector that is inserted into
the 32-bit PCI slot on your PC
Figure 5. NI PCI-8310
2 Portion of the NI PCI-8310 connector
that remains outside of the 32-bit PCI
slot on your PC
Complete the following steps to install the NI PCI-8310:
1. Power off and unplug the computer.
Caution To protect yourself and the computer from electrical hazards, the computer must
remain unplugged until the installation is complete.
2. Remove the cover to expose access to the PCI expansion slots.
3. Choose an unused PCI slot, and remove the corresponding expansion
slot cover on the back panel of the computer.
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4. Touch a metal part on the computer case to discharge any static
electricity that might be on your clothes or body before handling the
PCI-8310. Static electricity can damage the PCI-8310.
5. Gently rock the PCI-8310 into the slot. The connection may be tight,
but do not force the PCI-8310 into place.
6. If required, screw the mounting bracket of the PCI-8310 to the back
panel rail of the computer.
7. Replace the cover.
8. Make sure the cRIO-9052 is powered on and the CAT5 Ethernet cables
are connected to the cRIO-9052. Refer to the Wiring Power to the
cRIO-9052 section for more information.
Note If you want the host to detect the CompactRIO reconfigurable chassis, which has the
cRIO-9052 installed, without rebooting the host, you must power on the cRIO-9052 before
you power on the host system.
9. Connect the CAT5 cable connected to the cRIO-9052 Rx port to the
Tx port on the PCI-8310.
10. Connect the CAT5 cable connected to the cRIO-9052 Tx port to the
Rx port on the PCI-8310.
11. Plug in and power on the computer.
If the Status LED does not light up on the cRIO-9052, refer to the
Understanding LED Indications section to determine what might be
wrong with the system.
NI CardBus-8310
Refer to the NI CardBus-8310-to-PXI Expansion User Manual for
instructions for installing the NI CardBus-8310.
Complete the following steps to connect the NI CardBus-8310 to the
cRIO-9052:
1. Make sure the cRIO-9052 is powered on and the CAT5 Ethernet cables
are connected to the cRIO-9052. Refer to the Wiring Power to the
cRIO-9052 section for more information.
2. Connect the CAT5 cable connected to the cRIO-9052 Rx port to the
Tx port on the CardBus-8310.
3. Connect the CAT5 cable connected to the cRIO-9052 Tx port to the
Rx port on the CardBus-8310.
4. Plug in and turn on the laptop.
If the Status LED does not light up on the cRIO-9052, refer to the
Understanding LED Indications section to determine what might be
wrong with the system.
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NI PXI-8310
Complete the following steps to install the NI PXI-8310:
1. Power off and unplug the PXI or CompactPCI chassis.
2. Choose an unused PXI or CompactPCI peripheral slot. Remove the
filler panel for the peripheral slot you have chosen.
3. Touch a metal part on the chassis to discharge any static electricity that
might be on your clothes or body.
4. Insert the PXI-8310 in the selected slot. Use the injector/ejector handle
to fully inject the device into place.
5. Screw the front panel of the PXI-8310 to the front panel mounting rails
of the PXI or CompactPCI chassis.
6. Visually verify the installation.
7. Make sure the cRIO-9052 is powered on and the CAT5 Ethernet cables
are connected to the cRIO-9052. Refer to the Wiring Power to the
cRIO-9052 section for more information.
Note If you want the host to detect the CompactRIO reconfigurable chassis, which has the
cRIO-9052 installed, without rebooting the host, you must power on the cRIO-9052 before
you power on the host system.
8. Connect the CAT5 cable connected to the cRIO-9052 Rx port to the
Tx port on the PXI-8310.
9. Connect the CAT5 cable connected to the cRIO-9052 Tx port to the
Rx port on the PXI-8310.
10. Plug in and turn on the PXI or CompactPCI chassis.
If the Status LED does not light up on the cRIO-9052, refer to the
Understanding LED Indications section to determine what might be
wrong with the system.
Configure the CompactRIO Reconfigurable Chassis
On the host system, use MAX to configure the reconfigurable chassis.
To view information about how to configure the reconfigurable chassis in
MAX, open MAX and click Help»MAX Help. In the help file, expand the
Installed Products book in the Contents tab, and then expand the
CompactRIO book.
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Understanding LED Indications
POWER
BACKUP
STATUS
FPGA
Figure 6. cRIO-9052 LEDs
Power LED
The Power LED is lit while the cRIO-9052 is powered on. This LED
indicates that the power supply connected to the cRIO-9052 is adequate,
and that the cRIO-9052 is supplying power to the CompactRIO system.
Backup LED
The Backup LED is lit when the cRIO-9052 is drawing power from the
V2 terminal.
Status LED
The Status LED is on during normal operation. The cRIO-9052 indicates
specific error conditions by turning off or flashing the Status LED.
