Table Of Contents - National Instruments cRIO-904 Series User Manual

Contents
Configuring The Crio-904X...................................................................................................... 3
Connecting The Crio-904X To The Host Computer Using Usb........................................ 3
Connecting The Crio-904X To The Host Computer Or Network Using Ethernet............... 4
Configuring Startup Options............................................................................................. 4
Crio-904X Features.................................................................................................................. 6
Ports And Connectors........................................................................................................ 6
Buttons............................................................................................................................ 12
LEDs............................................................................................................................... 14
Chassis Grounding Screw............................................................................................... 18
Internal Real-Time Clock................................................................................................18
Digital Routing................................................................................................................19
Clock Routing................................................................................................................. 19
Synchronization Across A Network.................................................................................20
Cmos Battery.................................................................................................................22
Installing The Module Immobilization Accessory................................................................... 22
Module Immobilization Accessory Dimensions.............................................................24
Mounting The Controller..........................................................................................................25
Alternate Mounting Configurations................................................................................ 27
Mounting Requirements For The Crio-904X................................................................... 27
Dimensions......................................................................................................................28
Mounting On A Flat Surface.............................................................................................29
Mounting On A Panel ...................................................................................................... 32
Mounting On A Din Rail ................................................................................................ 34
Mounting On A Rack........................................................................................................ 37
Mounting On A Desktop ..................................................................................................37
Bios Configuration................................................................................................................ 40
Resetting The System Cmos And Bios Settings............................................................40
Power-On Self Test Warning Messages.......................................................................... 40
Bios Setup Utility.......................................................................................................... 41
Main Setup Menu............................................................................................................42
Advanced Setup Menu.................................................................................................... 42
Boot Setup Menu............................................................................................................ 44
Save & Exit Menu...........................................................................................................45
Choosing Your Programming Mode....................................................................................... 46
Analog Input With Ni-Daqmx....................................................................................... 47
Analog Output With Ni-Daqmx.................................................................................... 54
Digital Input/Output With Ni-Daqmx........................................................................... 59
Pfi With Ni-Daqmx...................................................................................................... 71
Counters With Ni-Daqmx..............................................................................................73
Counter Input Applications............................................................................................. 77
Counter Output Applications.......................................................................................... 97
Counter Timing Signals................................................................................................ 105
Worldwide Support And Services.......................................................................................... 110
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