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GETTING STARTED GUIDE

NI cRIO-9068

Reconfigurable Embedded Chassis with Integrated Intelligent Real-
Time Controller for CompactRIO

This document describes how to begin using the NI cRIO-9068.

Safety Guidelines

Caution

 

Do not operate the cRIO-9068 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-9068 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-9068 in a

Summary of Contents for cRIO-9068

Page 1: ...roduct 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 Gu...

Page 2: ...O 9068 is powered off or the area is known to be nonhazardous Special Conditions for Hazardous Locations Use in Europe and Internationally The cRIO 9068 has been evaluated as Ex nA IIC T4 Gc equipment...

Page 3: ...loyd s Register certification for a product visit ni com certification and search for the LR certificate or look for the Lloyd s Register mark on the product Caution In order to meet the EMC requireme...

Page 4: ...t Figure 1 Kit Contents 3 2 1 1 cRIO 9068 with power connector 2 NI Driver Media 3 Getting Started Guide Installing Software on the Host Computer Before using the cRIO 9068 you must install the follow...

Page 5: ...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 t...

Page 6: ...following steps to ground the cRIO 9068 1 Attach the ring lug to the wire 2 Remove the grounding screw from the grounding terminal on the cRIO 9068 3 Attach the ring lug to the grounding terminal 4 Ti...

Page 7: ...powered from the V2 input Off The cRIO 9068 is powered off Caution Do not connect V2 to a DC mains supply or to any supply that requires a connecting cable longer than 3 m 10 ft A DC mains supply is a...

Page 8: ...m 1 8 lb in to 2 2 lb in of torque 7 Power on the primary power supply and optional secondary power supply Connecting the cRIO 9068 to the Host Computer or Network Complete the following steps to con...

Page 9: ...owing steps to set a system password Note The default username for the cRIO 9068 is admin There is no default password for the cRIO 9068 so you must leave the password field blank when logging in unti...

Page 10: ...gine from the software add ons Select any additional software to install If you plan on using the cRIO 9068 with the LabVIEW FPGA Module you can click Next Click NI Scan Engine if you plan on using th...

Page 11: ...s been improperly installed on the cRIO 9068 An error can occur when an attempt to upgrade the software is interrupted Reinstall software on the cRIO 9068 Refer to the Measurement Automation Explorer...

Page 12: ...ni com manuals NI cRIO 9068 User Manual ni com manuals C Series Getting Started Guides ni com manuals HARDWARE SOFTWARE APPLICATION SUPPORT Services ni com services Community ni com community Softwar...

Page 13: ...fication If your product supports calibration you can obtain the calibration certificate for your product at ni com calibration NI corporate headquarters is located at 11500 North Mopac Expressway Aus...

Page 14: ...arty 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 relev...

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