NI 3100/3110 User Manual NI 3100/3110 User Manual May 2009 372273A-01
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Important Information Warranty The NI 3100/3110 embedded controller is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment, as evidenced by receipts or other documentation. National Instruments will, at its option, repair or replace equipment that proves to be defective during the warranty period. This warranty includes parts and labor.
Compliance Electromagnetic Compatibility Information This hardware has been tested and found to comply with the applicable regulatory requirements and limits for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) as indicated in the hardware’s Declaration of Conformity (DoC)1. These requirements and limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the hardware is operated in the intended electromagnetic environment.
Contents About This Manual How to Use the Documentation Set...............................................................................vii Conventions ...................................................................................................................vii Related Documentation..................................................................................................viii Chapter 1 Introduction NI 3100/3110 ..............................................................................
Contents MXI Express x1 .............................................................................................. 3-11 Audio............................................................................................................... 3-12 Power .............................................................................................................. 3-13 Front Panel Features ...................................................................................................... 3-14 Data Storage .
About This Manual This manual contains detailed instructions for installing and configuring your National Instruments NI 3100/3110 industrial controller kit. How to Use the Documentation Set Begin by reading the NI 3100/3110 Installation Guide, a brief quick-start guide that describes how to install and get started with your controller. This manual, the NI 3100/3110 User Manual, contains more details about changing the installation or configuration from the defaults and using the hardware.
About This Manual monospace bold Bold text in this font denotes the messages and responses that the computer automatically prints to the screen. This font also emphasizes lines of code that are different from the other examples. Related Documentation The following documents contain information you may find helpful as you read this manual: NI 3100/3110 User Manual • PCI Local Bus Specification, Revision 2.
1 Introduction This chapter contains an overview of the NI 3100/3110 and related National Instruments software. NI 3100/3110 Description The NI 3100/3110 is a high-performance, small, fanless embedded computer designed for rugged industrial applications. The NI 3100 has an Intel Celeron-M423 (1.06 GHz single-core processor), standard PC I/O, and a 80 GB or larger hard drive. The NI-3110 has an Intel Core Duo processor L2400 (1.66 GHz Core Duo processor), standard PC I/O, and a 80 GB or larger hard drive.
Chapter 1 Introduction Intel CPU Socket 479 uBGA Core Duo L4200 LV Celeron-M423 ULV DVI-I Video Connector SDVO Chipset Graphics Memory Controller Hub High-Definition Audio Gigabit Ethernet Intel 82573 NIC 4 Hi-Speed USB 2.
Chapter 1 Introduction The NI 3100/3110 consists of the following logic blocks on the CPU and I/O module: • Intel CPU Socket-479 is the socket definition for the Intel Core Duo processor L2400 or Intel single-core Celeron-M423. • The SO-DIMM block consists of a single 64-bit DDR-2 667 SDRAM socket that can hold up to 1 GB of memory. • The 945GMCH (Graphics and Memory Controller Hub) connects the CPU, DDR2 SDRAM, and DVI-I video.
Chapter 1 Introduction National Instruments Software National Instruments has developed several software tools you can use with the NI 3100/3110. National Instruments hardware and software work together to help you make the most of your system. The LabVIEW, Measurement Studio, and LabWindows™/CVI™ application development environments combine with leading hardware drivers such as NI-DAQmx to provide exceptional control of NI hardware. Instrument drivers are available at ni.
Chapter 1 Introduction National Instruments Modular Instruments use specialized drivers suited to each product’s specialization. Express VIs provide customized, interactive programming of instruments in a single interface, and soft front panels provide an interface for testing the functionality of each instrument with no programming required. NI Switches, DMMs, High-Speed DIO, High-Speed Digitizers, and Sources each have customized drivers for high-end modular instrumentation systems.
2 Installation and Configuration This chapter contains information about installing and configuring your NI 3100/3110 controller. Mounting the NI 3100/3110 This section contains mounting and installation requirements. Before mounting the controller, record the serial number and Ethernet Mac address from the bottom plate, as you cannot read these after you mount the controller. You can mount the controller in any orientation to any material.
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Follow these steps to install the NI 3100/3110: 1. Connect a USB keyboard and USB mouse to any spare USB port, or use a USB to PS/2 adapter (not supplied) to connect a PS/2 keyboard and mouse to a single USB port. 2. Connect a DVI monitor to the DVI connector, or use the DVI splitter cable (supplied) to connect dual monitors.
