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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 Ser

ies

Module

C Ser

ies

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

Summary of Contents for cRIO-9068

Page 1: ...h 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...

Page 2: ...RIO 9068 with this setting on starts the cRIO 9068 without launching LabVIEW Real Time or any startup applications In safe mode the cRIO 9068 launches only the services necessary for updating configur...

Page 3: ...once loaded Enable Secure Shell SSH Logins Rebooting the cRIO 9068 with this setting on starts sshd on the cRIO 9068 Starting sshd enables logins over SSH an encrypted communication protocol Note Vis...

Page 4: ...ng table shows the pinout for the power connector Table 2 Power Connector Pinout Pinout Pin Description V1 C V2 C V1 Primary power input C Common V2 Secondary power input C Common If you apply power t...

Page 5: ...rnet ports are enabled and configured to obtain an IP address automatically The Ethernet ports can be configured in MAX The following table shows the pinout for the RJ 45 Gigabit Ethernet ports Table...

Page 6: ...a hazardous location or connected to high voltages If the cRIO 9068 is not in a hazardous location you can connect and disconnect USB devices without affecting operation The following table shows the...

Page 7: ...n on serial port behavior during FPGA reconfiguration visit ni com info and enter Info Code crioserial The following table shows the pinout for an RS 232 serial port Table 8 RS 232 Serial Port Pinout...

Page 8: ...i com info and enter Info Code crioserial The following table shows the pinout for the RS 485 serial port Table 10 RS 485 Serial Port Pinout Pinout Pin Signal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Ground 2 No Connect 3...

Page 9: ...to default settings 1 Hold the RESET button for 5 seconds and then release it to boot the controller in safe mode and enable Console Out 2 Hold the RESET button again for 5 seconds to boot the contro...

Page 10: ...ET button for 5 s Console Out enabled Network settings reset RT Startup App disabled FPGA Startup App disabled Console Out enabled RT Startup App disabled FPGA Startup App disabled Safe Mode LEDs The...

Page 11: ...The cRIO 9068 is in user directed safe mode or the cRIO 9068 is in install mode to indicate that software is currently being installed This pattern may also indicate that the user has forced the cRIO...

Page 12: ...FPGA1 LED Use the USER FPGA1 LED to help debug your application or retrieve application status Refer to the LabVIEW Help for information about programming this LED Yellow Ethernet LED Indicators The...

Page 13: ...k at startup You can set the real time clock using MAX or you can set the clock programmatically using LabVIEW Refer to the specifications on ni com manuals for the real time clock accuracy specificat...

Page 14: ...IO 9068 if the application requires this For more information visit ni com info and enter the Info Code RT_Paths Mounting the Device To obtain the maximum allowable ambient temperature of 70 C you mus...

Page 15: ...ings and 3D models visit ni com dimensions and search for the module number Figure 7 cRIO 9068 Front Dimensions 302 8 mm 11 92 in 88 1 mm 3 47 in 4 0 mm 0 16 in Figure 8 cRIO 9068 Side Dimensions 44 1...

Page 16: ...for C Series modules visit ni com info and enter the Info Code crioconn Figure 10 cRIO 9068 Cabling Clearance Cabling Clearance 29 1 mm 1 14 in Ambient Temperature Measure the ambient temperature at e...

Page 17: ...gh the cRIO 9068 What to Do Complete the following steps to mount the cRIO 9068 directly on a flat surface 1 Prepare the surface for mounting the cRIO 9068 using the Surface Mounting Dimensions 2 Alig...

Page 18: ...an use the NI panel mounting kit to mount the cRIO 9068 on a panel What to Use cRIO 9068 Screwdriver Phillips 2 NI panel mounting kit 782863 01 Panel mounting plate M5 or number 10 screw x4 What to Do...

Page 19: ...ximum screw size is M5 or number 10 Panel Mounting Dimensions The following figure shows the panel mounting dimensions for the cRIO 9068 Figure 13 cRIO 9068 Panel Mounting Dimensions 355 6 mm 14 00 in...

Page 20: ...he NI DIN rail mounting kit because they are the correct depth and thread for the DIN rail clip Clipping the Device on a DIN Rail Complete the following steps to clip the cRIO 9068 on a DIN rail 1 2 1...

Page 21: ...g kit Mounting the Device on a Desktop You can use the NI desktop mounting kit to mount the cRIO 9068 on a desktop What to Use cRIO 9068 Screwdriver Phillips 1 Screwdriver Phillips 2 NI desktop mounti...

Page 22: ...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 3 Align one of the end brackets with the mounting hole...

Page 23: ...127 0 mm 5 00 in 130 0 mm 5 12 in Worldwide Support and Services The NI website is your complete resource for technical support At ni com support you have access to everything from troubleshooting and...

Page 24: ...I Trademarks and Logo Guidelines at ni com trademarks for information on NI trademarks Other product and company names mentioned herein are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies For...

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