National Instruments cRIO-9068 User Manual

USER MANUAL
NI cRIO-9068
Reconfigurable Embedded Chassis with Integrated Intelligent Real-
Time Controller for CompactRIO
This document describes the features of the NI cRIO-9068 and contains information about
mounting and operating the device.
RJ-45
Ethernet2
RJ-45
Ethernet1
512 MB
DDR3
1 GB
NAND Flash
GigE
MAC/PHY
GigE
MAC/PHY
Xilinx Zynq-7020
XC7Z020
All-Programmable SoC
++
++
RGMII
RGMII
ONFI
NI cRIO-9068
Hardware
Data
C Series
Module
C Series
Module
USB 2.0 Host Port
RS-232 Serial Port
RS-232 Serial Port
RS-485 Serial Port
Contents
Configuring Startup Options.....................................................................................................2
cRIO-9068 Startup Options.............................................................................................. 2
cRIO-9068 Features.................................................................................................................. 3
Ports and Connectors........................................................................................................ 3
RESET Button...................................................................................................................8
LEDs............................................................................................................................... 10
Chassis Grounding Screw............................................................................................... 12
Internal Real-Time Clock................................................................................................13
Battery.............................................................................................................................13
File System......................................................................................................................13
Mounting the Device...............................................................................................................14
Dimensions......................................................................................................................15
Mounting Requirements..................................................................................................15

National Instruments cRIO-9068 Specifications

General

Operating System	NI Linux Real-Time
Number of Slots	8
Storage	4 GB
Ethernet Ports	2
USB Ports	2
Power Supply	9 V to 30 V DC
Controller Type	Integrated
Operating Temperature	-20 °C to 55 °C
Dimensions	88.1 mm x 188.2 mm x 130.3 mm (3.47 in. x 7.41 in. x 5.13 in.)

Summary

Configuring Startup Options

Force Safe Mode

Configure device to start without LabVIEW Real-Time or startup applications.

Enable Console Out

Redirect console output to the RS-232 serial port for monitoring.

Disable RT Startup App

Prevent LabVIEW Real-Time startup applications from running on boot.

CRIO-9068 Features

Ports and Connectors

Details the various physical ports and connectors available on the cRIO-9068.

Power Connector

RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet Ports

USB Host Port

RS-232 Serial Ports

RS-485 Serial Port

RESET Button

LEDs

Power LED Indicators

Lists the indications for the Power LED, related to power source.

Status LED Indicators

Describes the various patterns of the Status LED and their meanings.

User LEDs

Explains the USER1 and USER FPGA1 LEDs and how to define their behavior.

Ethernet LED Indicators

Details the LED indicators for Ethernet link status and data rate.

Chassis Grounding Screw

Internal Real-Time Clock

Battery

File System

Mounting the Device

Mounting the Device Directly on a Flat Surface

Details how to mount the cRIO-9068 directly onto a flat, rigid surface using mounting holes.

Mounting the Device on a Panel

Explains how to mount the cRIO-9068 on a panel using the NI panel mounting kit.

Mounting the Device on a DIN Rail

Describes mounting the cRIO-9068 onto a standard 35-mm DIN rail using the NI DIN rail mounting kit.

Mounting the Device on a Rack

Details using a rack mount kit for installing the cRIO-9068 in a standard 482.6 mm rack.

Mounting the Device on a Desktop

Explains how to mount the cRIO-9068 on a desktop using the NI desktop mounting kit.

Dimensions

Mounting Requirements

Ambient Temperature

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