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2025-02-05

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  • Page 1 cRIO-906x Getting Started 2025-02-05...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Desktop Mounting Dimensions ..........58 ni.com...
  • Page 3 cRIO-906x Getting Started Block Diagram ..............59 Conformal Coating .

  • Page 4: Crio-906X Overview

    In this document, the cRIO-9063, cRIO-9064, cRIO-9065, cRIO-9066, cRIO-9067, and cRIO-9068 are referred to collectively as cRIO-906x. Note Refer to the device Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information document, shipped with your cRIO-906x controller, for important safety and environmental specifications necessary when setting up your device. ni.com...

  • Page 5: Unpacking The Kit

    Unpacking the Kit Unpacking the Kit Unpacking the Kit Notice To prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) from damaging the device, ground yourself using a grounding strap or by holding a grounded object, such as your computer chassis. 1. Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of the computer chassis. 2.
  • Page 6 Unpacking the Kit Figure 2. cRIO-9066/9067 Kit Contents 1. cRIO Controller 2. USB A-to-B Cable 3. Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information Document Figure 3. cRIO-9068 Kit Contents 1. cRIO Controller with Power Connector 2. Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information Document ni.com...

  • Page 7: Ports And Connectors

    Ports and Connectors Ports and Connectors Ports and Connectors The cRIO-906x provides the following ports and connectors. Figure 4. cRIO-9063/9064/9065/9066/9067 Ports and Connectors 1. USB Device Port 2. RS-232 Serial Port 3. RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet Ports (one or two, depending on model) 4.

  • Page 8: Gigabit Ethernet Port

    The cRIO-906x will have one or two tri-speed RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet ports. By default, the Ethernet port is enabled and configured to obtain an IP address automatically. The Ethernet port can be configured in MAX. Figure 6. RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet Port, Typical ni.com...
  • Page 9 The Ethernet port performs automatic crossover configuration so you do not need to use a crossover cable to connect to a host computer. The following NI Ethernet cables are available for use with the cRIO-906x. Table 2. RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet Cables...

  • Page 10: Power Connector

    100-120/200-240 VAC Input NI PS-14 Industrial Power Supply, 24 to 28 VDC, 783167-01 3.3 A, 100-240 VAC Input NI PS-15 Industrial Power Supply, 24 to 28 VDC, 5 781093-01 A, 100/230 VAC Input NI PS-16 Industrial Power Supply, 24 to 28 VDC,...
  • Page 11 If you apply power to both the V1 and V2 inputs, the cRIO-9068 operates from the V1 input. If the input voltage to V1 is insufficient, the cRIO-9068 operates from the V2 input. The cRIO-9068 has reverse-voltage protection. The following NI power supplies and accessories are supported. Table 6. Power Accessories Accessory Part Number...

  • Page 12: Rs-232 Serial Port

    Refer to the LabVIEW Help for information about the Serial VIs. Find examples on how to use NI-Serial or NI-VISA to perform serial communication in the NI Example Finder. The NI Example Finder is located on the Help menu in the LabVIEW Help .

  • Page 13: Rs485 Serial Port

    Find examples on how to use NI-Serial or NI-VISA to perform serial communication in the NI Example Finder. The NI Example Finder is located on the Help menu in the LabVIEW Help . For information about available transceiver modes for serial communication, visit ni.com/r/serialtransceiver.

  • Page 14: Usb Host Ports

    Do not hot-swap USB devices while the cRIO-906x is in a hazardous location or connected to high voltages. If the cRIO-906x is not in a hazardous location, you can connect and disconnect USB devices without affecting operation. The following table shows the pinout for the USB host ports. ni.com...

  • Page 15: Usb Device Port

    Table 11. USB Host Port Pinout for cRIO-906x Signal Description Cable power (5 V) USB data- USB data+ Ground The following NI cable is available for the cRIO-906x. Table 12. USB Host Port Cable Cable Length Part Number 0.5 m 152166-0R5...
  • Page 16 The following table shows the pinout for the USB device port. Description Signal Pinout Signal Description USB data+ USB data- Cable Ground power (5 V) The following NI cable is available for the cRIO-906x. Table 13. USB Device Port Cable Cable Length Part Number USB Cable 157788-01 ni.com...

  • Page 17: Buttons

    Buttons Buttons Buttons The cRIO-906x provides a RESET button to reset the processor in the same manner as cycling power. Figure 7. RESET Button Location on the cRIO-9063/9064/9065/9066/9067 1. RESET button Figure 8. RESET Button Location on the cRIO-9068 1. RESET button ©...

