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  NI DCM-23XX Getting Started Guide

NI CompactRIO Device Drivers 16.0 or later 

NI Powertrain Controls Device Drivers 2.160.0.0 or later

The NI Powertrain Controls Device drivers may be installed using JKI Software’s VI Package 
Manager. For minimum software support information, visit 

ni.com/info

 and enter the Info 

Code 

swsupport

.

DCM With VeriStand

Before using the DCM with VeriStand, you must install the following application software and 
device drivers on the host computer in this order: 

VeriStand 2016 or later

NI DAQmx 16.0 or later

NI VISA 16.0 or later

NI CompactRIO Device Drivers 16.0 or later

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 DCM is designed to be flexible in its mounting position. The following mounting methods 
are supported by NI Powertrain Controls:

Rack-mount

: Rack-mounted in a standard 19-in. chassis, 5U

Requires: Rack-mount kit (included, PN: 785246-01)

Panel-mount

: Firmly secured on a clean, flat surface with connector facing out or up

Requires: Panel mount kit (optional, PN: 785247-01) 

Connecting the DCM Chassis Ground Lug to Facility 
Ground

You must connect the DCM chassis ground lug to the grounding electrode system of the facility.

What to Use

Wire, 1.63 mm

2

 (14 AWG) or larger, or braided grounding strap

Screwdriver, flat 3/16-in.

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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