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  NI DCM-23XX Getting Started Guide

Caution 

Do not operate the DCM in a manner not specified in this document. 

Product misuse can result in a hazard. You can compromise the safety protection built 
into the product if the product is damaged in any way. If the product is damaged, 
return it to NI for repair.

Caution 

Do not disconnect the power supply wires and connectors from the 

controller unless power has been switched off.

About This Manual

This document explains how to begin using the National Instruments DCM family of devices. 
The scope is limited to focus on initial DCM startup and basic operation using the DCM Starter 
Harness and DSI software. For more detailed information on DCM hardware or software, refer 
to the 

Related Documentation

 section of this guide.

Preparing the Environment

Ensure that the environment in which you are using the DCM meets the following specifications.

Note 

Refer to the device specifications on 

ni.com/manuals

 for complete 

specifications

Identifying the Hardware

The following section includes identification of DCM kit contents and all other required 
components.

Verifying Kit Contents

Verify that the following item(s) are included in the DCM kit:

DCM with rack-mount end plates

NI DCM-23XX Getting Started Guide

NI DCM-23XX Specifications Guide

Operating temperature
(IEC 60068-2-1, IEC 60068-2-2)

0 °C to 55°C

Operating humidity (IEC 60068-2-56)

10% RH to 90% RH, non-condensing

Pollution Degree (IEC 60664)

2

Maximum altitude

2,000 m

Summary of Contents for NI DCM-23 Series

Page 1: ...rds Caution Do not mix hazardous voltage circuits and human accessible circuits in the same cable unless the cables are properly insulated for min 250V Caution Ensure that devices and circuits connect...

Page 2: ...arness and DSI software For more detailed information on DCM hardware or software refer to the Related Documentation section of this guide Preparing the Environment Ensure that the environment in whic...

Page 3: ...pplication software and device drivers on the host computer in this order NI CompactRIO Device Drivers 16 0 or later Software Calibration Management SCM Toolkit 2016 or later evaluation license Note T...

Page 4: ...ater NI Powertrain Controls DCM Custom Device for NI VeriStand For minimum software support information visit ni com info and enter the Info Code swsupport Hardware Installation Mounting the DCM The D...

Page 5: ...ins all connections required to begin using the DCM with one solenoid injector and one piezo injector The DCM Starter Harness should connect with the devices as shown in Figure 1 What to Use DCM Start...

Page 6: ...ystems The PDU ships configured for 12 V systems by default Complete the following steps to configure the PDU for 24 V systems See Figure 2 below for illustration of fuse placement for 12 V and 24 V s...

Page 7: ...nch top applications which require less than 15 A of current The heavy duty leads 8 AWG included in the DCM Starter Harness kit are recommended for all other applications What to Use Starter harness l...

Page 8: ...T 5 or better shielded twisted pair Ethernet cable Caution To prevent data loss and to maintain the integrity of your Ethernet installation do not use a cable longer than 100 m 328 ft Note The DCM att...

Page 9: ...ur system in the Hostname field 3 Click the Security Configuration icon 4 Click Login 5 In the Login dialog box enter the username admin and leave the password field blank 6 Click OK 7 Click Change Pa...

Page 10: ...re Wizard Tip You must log in if you set a system password c Select the recommended software set for your LabVIEW and NI RIO Device Drivers versions d Click Next e Verify that the summary of software...

Page 11: ...on ni com the software on your DCM may need to be updated Refer to the NI DCM 23XX DSI User s Guide for more information Troubleshooting the DCM Safe Mode and IP Reset The following figure shows the...

Page 12: ...rmation about installing software on the chassis Amber 3 Flashes The chassis is in safe mode Refer to the Measurement Automation Explorer Help for information about safe mode Amber 4 Flashes The softw...

Page 13: ...lp Powertrain Controls Device Drivers User s Manual in LabVIEW to view the Device Drivers User s Manual Browse the DCM section in the Contents tab for information about the DCM API VIs on the FPGA Rea...

Page 14: ...the European Communities using the manufacturer s declaration of conformity This system affords the user protection for electromagnetic compatibility EMC and product safety You can obtain the DoC for...

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Page 16: ...m patents You can find information about end user license agreements EULAs and third party legal notices in the readme file for your NI product Refer to the Export Compliance Information at ni com leg...

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