5. Install the power connector on the front panel of the cRIO-9066.
6. Tighten the power connector screw flanges to 0.20 N · m to 0.25 N · m
(1.8 lb · in. to 2.2 lb · in.) of torque.
7. Power on the power supply.
Powering On the cRIO-9066
When you power on the cRIO-9066 for the first time, the device boots into safe
mode. The POWER LED illuminates, the STATUS LED illuminates briefly, and then the
STATUS LED blinks twice every few seconds.
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Connecting the cRIO-9066 to the Host Computer
Complete the following steps to connect the cRIO-9066 to the host computer using
the USB device port.
1. Power on the host computer.
2. Connect the cRIO-9066 to the host computer using the USB A-to-B cable.
Caution
NI requires the use of a locking USB cable (157788-01) to
meet the shock and vibration specifications. Refer to the
specifications on
for shock and vibration
specifications.
The device driver software automatically detects the cRIO-9066. If the device
driver software does not detect the cRIO-9066, verify that you installed the
appropriate NI software in the correct order on the host computer.
Tip
You can also use the Ethernet port to connect directly to the host
computer or network. Refer to the user manual on
for
more information about Ethernet connections.
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cRIO-9066 Getting Started