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Entering BIOS Setup To start the BIOS setup utility, complete the following steps: 1. Power on or reboot your NI 3100/3110. 2. When the message Press to enter SETUP appears, press . The message Entering Setup appears briefly, and then the BIOS setup program is entered. 3. When you first enter the BIOS program, it displays the Main menu.
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration 6. Move the jumper from pins 1–2 to pins 2–3 as shown in Figure 2-1. 7. Wait 30 seconds and move the jumper back to pins 1–2. Caution Do not leave the jumper on pins 2–3 for any significant length of time. Doing so decreases battery life. In addition, leaving the jumper on pins 2–3 prevents the system from booting. 8. Reconnect the 2.5 in. HDD or SSHD cable, noting the pin 1 orientation. 9.
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Normal (Default) Clear CMOS Figure 2-1.
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Upgrading RAM The NI 3100/3110 memory is not field upgradeable. Contact your NI representative for upgrade options. Installing an Internal PCI or PCI Express Peripheral Module The NI 3100/3110 can accept a PCI Express or PCI half-length expansion card. (Go to ni.com/info and enter exfnrw for a list of approved PCI and PCI Express cards for use with the NI 3100/3110.) The riser plugs into the I/O board.
Chapter 2 3. Installation and Configuration Remove the bottom plate from the housing by removing the eight retaining screws, as shown in the following figure. Use care when removing the plate to avoid damaging the hard drive or cables.
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration 4. Disconnect the 2.5 in. HDD or SSHD cable, noting the cable orientation, as shown in the following figure. 1 2 1 NI 3100/3110 User Manual Hard Drive 2 2-8 HDD/SSHD Cable ni.
Chapter 2 5. Installation and Configuration Remove the riser card assembly (with dummy expansion card) from the I/O board by removing the two riser card retaining screws and three bracket retaining screws. Loosen the two expansion card support bracket screws, as shown in the following figure. Keep these screws in a secure location.
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration 6. Remove the dummy expansion card from the riser card assembly by removing the riser card and the expansion card bracket, as shown in the following figure. 1 2 3 1 2 NI 3100/3110 User Manual PCI Express or PCI riser card Expansion card bracket retainer 3 Expansion card 7. Mount the expansion card bracket to the retainer, as shown in the preceding figure. Be sure the card bracket is secured to the retainer by tightening the screw to 0.31 N · m (2.
Chapter 2 9. Installation and Configuration Slide the assembly into the NI 3100/3110, ensuring the riser mates correctly to the main I/O board, as shown in the following figure. 1 2 5 3 4 1 2 3 Riser card retaining screw (×2) Riser card assembly Main I/O board 4 5 Bracket retaining screw (×3) Expansion card support bracket screw (×2) 10. Replace the two screws that hold the riser card onto the I/O board, as shown in the preceding figure. Tighten the two screws to 0.41 N · m (3.6 lb · in.
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration 14. Reattach the bottom plate to the chassis by with the eight retaining screws. Tighten the eight screws to 0.55 N · m (4.9 lb · in.) of torque. 15. Place the NI 3100/3110 right side up. Installing an Operating System NI 3100/3110 controllers include a preinstalled operating system. In some cases, you may want to install a different operating system. When doing so, consider the following guidelines.
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Caution Do not insert or remove the CompactFlash card while the system is powered on. Doing so may cause data loss, and in some cases the drive may need reformatting. Third-party cards may require additional drivers. Contact your CompactFlash vendor for more information. Caution The CompactFlash interface is ESD sensitive.
3 I/O Information Front Panel Connectors Table 3-1 lists various I/O interfaces and their corresponding NI 3100/3110 external connectors, bus interfaces, and functions. Table 3-1.
Chapter 3 I/O Information Front Panel Figure 3-1 shows the NI 3100/3110 front panel layout.
Chapter 3 I/O Information DVI-I USER 1 CF MS/SL SAFE MODE IP RESET RESET NO APP Figure 3-2 shows the location and pinouts for the DVI-I connector on the NI 3100/3110. Table 3-2 lists and describes the DVI-I connector signals. HDD USER 1 USER 2 POWER COMPACT FLASH INPUT 10-20V 90W MAX MXIex1 8 C1 C2 1 9 17 24 C3 C5 C4 DVI-I Figure 3-2. DVI-I Connector Location and Pinout Table 3-2.
