CERN

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Date : 2015-04-20

Catalogue of Standard Components

CATALOGUE OF RECOMMENDED cRIO

COMPONENTS FOR GENERAL USE AT CERN

DOCUMENT PREPARED BY:

DOCUMENT CHECKED BY:

Hubert REYMOND

Adriaan Rijllart
Cdric Charrondire

DOCUMENT APPROVED BY:

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................. 4
2. RECOMMENDED INTEGRATED CONTROLLER AND CHASSIS ............................................... 5
2.1 4-Slot Chassis ............................................................................................................................................... 5
2.2 8-Slot Chassis ............................................................................................................................................... 5
3. RECOMMENDED cRIO MODULES ................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Voltage Measurements ............................................................................................................................. 7
3.1.1 32-Ch, +/- 200mV to +/- 10V, 16-bit, 250 kS/s Analogue Input Module ........................................ 7
3.1.2 8-Ch, +/- 10V, 500 kS/s, 12-bit Analogue Input Module ........................................................................ 7
3.1.3 4-Ch, +/- 60V, 50 kS/s, 24-bit Analogue Input Module ........................................................................... 8
3.2 Temperature Measurements ................................................................................................................. 8
3.2.1 4-Ch, 14 S/s, 24-Bit, +/-80mV Thermocouple Input Module ............................................................... 8
3.3 Digital Input/Ouput ................................................................................................................................... 9
3.3.1 32-Ch, 5 V/TTL Bidirectional Digital I/O Module ...................................................................................... 9
3.3.2 24 V, Sinking Digital Input, 32-ChModule ..................................................................................................... 9
3.4 Voltage Output .......................................................................................................................................... 10
3.4.1 16-Ch, Analogue Output Module .................................................................................................................... 10
3.5 Relay ............................................................................................................................................................ 10
3.5.1 4-Ch Relay, 30 VDC (1.5A), 60 VDC (1A), 250 VAC (1.5A) .................................................................. 10
3.6 Sensor Interface ....................................................................................................................................... 11
3.6.1 Eddy-Current displacement sensor .............................................................................................................. 11
3.6.2 LVDT Demodulator .............................................................................................................................................. 11
3.7 Timing and Synchronization ............................................................................................................... 12
3.7.1 cRIO White Rabbit ................................................................................................................................................ 12
3.7.2 High-speed cRIO module for timing, synchronization and geolocation ....................................... 12
3.7.3 Chassis Synchronization Module ................................................................................................................... 13
3.8 Accessories ................................................................................................................................................ 13
3.8.1 High bandwidth single ended voltage sensor .......................................................................................... 13
3.8.2 Current to voltage transducer ......................................................................................................................... 13
3.8.3 32 BNC to 37-pin D-SUB connector block .................................................................................................. 14
3.8.4 8 Inputs Galvanic Channel to Channel Isolation ...................................................................................... 14
3.8.5 4U 19 Rack Mounting kit with DIN rail ..................................................................................................... 14

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1. INTRODUCTION
This document proposes a list of recommended cRIO components. These standard
components can be used for general purposes developments, in a wide range of fields
such as control systems, measurement and data acquisition systems.

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2. RECOMMENDED INTEGRATED CONTROLLER AND CHASSIS

2.1 4-Slot Chassis

Manufacturer Reference

Description

NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS

cRIO-9030

1.33 GHz dual-core Intel Atom processor, 4 GB non volatile

storage, 1 GB DDR3 memory
Xilinx Kintex-7 70T FPGA for high-speed control, inline processing,
and custom timing and triggering
NI Linux Real-Time with embedded UI and Mini DisplayPort to
implement a local HMI
2 Gigabit Ethernet, 2 USB Hi-Speed host, 1 USB device, and 2
serial ports for connectivity
-20 C to 55 C operating temperature range

2.2 8-Slot Chassis

Manufacturer Reference

Description

NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS

cRIO-9067

667 MHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor, 1 GB non-volatile

storage, 512 MB DDR3 memory
8-slot Artix-7 FPGA chassis for custom I/O timing, control, and
processing
NI Linux Real-Time OS
Program the processor with LabVIEW Real-Time or C/C++ and the
FPGA with LabVIEW FPGA
2 Gigabit Ethernet, 1 USB device, 1 USB Hi-Speed host, and 1
serial port for connectivity
-20 C to 55 C operating temperature range

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Manufacturer Reference

Description

NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS

cRIO-9035

1.33 GHz dual-core Intel Atom processor, 4 GB nonvolatile

storage, 1 GB DDR3 memory
Xilinx Kintex-7 70T FPGA for high-speed control, inline processing,
and custom timing and triggering
NI Linux Real-Time with embedded UI and Mini DisplayPort to
implement a local HMI
Removable SDHC card to customize how you store and manage
data
2 Gigabit Ethernet, 2 USB Hi-Speed host, 1 USB device, and 2
serial ports for connectivity
-20 C to 55 C operating temperature range

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3. RECOMMENDED cRIO MODULES

3.1 Voltage Measurements

3.1.1 32-Ch, +/- 200mV to +/- 10V, 16-bit, 250 kS/s Analogue Input Module

Manufacturer Reference

Description

NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS

NI-9205

32 single-ended or 16 differential analogue inputs

16-bit resolution; 250 kS/s aggregate sampling rate
200 mV, 1, 5, and 10 V programmable input ranges
Hot-swappable operation; overvoltage protection; isolation;
NIST-traceable calibration
-40 to 70 C operating range
Spring terminal or D-Sub connectivity

