National Instruments IC-3173 User manual

GETTING STARTED GUIDE

IC-3173

Industrial Controller with Reconfigurable I/O

The IC-3173 is a high-performance, fanless embedded system designed for rugged industrial

applications. This document explains how to install and configure the IC-3173.

Contents

Safety Information.................................................................................................................... 1

Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines...............................................................................2

Preparing the Environment....................................................................................................... 3

Configuring the Hardware........................................................................................................ 3

Connecting the System Power Supply.............................................................................. 4

Connecting the Isolated Outputs Power Supply............................................................... 5

Configuring the IC-3173 for NI Linux Real-Time....................................................................6

Required Components.......................................................................................................7

Connecting to the Development Computer.......................................................................8

Using Vision Builder AI with the IC-3173....................................................................... 8

Installing the NI Industrial Controller Device Drivers..................................................... 8

Setting a System Password..................................................................................................... 10

Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................... 10

Worldwide Support and Services............................................................................................ 13

Safety Information

Caution The following paragraphs contain important safety information you must

follow when installing and operating the device.

Do not operate the device in a manner not specified in the documentation. Misuse of the

device may result in a hazard and may compromise the safety protection built into the device.

If the device is damaged, turn it off and do not use it until service-trained personnel can check

its safety. If necessary, return the device to National Instruments for repair.

Keep away from live circuits. Do not remove equipment covers or shields unless you are

trained to do so. If signal wires are connected to the device, hazardous voltages can exist even

when the equipment is turned off. To avoid a shock hazard, do not perform procedures

involving cover or shield removal unless you are qualified to do so. Disconnect all field power

prior to removing covers or shields.

Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards, do not install unauthorized parts or

modify the device. Use the device only with the chassis, modules, accessories, and cables

specified in the installation instructions. All covers and filler panels must be installed while

operating the device.

This is a Pollution Degree 2 device. Do not operate the device in an explosive atmosphere or

where flammable gases or fumes may be present. Operate the device only at or below the

pollution degree stated in the specifications. Pollution consists of any foreign matter—solid,

liquid, or gas—that may reduce dielectric strength or surface resistivity. The following is a

description of pollution degrees.

• Pollution Degree 1—No pollution or only dry, nonconductive pollution occurs. The

pollution has no effect.

• Pollution Degree 2—Normally only nonconductive pollution occurs. Occasionally,

nonconductive pollution becomes conductive because of condensation.

• Pollution Degree 3—Conductive pollution or dry, nonconductive pollution occurs.

Nonconductive pollution becomes conductive because of condensation.

Clean the device and accessories by brushing off light dust with a soft, nonmetallic brush.

Remove other contaminants with a stiff, nonmetallic brush. The unit must be completely dry

and free from contaminants before 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 before

connection to or disconnection from the device.

Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines

This product was tested and complies with the regulatory requirements and limits for

electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) as stated in the product specifications. These

requirements and limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference when the product is operated in its intended operational electromagnetic

environment.

This product is intended for use in industrial locations. There is no guarantee that harmful

interference will not occur in a particular installation, when the product is connected to a test

object, or if the product is used in residential areas. To minimize the potential for the product

to cause interference to radio and television reception or to experience unacceptable

performance degradation, install and use this product in strict accordance with the instructions

in the product documentation.

Furthermore, any changes or modifications to the product not expressly approved by National

Instruments could void your authority to operate it under your local regulatory rules.

Caution To ensure the specified EMC performance, operate this product only with

shielded cables and accessories.

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Preparing the Environment

Ensure that the environment in which you are using the IC-3173 meets the following

specifications.

Operating temperature

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

0 °C to 55 °C, 0 °C to 50 °C when Power over

Ethernet (PoE) exceeds 30 W

Operating humidity (IEC 60068-2-56) 10% RH to 90% RH, noncondensing

Pollution Degree 2

Maximum altitude 2,000 m

Indoor use only.

Note Refer to the device specifications on ni.com/manuals for complete

specifications.

