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NI DCM-2316 Getting Started Guide

Installing Software on the DCM (LabVIEW or VeriStand 
Personalities)

Complete the following steps to install software on the DCM for LabVIEW or VeriStand 
personalities. If using DCM DSI, skip this section.

Note

The DCM ships with the DSI pre-installed. In order to run non-DSI 

personalities, the DCM must be formatted. To reinstall the DCM DSI after 
formatting, refer to the 

NI DCM-23XX DSI User’s Manual

 for more information.

1.

In MAX, right-click on your DCM target under Remote Systems.

Caution

Any files, including calibrations, present on the DCM during formatting 

will be lost. Prior to formatting, any files present on the DCM must be backed up in 
order to be saved. Files may be copied from the DCM by WebDAV file transfer.

a.

Select 

Format Disk

.

Tip

You must log in if you set a system password.

b.

Select 

Attempt to restart into safe mode

.

c.

Select the desired option to manage network adapter settings.

d.

Click 

Format

.

e.

Wait for the formatting process to finish, then click 

OK

.

2.

In MAX, expand your system under Remote Systems.
a.

Right-click 

Software

.

b.

Select 

Add/Remove Software

 to launch the LabVIEW Real-Time Software 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 to install is correct.

f.

Click 

Next

.

g.

Click 

Finish

 when the installation is complete.

3.

To install NI VeriStand or NI SCM on the target, continue with the following steps.
a.

In MAX, right-click

 Software 

as before

.

b.

Select 

Add/Remove Software

 to launch the LabVIEW Real-Time Software Wizard.

Tip

You must log in if you set a system password.

Summary of Contents for NI DCM-2316

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: ...are 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 d...

Page 3: ...ftware Calibration Management SCM Toolkit 2016 or later evaluation license Note The DCM is shipped supporting the latest version of SCM If you have trouble launching the DCM DSI with the latest availa...

Page 4: ...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...

Page 5: ...Starter Harness Hex Driver 4 mm PDU 2300 Emergency Stop E Stop Solenoid and Piezo injectors or dummy loads What to Do Complete the following steps to connect the DCM Starter Harness 1 Ensure that the...

Page 6: ...DU 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 setup 1 Open...

Page 7: ...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 light...

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: ...hen logging in until you set a system password 1 Right click your system and select Web Configuration Note The NI Web Based Configuration and Monitoring utility opens in your default browser and is wh...

Page 10: ...DAV file transfer a Select Format Disk Tip You must log in if you set a system password b Select Attempt to restart into safe mode c Select the desired option to manage network adapter settings d Clic...

Page 11: ...Click OK 6 Click Start Host Application on the SCM Console Note The DCM is shipped supporting the latest version of SCM If you have trouble launching the DCM DSI with the latest available version of S...

Page 12: ...Automation Explorer Help for information 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 s...

Page 13: ...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 Real T...

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...

Page 15: ...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 legal export complia...

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