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Installation Instruction Contents
Contents
1 Installation of the Module...............................................................................................1
2 LEDs and Connectors...................................................................................................2
2.1 Position of LEDs and Connectors.........................................................................2
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Installation Instruction Installation of the Module
1 Installation of the Module
The cRIO PB module is a PROFIBUS DP Master/Slave module for National Instruments
CompactRIO, Single-Board RIO systems. The configuration entirely takes place by means of
the delivered software. Thus, no jumpers or DIP-switch adjustments are necessary.
To mount the module in the CompactRIO or Single-Board RIO proceed as follows:
• Switch off the CompactRIO or Single-Board RIO
• Plug the cRIO PB module into slot 1 until it snaps in.
Pay attention to a proper adjustment of the board in the guidance (avoid canting !).
Important note: The CompactRIO PROFIBUS DP modules require 2.5 W of power, so you
must use it in Slot 1 while leaving Slot 2 empty.
Important note: The CompactRIO PROFIBUS DP modules is supported only in
CompactRIO reconfigurable chassis, such as an NI cRIO-911x, and NI Single-Board RIO
devices.
OFF No power supply connected PWR Green
ON Power supply connected
OFF SPI bus not active SPI Green
ON SPI bus active
RUN Green
Operation as DP-Master
OFF Scanning not activated
ON Scanning activated
Operation as DP-Slave
BF Red
Operation as DP-Master
Operation as DP-Slave
OFF DP Slave not active
ON DP Slave initialized
Flash
fast
Flash
slow
OFF PROFIBUS OK
ON
OFF Data exchange O.K
ON
Flash
fast
Flash
slow
DP Slave (AutoSlaveMode)
waits for a DP Master to
communicate
DP Slave (AutoSlaveMode)
baud rate detection active
PROFIBUS Bus Fail
Possible reasons:
Configuration error
Non responding DP-Slave
No data exchange with DP
Master
Possible reasons:
Configuration error
DP Master not active
DP Master gone
Watchdog expired
DP Slave (AutoSlaveMode)
waits for a DP Master to
communicate
DP Slave (AutoSlaveMode)
baud rate detection active
Parameter Value
Nominal value 24 Volts DC
Input range 11 – 30 Volts DC
Power consumption 2.5 W in Active mode
(Receiving and
Transmitting)
Table 2: Power requirements
2.4 9 pin SUB D connector
Pin Number Signal Function Direction
1 - shielding
3 RxD/TxD-P Data+ Input/Output
5 0V (potential free 80 mA) Feeding of bus terminator Input
6 5V (potential free 80 mA) Feeding of bus terminator Output
8 RxD/TxD-N Data- Input/Output
Table 3: Pin Assignment 9 pin SUB D connector
Remark: To assure correct operation of the PROFIBUS, a terminating resistor must be
mounted at each bus end.
Cable type A
Cable type B
+5V
Data
220 Ω 390 Ω390 Ω
150 Ω 390 Ω390 Ω
0V Data-
Figure 3: Profibus-Terminator (cable type B is no longer used)
Processor ARM 9 at 150 MHz
Profibus Controller ASPC2 at 48 MHz
Memory 32 Mbyte SRAM
4 Mbyte Flash Type Memory
SPI Interface SPI Slave up to 4 Mbit/s
Profibus Interface 1 Port (Sub-D 9 pins)
Interface Physics RS485 (isolated)
Profibus Data Rates 9600 Bit/s – 12000 Kbit/s
Data Size of Process Image max. 8 KByte
PROFIBUS Isolation Voltage 500 VDC
Power Requirements 2.5 W Active Mode (Transmitting
and Receiving)
Storage Temperature Range -25 °C – +70 °C
Ambient Temperature Range 0 °C – +50 °C
Weight 0,16 KG
RoHS Compliant 2002/95/EC
Certification DIN EN 55024, issue 2003-10
DIN EN 55022, issue 2007-04
Table 4: Technical Data
3.1 Use in hazardous locations
The module is only suitable for use in nonhazardous locations.