3.1.2 8-Ch, +/- 10V, 500 kS/s, 12-bit Analogue Input Module

Manufacturer Reference

Description

NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS

NI-9201

8 analogue inputs, 10 V input range

500 kS/s aggregate sampling rate
12-bit resolution, single-ended inputs, screw terminal or D-Sub
connectors
Hot-swappable operation; overvoltage protection; isolation
NIST-traceable calibration
-40 to 70 C operating range

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3.1.3 4-Ch, +/- 60V, 50 kS/s, 24-bit Analogue Input Module

Manufacturer Reference

Description

NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS

NI-9229

4 differential channels, 50 kS/s per channel sample rate

60 V measurements range, 24-bit resolution
Anti-alias filter, dynamic range of 128 dB
250 Vrms ch-ch, CAT II (screw terminal), or 60 VDC ch-ch, CAT I
(BNC) isolation
Screw-terminal or BNC connectors available
-40 C to 70 C operating, 5 g vibration, 50 g shock

3.2 Temperature Measurements

3.2.1 4-Ch, 14 S/s, 24-Bit, +/-80mV Thermocouple Input Module

Manufacturer Reference

Description

NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS

NI-9211

4 thermocouple or 80 mV analogue inputs

24-bit resolution; 50/60 Hz noise rejection
Hot-swappable operation
-40 to 70 C operating range
NIST-traceable calibration

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3.3 Digital Input/Ouput

3.3.1 32-Ch, 5 V/TTL Bidirectional Digital I/O Module

Manufacturer Reference

Description

NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS

NI-9403

32-channel digital I/O module for NI CompactDAQ or

CompactRIO
5 V/TTL, sinking/sourcing digital I/O
Bidirectional, configurable by line
1000 Vrms transient isolation, 30 V overvoltage protection
Hot-swappable operation
-40 to 70 C operating range

3.3.2 24 V, Sinking Digital Input, 32-ChModule

Manufacturer Reference

Description

NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS

NI-9425

32 channels, 7 s sinking digital inputs

Compatible with 24 V logic levels
Hot-swappable operation
60 VDC, CAT I isolation
Industry-standard 37-pin D-SUB connector
-40 C to 70 C operating range

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3.4 Voltage Output

3.4.1 16-Ch, Analogue Output Module

Manufacturer Reference

Description

NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS

NI-9264

25 kS/s/ch simultaneous output

Hot-swappable operation
Spring terminal or D-SUB connectivity options
250 Vrms isolation (spring terminal version)
60 VDC isolation (D-SUB version)

3.5 Relay
3.5.1 4-Ch Relay, 30 VDC (1.5A), 60 VDC (1A), 250 VAC (1.5A)

Manufacturer Reference

Description

NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS

NI-9482

4-channel, EM Form A electromechanical relay outputs

30 VDC (1.5 A), 60 VDC (1 A), 250 VAC (1.5 A) SPST relay
250 Vrms channel-to-channel galvanic isolation
Hot-swappable operation
-40 to 70 C operating temperature range

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3.6 Sensor Interface

3.6.1 Eddy-Current displacement sensor

Manufacturer Reference

Description

LION PRECISION

ECD-140

Linearity 0.2%
Resolution 0.002-0.025% RMS @ 15 kHz
Bandwidth 15 kHz

3.6.2 LVDT Demodulator

Manufacturer Reference

Description

SET

LVDT 9312

Reliable LVDT/RVDT conversion module

Compatible with 4, 5, 6 wire sensors
Supply Voltage 9-36 VDC
Resolution 16 bit

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3.7 Timing and Synchronization

3.7.1 cRIO White Rabbit

Manufacturer Reference

Description

INCAA

tbd

cRIO white Rabbit node

Nanosecond accuracy and picoseconds
synchronization for large distributed systems
Typical distances of 10km between nodes
Available in June 2015

precision

3.7.2 High-speed cRIO module for timing, synchronization and geolocation

Manufacturer Reference

Description

SEA

9410

NMEA messages with up to 10Hz in real-time controller

Time and position of up to 10 Hz directly in FPGA
Configurable time pulse signal in FPGA as hardware and signal
Backup battery for fast cold starts (about 3 sec)
-25 to 60 C operating temperature range

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3.7.3 Chassis Synchronization Module

Manufacturer Reference

Description

NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS

9469

Synchronize high-speed 24-bit analog input modules over

multiple CompactRIO chassis
Synchronize all I/O over multiple CompactDAQ chassis
1 inport, 2 outports for daisy-chain or tree configurations
Uses standard RJ45, CAT-5E Ethernet cable up to 100 m between
chassis

3.8 Accessories
3.8.1 High bandwidth single ended voltage sensor

Manufacturer Reference

Description

VERIVOLT

Entube Z

DC 40MHz bandwidth
Up to 20kV sensors
BNC or SHV signal in
BNC signal out
+/- 0.2V to +/- 10V output range

3.8.2 Current to voltage transducer

Manufacturer Reference

Description

VERIVOLT

Encore

DC 50kHz bandwidth
Ranges from +/-0.1A to +/-10A
+/- 100mV RMS output voltage for a +/- 5A RMS input current

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3.8.3 32 BNC to 37-pin D-SUB connector block

Manufacturer Reference

Description

VERIVOLT

EasyConnect

Up to 32 sensors on the same block module

197mn X 72mm
Output connector 37-Pin DSUB

3.8.4 8 Inputs Galvanic Channel to Channel Isolation

Manufacturer Reference

Description

VERIVOLT

IsoBlock C

1.500V sustained and 3000v peak isolation

DC to 100kHz Bandwidth
Compact construction
Spring cage connectivity and DIN rail mounting for fast setup

3.8.5 4U 19 Rack Mounting kit with DIN rail

Manufacturer Reference

Description

MOXA

RK-4U

Size 481 mm x 178 mm x 203 mm (L x W x D)

Weight 1.77 kg