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NI CompactRIO
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NI RIO Hardware
All NI recongurable I/O (RIO) hardware components are programmed with LabVIEW software to give engineers the
ability to rapidly create custom timing, signal processing, and control for I/O without requiring expertise in low-level
hardware description languages or board-level design. The CompactRIO systems rugged hardware architecture
includes I/O modules, a recongurable eld-programmable gate array (FPGA) chassis, and an embedded controller.
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Graphical System Design
Graphical system design combines NI LabVIEW system design software with
commercial off-the-shelf hardware to simplify development and shorten time to
market when designing advanced embedded control and monitoring systems.
Oil Well Fracture Pump Monitoring and Analysis Using LabVIEW and
NI RIO Technology

While our prototype monitoring system is built using CompactRIO, since CompactRIO and
NI Single-Board RIO have the same hardware architecture, we can switch easily between
the two form factors without any major coding changes.

Robert Stewart, Senior Vice President, LIME Instruments

Using Graphical System Design to Rapidly Develop a Low-Cost Device
for Helping Premature Infants Learn to Oral Feed

With LabVIEW and NI CompactRIO, we were able to reduce our development cost by
$250,000. In addition, we were able to reduce our development time from four months to
four weeks and avoid the necessity of developing custom control software and drivers.

Daryl Farr, Manager, KCBioMedix

Powering Remote Villages With Revolutionary Wind Technology
Using NI CompactRIO

The seamless interface between the CompactRIO hardware and the NI LabVIEW
development environment offers a turnkey hardware/software solution with very little
learning required.

Matt Bennett, Vice President, Windlift
Controlling the Movement of 20 Tons of Concrete With Precise
Accuracy Using CompactRIO

We developed this application in just two months. Since we developed the software
modularly, we can reuse most of the content and adapt the software for new systems
within weeks.

Stijn Schacht, Head of R&D Department, VAPO Hydraulics

Embedded FedEx Fire Suppression System Using LabVIEW and
NI Single-Board RIO

We were able to rapidly prototype our system for FedEx with LabVIEW and CompactRIO
and create a final deployed solution with NI Single-Board RIOall in under one year.

Jeremy Snow, President, Ventura Aerospace Inc.

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Embedded Control and Monitoring Applications
NI recongurable hardware platforms can meet your embedded monitoring and control application challenges
in a way that outperforms other off-the-shelf solutions and eliminates the need for costly custom designs. This
high-precision, ultrarugged CompactRIO and NI Single-Board RIO hardware, coupled with LabVIEW, delivers the
benets of customization and the convenience of an off-the-shelf platform.

Driver interface to FPGA and C Series I/O

Peripheral connectivity

Multicore support

Third-party libraries

Network communication

Enterprise connectivity

UI components

Custom protocols

Custom DAQ

Signal processing

Xilinx math and analysis

Deterministic timing
and control

Data logging

Deployment and replication

DMA and register-level

communication with
real-time applications

Clock management

Low-level pin I/O

Included
Libraries
Included
Middleware
LabVIEW Real-Time
LabVIEW
Development System LabVIEW FPGA
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LabVIEW System Design Software
LabVIEW system design software is used by engineers and scientists to efciently design, prototype, and deploy
embedded control and monitoring applications. It combines hundreds of prewritten libraries, close integration with
NI RIO hardware, and a variety of programming approaches.
LabVIEW Development Environment
Use a single embedded system development
tool with support for a variety of RIO-based
embedded hardware devices and the flexibility
to reuse existing .m file scripts as well as
graphical, ANSI C, and HDL code.
LabVIEW FPGA Module
Extend LabVIEW to take advantage of hardware-
timed speed and FPGA reliability on NI RIO
embedded hardware.
LabVIEW Real-Time Module
Extend LabVIEW to target the NI RIO embedded
system processor for creating, debugging,
and deploying reliable, stand-alone control and
monitoring applications.
CompactRIO and NI Single-Board RIO
The CompactRIO system consists of an embedded controller for communication and processing, a recongurable
chassis housing the user-programmable FPGA, hot-swappable I/O modules, and graphical LabVIEW system design
software. NI Single-Board RIO provides the same RIO architecture in a board-level form factor for high-volume and
OEM embedded control and monitoring applications.
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Reconfigurable FPGA
High-speed control