If the Status LED is off, the NI 8310 and the cRIO-9052 are not connected
properly. Unplug the CAT5 Ethernet cables from either the NI 8310 or the
cRIO-9052, and swap the cable positions.
If the Status LED is flashing, the NI 8310 and the cRIO-9052 are connected
properly. Reboot the host computer to ensure that the cRIO-9052 is
properly enumerated and is running.
FPGA LED
You can use the FPGA LED to help debug the application or easily
determine the status of the application. Use the LabVIEW FPGA Module
and NI-RIO 2.0 or later to define the FPGA LED to meet the needs of the
application. Refer to LabVIEW Help for information about programming
this LED.
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Specifications
StarFabric Communication
Interface ..................................................4 LVDS transmit pairs
Communication rates
Theoretical maximum......................133 MB/s
Typical
Cabling requirements
Cables ..............................................2 shielded
Maximum difference between
the lengths of the two cables ...........2.54 cm (1 in.)
Maximum cabling length.................14 m (45.93 ft)
Power Requirements
You must use a National Electric Code (NEC) Class 2 power source with
the cRIO-9052.
Recommended power supply..................48 W secondary,
4 LVDS receive pairs
1
...........................................50 MB/s
CAT5 Ethernet cables
18 VDC to 24 VDC
Power consumption
cRIO-9052 only...............................1.5 W, max
cRIO-9052 supplying power
to 8 CompactRIO modules ..............17 W, max
2
Power supply
On power up ....................................9 to 35 V
After power up.................................6 to 35 V
Note The cRIO-9052 powers up only at 9 V or higher, but after it is powered up, it can run
on as little as 6 V.
1
This rate varies depending on your host system specifications, such as processor, RAM, and so on.
2
This is the maximum amount of power that the entire system should consume at the power connector.
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Physical Characteristics
If you need to clean the device, wipe it with a dry towel.
Screw-terminal wiring............................ 12 to 24 AWG copper conductor
Torque for screw terminals .................... 0.5 to 0.6 N · m
Weight.................................................... Approx. 546 g (19.2 oz)
Safety
Safety Voltages
Connect only voltages that are within these limits.
V-to-C .................................................... 35 V max,
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. Such voltage measurements include
signal levels, special equipment, limited-energy parts of equipment,
circuits powered by regulated low-voltage sources, and electronics.
wire with 10 mm (0.39 in.) of
insulation stripped from the end
(4.4 to 5.3 lb · in.)
Measurement Category I
Safety Standards
The cRIO-9052 is designed to meet the requirements of the following
standards of safety for electrical equipment for measurement, control,
and laboratory use:
• EN 61010-1, IEC 61010-1
• UL 61010-1
• CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1
Note For UL and other safety certifications, refer to the product label, or visit
ni.com/certification, search by model number or product line, and click the
appropriate link in the Certification column.
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Environmental
Note To meet this operating temperature range, follow the guidelines in the installation
instructions for the CompactRIO system.
The cRIO-9052 is intended for indoor use only. For outdoor use, mount the
CompactRIO system in a suitably rated enclosure.
Operating temperature
(IEC 60068-2-1, IEC 60068-2-2) ...........–40 to 70 °C
Storage temperature
(IEC 60068-2-1, IEC 60068-2-2) ...........–40 to 85 °C
Ingress protection ...................................IP 40
Operating humidity
(IEC 60068-2-56) ...................................10 to 90% RH, noncondensing
Storage humidity
(IEC 60068-2-56) ...................................5 to 95% RH, noncondensing
Maximum altitude...................................2,000 m
Pollution Degree (IEC 60664)................2
Shock and Vibration
To meet these specifications, you must panel mount the CompactRIO
system and affix ferrules to the end of the terminal wires.
Operating vibration
Random (IEC 60068-2-64)..............5 g
Sinusoidal (IEC 60068-2-6) ............5 g, 10 to 500 Hz
Operating shock
(IEC 60068-2-27) ...................................30 g, 11 ms half sine
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, 10 to 500 Hz
rms
50 g, 3 ms half sine,
18 shocks at 6 orientations
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Emissions ............................................... EN 55011 Class A at 10 m
Immunity................................................ Industrial levels per EN
EMC/EMI............................................... CE, C-Tick, and FCC Part 15
Note For EMC compliance, operate this device with shielded cabling.
CE Compliance
This product meets the essential requirements of applicable European
directives, as amended for CE marking, as follows:
Low-Voltage Directive (safety) ............. 73/23/EEC
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Directive (EMC) .................................... 89/336/EEC
Note Refer to the Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for this product for any additional
regulatory compliance information. To obtain the DoC for this product, visit
ni.com/certification, search by model number or product line, and click the
appropriate link in the Certification column.
FCC Part 15A above 1 GHz
61326:1997 + A2:2001,
Table A.1
(Class A) Compliant
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