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GETTING STARTED GUIDE

NI cRIO-9063

Embedded Real-Time Controller with Reconfigurable FPGA for C
Series Modules

This document describes how to begin using the NI cRIO-9063.

Safety Guidelines

Caution

 

Do not operate the cRIO-9063 in a manner not specified in this document.

Product misuse can result in a hazard. You can compromise the safety protection
built into the product if the product is damaged in any way. If the product is
damaged, return it to NI for repair.

Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations

The cRIO-9063 is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D, T4 hazardous
locations; Class I, Zone 2, AEx nA IIC T4 and Ex nA IIC T4 hazardous locations; and
nonhazardous locations only. Follow these guidelines if you are installing the cRIO-9063 in a
potentially explosive environment. Not following these guidelines may result in serious injury
or death.

Summary of Contents for cRIO-9063

Page 1: ...safety protection built into the product if the product is damaged in any way If the product is damaged return it to NI for repair Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations The cRIO 9063 is suitable for use in Class I Division 2 Groups A B C D T4 hazardous locations Class I Zone 2 AEx nA IIC T4 and Ex nA IIC T4 hazardous locations and nonhazardous locations only Follow these guidelines if you are ...

Page 2: ...nown to be nonhazardous Table 1 Hazardous Location Retention Accessories Port Required Accessory Part Number USB Device Port NI Locking USB Cable 157788 01 USB Host Port NI Industrial USB Extender Cable 152166 xx Special Conditions for Hazardous Locations Use in Europe and Internationally The cRIO 9063 has been evaluated as Ex nA IIC T4 Gc equipment under DEMKO Certificate No 12 ATEX 1202658X and ...

Page 3: ...r authority to operate it under your local regulatory rules Caution To ensure the specified EMC performance operate this product only with shielded cables and accessories Special Conditions for Marine Applications Some products are Lloyd s Register LR Type Approved for marine shipboard applications To verify Lloyd s Register certification for a product visit ni com certification and search for the...

Page 4: ...nnectors 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 9063 kit Figure 1 cRIO 9063 Kit Contents 2 4 3 1 1 cRIO Device 2 USB A to B Cable 3 NI CompactRIO Device Drivers Med...

Page 5: ...s on 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 s on the C Series module before you remove a module from the cRIO 9063 If the system is in a nonhazardous location the cRIO 9063 can be powered on when you remove modules Connecting the cRIO 9063 T...

Page 6: ...g Wire 2 1 mm2 14 AWG or larger Screwdriver Phillips 2 What to Do Complete the following steps to ground the cRIO 9063 1 Attach the ring lug to the wire 2 Remove the grounding screw from the grounding terminal on the cRIO 9063 3 Attach the ring lug to the grounding terminal 4 Tighten the grounding screw to 0 5 N m 4 4 lb in of torque 5 Attach the other end of the wire to the grounding electrode sy...

Page 7: ...ts the POWER LED indicators Table 2 POWER LED Indicators LED Color LED Pattern Indication Green Solid The cRIO 9063 is powered on and the connected power supply is adequate Off The cRIO 9063 is powered off What to Use Screwdriver 2 54 mm 0 10 in flathead Power supply 9 V to 30 V 18 W maximum NI recommends the power supply listed in the following table for the cRIO 9063 Table 3 NI Power Supplies Po...

Page 8: ...teps to connect the cRIO 9063 to the host computer using the USB device port 1 Power on the host computer 2 Connect the cRIO 9063 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 ni com manuals for shock and vibration specifications The device driver software au...

Page 9: ...oring prompts you to do so 2 Enter a unique name for your system in the Hostname field 3 Click the Security Configuration icon 4 Click Login 5 In the Login dialog box enter the username admin and leave the password field blank 6 Click OK 7 Click Change Password 8 Enter and re enter a new password 9 Click OK 10 Click Save 11 Click OK to confirm you are changing the password Caution NI cannot recove...

Page 10: ...ormat of 172 22 11 x 2 In MAX expand your system under Remote Systems 3 Select the Network Settings tab to configure the IP and other network settings 4 Optional Use the RJ 45 Ethernet port 1 to reconnect the cRIO 9063 to the host computer The cRIO 9063 attempts to initiate a DHCP network connection at powerup Note If the cRIO 9063 cannot obtain an IP address it connects to the network with a link...

Page 11: ...ful and appropriate for your application skip to Step 6 4 In MAX expand your system under Remote Systems 5 Select the Network Settings tab to configure the IP and other network settings 6 Reboot the cRIO 9063 by pressing the RESET button Configure the Windows Firewall Add an exception for MAX to your network firewall or other security software by completing the following steps 1 On Windows 7 selec...

Page 12: ...ware has been improperly installed on the cRIO 9063 An error can occur when an attempt to upgrade the software is interrupted Reinstall software on the cRIO 9063 Refer to the Measurement Automation Explorer MAX Help for information about installing software on the cRIO 9063 Blinks three times and pauses The cRIO 9063 is in user directed safe mode or the cRIO 9063 is in install mode to indicate tha...

Page 13: ...pactriodevguide Software Support ni com info swsupport Support ni com support SOFTWARE CompactRIO Sample Projects LabVIEW Create Project HARDWARE NI cRIO 9063 Specifications ni com manuals NI cRIO 9063 User Manual ni com manuals C Series Getting Started Guides ni com manuals Configuring a Project NI RIO Help Learn LabVIEW Basics ni com gettingstarted CompactRIO Examples NI Example Finder Services ...

Page 14: ...anch office websites which provide up to date contact information support phone numbers email addresses and current events Refer to the NI Trademarks and Logo Guidelines at ni com trademarks for information on NI trademarks Other product and company names mentioned herein are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies For patents covering NI products technology refer to the appropriat...

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