Customizable timing, triggering,

and processing
Reuse of existing hardware

description language (HDL) code
Real-Time Processor
Deterministic processing

and control
User interface data logging

and communication
Built-in web and FTP servers

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Built-In Peripherals
USB and SD for extended

data storage
Serial, CAN, Ethernet, VGA,

and MXI-Express ports for
communication and expansion
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Value Ultrarugged Performance
Processor Performance Up to 400 MHz Up to 800 MHz Up to 1.33 GHz dual-core
FPGA Performance Up to 43,661 logic cells, up to 58 multipliers Up to 110,592 logic cells, up to 64 multipliers Up to 147,443 logic cells, up to 180 multipliers
Operating System Real-time OS Real-time OS Windows/real-time OS
I/O
Up to 8 I/O module slots,
100 Mbit/s Ethernet USB, RS232
Up to 8 I/O module slotss,
Up to 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet USB, RS232
8 I/O module slots, 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet,
USB, RS232/RS485, VGA
Power
Up to 9 to 30 VDC supply range,
6 to 25 W consumption
6 to 35 VDC supply range,
6 to 35 W consumption
9 to 30 VDC supply range,
20 to 75 W consumption
Ruggedness -20 C to 55 C*, up to 50 g shock -40 C to 70 C, 50 g shock 0 C to 55 C, 50 g shock
Size Starts at 17.8 x 9.3 x 8.7 cm
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Starts at 40.4x13.4 x 8.7 cm
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Certification Ratings
Product Safety: 2006/95/EC, EN61010-1, IEC 61010-1, CSA 61010-1
Hazardous Locations: Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D, T4; Class I, Zone 2, AEx nC IIC T4, Ex nL IIC T4
Shock and Vibration: IEC 60068-2-64, IEC 60068-2-27, IEC 60068-2-6
Mean Time Before Failure (MTBF): Bellcore Issue 6, Method 1, Case 3, MIL-HDBK-217F
Marine: Lloyds Register (LR Type Approval System Test Spec No. 1)
Quality/Environmental Management System (QMS/EMS): ISO 9001/14001
Typical Certifications: Actual specifications vary from product to product. Visit ni.com/certification for complete details.
*Some NI Single-Board RIO versions operate from -40C to 85 C and start at 10.3 x 9.7 x 2.4 cm
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Flexible System Configuration With CompactRIO
Designing a complete system solution with CompactRIO is simplied through a exible array of conguration
and expansion options. You can easily operate CompactRIO as a stand-alone embedded system or network it
to a human machine interface (HMI) device. Integration with existing systems is achieved through a wide range
of industrial protocols.
Connectivity to Existing Systems
CompactRIO supports industrial protocols including
Modbus, OPC Classic, OPC UA, EtherNet/IP, DNP3,
IEC 60870-5, PROFIBUS, CAN, LIN, EtherCAT,
RS232, and RS485/RS422 for smooth integration
with existing systems.
Stand-Alone or Networked Operation
The embedded processor used in CompactRIO enables
stand-alone and headless operation for tasks like
condition monitoring. Networking a computer or laptop
provides an HMI for applications like highperformance
manufacturing machines.
I/O Expansion
You can increase the C Series modular I/O in a system
with a range of CompactRIO expansion chassis that
provide options for deterministic, highperformance, and
scalable I/O configurations. Each expansion chassis offers
an additional FPGA target.
