https://schmid-elektronik.ch/wiki/zsom/ 2026-10-13T00:35:49+00:00 https://schmid-elektronik.ch/wiki/zsom/ https://schmid-elektronik.ch/wiki/zsom/lib/exe/fetch.php?media=wiki:dokuwiki.svg text/html 2026-10-01T15:32:08+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://schmid-elektronik.ch/wiki/zsom/doku.php?id=zsom:adc_6x16&rev=1790868728&do=diff Analog Input The analog inputs of the ZSOM-Control and the ZSOM-Mini are grouped by ADC chips with 6 channels each. All channels of a group are sampled simultaneously and share the same input range. Features ZSOM-Control ZSOM-Mini Number of channels 12 (2 groups × 6) text/html 2026-09-29T10:36:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://schmid-elektronik.ch/wiki/zsom/doku.php?id=zsom:backup_battery&rev=1790678216&do=diff Backup battery The backup battery is the power source for the sbRIO-9651’s internal RTC and the precise RTC (ZSOM-Mini) when no other power is applied to the target. ZSOM-Control The Backup battery is directly connected to the backup voltage input of the sbRIO9651 ZSOM-Mini The Backup battery is optionally available as solderable add-on text/html 2026-10-01T15:15:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://schmid-elektronik.ch/wiki/zsom/doku.php?id=zsom:can&rev=1790867757&do=diff CAN The ZSOM-Control and the ZSOM-Mini each provide one CAN (Controller Area Network) interface. It can be controlled from both FPGA and RT code; basic CANopen functions are available as RT VIs in the SDK. Features ZSOM-Control ZSOM-Mini Number of interfaces 1 1 Bit rate text/html 2026-09-28T08:42:33+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://schmid-elektronik.ch/wiki/zsom/doku.php?id=zsom:clip&rev=1790584953&do=diff CLIP The CLIP (Component Level IP) definition configures and names the IOs of the sbRIO9651. It is part of every ZSOM project. Using the latest CLIP definition Proceed with the following steps to change the CLIP definition version used in your project: text/html 2026-09-28T14:50:29+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://schmid-elektronik.ch/wiki/zsom/doku.php?id=zsom:connect_via_usb&rev=1790607029&do=diff Connect via USB You can connect your board via USB-C cable to a PC. Plug the USB-C end into the ZSOM and the other end (usually USB-A) into your PC. Use a USB 3.0 capable cable. The boot up process will take about 20 seconds. The ZSOM target will establish an Ethernet over text/html 2026-10-01T15:42:23+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://schmid-elektronik.ch/wiki/zsom/doku.php?id=zsom:dac_4x16&rev=1790869343&do=diff Analog Output The ZSOM-Control provides 4 analog outputs. They are generated by one DAC chip with 4 channels and an output stage for each channel. The ZSOM-Mini has no analog outputs. Features Parameter ZSOM-Control Number of channels 4 Resolution 16 bit Range ±10 V Update rate text/html 2026-09-28T14:50:46+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://schmid-elektronik.ch/wiki/zsom/doku.php?id=zsom:deploy_zsom_image&rev=1790607046&do=diff Installing Software on the ZSOM You can use one of the following options to install Software on your target. Installing software might be needed if upgrading or downgrading to a different LabVIEW or NI RIO version, or if you need additional software packages. text/html 2026-10-01T14:57:25+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://schmid-elektronik.ch/wiki/zsom/doku.php?id=zsom:getting_started&rev=1790866645&do=diff Quick start guide This document describes how to begin using the ZSOM-Control and ZSOM-Mini. What do You need to Get Started A ZSOM-Control Starter Kit or a ZSOM-Mini with power supply and USB-C cable Installing Software on the Host Computer Before using the ZSOM, you must install the following application software and device drivers on the host computer. text/html 2026-09-28T14:50:27+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://schmid-elektronik.ch/wiki/zsom/doku.php?id=zsom:gpio_3o5v&rev=1790607027&do=diff DIO General Purpose high speed I/O Can be used for quasi static control signals or digital communication such as I2C or SPI Features Number of channels ZSOM-Control 16 channels Number of channels ZSOM-Mini 10 channels Resolution 1 bitRange 3.3V or 5V logic level, selectable per board text/html 2026-09-29T10:36:59+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://schmid-elektronik.ch/wiki/zsom/doku.php?id=zsom:gpio_input30v&rev=1790678219&do=diff DIN Rugged Digital Input Features Number of channels ZSOM-Control 10 channels Number of channels ZSOM-Mini 4 channels Resolution 1 bitRange 0 - 30V Absolute maximum input Voltage ±48 V Speed up to 40kHz Input impedance >3kOhm depending on applied voltage and frequency text/html 2026-09-28T14:50:36+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://schmid-elektronik.ch/wiki/zsom/doku.php?id=zsom:gpio_oc&rev=1790607036&do=diff