Chapter 3 I/O Information Table 3-2. DVI-I Connector Signals (Continued) Pin NI 3100/3110 User Manual Signal Name 11 TMDS Data1/3 Shield 12 Reserved 13 Reserved 14 +5 V Power 15 Ground (for +5 V) 16 Hot Plug Detect 17 TMDS Data0– 18 TMDSData0+ 19 TMDS Data0/5 Shield 20 Reserved 21 Reserved 22 TMDS Clock Shield 23 TMDS Clock+ 24 TMDS Clock– C1 Analog Red C2 Analog Green C3 Analog Blue C4 Analog Horizontal Sync C5 Analog GND Return: (analog R, G, B) 3-4 ni.
Chapter 3 I/O Information COM1 USER 1 CF MS/SL SAFE MODE IP RESET RESET NO APP Figure 3-3 shows the location and pinouts for the COM1 connector on the NI 3100/3110. Table 3-3 lists and describes the COM1 connector signal. HDD USER 1 USER 2 POWER COMPACT FLASH INPUT 10-20V 90W MAX MXIex1 6 9 1 5 COM1 Figure 3-3. COM1 Connector Location and Pinout Table 3-3.
Chapter 3 I/O Information Ethernet Figure 3-4 shows the location and pinouts for the Ethernet connector on the NI 3100/3110. Table 3-4 lists and describes the Ethernet connector signals. When using LabVIEW Real Time, you must use the LAN1 port (the port on the left) for discovery and configuration. USER 1 CF MS/SL SAFE MODE IP RESET RESET NO APP Note HDD USER 1 USER 2 POWER COMPACT FLASH INPUT 10-20V 90W MAX MXIex1 1 8 Ethernet Figure 3-4. Ethernet Connector Location and Pinout Table 3-4.
Chapter 3 I/O Information Table 3-5. 10/100/1000 LAN Connector LED States LED Left Right Color LED State Condition Off LAN link is not established. On (steady state) LAN link is established. On (brighter and pulsing) The controller is communicating with another computer on the LAN. Unlit Off 10 Mbit/s data rate is selected. Orange On 100 Mbit/s data rate is selected. Green On 1000 Mbit/s data rate is selected.
Chapter 3 I/O Information Table 3-6. USB Connector Signals Pin Signal Name Signal Description 1 VCC 2 D– USB Data– 3 D+ USB Data+ 4 GND Cable Power (+5 V) Ground CompactFlash Slot The NI 3100/3110 controller is equipped with a CompactFlash slot on the front panel, which provides I/O expansion and options for removable storage. USER 1 CF MS/SL SAFE MODE IP RESET RESET NO APP Figure 3-6 shows the location and pinouts for the CompactFlash slot on the NI 3100/3110.
Chapter 3 I/O Information Table 3-7.
Chapter 3 I/O Information Table 3-7.
Chapter 3 I/O Information MXI Express x1 USER 1 CF MS/SL SAFE MODE IP RESET RESET NO APP Figure 3-7 shows the location and pinouts for the MXI Express x1 connector on the NI 3100/3110. Table 3-8 lists and describes the MXI Express x1 connector signals. HDD USER 1 USER 2 POWER COMPACT FLASH INPUT 10-20V 90W MAX MXIex1 1 9 10 18 MXIex1 Figure 3-7. MXI Express x1 Connector Location and Pinout Table 3-8.
Chapter 3 I/O Information Table 3-8. MXI Express x1 Connector Signals (Continued) Side B Connector Side A Connector Pin Name Description Name Description 10 3.3Vaux 3.3 V Power +3.3V +3.
Chapter 3 I/O Information Table 3-9. Audio Connector Signals Pin Signal Name Signal Description Tip Left Left Audio Channel Middle Right Right Audio Channel Outer GND Ground Power USER 1 CF MS/SL SAFE MODE IP RESET RESET NO APP Figure 3-9 shows the location and pinouts for the power connector on the NI 3100/3110. (The figure shows the front of the connector attached to the power cable, not the receptor on the NI 3100/3110.) Table 3-10 lists and describes the power connector signals.