Configuring the Hardware

Caution To ensure the specified EMC performance, product installation requires

either special considerations or user-installed, add-on devices. See the product

installation instructions for further information.

Remove the IC-3173 from the package and inspect the system for damage. Notify National

Instruments if the system appears damaged in any way. Do not use a damaged system.

Ensure that the AC input into the external power supply is disconnected before plugging in or

unplugging any connector. Ground the unit to minimize the possibility of static electricity

damage.

Refer to the following figure while configuring the hardware.

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Figure 1. IC-3173 Front Panel

POWER

PoE1

PoE2

PoE3

PoE4

DIO

STATUS

USER1

USER FPGA1

ACT/

LINK

10/100/

1000

SYS PWR IN

150

W MAX

ISO PWR IN

5-24 V

RESET

9-30 V

IC-3173

Industrial Controller

1. DisplayPort Connectors

2. LED Indicators

3. Power over Ethernet (PoE) LED Indicators

4. Gigabit Ethernet Ports with PoE

5. 44-pin Digital I/O Connector

6. Isolated Power Input Connector

7. Chassis Grounding Screw

8. Reset Button (not pictured)

9. Power Button

10. System Power Connector

11. User-Accessible Battery Compartment (not

pictured)

12. RS-232/RS-485 Serial Port

13. USB 3.0 Ports

14. Primary Gigabit Ethernet Port

15. Retention Mounts for USB 3.0 Ports

16. Retention Mounts for USB 2.0 Ports

17. USB 2.0 Ports

Connecting the System Power Supply

Complete the following steps to connect a power supply to the controller:

1. Verify the power source is turned off. Verify the power source for SYS PWR IN is

between 9 to 30 VDC, 21.6 to 30 VDC when using power over Ethernet (PoE), and can

provide up to 150 W.

2. Loosen the connector screws and remove the system power connector plug from the

controller. The following figure shows the terminal screws, which secure the wires in the

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screw terminals, and the connector screws, which secure the connector plug on the front

panel.

Figure 2. Power Screw Terminal Connector Plug

1. Terminal Screw

2. 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 primary power source to the V1 terminal of the power

connector plug and tighten the terminal screw to 0.20 to 0.25 N · m (1.8 to 2.2 lb · in.) of

torque.

4. Connect the negative lead of the power supply to one of the C terminals of the power

connector and tighten the terminal screw to 0.20 to 0.25 N · m (1.8 to 2.2 lb · in.) of

torque.

5. Optionally, you can connect the positive lead of another power supply to the V2 terminal

and the negative lead to the other C terminal.

Caution The C terminals are internally connected to each other.

6. Install the power connector into SYS PWR IN on the front panel of the controller and

tighten the connector screw flanges to 0.3 to 0.4 N · m (2.7 to 3.5 lb · in.) of torque.

7. Turn on the external power source(s).

Note Refer to the IC-3173 User Manual on ni.com/manuals for a complete

description of power inputs and controller startup options.

Connecting the Isolated Outputs Power Supply

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

1. Verify the power source is turned off. Verify the power source for ISO PWR IN is

between 4.5 V to 30 V.

2. Loosen the connector screws and remove the isolated outputs power connector plug from

the controller. The following figure shows the V (positive) terminal screw and the C

(negative) terminal screw, which secure the wires in the screw terminals, and the

connector screws, which secure the connector plug on the front panel.

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Figure 3. 2-Position Power Screw Terminal Connector

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. Install one ferrite across the negative and positive leads of the power source,

approximately 50 to 75 mm (2 to 3 in.) from the end of the power input wires.

Figure 4. Installing a Ferrite on the Power Leads

4. Connect the positive lead of the isolated outputs 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.

5. Connect the negative lead of the isolated outputs 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.

6. Install the power connector plug into ISO PWR IN on the front panel of the controller and

tighten the connector screws to 0.4 N · m (3.5 lb · in.) of torque.

7. Turn on the external power source.

Configuring the IC-3173 for NI Linux Real-Time

The real-time version of the IC-3173 ships preloaded with NI Linux Real-Time. Complete this

section if you are using the real-time version of the IC-3173.

