Table Of Contents; Configuring The Crio-905X - National Instruments NI cRIO-905x Series User Manual

Contents

Configuring the cRIO-905x...................................................................................................... 2

Connecting the cRIO-905x to the Host Computer Using USB........................................ 3
Connecting the cRIO-905x to the Host Computer or Network Using Ethernet............... 4
Configuring Startup Options............................................................................................. 4
Crio-905X Features.................................................................................................................. 6
Ports And Connectors........................................................................................................ 6
Buttons............................................................................................................................ 10
Leds................................................................................................................................11
Chassis Grounding Screw............................................................................................... 14
Internal Real-Time Clock................................................................................................14
Digital Routing................................................................................................................14
Clock Routing................................................................................................................. 15
Synchronization Across A Network.................................................................................16
Battery............................................................................................................................. 18
File System......................................................................................................................18
Mounting The Controller..........................................................................................................19
Alternative Mounting Configurations............................................................................. 20
Mounting Requirements..................................................................................................20
Dimensions......................................................................................................................21
Front Mounting On A Flat Surface................................................................................... 23
Rear Mounting On A Flat Surface.................................................................................... 25
Mounting The Controller On A Panel ............................................................................... 27
Mounting On A Din Rail ................................................................................................ 31
Mounting On A Rack........................................................................................................ 33
Mounting The Device On A Desktop.................................................................................33
Choosing Your Programming Mode....................................................................................... 37
Analog Input With Ni-Daqmx....................................................................................... 38
Analog Output With Ni-Daqmx.................................................................................... 44
Digital Input/Output With Ni-Daqmx........................................................................... 50
Pfi With Ni-Daqmx...................................................................................................... 62
Counters With Ni-Daqmx..............................................................................................63
Counter Input Applications............................................................................................. 68
Counter Output Applications.......................................................................................... 87
Counter Timing Signals.................................................................................................. 95
Worldwide Support And Services.......................................................................................... 100
Configuring the cRIO-905x
You can connect the cRIO-905x to a host computer or network and configure the startup
options using the USB 2.0 Type-C Device Port with Console Out or the RJ-45 Gigabit
Ethernet port 0.
Tip Refer to the NI cRIO-905x Getting Started Guide for basic configuration
instructions and information about connecting to a host computer using the USB 2.0
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