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CompactRIO cRIO-9066/cRIO-9067 Operating Instructions

What You Need to Install CompactRIO 
Reconfigurable Embedded Hardware

NI cRIO-906

x

 reconfigurable embedded chassis with integrated intelligent real-time 

controller

C Series I/O modules

Panel, DIN rail, or desktop mounting kit

Three M4 or number 8 flathead screws (for mounting the chassis without one of the listed 
mounting kits)

A number 2 Phillips screwdriver

Power supply

1

USB A-to-B cable

Caution

National Instruments recommends using a locking USB cable, such as 

part number 157788-01, in order to meet the shock and vibration specifications of this 
product. 

Category 5 (CAT-5) or better shielded, twisted-pair Ethernet cable 

Host computer running a Windows operating system, with the following NI software 
installed in the following order:

LabVIEW 2014

2

 or later

LabVIEW Real-Time (RT) Module 2014

2

 or later

LabVIEW FPGA Module 2014

2, 3

 or later 

NI-RIO Device Drivers 14.0

2

 or later

1   

Refer to the 

Power Requirements

 section. 

2   

Visit 

ni.com/info

 and enter the Info Code 

rdsoftwareversion

 to view the latest list of software 

you can use with your device.

3   

Required to program on-board FPGA.

Summary of Contents for CompactRIO cRIO-9066

Page 1: ...net Port 2 Not available on the cRIO 9066 5 RJ 45 Ethernet Port 1 6 USB Host Port 7 Power Connector 8 Reset Button POWER POWER STATUS STATUS USER1 USER1 USER FPGA1 USER FPGA1 RESET RESET INPUT INPUT 9...

Page 2: ...suitability for Class I Division 2 Caution For Zone 2 applications install the CompactRIO system in an enclosure rated to at least IP 54 as defined by IEC 60529 and EN 60529 Caution The USB port requ...

Page 3: ...stall and use this product in strict accordance with the instructions in the product documentation Furthermore any modifications to the product not expressly approved by National Instruments could voi...

Page 4: ...ruments recommends using a locking USB cable such as part number 157788 01 in order to meet the shock and vibration specifications of this product Category 5 CAT 5 or better shielded twisted pair Ethe...

Page 5: ...nt and side views with the dimensions of the chassis Note For more information about how different mounting configurations can cause temperature derating visit ni com info and enter the Info Code crio...

Page 6: ...ncluding detailed dimensional drawings visit ni com dimensions 1 Chassis Grounding Screw 2 Location for Measuring Ambient Temperature 62 3 mm 2 45 in 25 4 mm 1 00 in 1 2 2 63 5 mm 2 50 in Cabling Clea...

Page 7: ...it Mounting the Chassis Directly on a Flat Surface Using the Mounting Holes For environments with high shock and vibration National Instruments recommends mounting the chassis directly on a flat rigid...

Page 8: ...g plate to the chassis using a number 2 Phillips screwdriver and three M4 23 screws as shown in Figure 8 National Instruments provides these screws with the panel mounting kit You must use these screw...

Page 9: ...nt the chassis on a DIN rail 1 Fasten the DIN rail clip to the chassis using a number 2 Phillips screwdriver and two M4 25 flathead screws as shown in Figure 9 National Instruments provides these scre...

Page 10: ...efer to the NI 9901 documentation for information about mounting the chassis on a desktop Installing C Series I O Modules in the Chassis Figure 11 shows the mechanical dimensions of C Series I O modul...

Page 11: ...ssis power can be on when you remove I O modules 2 Squeeze the latches on both sides of the module and pull the module out of the chassis Grounding the Chassis You must connect the chassis grounding t...

Page 12: ...sis 1 Connect the positive lead of the power supply to the V terminal of the COMBICON power connector shipped with the chassis and tighten the terminal screw Figure 13 shows the terminal screws which...

Page 13: ...installing software Console Out When you reboot the controller with this setting on the controller redirects output to the RS 232 serial port You can use a serial port terminal program to read the IP...

Page 14: ...commends using a locking USB cable such as part number 157788 01 in order to meet the shock and vibration specifications of this product If the device driver software installation fails refer to the W...

Page 15: ...information about configuring the controller to launch an application refer to LabVIEW Help Connecting the System to a Network Connect the chassis to an Ethernet network using RJ 45 Ethernet port 1 on...

Page 16: ...157788 01 in order to meet the shock and vibration specifications of this product Using the USB Host Port The cRIO 906x supports common USB mass storage devices such as USB Flash drives and USB to IDE...

Page 17: ...namic libraries are deployed on other LabVIEW Real Time targets to usr local lib where they are stored on the cRIO 906x if the application requires this The target ships with a link from C ni rt start...

Page 18: ...s has detected an error in its software This usually occurs when an attempt to upgrade the software is interrupted Reinstall software on the chassis Refer to the Measurement Automation Explorer MAX He...

Page 19: ...s is now in safe mode 2 Establish a new DHCP connection a Again hold the Reset button down until the Status LED lights up which takes approximately five seconds b Release the Reset button The Status L...

Page 20: ...uct specific help for the cRIO 9066 or cRIO 9067 This online guide provides an overview of recommended architectures and development practices Visit ni com compactriodevguide for the NI CompactRIO Dev...

Page 21: ...connector Maximum data rate 480 Mbps USB host port USB 2 0 High Speed with standard A connector Maximum data rate 480 Mbps Memory Nonvolatile 512 MB for cRIO 9066 1 GB for cRIO 9067 DRAM 256 MB for cR...

Page 22: ...the controller without I O modules 17 W Physical Characteristics If you need to clean the chassis wipe it with a dry towel Screw terminal wiring Gauge 0 2 mm2 24 AWG to 2 1 mm2 14 AWG copper conductor...

Page 23: ...quivalent These test and measurement circuits are not intended for direct connection to the MAINS building installations of Measurement Categories CAT II CAT III or CAT IV Safety and Hazardous Locatio...

Page 24: ...Certification Refer to the Declaration of Conformity DoC for this product for additional regulatory compliance information To obtain product certifications and the DoC for this product visit ni com c...

Page 25: ...Canada C UL Class I Division 2 Groups A B C D T4 Class I Zone 2 Ex nA IIC T4 Europe DEMKO Ex nA IIC T4 Gc Environmental Operating temperature IEC 60068 2 1 IEC 60068 2 2 20 C to 55 C Note Failure to f...

Page 26: ...hnical support At ni com support you have access to everything from troubleshooting and application development self help resources to email and phone assistance from NI Application Engineers Visit ni...

Page 27: ...s You can find information about end user license agreements EULAs and third party legal notices in the readme file for your NI product Refer to the Export Compliance Information at ni com legal expor...

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