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Required Components

The following items are necessary to set up and use the IC-3173.

• IC-3173

• One shielded CAT 5 10/100Base-TX, CAT 5e, or CAT 6 1000Base-T Ethernet cable to

connect the device to the development computer or to a network.

Note A CAT 5e or CAT 6 1000Base-T Ethernet cable is required to achieve

1,000 Mbps (Gigabit) Ethernet performance. CAT 5e and CAT 6 Ethernet

cables adhere to higher electrical standards required for Gigabit Ethernet

communication. CAT 5 cables are not guaranteed to meet the necessary

requirements. While CAT 5 cables may appear to work at 1,000 Mbps, CAT 5

cables are likely to cause bit errors resulting in degraded network performance.

• Development computer running Microsoft Windows. Refer to the driver or application

development software readme for specific Windows version compatibility.

• A compatible power supply, such as the NI PS-16 Power Supply (part number

781094-01)

Optional Equipment

National Instruments offers the following products for use with the IC-3173.

• NI PS-15 Power Supply to power the isolated outputs (part number 781093-01).

• 44-pin D-SUB cable for digital I/O.

– 44-pin D-SUB male to pigtail cable (part number 156083-03 for 3 meter cable).

– 44-pin D-SUB male to 44-position D-SUB female cable (part number 156084-03 for

3 meter cable or part number 156084-0R5 for 0.5 meter cable).

• DisplayPort to VGA adapter cable (part number 782271-01).

• DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable (part number 782989-01 for 1.8 meter cable).

• Host-to-host USB cable.

• NI I/O Accessory.

Caution To ensure the specified EMC performance, operate this product only

with shielded cables and accessories. Do not use unshielded cables or

accessories unless they are installed in a shielded enclosure with properly

designed and shielded input/output ports and connected to the product using a

shielded cable. If unshielded cables or accessories are not properly installed and

shielded, the EMC specifications for the product are no longer guaranteed.

– I/O Accessory and 3 meter 44-pin D-SUB male to 44-position D-SUB female cable

(part number 783327-01).

– I/O Accessory and 0.5 meter 44-pin D-SUB male to 44-position D-SUB female

cable (part number 783328-01).

• Panel Mounting Kit (part number 784791-01).

• 10-position modular plug to 9-pin D-sub serial cable for RS-485 or RS-232 (part number

182845-01 for 1 meter cable, part number 182845-02 for 2 meter cable, or part number

182845-03 for 3 meter cable).

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Connecting to the Development Computer

The IC-3173 can connect to the development computer directly or through a network.

Connecting Directly to the Development Computer

Complete the following steps to connect the device directly to the development computer.

1. Verify the development computer is powered on.

2. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the network port on the device.

3. Connect the free end of the cable to an Ethernet port on the development computer.

4. Verify the ACTIVITY/LINK LED on the port is on or blinking.

The device uses a link-local IP address when connected directly to the development computer.

Connecting to the Development Computer Over a Network

To connect over a network, the device must be on the same subnet as the development

computer. Complete the following steps to connect the device to the development computer

over a network.

1. Verify the development computer is powered on and connected to the network.

2. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the network port on the device.

3. Connect the free end of the cable to an Ethernet switch or other network device on the

same network as the development computer.

4. Verify the ACTIVITY/LINK LED on the port is on or blinking.

The device negotiates an IP address when connected to a network with a DHCP server or

comparable network device.

Using Vision Builder AI with the IC-3173

Take the following steps to use Vision Builder AI with the IC-3173:

1. Install Vision Builder AI on the development computer.

2. Refer to the How to Configure NI Vision Builder AI Remote Targets section in the Vision

Builder for Automated Inspection: Configuration Help.

When using Vision Builder AI, it is not necessary to install the NI Industrial Controller Device

Drivers or use NI MAX to set a system password on the target.

Installing the NI Industrial Controller Device Drivers

Before using the IC-3173, install the drivers onto the device. Complete the following steps to

install and configure NI Industrial Controller Device Drivers:

1. Install NI Industrial Controller Device Drivers onto the Windows development machine

connected to the IC-3173.

