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GETTING STARTED GUIDE

NI cRIO-9031

Embedded CompactRIO Controller with Real-Time Processor and
Reconfigurable FPGA

This document describes how to begin using the National Instruments cRIO-9031.

Safety Guidelines

Caution

 

Do not operate the cRIO-9031 in a manner not specified in this document.

Product misuse can result in a hazard. You can compromise the safety protection
built into the product if the product is damaged in any way. If the product is
damaged, return it to NI for repair.

Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations

The cRIO-9031 is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D, T4 hazardous
locations; Class I, Zone 2, AEx nA IIC T4 and Ex nA IIC T4 hazardous locations; and
nonhazardous locations only. Follow these guidelines if you are installing the cRIO-9031 in a
potentially explosive environment. Not following these guidelines may result in serious injury
or death.

Summary of Contents for cRIO-9031

Page 1: ...omise the safety protection built into the product if the product is damaged in any way If the product is damaged return it to NI for repair Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations The cRIO 9031 is...

Page 2: ...s must be used in a conduit or cable gland to wire to a nonhazardous location Do not disconnect a cable unless the cRIO 9031 is powered off or the area is known to be nonhazardous Table 1 Hazardous Lo...

Page 3: ...ermore 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 Caution To ensure the specif...

Page 4: ...ifications Operating temperature IEC 60068 2 1 IEC 60068 2 2 40 C to 70 C Operating humidity IEC 60068 2 56 10 RH to 90 RH noncondensing Pollution degree 2 Maximum altitude 5 000 m Indoor use only Not...

Page 5: ...are and device drivers on the host computer in this order 1 LabVIEW 2014 or later 2 LabVIEW Real Time Module 2014 or later 3 LabVIEW FPGA Module 2014 or later1 4 NI RIO Device Drivers August 2014 or l...

Page 6: ...module with a slot and seat it in the slot until the latches lock in place Removing C Series Modules Verify that power is not connected to the I O connector s on the C Series module before you remove...

Page 7: ...rminal to the grounding electrode system of the facility What to Use Ring lug Wire 1 3 mm2 16 AWG or larger Screwdriver Phillips 2 What to Do Complete the following steps to ground the cRIO 9031 1 Att...

Page 8: ...031 has a primary power input V1 and a secondary power input V2 The POWER LED on the cRIO 9031 indicates which power input is in use as shown in the following table Table 2 POWER LED Indicators LED Co...

Page 9: ...tive leads of the power supply as shown in the following figure Figure 3 Installing a Ferrite on the Power Leads 2 1 1 Pass the leads through the ferrite twice leaving 50 mm to 75 mm 2 in to 3 in betw...

Page 10: ...cRIO 9031 When you power on the cRIO 9031 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...

Page 11: ...system password Note The default username for the cRIO 9031 is admin There is no default password for the cRIO 9031 so you must leave the password field blank when logging in until you set a system pa...

Page 12: ...odule Tip You can use this wizard at anytime to install additional software 7 Click Next 8 Verify that the summary of software to install is correct 9 Click Next to start the installation 10 Click Fin...

Page 13: ...System IP Configuration 1 Put the cRIO 9031 in safe mode and enable the RS 232 serial port by holding the RESET button down for 5 seconds The STATUS LED starts blinking three times every few seconds...

Page 14: ...d RESET button for 5 s Press and hold RESET button for 5 s Run Mode Safe Mode Press and hold RESET button for 5 s Press and hold RESET button for 5 s Press and hold RESET button for 5 s Press and hold...

Page 15: ...r longer than five seconds or by enabling safe mode in MAX Refer to the Measurement Automation Explorer MAX Help for information about safe mode Blinks four times and pauses The cRIO 9031 is in safe m...

Page 16: ...eshooting and application development self help resources to email and phone assistance from NI Application Engineers Visit ni com services for NI Factory Installation Services repairs extended warran...

Page 17: ...the United States create your service request at ni com support or dial 1 866 ASK MYNI 275 6964 For telephone support outside the United States visit the Worldwide Offices section of ni com niglobal...

Page 18: ...d third party legal notices in the readme file for your NI product Refer to the Export Compliance Information at ni com legal export compliance for the National Instruments global trade compliance pol...

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