Customize CompactRIO and NI Single-Board RIO
The CompactRIO Module Development Kit and RIO Mezzanine Card (RMC) connector offers the option to
customize CompactRIO and NI Single-Board RIO hardware to meet your specications. Use these resources
to help you develop custom C Series modules for CompactRIO and mate custom RMCs to NI Single-Board
RIO. Visit ni.com/compact/mdk and ni.com/rmc for more information.
Signal Channels Special Features
Analog Input
Small signal (80 mV) 4, 32 16- to 24-bit, 100 to 250 kS/s, differential
Voltage (10 V) 4, 8, 32 12- to 24-bit, 100 kS/s to 1 MS/s, up to 250 Vrms ch-ch to 600 VDC CAT I bank isolation
High voltage (60 V to 300 Vrms) 3, 4, 8 12- to 24-bit, 100 to 800 kS/s, 250 Vrms to 2300 Vrms ch-ch isolation
Thermocouple 4, 16 24-bit, 15 to 100 S/s (J, K, R, S, T, N, E, and B thermocouple types), differential
Thermocouple (high accuracy) 16 Isothermal design for accuracy down to 0.36 C
RTD 4 24-bit, 100 to 400 S/s, 3- and 4-wire measurements
IEPE and proximity probes 3, 4 24-bit, 51.2 kS/s/ch to 102.4 kS/s/ch, 5 to 30 V input range
Bridge-based sensors (strain gages/load cells) 4, 8 24-bit, 10 to 100 kS/s (125 mV to 60 V; 25 mA; TC; 3- and 4-wire RTD; -, -, and full-bridge)
Analog Output
Voltage (10 V) 4, 16 16-bit, 25 to 100 kS/s/ch
Current 0 to 20 mA 4 16-bit, 100 kS/s/ch, open-loop detection
Digital Input
Bidirectional 5 V TTL 8 50 ns, 5 V TTL, ultrahigh-speed, bidirectional, 30 V protection
24 V sinking 8, 32 100 to 7 s, up to 60 V protection
250 AC/DC universal 4 3 ms, 5 to 250 VDC, 10 to 250 VAC, universal, sink/source
Differential or TTL 6 500 ns, 5 to 24 V, single-ended TTL or differential, regulated 5 V supply output
Digital Output
Bidirectional 5 V TTL 8 100 ns, 5 V TTL, ultrahigh-speed, bidirectional, 30 V protection
24 V sourcing 8, 32 1 to 500 s, 750 mA/ch max to 1 A/ch max, short-circuit-proof
24 V sinking 32 8 s, 5 to 60 V, sinking, isolation, up to 20 A per module
Relay Output
Form A (SPST) 4 1 s, 30 VDC (2 A), 60 VDC (1 A), 250 VAC (2 A) electromechanical Form A (SPST)
Solid-state relay 8 60 VDC, SSR Form A, up to 750 mA/ch, 5 ms set and reset time, ch-ch isolation
Counter, Pulse Generation
Counter/timer (24 V) 8, 32 1 s, 7 s, 30 to 60 V, single-ended and differential
Counter/timer (TTL) 6, 8 100 to 500 ns, 5 to 24 V, single-ended and differential
Quadrature encoder (differential) 2 500 ns, 5 to 24 V, six digital inputs for two encoders (phase A, phase B, and index inputs)
PWM/pulse generation (24 V, TTL) 8, 32 1 to 500 s, 5 to 60 V output, short-circuit-proof
Serial Interface
RS232, RS485 4
Removable Storage
Secure digital module 2 2-slot, up to 4 GB added storage, read/write at 2 MB/s
Motion
H-bridge 1 5 A continuous current at 40 C (1 A at 70 C, built-in encoder interface and current sensor)
Drive interface 1 Stepper and servo drive signals, incremental encoder feedback, motion I/O
Controller Area Network (CAN)
High-speed CAN, low-speed CAN 2 125 kbit/s to 1 Mbit/s transfer rate, ISO 11519 compliance
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NI C Series Modular I/O
C Series hardware from National Instruments features more than 50 hot-swappable modules and over 50 third-party
modules. C Series I/O modules provide measurement-quality I/O and communication for desktop, portable, remote,
industrial, and embedded applications. For a complete list of C Series modules, visit ni.com/compactrio.
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