2. Run NI MAX.

3. Expand the Remote Systems list in the configuration tree.

4. Select the IC-3173 in the list. By default, MAX lists devices by the model number

followed by the serial number, such as IC-3173-XXXXXXXX.

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5. Configure the network settings for the IC-3173. Refer to the Remote Systems Help in

MAX. Select Help»Help Topics»Remote Systems for instructions about configuring

network settings.

6. Install a recommended software set. If you would like to install custom software instead

of a recommended software set, proceed to the next step.

a) Expand the IC-3173 under Remote Systems.

b) Click the Software item below the IC-3173 in the configuration tree.

c) Click Add/Remove Software on the MAX toolbar to launch the LabVIEW Real-

Time Software Wizard.

d) Enter admin as the username and leave the password field blank.

e) Select NI Industrial Controller under the version of LabVIEW Real-Time you are

using.

f) Click Next.

g) Select any additional add-ons you would like to install to the IC-3173.

h) Click Next. Review the list of software to install.

i) Click Next to begin downloading the software to the IC-3173. When MAX finishes

downloading the software, the IC-3173 restarts.

j) Click Finish.

7. Install custom software. You do not need to install custom software if you installed a

recommended software set.

a) Expand the IC-3173 under Remote Systems.

b) Click the Software item below the IC-3173 in the configuration tree.

c) Click Add/Remove Software on the NI MAX toolbar to launch the LabVIEW Real-

Time Software Wizard.

d) Enter admin as the username and leave the password field blank.

e) If you are given a choice of recommended software sets, choose Custom software

installation and click Next to proceed with a custom installation.

f) Select the NI Industrial Controller Device Drivers, and any additional software you

would like to install on the IC-3173.

g) Click Next. Review the list of software to install.

h) Click Next to begin downloading the software to the IC-3173. When NI MAX

finishes downloading the software, the IC-3173 restarts.

i) Click Finish.

8. Connect hardware to the IC-3173. The NI Industrial Controller Device Drivers enable the

IC-3173 to detect any hardware connected.

9. Select the target in the configuration tree and click the Refresh button. Refresh the target

whenever you connect new hardware.

10. Expand Devices and Interfaces under the IC-3173 in the configuration tree. Select the

hardware connected to the IC-3173 from the list. You can view or modify the device

settings as allowed by the hardware.

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Setting a System Password

Complete the following steps to set a system password.

Note The default username for the IC-3173 is admin. There is no default

password for the IC-3173, so you must leave the password field blank when logging

in until you set a system password.

1. In MAX, right-click the IC-3173 and select Web Configuration.

The NI Web-Based Configuration and Monitoring utility opens in the default browser and

is where you set the password. If you have not installed Microsoft Silverlight,

NI Web-based Configuration and Monitoring prompts you to do so.

2. Enter a unique name for your 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 Password.

8. Enter and re-enter a new password.

9. Click OK.

10. Click Save.

11. Click OK to confirm you are changing the password.

Caution NI cannot recover lost system passwords. If you forget the password,

you must contact NI and reformat the controller.

Troubleshooting

The IC-3173 Does Not Appear in MAX

• The IC-3173 may not be powered. Verify that there is system power to the device and that

both the IC-3173 and the development computer are properly connected to the network.

The POWER LED should be lit green and the ACTIVITY/LINK LED on the primary

network port should flash green when refreshing the list of devices in MAX.

• Ensure you are connecting to the IC-3173 from a Windows development machine with NI

Industrial Controller Device Drivers installed.

• The IC-3173 may have been configured on another network and then moved to the

current network. Reconfigure the IC-3173 for the current network.

Note Connect a monitor and keyboard to the IC-3173 and press <Enter> to

view the current configuration settings of the device.

• Another device on the network is using the IP address assigned to the IC-3173. This can

happen when you assign the same static IP to two devices, you assign a static IP that is in

the range of the IP address available for DHCP use on your network, or the DHCP

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