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cRIO-9036 

Getting Started

2022-07-06

Summary of Contents for cRIO-9036

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Page 2: ...he cRIO 9036 9 Connecting the cRIO 9036 to Ground 9 Connecting the cRIO 9036 to Power 10 Connecting the cRIO 9036 to the Host Computer 13 Configuring the System in Measurement Automation Explorer MAX 14 Setting a System Password 14 Installing Software on the cRIO 9036 15 Troubleshooting the cRIO 9036 16 The cRIO 9036 is Not Communicating with the Network 16 System Reset 18 STATUS LED Indicators 18...

Page 3: ...ferred to as the cRIO 9036 For more information about timing and synchronization capabilities of NI cRIO 9036 Sync visit ni com info and enter the Info Code Safety Guidelines Caution Observe all instructions and cautions in the user documentation Using the model in a manner not specified can damage the model and National Instruments 3 cRIO 9036 Getting Started ...

Page 4: ...these guidelines if you are installing the cRIO 9036 in a potentially explosive environment Not following these guidelines may result in serious injury or death Caution Do not disconnect the power supply wires and connectors from the controller unless power has been switched off Caution Do not disconnect I O side wires or connectors unless power has been switched off or the area is known to be non...

Page 5: ...mum ingress protection rating of at least IP54 as defined in IEC EN 60079 15 Caution The enclosure must have a door or cover accessible only by the use of a tool Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines This product was tested and complies with the regulatory requirements and limits for electromagnetic compatibility EMC stated in the product specifications These requirements and limits provide rea...

Page 6: ... 01 Caution To ensure the specified EMC performance the length of any cable connected to the video and V2 ports must be no longer than 3 m 10 ft The length of any cable connected to the RS 232 and RS 485 ports must be no longer than 30 m 100 ft The length of any cable connected to the USB host ports must be no longer than 5 m 16 ft Caution The USB device port is intended only for use in device con...

Page 7: ...es and cables to ensure that the desired EMC performance is attained Preparing the Environment Ensure that the environment in which you are using the cRIO 9036 meets the following specifications Operating temperature IEC 60068 2 1 IEC 60068 2 2 40 C to 70 C Operating humidity IEC 60068 2 78 10 RH to 90 RH noncondensing Pollution Degree 2 Maximum altitude 5 000 m Indoor use only Note Refer to the d...

Page 8: ... Before using the cRIO 9036 you must install the following application software and device drivers on the host computer in this order Sequence cRIO 9036 cRIO 9036 Sync 1 LabVIEW 2014 SP1 or later LabVIEW 2016 or later 2 LabVIEW Real Time Module 2014 SP1 LabVIEW Real Time Module 2016 or later 3 LabVIEW FPGA Module 2014 SP1 or later 1 LabVIEW FPGA Module 2016 or later 1 4 NI CompactRIO Device Driver...

Page 9: ...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 9036 If the system is in a nonhazardous location the cRIO 9036 can be powered on when you remove modules Connecting the cRIO 9036 The cR...

Page 10: ...4 4 lb in of torque 5 Attach the other end of the wire to the grounding electrode system of your facility using a method that is appropriate for your application Caution If you use shielded cabling to connect to a C Series module with a plastic connector you must attach the cable shield to the chassis grounding terminal using 1 3 mm2 16 AWG or larger wire Attach a ring lug to the wire and attach t...

Page 11: ...ors 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 local DC electricity supply network in the infrastructure of a site or building What to Use Ferrite Screwdriver 2 54 mm 0 10 in flathead Primary power supply 9 V to 30 V 46 W minimum Optional Secondary power supply 9 V to 30 V 46 W minimum NI recommends ...

Page 12: ...m to 75 mm 2 in to 3 in between the ferrite and the end of the leads 2 Close the ferrite around the leads 3 Remove the power connector from the cRIO 9036 Caution Do not tighten or loosen the terminal screws on the power connector while the cRIO 9036 is powered on 4 Connect the primary power supply and optional secondary power supply to the power connector as shown in the following figure Figure 2 ...

Page 13: ... STATUS LED blinks twice every few seconds Related reference STATUS LED Indicators Connecting the cRIO 9036 to the Host Computer Complete the following steps to connect the cRIO 9036 to the host computer using the USB device port 1 Power on the host computer 2 Connect the cRIO 9036 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 ...

Page 14: ...he model number followed by the serial number such as NI cRIO 9036 1856AAA Setting a System Password Complete the following steps to set a system password Note The default username for the cRIO 9036 is admin There is no default password for the cRIO 9036 so you must leave the password field blank when logging in until you set a system password 1 Right click your system and select Web Configuration...

Page 15: ...ollowing steps to install software on the cRIO 9036 1 In MAX expand your system under Remote Systems 2 Right click Software 3 Select Add Remove Software to launch the LabVIEW Real Time Software Wizard Tip You must log in if you set a system password 4 Select the recommended software set for your LabVIEW and NI RIO Device Drivers versions 5 Click Next 6 Select NI Scan Engine from the software add o...

Page 16: ...computer The USB driver creates a virtual network interface card and assigns an IP address to the cRIO 9036 in the format 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 9036 to the host computer The cRIO 9036 attempts to initiate a DHCP ne...

Page 17: ...wn for 5 seconds The STATUS LED starts blinking three times every few seconds 2 Use the RS 232 serial port terminal to read the IP address or connect a monitor to the mini DisplayPort to view the IP address Note Refer to the user manual on ni com manuals for more information about serial port configuration 3 Set a new DHCP connection by holding the RESET button down for 5 seconds The STATUS LED re...

Page 18: ...ensure that it is not disabling UDP port 44525 System Reset The following figure shows the reset behavior of the cRIO 9036 Figure 3 Reset Button Behavior Press and hold 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 RESET button for 5 s Console Out...

Page 19: ...and pauses The cRIO 9036 is in safe mode The software has crashed twice without rebooting or cycling power between crashes Continuously blinks The cRIO 9036 has not booted into NI Linux Real Time The cRIO 9036 either booted into an unsupported operating system was interrupted during the boot process or detected an unrecoverable software error On momentarily The cRIO 9036 is booting No action requi...

Page 20: ...o the firmware for this hardware product as well as copies of third party licenses and any required notices shipped with the firmware visit ni com info and enter the Info Code ni com 20 cRIO 9036 Getting Started 2022 National Instruments Corporation ...

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