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Caution

 

The enclosure must have a door or cover accessible only by the use of a

tool.

Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines

This product was tested and complies with the regulatory requirements and limits for
electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) stated in the product specifications. These requirements
and limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the product is
operated in the intended operational electromagnetic environment.

This product is intended for use in industrial locations. However, harmful interference may
occur in some installations, when the product is connected to a peripheral device or test object,
or if the product is used in residential or commercial areas. To minimize interference with
radio and television reception and prevent unacceptable performance degradation, install and
use this product in strict accordance with the instructions in the product documentation.

Furthermore, any changes or modifications to the product not expressly approved by National
Instruments could void your authority to operate it under your local regulatory rules.

Special Conditions for Marine Applications

Some products are Lloyd’s Register (LR) Type Approved for marine (shipboard) applications.
To verify Lloyd’s Register certification for a product, visit 

ni.com/certification

 and search for

the LR certificate, or look for the Lloyd’s Register mark on the product.

Caution

 

In order to meet the EMC requirements for marine applications, install the

product in a shielded enclosure with shielded and/or filtered power and input/output
ports. In addition, take precautions when designing, selecting, and installing
measurement probes and cables to ensure that the desired EMC performance is
attained.

What You Need to Install CompactRIO
Reconfigurable Embedded Hardware

FIRST Robotics Competition kit, including cRIO-FRC II and FRC software

C Series I/O modules

DIN rail mount kit (for DIN rail mounting only)

Panel mount kit (for panel mounting only)

Two M4 or number 8 flathead screws (for mounting the chassis without one of the listed
mounting kits)

A number 2 Phillips screwdriver

Power supply

Ethernet cable

NI cRIO-FRC II User Manual and Specifications

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Summary of Contents for cRIO-FRC II

Page 1: ...FIRST Robotics Competition Figure 1 cRIO FRC II Front Panel 1 2 3 5 4 1 LEDs 2 RJ 45 Ethernet Port 3 Power Connector 4 Reset Button 5 RS 232 Serial Port This document describes how to connect the cRIO...

Page 2: ...has been switched off or the area is known to be nonhazardous Caution Do not remove modules unless power has been switched off or the area is known to be nonhazardous Caution Substitution of component...

Page 3: ...National Instruments could void your authority to operate it under your local regulatory rules Special Conditions for Marine Applications Some products are Lloyd s Register LR Type Approved for marin...

Page 4: ...rg community frc and select Documents and Updates Competition Manual and Related Documents Mounting the CompactRIO Reconfigurable Embedded Chassis You can mount the chassis horizontally on a flat vert...

Page 5: ...ing Clearance 50 8 mm 2 00 in 25 4 mm 1 in 63 5 mm 2 50 in 25 4 mm 1 in 63 5 mm 2 50 in 1 178 1 mm 7 01 in 1 64 3 mm 2 53 in 1 Measure ambient temperature here Note Go to ni com info and enter the Inf...

Page 6: ...before mounting it Mounting the Chassis on a Panel Panel or wall mounting is the best method for applications that are subject to high shock and vibration You can use the NI 9904 panel mount kit to mo...

Page 7: ...ws that are appropriate for the wall surface The maximum screw size is M4 or number 8 Mounting the Chassis Directly on a Flat Surface Using the Mounting Holes Panel or wall mounting is the best method...

Page 8: ...Chassis on a DIN Rail You can order the NI 9912 DIN rail mount kit if you want to mount the chassis on a DIN rail You need one clip for mounting the chassis on a standard 35 mm DIN rail Complete the...

Page 9: ...the spring until the clip locks in place on the DIN rail Mounting the Chassis on a Desktop Using the NI 9901 Desktop Mounting Kit You can use the NI 9901 desktop mounting kit to mount the chassis on a...

Page 10: ...9 mm 0 90 in Complete the following steps to install a C Series I O module in the chassis 1 Make sure that no I O side power is connected to the I O module If the system is in a nonhazardous location...

Page 11: ...wer is connected to the I O module If the system is in a nonhazardous location the chassis power can be on when you remove I O modules 2 Squeeze the latches on both sides of the module and pull the mo...

Page 12: ...Power Requirements section The cRIO FRC II filters and regulates the supplied power and provides power for all of the I O modules The cRIO FRC II has one layer of reverse voltage protection Complete...

Page 13: ...ts solid yellow indicating that the cRIO FRC II is in safe mode Refer to the MAX help for information about safe mode Controller Startup Options You can configure the following controller startup opti...

Page 14: ...ller either with or without cycling power Connecting Serial Devices to the cRIO FRC II The cRIO FRC II has an RS 232 serial port to which you can connect devices such as displays or input devices Use...

Page 15: ...the chassis Refer to the Measurement Automation Explorer Help for information about installing software on the chassis 3 The chassis is in safe mode Refer to the Measurement Automation Explorer Help f...

Page 16: ...erial port terminal to read the IP address of the controller If you want the controller to attempt a new DHCP connection proceed to step 2 2 Press and hold the Reset button for 5 s then release it The...

Page 17: ...ractices for using nonvolatile memory go to ni com info and enter the Info Code SSDBP Reconfigurable FPGA FPGA type Xilinx Spartan 6 LX 45 Number of flip flops 54 576 Number of 4 input LUTs 27 288 Num...

Page 18: ...lb in Dimensions unloaded 178 1 mm 87 3 mm 64 3 mm 7 0 in 3 4 in 2 5 in Weight 643 g 22 7 oz Safety Voltages Connect only voltages that are within the following limits V terminal to C terminal 30 V m...

Page 19: ...9 0 2012 EN 60079 15 2010 IEC 60079 0 Ed 6 IEC 60079 15 Ed 4 UL 60079 0 Ed 5 UL 60079 15 Ed 3 CSA 60079 0 2011 CSA 60079 15 2012 Note For UL and other safety certifications refer to the product label...

Page 20: ...on To meet these specifications you must panel mount the system Operating vibration Random IEC 60068 2 64 5 grms 10 Hz to 500 Hz Sinusoidal IEC 60068 2 6 5 g 10 Hz to 500 Hz Operating shock IEC 60068...

Page 21: ...If you need to replace it use the Return Material Authorization RMA process or contact an authorized National Instruments service representative For more information about compliance with the EU Batte...

Page 22: ...rademarks and Logo Guidelines at ni com trademarks for information on NI trademarks Other product and company names mentioned herein are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies For pat...

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