  • Page 18: System Reset

    Press and hold RESET button for ≥ 5 s • Console Out enabled Press and hold RESET button for < 5 s • Network settings reset Safe Mode • RT Startup App disabled • FPGA Startup App disabled Press and hold RESET button for ≥ 5 s ni.com...

  • Page 19: Leds

    LEDs LEDs LEDs cRIO-9063/9064/9065/9066/9067 The cRIO-9063, cRIO-9064, cRIO-9065, cRIO-9066, cRIO-9067 provide the following LEDs. 1. POWER LED 2. STATUS LED 3. USER1 LED 4. USER FPGA1 LED 5. RJ-45 Ethernet LEDs, typical cRIO-9068 The cRIO-9068 provides the following LEDs. © National Instruments...

  • Page 20: Power Led Indicators

    The device is powered off. cRIO-9068 Power LEDs LED Color LED Pattern Indication The device is powered from the Green Solid V1 input. The device is powered from the Yellow Solid V2 input. — The device is powered off. ni.com...

  • Page 21: Status Led Indicators

    The cRIO-906x is in safe mode. The software has Blinks four times and pauses crashed twice without rebooting or cycling power between crashes. The cRIO-906x has not booted into NI Linux Real- Time. The device either booted into an Continuously blinks unsupported operating system, was interrupted during the boot process, or detected an unrecoverable software error.

  • Page 22: Ethernet Led Indicators

    RT LEDs VI, refer to the LabVIEW Help . Green (cRIO-906x) Use the LabVIEW FPGA Module and NI-RIO Device Drivers software to define the USER FPGA1 LED. Use the USER FPGA1 LED to help debug your USER FPGA1...
  • Page 23 LEDs LED Color LED Pattern Indication — 10 Mb/s data rate selected © National Instruments...

  • Page 24: Chassis Grounding Screw

    Figure 10. cRIO-9063/9064/9065/9066/9067 Chassis Grounding Screw Figure 11. cRIO-9068 Chassis Grounding Screw Note For more information about ground connections, refer to the Grounding Guide for Test and Measurement Devices link below. Related information: • Grounding Guide for Test and Measurement Devices ni.com...

  • Page 25: Internal Real-Time Clock

    Internal Real-Time Clock Internal Real-Time Clock Internal Real-Time Clock The cRIO-906x contains an internal real-time clock that maintains system time when the cRIO-906x is powered off. The system clock of the cRIO-906x is synchronized with the internal real-time clock at startup. You can set the real-time clock using MAX, or you can set the clock programmatically using LabVIEW.

  • Page 26: Battery

    Refer to the specifications for your controller for the expected battery lifetime. The battery is not user-replaceable. If you need to replace the battery, contact NI. Refer to the Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information document for your controller for information about battery disposal.

  • Page 27: File System

    UNIX-style file systems support the concept of a symbolic link, which allows access to a file using an alternative file path. For example, it is possible to link /C/ni-rt/ system, where dynamic libraries are deployed on other LabVIEW Real-Time targets, to /usr/local/lib, where they are stored on the cRIO-906x, if the application requires this.

  • Page 28: Installing Software On The Host Computer

    Installing Software on the Host Computer Installing Software on the Host Computer If you do not currently have any NI software installed on your host computer, refer to the Install Software section for details on required software and in which order to install it.

  • Page 29: Related Information

    Installing Software on the Host Computer Related information: • Software Support for CompactRIO, CompactDAQ, Single-Board RIO, R Series, and EtherCAT • Preventing Software Compatibility Issues for CompactRIO Systems © National Instruments...

  • Page 30: Installing The 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-906x. If the system is in a nonhazardous location, the cRIO-906x can be powered on when you remove modules. ni.com...

  • Page 31: Connecting The Crio-906X To Ground

    Connecting the cRIO-906x to Ground Connecting the Connecting the cRIO-906x cRIO-906x to Ground to Ground You must connect the cRIO-906x grounding terminal to the grounding electrode system of the facility. What to Use • Ring lug • Wire, 1.31 mm (16 AWG) or larger •...

  • Page 32: Connecting The Crio-906X To Power

    ◦ (cRIO-9035/9036/9037/9038/9039)9 V to 30 V, 46 W minimum • (Optional) Secondary power supply: ◦ (cRIO-9068)9 V to 30 V, 25 W minimum NI recommends the power supplies listed in the following table for the cRIO-906x. Table 14. NI Power Supplies Power Supply...
  • Page 33 Connecting the cRIO-906x to Power Power Supply Part Number 240 V AC input) What to Do Complete the following steps to connect a power supply to the cRIO-906x. 1. Ensure that your power supply is powered off. 2. Remove the power connector from the cRIO-906x. Caution Do not tighten or loosen the terminal screws on the power connector while the cRIO-906x is powered on.
  • Page 34 When you power on the cRIO-906x 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, indicating the controller does not yet have software installed. Related concepts: • POWER LED Indicators ni.com...

