01-23-2013 04:38 AM
Hello,
I have a question regarding the Profibus C Series Module. The module works in all cRIO chassis, but is it a requirement that the C Series module be inserted into slot 1 of the cRIO? Can it be inserted into any other slot as long as the next slot is open?
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01-23-2013 08:54 AM
Hi test,
The module is only officially supported in the first slot with one slot open next to it. We have this requirement for heat reasons. The profibus module generates a fair amount of heat and can throw off any analog measurements in modules next to it.
If the module is a slave there are VIs that allow the VI to be used in slots other than slot 1. These are not in the palette but available from VILib directly. C:\Program Files (x86)\National Instruments\LabVIEW 2012\vi.lib\addons\Comsoft.lib\cRIO PB
Additionally a patch for the Configurator to allow to search for devices other then slot 1. Copy the attached xml file to the following directory:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Comsoft GmbH\Configurator II\XML
Restarting the configurator should now allow to scan for all slots of the chassis
01-23-2013 06:52 PM
I'm planning to use it as a master so I guess it will have to be in slot 1.
And thanks for the additional information regarding using the module as a slave.
Thank you
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