Chapter 3 I/O Information Front Panel Features The NI 3100/3110 controller has the following front panel features: • • LEDs – Power LED—Green when powered on – HDD—Green when HDD read/write is in progress – User 1—RT programmable LED – User 2—RT programmable LED Switches – Safe Mode—Runs LabVIEW Real Time in Safe Mode – IP Reset—Resets the LabVIEW Real Time IP address to default – No App—Prevents LabVIEW Real Time from running the user application on startup – User 1—LabVIEW Real Time-acc
4 Common Configuration Questions This chapter answers common configuration questions you may have when using the NI 3100/3110 industrial controller. General Questions What do the LEDs on the NI 3100/3110 front panel mean? Refer to the LED status descriptions in the Front Panel Features section of Chapter 3, I/O Information. How do I check the configuration of the memory, hard drive, time/date, and so on? You can view these parameters in the BIOS setup.
Chapter 4 Common Configuration Questions • An external USB mass storage device such as a USB hard drive, USB memory stick, or CD-ROM • An external USB floppy drive • Most PCI-based boards that provide an Option ROM There are some limitations when booting from a USB device. Windows XP can be installed from a USB CD-ROM, but earlier versions of Windows cannot. The NI 3100/3110 BIOS configures the USB devices so that they will work in a DOS environment.
Chapter 4 Common Configuration Questions Software Driver Installation How do I install software from a CD? The compact size of the NI 3100/3110 does not allow for an integrated CD-ROM drive. You have the following options: • USB CD-ROM—You can install from a USB CD-ROM using a bootable installation CD. • Mapped network drive—You can use Ethernet to connect to another computer. If you share the CD-ROM drive on the other computer, you can map the shared CD-ROM drive to a drive letter on the NI 3100/3110.
5 Troubleshooting This chapter answers common troubleshooting questions you may have when using the NI 3100/3110 compact computer. What if the NI 3100/3110 does not boot? Several problems can cause a controller not to boot. Here are some things to look for and possible solutions. Things to Notice: • Which LEDs come on? The Power OK LED should stay lit. The Drive LED should blink during boot as the disk is accessed.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting You should now be able to reset the video driver to lower settings. Try setting the resolution to 640 × 480 and the refresh rate to 60 Hz. Once you reboot, you can raise these values again, using the test option in Windows. These settings are accessible through the Advanced tab of the Display item in the Control Panel. Alternately, you can try a different monitor, preferably a newer and larger one.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Normal (Default) Clear CMOS Figure 5-1.
A Specifications This appendix lists the electrical, mechanical, and environmental specifications of the NI 3100/3110 embedded computer. Electrical Voltage ................................................... 10–30 VDC Power ..................................................... 40 W maximum (no PCI card installed) Physical Unit dimensions ..................................... Custom size 110 cm × 200 cm × 220 cm (4.3 in. × 7.9 in. × 8.66 in.) Weight .................................................... 3.
Appendix A Specifications Operating Environment Ambient temperature range Operating Temperature Range (Deg C) PCI or PCI Express Card Installed (< 10 W)? 0–50 No 0–45 Yes Go to ni.com/info and enter exfnrw for a list of approved PCI and PCI Express cards for use with the NI 3100/3110. Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-1 and IEC-60068-2-2. Relative humidity range..........................10% to 90%, noncondensing (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-56.
Appendix A Specifications Shock and Vibration Operational shock .................................. 30 g peak, half-sine, 11 ms pulse (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-27. Test profile developed in accordance with MIL-PRF-28800F.) Random vibration Operating ........................................ 5 to 500 Hz, 0.3 grms (with solid-state hard drive) Nonoperating .................................. 5 to 500 Hz, 2.4 grms (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-64.
Appendix A Specifications For the standards applied to assess the EMC of this product, refer to the Online Product Certification section. Note Note For EMC compliance, operate this device with shielded cabling.
Technical Support and Professional Services B Visit the following sections of the award-winning National Instruments Web site at ni.com for technical support and professional services: • Support—Technical support at ni.com/support includes the following resources: – Self-Help Technical Resources—For answers and solutions, visit ni.
Appendix B Technical Support and Professional Services • Declaration of Conformity (DoC)—A DoC is our claim of compliance with the Council of 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 your product by visiting ni.com/certification.