DOUT Rugged open collector outputs. Features Number of channels ZSOM-Control 6 channels Number of channels ZSOM-Mini 4 channels Resolution 1 bitRange 0-28V 0-150mA speed 1MHz depending on the applied load Using the IOs In order to activate the terminal as output, the drivers on the text/html 2026-09-29T10:36:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://schmid-elektronik.ch/wiki/zsom/doku.php?id=zsom:i2c&rev=1790678217&do=diff I2C I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit, see I2C), also known as TWI (Two-Wire Interface). Any digital IO line can be used as an I2C interface with the VIs from the SDK. The data is transferred via 2 FIFOs. The following Examples included in the SDK can be used as a reference on how to use the text/html 2026-09-29T10:36:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://schmid-elektronik.ch/wiki/zsom/doku.php?id=zsom:imu&rev=1790678217&do=diff 9 Axis IMU The 9 Axis IMU is a smart sensor combining an accelerometer, a gyroscope and a magnetometer. The measurement values are combined through a sensor fusion algorithm. Check out the ZSOM-Mini IMU Example that comes with SDK Version 1.3.0.5 and newer. See it in action: text/html 2026-09-29T14:42:20+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://schmid-elektronik.ch/wiki/zsom/doku.php?id=zsom:kernel_update&rev=1790692940&do=diff Kernel update instructions The modified kernel is available from GitHub: Release lwb5p/20.5-0.1 The instructions below perform a download directly onto the target. Preparation Before installing the kernel make sure the target has installed the following software. * text/html 2026-09-29T13:54:26+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://schmid-elektronik.ch/wiki/zsom/doku.php?id=zsom:ordering_codes&rev=1790690066&do=diff Ordering Codes All ZSOM products Article Number Name Version Notes Product Status ZSOM-Control A020650 ZSOM-Control-Standard V1.2 Default configuration availableTBD ZSOM-Control-NoScrewTerminals V1.2 same as A020650 but without the screw terminals preliminaryA019305 text/html 2026-09-28T14:50:42+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://schmid-elektronik.ch/wiki/zsom/doku.php?id=zsom:power_input&rev=1790607042&do=diff Power supply The ZSOM Standard Platforms (ZSOM-Control and ZSOM-Mini) have similar power input requirements: 9 V - 28 V min 1 A (might be higher based on application and connected peripheral components) Connector The 3-pin mating connector can be ordered as A013719. text/html 2026-09-29T10:36:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://schmid-elektronik.ch/wiki/zsom/doku.php?id=zsom:precise_rtc&rev=1790678217&do=diff Precise RTC with wake-up functionality The RTC is part of the ZSOM-Mini and can be implemented in any custom design since it uses just 2 FPGA IOs for its I2C interface. The precise RTC does not set the system clock directly. The sbRIO9651 has its own internal RTC. The RTC is backed up by the optionally available text/html 2026-09-28T14:50:49+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://schmid-elektronik.ch/wiki/zsom/doku.php?id=zsom:products&rev=1790607049&do=diff ZSOM Products All ZSOM products are based on the NI sbRIO-9651 System on Module, which plugs into the ZSOM carrier boards. The accessories help in developing and running your application. The Add-Ons and the Plug-Ins extend the functionality for specific areas of application. text/html 2026-09-28T08:42:36+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://schmid-elektronik.ch/wiki/zsom/doku.php?id=zsom:required_software&rev=1790584956&do=diff System requirements * LabVIEW 2017 or newer * LabVIEW Real-Time Module * LabVIEW FPGA Module -> This is only needed, if you want to change the functionality of the FPGA program (drivers) * NI-RIO Device Drivers text/html 2026-09-28T14:50:40+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://schmid-elektronik.ch/wiki/zsom/doku.php?id=zsom:reset&rev=1790607040&do=diff Reset The reset can be applied with the on board reset button and by pulling the reset input low, depending on the target's capabilities. While reset is held, the Status LED is off for up to five seconds. After reset, it stays on until the operating system on the text/html 2026-10-01T14:50:36+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://schmid-elektronik.ch/wiki/zsom/doku.php?id=zsom:rs232&rev=1790866236&do=diff RS232 interface The ZSOM-Control and the ZSOM-Mini each provide one RS232 interface. It is based on a serial port of the sbRIO-9651 and an RS232 transceiver. Features ZSOM-Control ZSOM-Mini Number of interfaces 1 1 Signals TX, RX, RTS, CTS TX, RX Hardware handshake yes ( text/html 2026-10-01T15:05:25+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://schmid-elektronik.ch/wiki/zsom/doku.php?id=zsom:rs422&rev=1790867125&do=diff RS422 RS485 The