NI roboRIO

This document provides specifications for the NI roboRIO. These specifications are typical for the 0° C to 40° C operating temperature range unless otherwise noted.

Processor

Type

Xilinx Z-7020 All Programmable SoC dual-core ARM Cortex-A9

Speed

667 MHz

Cores

2

Memory

Nonvolatile

512 MB

DDR3

Amount

256 MB

Clock frequency

533 MHz

Data bus width

16 bits

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.

FPGA

Type

Xilinx Z-7020

Network

Network interface

10BaseT and 100BaseTX Ethernet

Compatibility

IEEE 802.3

Communication rates

10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, auto-negotiated

Maximum cabling distance

100 m/segment

USB Ports

Host

Number of ports

2

Type

USB 2.0 Hi-Speed

VBus current

900 mA maximum per port

Device

Number of ports

1

Type

USB 2.0 Hi-Speed

Analog Input

Aggregate sample rate

500 kS/s

Resolution

12 bits

Overvoltage protection

±16 V

Expansion port configuration

4 single-ended channels

Integrated AI connector configuration

4 single-ended channels

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

20 kHz minimum, >50 kHz typical

Analog Output

Aggregate maximum update rate

345 kS/s

Resolution

12 bits

Overload protection

±16 V

Startup voltage

0 V after FPGA initialization

Configuration

2 single-ended channels on expansion port

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

Expansion port

16 DIO lines; one UART

Integrated DIO, I2C, and SPI bus

DIO lines

10 DIO lines

I2C lines

1 SDA and 1 CLK

SPI lines

Drives up to four devices

Direction control

Each DIO line individually programmable as input or output

Logic level

5 V compatible LVTTL input; 3.3 V LTTL output

Input logic levels

Input low voltage, VIL

0.0 V min; 0.8 V max

Input high voltage, VIH

2.0 V min; 5.25 V max

Output logic levels

Output low voltage, VOL, sinking 4 mA

0.0 V min; 0.4 V max

Output high voltage, VOH, sourcing 4 mA

2.4 V min; 3.465 V max

Minimum pulse width

20 ns

Maximum frequencies for secondary digital functions

SPI

4 MHz

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

RS-232 Serial Port

Maximum baud rate

115,200 bps

Data bits

5, 6, 7, 8

Stop bits

1, 2

Parity

Odd, Even, Mark, Space

Flow control

XON/XOFF

Logic level

Standard

Meets or exceeds TIA/EIA-232-F voltage levels

Receiver input voltage

+30 V maximum

Driver output high voltage

5 V minimum

Driver output low voltage

-5 V maximum

PWM and Relay Lines

PWM port

10 PWM lines

Relay port

4 forward; 4 reverse

Direction control

Output only

Logic level

5 V output

Maximum output current

PWM

15.0 mA

Relay

7.5 mA

Series resistor in each output path

PWM

330 Ω

Relay

680 Ω

Output high voltage, VOH

PWM sourcing 0.1 mA

4.75 V minimum; 5.25 V maximum

Relay sourcing 0.1 mA

4.75 V minimum; 5.25 V maximum

Output low voltage, VOL

PWM sinking 0.1 mA

0.0 V minimum; 0.25 V maximum

Relay sourcing 0.1 mA

0.0 V minimum; 0.25 V maximum

Maximum frequency

150 kHz

RSL

RSL port

Switched VIN output

Voltage range

7 V to 16 V (VIN)

Current range

120 mA maximum

Accelerometer

Number of axes

3

Range

±8 g

Resolution

12 bits

Sample rate

800 S/s

Noise

3.9 mgms typical at 25° C

Power Output

+6.0 V power output

Output voltage

5.5 V to 6.1 V

Output voltage with load >360 mA

5.75 V to 6.1 V

Maximum current

2.2 A total

+5.0 V power output

Output voltage with and without load

4.7 V to 5.25 V

Maximum current

1.0 A total

+3.3 V power output

Output voltage with and without load

3.1 V to 3.465 V

Maximum current

1.225 A total

Power Requirements

The NI roboRIO requires a power supply connected to the power connector.

Power supply voltage range

7 VDC to 16 VDC

Power Consumption

Maximum

45 W

Typical idle

5 W

Environmental

Local ambient temperature near device (IEC 60068-2-1, IEC 600682-2)

0° C to 40° C

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

-20° C to 70° C

Operating humidity (IEC 60068-2-56)

10% RH to 90% RH, noncondensing

Storage humidity (IEC 60068-2-56)

10% RH to 90% RH, noncondensing

Pollution Degree (IEC 60664)

2

Maximum altitude

2,000 m

Indoor use only.

Shock and Vibration

Operating vibration

Random

5 g RMS, 10 Hz to 500 Hz

Sinusoidal

5 g, 10 Hz to 500 Hz

Operating shock (IEC 60068-2-27)

50 g, 3 ms half sine, 30 g, 11 ms half sine, 18 shocks at 6 orientations

Physical Characteristics

Weight

330 g (11.64 oz)

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 roboRIO in a manner not described in this document may impair the protection the NI roboRIO provides.

Hazardous Locations

This device is not certified for use in hazardous locations.

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 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.

    • 电子信息产品污染控制管理办法（中国RoHS）

  • 1378 中国RoHS— NI符合中国电子信息产品中限制使用某些有害物质指令(RoHS)。关于NI中国RoHS合规性信息，请登录 ni.com/environment/rohs_china。(For information about China RoHS compliance, go to ni.com/environment/rohs_china.)