  • Page 35: Connecting The Crio-906X To The Host Computer Or Network

    The device driver software automatically detects the cRIO-906x. If the device driver software does not detect the cRIO-906x, verify that you installed the appropriate NI software in the correct order on the host computer. Connecting the cRIO-906x to the Host Computer or...
  • Page 36 UDP 44525. 3. Launch MAX on the host computer. 4. Expand Remote Systems in the configuration tree and locate your system. MAX lists the system under the model number followed by the serial number, such as NI-cRIO-906x-1856AAA. ni.com...
  • Page 37 IP address with the form 169.254.x.x. The host computer communicates with the cRIO-906x over a standard Ethernet connection. • Ensure that you have the correct version of NI CompactRIO Device Drivers installed on the host computer. Note...
  • Page 38 If you have recently upgraded LabVIEW, you must reinstall NI CompactRIO Device Drivers. • Ensure that the NI USBLAN adapter is recognized in the Device Manager. Select Start » Control Panel » Device Manager » Network adapters » National Instruments » USBLAN adapter. If the USBLAN adapter is not recognized, you must reinstall NI CompactRIO Device Drivers.

  • Page 39: Configure The Windows Firewall

    Connecting the cRIO-906x to the Host Computer or Network address. If the DHCP connection is successful and appropriate for your application, skip to Step 6. 4. In MAX, expand your system under Remote Systems. 5. Select the Network Settings tab to configure the IP and other network settings. 6.
  • Page 40 4. Click Add. 5. Click OK. • Ensure that UDP port 44525 is open to communication on the host computer. If you are using an intelligent switch on the network, ensure that it is not disabling UDP port 44525. ni.com...

  • Page 41: Discovering The Controller In Max

    4. Click the OK button. 5. Click the Set Permissions button in the toolbar. The NI Web-Based Configuration and Monitoring utility opens in your default browser and is where you set the password. If you have not installed Microsoft Silverlight, NI Web-based Configuration & Monitoring prompts you to do so.

  • Page 42: Installing Software On The Controller

    There is no default password for the cRIO-906x. To set a password for your system, refer to Setting a System Password . 4. Select the recommended software set for your LabVIEW and NI-RIO Device Drivers versions. 5. Click Next.

  • Page 43: Configuring Startup Options

    Discovering the Controller in MAX • Setting a System Password Configuring Startup Options Configuring Startup Options You can configure the startup options using the USB device port or RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet port. Complete the following steps to configure the cRIO-906x startup options in MAX. 1.
  • Page 44 Enable enables logins over SSH, an encrypted communication protocol. Secure Shell Note Refer to the Accessing the Shell on NI Linux Real-Time Devices (SSH) link under Related Information below for more information about SSH. Logins LabVIEW Rebooting the cRIO-906x with this setting on enables you to add the target to a LabVIEW Project project.

  • Page 45: Mounting The Controller

    70 °C for the cRIO-9065/9068), you must mount the cRIO-906x horizontally on a flat, metallic, vertical surface such as a panel or wall. You can mount the cRIO-906x directly to the surface or use the NI Panel Mounting Kit. The following figure shows the cRIO-906x mounted horizontally.
  • Page 46 Figure 19. cRIO-9064/9065/9066 Side Dimensions, Typical 44.1 mm (1.74 in.) 29.1 mm (1.15 in.) 14.1 mm (0.55 in.) 44.1 mm (1.73 in.) Figure 20. cRIO-9066/9067/9068 Side Dimensions, Typical 44.1 mm (1.74 in.) 29.3 mm (1.15 in.) 14.1 mm (0.55 in.) 44.1 mm (1.73 in.) ni.com...

  • Page 47: Mounting Requirements

    Mounting the Controller Mounting Requirements Mounting Requirements Your installation must meet the following requirements for cooling and cabling clearance. Allow 25.4 mm (1.00 in.) on the top and the bottom of the cRIO-906x for air circulation, as shown in the following figure. Figure 21.

  • Page 48: Ambient Temperature

    Mounting the Device Directly on a Flat Surface Mounting the Device Directly on a Flat Surface For environments with high shock and vibration, NI recommends mounting the cRIO-906x directly on a flat, rigid surface using the mounting holes in the device.

