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Caution

 

Never touch the exposed pins of connectors.

Note

 

Do not install a device if it appears damaged in any way.

3.

Unpack any other items and documentation from the kit.

Store the device in the antistatic package when the device is not in use.

Verifying the Kit Contents

Verify that the following items are included in the cRIO-9038 kit.

Figure 1.

 cRIO-9038 Kit Contents

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1. cRIO Device with Power Connector and SD Card

Slot Cover

2. USB A-to-B Cable
3. Ferrite (x2)

4. NI-RIO Device Drivers Media
5. Getting Started Guide

Installing Software on the Host Computer

Before using the cRIO-9038, you must install the following application software and device
drivers on the host computer in this order:
1.

LabVIEW 2014 or later

2.

LabVIEW Real-Time Module 2014 or later

3.

LabVIEW FPGA Module 2014 or later

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4.

NI-RIO Device Drivers August 2014 or later

For minimum software support information, visit 

ni.com/info

 and enter the Info Code

swsupport

.

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LabVIEW FPGA Module is not required when using Scan Interface mode. To program the user-
accessible FPGA on the cRIO-9038, LabVIEW FPGA Module is required.

NI cRIO-9038 Getting Started Guide

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Summary of Contents for cRIO-9038

Page 1: ...w to begin using the National Instruments cRIO 9038 Safety Guidelines Caution Do not operate the cRIO 9038 in a manner not specified in this document Product misuse can result in a hazard You can comp...

Page 2: ...nclosure rated to at least IP54 as defined by IEC EN 60079 15 Caution Do not insert or remove SD cards unless power has been switched off or the area is known to be nonhazardous Caution The USB host p...

Page 3: ...ral device or test object or if the product is used in residential or commercial areas To minimize interference with radio and television reception and prevent unacceptable performance degradation ins...

Page 4: ...ts In addition take precautions when designing selecting and installing measurement probes and cables to ensure that the desired EMC performance is attained Preparing the Environment Ensure that the e...

Page 5: ...IO Device Drivers Media 5 Getting Started Guide Installing Software on the Host Computer Before using the cRIO 9038 you must install the following application software and device drivers on the host c...

Page 6: ...n the C Series module 3 Align the C Series module with a slot and seat it in the slot until the latches lock in place Removing C Series Modules Verify that power is not connected to the I O connector...

Page 7: ...rminal to the grounding electrode system of the facility What to Use Ring lug Wire 1 3 mm2 16 AWG or larger Screwdriver Phillips 2 What to Do Complete the following steps to ground the cRIO 9038 1 Att...

Page 8: ...038 has a primary power input V1 and a secondary power input V2 The POWER LED on the cRIO 9038 indicates which power input is in use as shown in the following table Table 2 POWER LED Indicators LED Co...

Page 9: ...tive leads of the power supply as shown in the following figure Figure 3 Installing a Ferrite on the Power Leads 2 1 1 Pass the leads through the ferrite twice leaving 50 mm to 75 mm 2 in to 3 in betw...

Page 10: ...cRIO 9038 When you power on the cRIO 9038 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...

Page 11: ...system password Note The default username for the cRIO 9038 is admin There is no default password for the cRIO 9038 so you must leave the password field blank when logging in until you set a system pa...

Page 12: ...odule Tip You can use this wizard at anytime to install additional software 7 Click Next 8 Verify that the summary of software to install is correct 9 Click Next to start the installation 10 Click Fin...

Page 13: ...System IP Configuration 1 Put the cRIO 9038 in safe mode and enable the RS 232 serial port by holding the RESET button down for 5 seconds The STATUS LED starts blinking three times every few seconds...

Page 14: ...d RESET button for 5 s Press and hold RESET button for 5 s Run Mode Safe Mode Press and hold RESET button for 5 s Press and hold RESET button for 5 s Press and hold RESET button for 5 s Press and hold...

Page 15: ...r longer than five seconds or by enabling safe mode in MAX Refer to the Measurement Automation Explorer MAX Help for information about safe mode Blinks four times and pauses The cRIO 9038 is in safe m...

Page 16: ...eshooting and application development self help resources to email and phone assistance from NI Application Engineers Visit ni com services for NI Factory Installation Services repairs extended warran...

Page 17: ...create your service request at ni com support or dial 1 866 ASK MYNI 275 6964 For telephone support outside the United States visit the Worldwide Offices section of ni com niglobal to access the bran...

Page 18: ...party legal notices in the readme file for your NI product Refer to the Export Compliance Information at ni com legal export compliance for the NI global trade compliance policy and how to obtain rel...

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