sbRIO I/O Module

This document uses the term sbRIO I/O module to refer to any I/O implemented in an sbRIO system. This includes both Onboard I/O modules and C Series modules. See the descriptions below for an overview of programming and implementation differences.

Onboard I/O Module

The sbRIO-962x and sbRIO-963x feature onboard modules that provide additional analog I/O and digital I/O through Connector0 and Connector1. You can program this I/O in Real-Time (NI-DAQmx) or FPGA modes. You can not program Onboard I/O modules in Real-Time Scan mode.

C Series Module

The sbRIO-960x and sbRIO-962x feature a high-density RMC connector with digital I/O. This connector provides two dedicated C Series interfaces for use with board-only C Series modules. The sbRIO controller can access these C Series modules in three programming modes: Real-Time (NI-DAQmx), Real-Time Scan, and FPGA. You can implement the C Series interfaces with an NI-9697 or NI-9698 RMC breakout board or via a custom RMC daughter board. Refer to the RMC Connector Design Guide section of this document for more information and reference schematics.