Glossary Symbol Prefix Value n nano 10 –9 μ micro 10 – 6 m milli 10 –3 k kilo 10 3 M mega 10 6 G giga 10 9 T tera 10 12 Symbols ° Degrees. Ω Ohms. % Percent. A A Amperes. AC Alternating Current. ASIC Application-specific integrated circuit.
Glossary B B Bytes. backplane An assembly, typically a printed circuit board, with connectors and signal paths that bus the connector pins. BIOS Basic Input/Output System—BIOS functions are the fundamental level of any PC or compatible computer. BIOS functions embody the basic operations needed for successful use of the computer’s hardware resources. C C Celsius. cache Small portion of high-speed memory used for temporary storage of frequently used data.
Glossary DRAM Dynamic RAM (Random Access Memory)—Storage that the computer must refresh at frequent intervals. DVI-I Direct Video Interface, Integrated—A video technology enabling the use of both analog and digital video signals. E ECP Extended Capabilities Parallel. EEPROM Electronically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory. EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility. EMI Electromagnetic interference. EPP Enhanced Parallel Port.
Glossary I I/O Input/output—The techniques, media, and devices used to achieve communication between machines and users. IDE Integrated Drive Electronics—Hard disk and built-in controller. IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. in. Inches. instrument driver A set of routines designed to control a specific instrument or family of instruments, and any necessary related files for LabWindows/CVI or LabVIEW. interrupt A means for a device to request service from another device.
Glossary MB Megabytes of memory. MTBF Mean time between failure. MTTR Mean time to repair. N NI-488 or NI-488.2 The National Instruments software for GPIB systems. NI-DAQ The National Instruments software for data acquisition instruments. NI-VISA The National Instruments implementation of the VISA standard—An interface-independent software that provides a unified programming interface for VXI, GPIB, and serial instruments.
Glossary R RAM Random Access Memory—the computer’s primary workspace. RAMDAC Random Access Memory Digital to Analog Converter—the VGA controller chip that maintains the color palette and converts data from memory into analog signals for the monitor. resource Hardware settings used by devices in a computer system, including ISA interrupt level, DMA channel, and I/O address. RMS Root mean squared. See also grms.
Glossary V V Volts. VGA Video Graphics Array—The minimum video display standard for all PCs. W W Watts.
Index A cables and connections, 4-2 driver installation, 4-3 general questions, 4-1 upgrade information, 4-3 connectors audio connector and signals, 3-12 COM1 connector and signals, 3-5 CompactFlash connector and signals, 3-8 DVI-I connector and signals, 3-3 Ethernet connector and signals, 3-6 MXI Express x1 connector and signals, 3-11 peripheral expansion overview (table), 3-1 power connector and signals, 3-13 Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector and signals, 3-7 conventions used in the manual, vii audio
Index E M electrical specifications, A-1 electromagnetic compatibility, A-3 environmental management specifications, A-4 Ethernet, connector location and pinout (figure), 3-6 signals (table), 3-6 examples (NI resources), B-1 Measurement Studio, 1-4 modular instruments, 1-5 mouse, plugging PS/2 mouse and keyboard into controller, 4-2 MXI Express x1 connector, 3-11 N National Instruments software, 1-4 support and services, B-1 NI 3100/3110 block diagram, 1-2 clearing system CMOS, 2-3 CompactFlash, 2-12 c
Index S peripheral expansion overview (table), 3-1 software, 1-4 specifications, A-1 troubleshooting, 5-1 upgrading RAM, 2-6 NI support and services, B-1 NI-DAQmx, 1-4 NI-VISA, 1-5 PCI Express x1 connector location and pinout (figure), 3-11 signals (table), 3-11 PCI Express/PCI module, installing, 2-6 peripheral expansion overview (table), 3-1 physical specifications, A-1 power connector, 3-13 location and pinout (figure), 3-13 signals (table), 3-13 programming examples (NI resources), B-1 PS/2, plugging
Index U W Universal Serial Bus (USB), 3-1, 3-7 connector location and pinout (figure), 3-7 connector signals (table), 3-8 overview (table), 3-1 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) specifications, A-4 Web resources, B-1 Y Y-splitter cable figure, 4-2 using mouse and keyboard without, 4-2 V video, 3-1 NI 3100/3110 User Manual I-4 ni.
