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NI DCM-2316 Getting Started Guide

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Related Documentation

Your documentation needs may vary depending on the hardware and software you use for your 
application.

Hardware Documentation

NI DCM User Guide

—This document explains in detail the hardware and software features 

of the DCM. This document is available at 

ni.com/manuals

.

NI DCM-2301 Specifications

—Lists the specifications of the NI DCM-2301 device. This 

document is available at 

ni.com/manuals

.

NI DCM-2316 Specifications

—Lists the specifications of the NI DCM-2316 device. This 

document is available at 

ni.com/manuals

.

Software Documentation

NI Powertrain Controls Device Drivers User’s Manual

After installing the drivers, select 

Help»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-Time, and user-interface levels.

NI DCM-23XX DSI User Guide

Select the Help icon on the Default Software Image (DSI) user interface panel to view 
the 

NI DCM DSI User’s Manual

Additional Resources

For additional resources and support, including up-to-date software downloads, visit the 
NI Powertrain Controls Users group on 

ni.com/community

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National Instruments Example Finder—

For detailed LabVIEW examples which highlight 

specific features of the DCM and its software API VIs, use the NI Example Finder by 
selecting 

Help»Find Examples

 and searching for “DCM” on the 

Search

 tab.

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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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