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Q: What is the maximum current for the USB ports on the NI IC-3172?

The maximum current for the USB ports on the NI IC-3172 is 900 mA for each of the USB 3.0 ports and 1 A for each pair of USB 2.0 ports.

Q: What is the power-on state for the TTL inputs/outputs on the IC-3172?

The power-on state for the TTL inputs/outputs on the IC-3172 is input (high-impedance), 10 kΩ pull-up to 5 V.

Q: What is the minimum pulse detected for the NI IC-3172?

The minimum pulse detected for the NI IC-3172 is 100 µs.

Q: What is the purpose of the DisplayPorts on the IC-3172?

The DisplayPorts on the IC-3172 can be utilized to link a single monitor or multiple monitors to implement a local HMI for the controller.

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National Instruments IC-3172 Industrial Controller

Featured with four Gigabit Ethernet Ports, two USB 3.0 Ports, and a Dual-Core Intel Core i5 Processer, the NI IC-3172 (Part Number: 784228-01) is a fanless Industrial Controller. This model is an ideal solution by developers who need a high level of connectivity and processing power for control and automation applications in extreme operating environments over a temperature range of 0 °C to 55 °C.

The IC‑3172 offers connectivity for synchronization and communication to Ethernet, CompactRIO Chassis, and EtherCAT, GigE Vision cameras, USB3 Vision cameras, motion drives, and other automation equipment. Additionally, this model has integrated, isolated TTL, as well as differential digital I/O. Thus, it can offer control and synchronization tasks with the need of any additional tethered I/O.

The processor incorporated in this Industrial Controller offers 1.8 GHz base frequency, 2.9 GHz maximum frequency, and has 3 MB on-die cache. This model is designed to operate on the 64-bit National Instruments NI Linux Real-Time operating system. The NI IC-3172 is equipped with 8 GB, DDR3L type preinstalled system RAM that can operate at a rate of 1600 MT/s.

The National Instruments IC-3172 has a maximum resolution of 3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz for the two DisplayPorts. The RJ50 type serial port incorporated in this Industrial Controller offers a maximum baud rate of 115,200 bps and can be operated in the following modes: 2-wire, 4-wire, or 2-wire auto mode. This Industrial Controller can be utilized with the NI PS-15 power supply.

Model	IC-3172
Manufacturer	National Instruments
Part Number	784228-01
Type	Industrial Controller
Processor Core	Intel Core i5
FPGA	Kintex-7 160T
RAM Size	8 GB
Dimensions	6.9 in. × 3.7 in. × 6.6 in.
Weight	6 lbs, 11 oz.
Warranty	2-3 Year Warranty
IC-3172 Manual	User Manual and Maintenance Manual Available for Download
Price	Contact a sales representative for a quote.

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National Instruments IC-3172 Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What is the maximum current for the USB ports on the NI IC-3172?

Answer: The maximum current for the USB ports on the NI IC-3172 is 900 mA for each of the USB 3.0 ports and 1 A for each pair of USB 2.0 ports.

Question: What is the power-on state for the TTL inputs/outputs on the IC-3172?

Answer: The power-on state for the TTL inputs/outputs on the IC-3172 is input (high-impedance), 10 kΩ pull-up to 5 V.

Question: What is the minimum pulse detected for the NI IC-3172?

Answer: The minimum pulse detected for the NI IC-3172 is 100 µs.

Question: What is the purpose of the DisplayPorts on the IC-3172?

Answer: The DisplayPorts on the IC-3172 can be utilized to link a single monitor or multiple monitors to implement a local HMI for the controller.