  • Page 49: Surface Mounting Dimensions

    Mounting the Controller Figure 26. cRIO-9066/9067/9068 Mounting Hole Locations, Typical 1. Prepare the surface for mounting the cRIO-906x using the Surface Mounting Dimensions . 2. Align the cRIO-906x on the surface. 3. Fasten the cRIO-906x to the surface using the M4 or number 8 screws appropriate for the surface.

  • Page 50: Mounting The Controller On A Panel

    4.1 mm (0.16 in.) Mounting the Controller on a Panel Mounting the Controller on a Panel You can use the NI panel mounting kit to mount the cRIO-906x on a panel. What to Use • cRIO-906x • Screwdriver, Phillips #2 •...
  • Page 51 2. Fasten the panel mounting plate to the cRIO-906x using the screwdriver and M4 x 10 screws. NI provides these screws with the panel mounting kit. Tighten the screws to a maximum torque of 1.3 N · m(11.5 lb · in.).

  • Page 52: Panel Mounting Dimensions

    (2.50 in.) Mounting the Controller on a DIN Rail Mounting the Controller on a DIN Rail You can use the NI DIN rail mounting kit to mount the cRIO-906x on a standard 35-mm DIN rail. What to Use • cRIO-906x •...

  • Page 53: Clipping The Device On A Din Rail

    2. Fasten the DIN rail kit to the cRIO-906x using the screwdriver and M4 x 25 screws. NI provides these screws with the DIN rail mounting kit. Tighten the screws to a maximum torque of 1.3 N · m(11.5 lb · in.).

  • Page 54: Mounting The Controller On A Rack

    Mounting the Controller on a Desktop Mounting the Controller on a Desktop You can use the NI desktop mounting kit to mount the cRIO-906x on a desktop. What to Use • cRIO-906x • Screwdriver, Phillips #2 •...
  • Page 55 Mounting the Controller Figure 35. Components of the NI Desktop Mount Kit 1. Desktop mounting brackets (x2) 2. Adapter bracket 3. M3x14 screws (x2) 4. M3x20 screws (x2) What to Do Complete the following steps to mount the cRIO-906x on a desktop.
  • Page 56 Mounting the Controller Figure 36. cRIO-9063/9064/9065 Desktop Mounting, Typical ni.com...
  • Page 57 Mounting the Controller Figure 37. cRIO-9066/9067/9068 Desktop Mounting, Typical 1. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws from the back of the chassis on the front-panel side. 2. Use the screwdriver and the two M3x20 screws to attach the adapter bracket to the chassis.

  • Page 58: Desktop Mounting Dimensions

    39.1 mm (1.54 in.) Figure 39. cRIO-9066/9067/9068 Desktop Mounting Front Dimensions, Typical 22.9 mm 17.2 mm (1.14 in.) (0.68 in.) 39.1 mm (1.54 in.) Figure 40. cRIO-906x Desktop Mounting Side Dimensions, Typical 127.0 mm (5.00 in.) 130.0 mm (5.12 in.) ni.com...

  • Page 59: Block Diagram

    NAND Flash XC7Z020 All-Programmable SoC 256 MB USB 2.0 Host Port DDR3 USB 2.0 Device Port RS-232 Serial Port Hardware Data NI cRIO-9063 cRIO-9064 Block Diagram Figure 42. cRIO-9064 Block Diagram RGMII ONFI 1 GB RJ-45 GigE Xilinx Zynq-7000 Ethernet1...
  • Page 60 RJ-45 GigE 512 MB Ethernet2 MAC/PHY DDR3 USB 2.0 Host Port RS-232 Serial Port USB 2.0 Device Port Hardware Data NI cRIO-9065 cRIO-9066 Block Diagram Figure 44. cRIO-9066 Block Diagram RGMII ONFI RJ-45 GigE 512 MB Xilinx Zynq-7000 Ethernet1 MAC/PHY...
  • Page 61 RJ-45 GigE 512 MB Ethernet2 MAC/PHY DDR3 USB 2.0 Host Port RS-232 Serial Port USB 2.0 Device Port Hardware Data NI cRIO-9067 cRIO-9068 Block Diagram Figure 46. cRIO-9068 Block Diagram RGMII ONFI RJ-45 GigE 1 GB NAND Flash Ethernet1 MAC/PHY...

  • Page 62: Conformal Coating

    To meet this specification, you must follow the appropriate setup requirements for condensing environments. Refer to Conformal Coating and NI RIO Products for more information about conformal coating and the setup requirements for condensing environments.

This manual is also suitable for:

Crio-9063Crio-9064Crio-9065Crio-9066Crio-9067Crio-9068

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