ZSOM-Control and the ZSOM-Mini each provide one RS422/RS485 interface. By default it works as full-duplex RS-422 (4-wire); with two solder bridges or wiring at the terminals it can be used as half-duplex RS-485 bus (2-wire). Features ZSOM-Control ZSOM-Mini text/html 2026-09-28T14:50:28+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://schmid-elektronik.ch/wiki/zsom/doku.php?id=zsom:sd_card&rev=1790607028&do=diff SD Card ZSOM-Control and ZSOM-Mini support microSD cards as additional storage. The Cards must be inserted before the target is booted. Supported File systems File Allocation Table (FAT32) Readable by standard Windows installations The file system is not power fail safe. The file system can get corrupted due to a sudden power loss or the removal of the storage media while the target is running. text/html 2021-09-14T10:51:15+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://schmid-elektronik.ch/wiki/zsom/doku.php?id=zsom:som_rtc&rev=1631616675&do=diff RTC on sbRIO9651 The internal RTC holds the system time. When no power is applied to the target, the clock continues to operate with the help of a backup battery. text/html 2026-09-28T14:50:35+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://schmid-elektronik.ch/wiki/zsom/doku.php?id=zsom:spi&rev=1790607035&do=diff SPI Serial Peripheral Interface See Wikipedia: Serial Peripheral Interface Any digital IO line can be used as an SPI interface with the following code snippets and the VIs from the SDK. The data is transferred via 2 FIFOs. With every byte sent a byte will be received. The chip select signal is not part of this code and must be handled separately (required as soon as a device needs text/html 2026-09-29T09:27:09+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://schmid-elektronik.ch/wiki/zsom/doku.php?id=zsom:status_leds&rev=1790674029&do=diff LEDs Status LED The Status LED indicates the status of the sbRIO-9651 SOM boot process and Safe Mode state. LED pattern IndicationOff The device is in Run Mode because software is installed and the operating system is running.Blinks twice, pauses, repeats text/html 2026-10-01T15:15:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://schmid-elektronik.ch/wiki/zsom/doku.php?id=zsom:trouble_shooting&rev=1790867757&do=diff Trouble shooting Trouble Shooting Cheat Sheet Symptoms Possible Reason Mitigation Strategy Targets Power LED dark or Status LED dark when powered up Insufficient power supplied Check requirements The Status LED normally goes dark after a few secondsAll Target not woken up Activate through text/html 2026-09-28T14:50:48+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://schmid-elektronik.ch/wiki/zsom/doku.php?id=zsom:upgrading_sdk&rev=1790607048&do=diff Upgrade SDK Where to get it Upgrades are published as VI Package Manager packages. The latest version can be downloaded from downloads You need to log in to access this site. Contact Schmid Elektronik if you do not have the credentials. CLIP definition Some updates come with a changed version of the text/html 2026-09-29T10:36:58+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://schmid-elektronik.ch/wiki/zsom/doku.php?id=zsom:usb_host&rev=1790678218&do=diff USB host The type A connector can be used to connect various devices. The current version of the SDK supports the following devices: * USB flash drives * Wi-Fi Dongle On ZSOM-Mini GPIO_ENVP, GPIO_ENHUB and GPIO_USBRESET must all be set to True for any peripheral attached to the text/html 2026-09-28T14:50:38+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://schmid-elektronik.ch/wiki/zsom/doku.php?id=zsom:wifi&rev=1790607038&do=diff Wi-Fi The ZSOM SDK supports Wi-Fi Modules such as the ZSOM-Wi-Fi-TPE-N150USB Schmid Elektronik provides a modified kernel for this functionality. To install the kernel on a target follow the kernel update instructions. text/html 2026-09-28T14:50:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://schmid-elektronik.ch/wiki/zsom/doku.php?id=zsom:your_board&rev=1790607031&do=diff Custom Specific Boards We design your board based on application specific requirements. If the standard off the shelf modules do not provide all the functionality that your application needs, or your Application needs the functionalities in a different way, we take existing designs, strip away what's not needed and add new features. text/html 2026-09-29T10:36:55+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://schmid-elektronik.ch/wiki/zsom/doku.php?id=zsom:zsom_starterkit&rev=1790678215&do=diff ZSOM Starterkit The Kit includes * ZSOM-Control * ZSOM-Display-ETV570G2DHU * Power supply * Size 00 screw driver for screw terminals * USB-C cable * micro SD Card * Wi-Fi Dongle * Download credentials for SDK with palettes and examples The Required Software section lists, what Software you need to work with the ZSOM targets. The