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cRIO-9066
Getting Started
2022-06-30

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  • Page 1 Getting Started 2022-06-30...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Connecting the cRIO-9066 to Ground........

  • Page 3: Overview

    Getting Started Overview This document describes how to begin using the NI cRIO-9066. 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 compromise the built-in safety protection. Return damaged models to NI for repair.
  • Page 4 Getting Started Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations The cRIO-9066 is suitable for use in hazardous locations; , and hazardous locations; and nonhazardous locations only. Follow these guidelines if you are installing the cRIO-9066 in a potentially explosive environment. Not following these guidelines may result in serious injury or death.

  • Page 5: Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines

    Furthermore, any changes or modifications to the product not expressly approved by National Instruments could void your authority to operate it under your local regulatory rules. Special Conditions for Marine Applications Some products are approved for marine (shipboard) applications.

  • Page 6: Preparing The Environment

    EMC performance is attained. Preparing the Environment Ensure that the environment in which you are using the cRIO-9066 meets the following specifications. Operating temperature (IEC 60068-2-1, IEC 60068-2-2) -20 °C to 55 °C...

  • Page 7: Verifying The Kit Contents

    Verify that the following items are included in the cRIO-9066 kit. Installing Software on the Host Computer Before using the cRIO-9066, you must install the following application software and device drivers on the host computer in this order: 1. LabVIEW 2014 or later 2.

  • Page 8: 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-9066. If the system is in a nonhazardous location, the cRIO-9066 can be powered on when you remove modules.

  • Page 9: Connecting The Crio-9066 To Power

    Info Code emcground. Connecting the cRIO-9066 to Power The cRIO-9066 requires a 9 V to 30 V external power supply. The cRIO-9066 filters and regulates the supplied power and provides power for the C Series modules. The cRIO-9066 has one layer of reverse-voltage protection.
  • Page 10 Screwdriver, 2.54 mm (0.10 in.) flathead ■ Power supply, 9 V to 30 V, 25 W maximum ■ NI recommends the power supply listed in the following table for the cRIO-9066. Table 2. NI Power Supplies Power Supply Part Number...

  • Page 11: Connecting The Crio-9066 To The Host Computer

    7. Power on the power supply. Powering On the cRIO-9066 When you power on the cRIO-9066 for the first time, the device boots into safe mode. The POWER LED illuminates, the STATUS LED illuminates briefly, and then the STATUS LED blinks twice every few seconds.

  • Page 12: Configuring The System In Measurement & Automation Explorer (Max)

    Complete the following steps to set a system password. Note The default username for the cRIO-9066 is admin. There is no default password for the cRIO-9066, so you must leave the password field blank when logging in until you set a system password.

  • Page 13: Installing Software On The Crio-9066

    5. Click Next. 6. Select NI Scan Engine from the software add-ons. Select any additional software to install. If you plan on using the cRIO-9066 with the LabVIEW FPGA Module, you can click Next. Click NI Scan Engine if you plan on using the cRIO-9066 without the LabVIEW FPGA Module.

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting The Crio-9066

    ■ steps. 1. Use a USB A-to-B cable to connect the cRIO-9066 USB device port to a host computer. The USB driver creates a virtual network interface card and assigns an IP address to the cRIO-9066 in the format of 172.22.11.x.
  • Page 15 3. Set a new DHCP connection by holding the RESET button down for 5 seconds. The STATUS LED repeats the same behavior from Step If the cRIO-9066 fails to set a new DHCP address, it assigns itself a link-local IP address. If the DHCP connection is successful and appropriate for your application, skip to Step 4.

  • Page 16: System Reset

    LED Pattern Indication Blinks twice and The cRIO-9066 is in safe mode. Software is not installed, which is the factory pauses default state, or software has been improperly installed on the cRIO-9066. An error can occur when an attempt to upgrade the software is interrupted.

  • Page 17: Where To Go Next

    LED Pattern Indication This pattern may also indicate that the user has forced the cRIO-9066 to boot into safe mode by pressing the reset button for longer than five seconds or by enabling safe mode in MAX. Refer to the Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) Help for information about safe mode.

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