Quick start guide

This document describes how to begin using the ZSOM-Control ant ZSOM-Mini.

ZSOM-Control-Starter Kit

Before using the ZSOM, you must install the following application software and device drivers on the host computer.

caution the heat spread can get hot

Connect the ZSOM Plug with the delivered power supply. The Input voltage rating is 9-28 VDC, 1 A max.

The Status LED stays solid during boot and will turn off after boot

1. Connect the "USB C" with the cable²⁾ contained in the starter kit
2. Device drivers are installed automatically

Windows7 success message

If you prefer connecting the device to your Network, use the RJ45 "ETH" connector.

The ZSOM-Control-Starterkit ships with installed Software and is ready to go. It si most likely, that your Installation does not match the software versions on the taregt. In that case, (Labview tells you when you want to deploy an application) use NI-MAX to install the maching software packages on the Target. If you want to deploy or retrieve your own image refer to Installing Software on ZSOM

The ecamples are installed with the SDK and can be foud via NI Example finder

The FPGA bitfiles are precompiled and enable for use without LabVIEW FPGA. The examples are built for a generic use of the board. They can be used as starting point for a customized application.

1. Set IP to discovered address (ZSOM connected through USB C will have the IP “172.22.11.2”)
   1. Right-click on Realtime Target → Properties
2. Connect
   1. Right-click on Realtime Target → Connenct
3. Realtime Target icon on project explorer shows a light green dot on success

Open the “RT” Folder and the vi “RT_main.vi” and run it.

• ZSOM-Control Documentation
• Specifications NI sbRIO-9651 System on Module OEM Device