Specifications

This document lists the specifications for the NI ELVIS RIO Control Module. The following specifications are typical for the 10 °C to 35 °C operating temperature range unless otherwise noted.

Caution Do not operate the NI ELVIS RIO CM in a manner not specified in this document. Product misuse can result in a hazard. You can compromise the safety protection built into the product if the product is damaged in any way. If the product is damaged, return it to NI for repair.

Processor and FPGA

Type

Xilinx Z-7010

Speed

667 MHz

Cores

2

Operating System

Note For minimum software support information, visit ni.com/info and enter the Info Code swsupport.

Supported operating system

NI Linux Real-Time (32-bit)

Required software

NI LabVIEW 2016 ELVIS RIO Control Software Bundle

LabVIEW 2016 ELVIS RIO Control Toolkit, LabVIEW 2016 Development System, LabVIEW 2016 Real-Time Module

Memory

Nonvolatile

512 MB

Volatile

DDR3

256 MB

Clock frequency

533 MHz

Data bus width

16 bits

Note For information about the life span of the nonvolatile memory and about best practices for using nonvolatile memory, visit ni.com/info and enter the Info Code SSDBP.

USB Port

USB host port

USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, with standard A connector

USB device port

USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, with standard B connector

Analog Input

Aggregate sample rate

500 kS/s

Resolution

12 bits

Overvoltage protection

±16 V

Configuration

8 single-ended channels (4 channels per connector)

Input impedance

>500 kΩ acquiring at 500 kS/s; 1 MΩ powered on and idle; 4.7 kΩ powered off

Recommended source impedance

3 kΩ or less

Nominal range

0 V to +5 V

Absolute accuracy

±50 mV

Bandwidth

>300 kHz

Analog Output

Maximum update rate (simultaneous)

345 kS/s/ch

Resolution

12 bits

Overvoltage protection

±16 V

Startup voltage

0 V after FPGA initialization

Configuration

4 single-ended channels (2 channels per connector)

Nominal range

0 V to +5 V

Absolute accuracy

±50 mV

Current drive

3 mA

Slew rate

0.3 V/μs

Digital I/O

Number of lines

DIO

16 per connector

Serial

1 UART.RX per connector 1 UART.TX per connector

Direction control

Each DIO line individually programmable as input or output

Logic level

5 V compatible LVTTL input; 3.3 V LVTTL output

Input logic levels
Input low voltage, VIL

Minimum

0 V

Maximum

0.8 V

Input high voltage, VIH

Minimum

2.0 V

Maximum

5.25 V

Output logic levels
Output high voltage, VOH sourcing 4 mA

Minimum

2.4 V

Maximum

3.465 V

Output low voltage, VOL sinking 4 mA

Minimum

0 V

Maximum

0.4 V

Minimum output pulse width

20 ns

Maximum frequencies for secondary digital functions

SPI

4 MHz

PWM

100 kHz

Quadrature encoder input

100 kHz

I2C

400 kHz

UART lines

Maximum baud rate

230,400 bps

Data bits

5, 6, 7, 8

Stop bits

1, 2

Parity

Odd, Even, Mark, Space

Flow control

XON/XOFF

Power Outputs

Caution Exceeding the power limits may cause unpredictable device behavior.
+5 V power output

Output voltage

4.75 V to 5.25 V

Maximum current on each connector

100 mA

+3.3 V power output

Output voltage

3.0 V to 3.6 V

Maximum current on each connector

150 mA

Power Requirements

Note The NI ELVIS RIO CM is powered by the ELVIS II Series Workstation.

Maximum power consumption

13 W

Physical Characteristics

Weight

245 g

Safety Standards

This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following electrical equipment safety standards for measurement, control, and laboratory use:

  • IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1
  • UL 61010-1, CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1
Note For safety certifications, refer to the product label or the Product Certifications and Declarations section.
Caution Using the NI ELVIS RIO CM in a manner not described in this document may impair the protection the NI ELVIS RIO CM provides.

Electromagnetic Compatibility

Note For EMC declarations and certifications, refer to the Online Product Certification section of this document.

CE Compliance 1378

This product meets the essential requirements of applicable European Directives, as follows:

  • 2014/35/EU; Low-Voltage Directive (safety)
  • 2014/30/EU; Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC)
  • 2011/65/EU; Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
  • 2014/53/EU; Radio Equipment Directive (RED)
  • 2014/34/EU; Potentially Explosive Atmospheres (ATEX)

Product Certifications and Declarations

Refer to the product Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for additional regulatory compliance information. To obtain product certifications and the DoC for NI products, visit ni.com/product-certifications, search by model number, and click the appropriate link.

Environmental

Caution Clean the NI ELVIS RIO CM with a soft, nonmetallic brush. Make sure that the device is completely dry and free from contaminants before returning it to service.

Operating temperature

10 °C to 35 °C

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

-20 °C to 70 °C

Operating humidity (IEC 60068-2-78)

10% RH to 90% RH, noncondensing

Storage humidity (IEC 60068-2-78)

10% RH to 90% RH, noncondensing

Maximum altitude

2,000 m

Pollution Degree (IEC 60664)

2

Indoor use only.

Environmental Management

NI is committed to designing and manufacturing products in an environmentally responsible manner. NI recognizes that eliminating certain hazardous substances from our products is beneficial to the environment and to NI customers.

For additional environmental information, refer to the Engineering a Healthy Planet web page at ni.com/environment. This page contains the environmental regulations and directives with which NI complies, as well as other environmental information not included in this document.

EU and UK Customers

  • 1378 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)—At the end of the product life cycle, all NI products must be disposed of according to local laws and regulations. For more information about how to recycle NI products in your region, visit ni.com/environment/weee.

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