National Instruments cRIO-9045

USER MANUAL
cRIO-904x
Embedded CompactRIO Controller with Real-Time Processor and
Reconfigurable FPGA
This document describes the features of the cRIO-904x and contains information about
mounting and operating the device.
In this document, the cRIO-9040, cRIO-9041, cRIO-9042, cRIO-9043, cRIO-9045,
cRIO-9046, cRIO-9047, cRIO-9048, and cRIO-9049 are referred to collectively as cRIO-904x.

National Instruments cRIO-9045 Specifications

General

Brand	National Instruments
Model	cRIO-9045
Category	Controller
Language	English

Summary

cRIO-904 x Connectivity and Configuration

USB Connectivity

Steps to connect the cRIO-904x to a host computer using a USB cable.

Ethernet Connectivity

Instructions for connecting the cRIO-904x to a host or network using Ethernet.

Startup Options Configuration

Details on setting up startup behaviors for the cRIO-904x.

cRIO-904 x Hardware Overview

Ports and Connectors

Details on the various ports and connectors on the cRIO-904x.

Buttons and Reset Functions

Describes the function of the USER1, RESET, and CMOS Reset buttons.

LED Status Indicators

Explains the various front panel LED indicators and their meanings.

cRIO-904 x System Management

Internal Real-Time Clock

Description of the cRIO-904x's internal real-time clock functionality.

CMOS Battery and BIOS Settings

Information on the CMOS battery, BIOS reset, and setup utility.

Controller Mounting Guidelines

Guidelines for mounting the cRIO-904x in various configurations.

cRIO-904 x Signal Processing and Counters

Digital and Clock Signal Routing

How data and clock signals are routed within the cRIO-904x.

Network Synchronization

How the cRIO-904x synchronizes with network devices using IEEE 1588.

Counter Input Applications

Lists various counter input applications like edge counting and pulse measurement.

Counter Output Applications

Lists various counter output applications like pulse generation and frequency division.