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cRIO-FRC Operating Instructions and Specifications

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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 Competition kit, including cRIO-FRC reconfigurable 

embedded chassis with integrated intelligent real-time controller and 
the LabVIEW for FRC software

C Series I/O modules

DIN rail mount kit (for DIN rail mounting only)

Two M4 or number 10 panhead screws (for panel mounting only)

A number 2 Phillips screwdriver

Power supply

Note

The cRIO-FRC may be shipped with a clear protective film cover on the front panel. 

You can remove the film cover before installing the cRIO-FRC.

Related Documentation

To find the 

FIRST Robotics Competition Manual

 and other helpful 

documents mentioned in this document, go to the FRC Community Web 
site at 

www.usfirst.org/community/frc

 and select 

Documents and 

Updates

»

Competition Manual and Related Documents

.

Mounting the CompactRIO Reconfigurable 
Embedded Chassis

You can mount the chassis in any orientation on a 35 mm DIN rail or on a 
panel. Use the DIN rail mounting method if you already have a DIN rail 
configuration or if you need to be able to quickly remove the CompactRIO 
chassis. Use the panel mount method for high shock and vibration 
applications.

Caution

If the ambient operating temperature is 50 °C or higher, you must allow 25.4 mm 

(1 in.) on the top and bottom of the chassis and in front of the I/O modules for air 
circulation.

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Summary of Contents for CompactRIO cRIO-FRC

Page 1: ...service in house repair center WE BUY USED EQUIPMENT Sell your excess underutilized and idle used equipment We also offer credit for buy backs and trade ins www artisantg com WeBuyEquipment REMOTE IN...

Page 2: ...cRIO FRC 1 LEDs 2 RS 232 Serial Port 3 RJ 45 Ethernet Port 2 4 RJ 45 Ethernet Port 1 5 Power Connector 6 Reset Button 7 DIP Switches NI cRIO FRC 1 2 4 5 6 7 POWER FPGA STATUS USER1 RESET LINK 10 100...

Page 3: ...r before installing the cRIO FRC Related Documentation To find the FIRST Robotics Competition Manual and other helpful documents mentioned in this document go to the FRC Community Web site at www usfi...

Page 4: ...g Note The cRIO FRC is shipped with slot protectors that prevent debris and contaminants from damaging the DB 15 I O module connectors in unused slots Do not remove slot protectors from unused slots F...

Page 5: ...assis before mounting it Mounting the Chassis on a Panel You can use the NI 9905 panel mount kit to mount the cRIO FRC on a flat surface Complete the following steps 1 Fasten the chassis to the panel...

Page 6: ...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 NI cRIO FRC 2 1 31 8 mm...

Page 7: ...e chassis on a standard 35 mm DIN rail Complete the following steps to mount the chassis on a DIN rail 1 Fasten the DIN rail clip to the chassis using a number 2 Phillips screwdriver and two M4 16 scr...

Page 8: ...efore removing it from the DIN rail Installing C Series I O Modules in the Chassis Figure 9 shows the mechanical dimensions of C Series I O modules Figure 9 C Series I O Module Front and Side View wit...

Page 9: ...nstalling an I O Module in the Chassis 3 Squeeze the latches and insert the I O module into the module slot 4 Press firmly on the connector side of the I O module until the latches lock the I O module...

Page 10: ...crossover cable to connect the chassis directly to a computer Caution To prevent data loss and to maintain the integrity of your Ethernet installation do not use a cable longer than 100 m If you need...

Page 11: ...r has been switched off Powering On the cRIO FRC When you apply power to the cRIO FRC the controller runs a power on self test POST During the POST the Power and Status LEDs turn on The Status LED tur...

Page 12: ...r Serial Port Table 1 CompactRIO Reset Options Reset Option Behavior Do Not Autoload on Reset Does not load the FPGA bit stream from flash memory Autoload on Power On Reset Loads the FPGA bit stream f...

Page 13: ...dded LabVIEW Real Time engine launches at startup If the switch is in the OFF position the LabVIEW Real Time engine launches Keep this switch in the OFF position during normal operation If the switch...

Page 14: ...e chassis to reset the IP address to 0 0 0 0 If the chassis is on your local subnet and the IP RESET switch is in the ON position the chassis appears in software with IP address 0 0 0 0 NO APP Switch...

Page 15: ...an download to the FPGA from software regardless of switch position Using the RESET Button Pressing the RESET button resets the processor in the same manner as cycling power Note The FPGA continues to...

Page 16: ...S LED flashes once indicating that the IP address is unconfigured Table 3 Status LED Indications Number of Flashes Indication 1 The chassis is unconfigured Use the cRIO FRC Imaging Utility to configur...

Page 17: ...r the LabVIEW Run Time Engine to load Specifications The following specifications are typical for the 20 to 55 C operating temperature range unless otherwise noted Network Network interface 10BaseT an...

Page 18: ...pe it with a dry towel Screw terminal wiring 0 5 to 2 5 mm2 24 to 12 AWG copper conductor wire with 10 mm 0 39 in of insulation stripped from the end Torque for screw terminals 0 5 to 0 6 N m 4 4 to 5...

Page 19: ...duct label or visit ni com certification search by model number or product line and click the appropriate link in the Certification column Electromagnetic Compatibility This product is designed to mee...

Page 20: ...l environmental information refer to the NI and the Environment Web page at ni com environment This page contains the environmental regulations and directives with which NI complies as well as other e...

Page 21: ...ction 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 Vibrati...

Page 22: ...le Wiring Connections Pin Connector 1 Connector 2 Normal Connector 2 Crossover 1 white orange white orange white green 2 orange orange green 3 white green white green white orange 4 blue blue blue 5 w...

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