National Instruments sbRIO-9638 Quick Reference Manual

Connect to Power

1. Ensure that your power supply is powered off.
2. Insert the power connector plug into the power connector receptacle of
the sbRIO-9638 until the connector latches into place.
3. Turn on the power supply.

Connect to the Host Computer via USB

1. Power on the host computer.
2. Connect the USB Type-C 2.0 device port of the sbRIO-9638 to the
host computer using a Type-C to Type-A USB cable.
OR

Connect to the Host Computer via Ethernet

1. Power on the host computer.
2. Connect the sbRIO-9638 to the host computer using a standard Category 5
(CAT-5) or better shielded, twisted-pair Ethernet cable.
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Quick Reference Guide
RMC Breakout
Board sbRIO-9638
Standoffs
and Screws Screwdriver DSUB Cable
Documentation Driver Media
Kit Contents
sbRIO-9638
Power Supply
IDC to
USB Cable