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Figure 3. 2-Position Power Screw Terminal Connector

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2

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1. V (Positive) Terminal Screw
2. C (Negative) Terminal Screw
3. Connector Screws

Caution

 

Do not tighten or loosen the terminal screws on the power connector

while the power is on.

3.

Connect the positive lead of the power source to the V terminal of the power connector
plug and tighten the terminal screw to 0.2 to 0.25 N · m (1.8 to 2.2 lb · in.) of torque.

4.

Connect the negative lead of the power source to the C terminal of the power connector
plug and tighten the terminal screw to 0.2 to 0.25 N · m (1.8 to 2.2 lb · in.) of torque.

5.

Install the power connector plug into the SYSTEM power receptacle on the IC-3121
chassis and tighten the connector screws to 0.4 N · m (3.5 lb · in.) of torque.

6.

Turn on the external power source.

Connecting the Isolated Outputs Power Supply

NI recommends the following power supply for the IC-3121.

Power Supply

Part Number

 

 

NI PS-15 Industrial Power Supply

781093-01

Complete the following steps to supply power to the isolated outputs.
1.

Verify the power source is turned off.

2.

If the power connector plug is connected to the chassis, disconnect it from the device.

IC-3121 Getting Started Guide

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Summary of Contents for IC-3121

Page 1: ...shooting 9 Where to Go Next 13 Worldwide Support and Services 13 Safety Information Caution The following paragraphs contain important safety information you must follow when installing and operating...

Page 2: ...efore returning it to service You must insulate signal connections for the maximum voltage for which the device is rated Do not exceed the maximum ratings for the device Remove power from signal lines...

Page 3: ...ibility of static electricity damage Refer to the following figures while configuring the hardware Figure 1 IC 3121 Power Connectors and Reset Button SYSTEM 12 24 V C V ISO 5 24 V 2 3 1 4 C ISO V ISO...

Page 4: ...3 0 Ports 6 44 pin Digital I O Connector Connecting the System Power Supply NI recommends the following power supply for the IC 3121 Power Supply Part Number NI PS 15 Industrial Power Supply 781093 01...

Page 5: ...lug and tighten the terminal screw to 0 2 to 0 25 N m 1 8 to 2 2 lb in of torque 5 Install the power connector plug into the SYSTEM power receptacle on the IC 3121 chassis and tighten the connector sc...

Page 6: ...ws to 0 4 N m 3 5 lb in of torque 6 Turn on the external power source Configuring the IC 3121 for NI Linux Real Time The real time version of the IC 3121 ships preloaded with NI Linux Real Time Comple...

Page 7: ...NI MAX to set a system password on the target Installing the NI Industrial Controller Device Drivers Before using the IC 3121 install the drivers onto the device Complete the following steps to instal...

Page 8: ...the IC 3121 restarts i Click Finish 8 Connect hardware to the IC 3121 The NI Industrial Controller Device Drivers enable the IC 3121 to detect any hardware connected 9 Select the target in the configu...

Page 9: ...P connection it connects to the network with a link local IP address 169 254 x x Installing the NI Industrial Controller Device Drivers Before using the IC 3121 install other National Instruments soft...

Page 10: ...rform an IP RESET The cable you are using may be inappropriate for the speed of your network causing network communication dropout While 1 000 Mbps communication over short cable lengths can be achiev...

Page 11: ...ivers on page 7 Cannot Drive Isolated Outputs Verify that you have power connected to the VISO and CISO inputs on the IC 3121 isolated power connector and that the contact at the screw terminals is so...

Page 12: ...the exception state alerting you to resolve the problem Reinstall software on the IC 3121 or contact NI for assistance Refer to the IC 3121 Getting Started Guide for information about installing soft...

Page 13: ...Factory Installation Services repairs extended warranty and other services Visit ni com register to register your NI product Product registration facilitates technical support and ensures that you rec...

Page 14: ...party legal notices in the readme file for your NI product Refer to the Export Compliance Information at ni com legal export compliance for the NI global trade compliance policy and how to obtain rel...

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