National Instruments CompactRIO cRIO-9066 User manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND
SPECIFICATIONS
CompactRIO cRIO-9066 and
cRIO-9067
Embedded Real-Time Controller with Reconfigurable FPGA for
C Series Modules
This document describes how to get started with the National Instruments cRIO-9066 and
cRIO-9067, referred to inclusively as the cRIO-906x. This document contains device
specifications and information about installing hardware, configuring device I/O, powering the
device, and connecting the device to a network.
Figure 1. CompactRIO cRIO-906xFront Panel
1 RS-232 Serial Port
2LEDs
3 USB Device Port
4 RJ-45 Ethernet Port 2 (Not available on the cRIO-9066)
5 RJ-45 Ethernet Port 1
6 USB Host Port
7 Power Connector
8 Reset Button
™
POWERPOWER
STATUSSTATUS
USER1USER1
USER FPGA1USER FPGA1
RESETRESET
INPUTINPUT
9-30 V9-30 V
25 W MAX25 W MAX
ACT/ACT/
LINKLINK
10/100/10/100/
10001000
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LINKLINK
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10001000
DO NOT SEPARATE CABLES WHEN DO NOT SEPARATE CABLES WHEN
ENERGIZED IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS ENERGIZED IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS
V
C
POWERPOWER
STATUSSTATUS
USER1USER1
USER FPGA1USER FPGA1
RESETRESET
INPUTINPUT
9-30 V9-30 V
25 W MAX25 W MAX
1
ACT/
ACT/
LINKLINK
10/100/10/100/
10001000
DO NOT SEPARATE CABLES WHEN DO NOT SEPARATE CABLES WHEN
ENERGIZED IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS ENERGIZED IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS
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Safety Guidelines
Caution Do not operate the cRIO-906xin a manner not specified in these operating
instructions. 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 National Instruments for repair.
Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations
The cRIO-906xis suitable for use in only Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D, T4 hazardous
locations; Class 1, Zone 2, AEx nA IIC T4 and Ex nA IIC T4 hazardous locations; and
nonhazardous locations. Follow these guidelines if you are installing the cRIO-906xin a
potentially explosive environment. Not following these guidelines may result in serious injury
or death.
Caution Do not disconnect the power supply wires and connectors from the
controller unless power has been switched off.
Caution Substitution of components may impair suitability for Class I, Division 2.
Caution For Zone 2 applications, install the CompactRIO system in an enclosure
rated to at least IP 54 as defined by IEC 60529 and EN 60529.
Caution The USB port requires NI industrial USB cables with locking screws, NI
part number 152166-XX or 15788A-01. The cable must pass through conduit or
cable gland to a nonhazardous location. Do not disconnect the cable unless the
cRIO-906xis powered off or the area is known to be nonhazardous.
Special Conditions for Hazardous Locations Use in Europe
Some chassis have been evaluated as Ex nA IIC T4 Gc equipment under DEMKO Certificate
No. 12 ATEX 1202658X. Each such chassis is marked II 3G and is suitable for use in Zone 2
hazardous locations in ambient temperatures of -20 °C ≤Ta ≤55 °C.
Caution You must ensure that transient disturbances do not exceed 140% of the
rated voltage.
Caution Mount the system in an ATEX certified enclosure with a minimum ingress
protection rating of at least IP 54 as defined in IEC/EN 60529 and use the system in
an environment of not more than Pollution Degree 2.
Caution The enclosure must have a door or cover accessible only by the use of a
tool.

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Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines
This product was tested and complies with the regulatory requirements and limits for
electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) stated in the product specifications. These requirements
and limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the product is
operated in the intended operational electromagnetic environment.
This product is intended for use in industrial locations. However, harmful interference may
occur in some installations, when the product is connected to a peripheral device or test object,
or if the product is used in residential or commercial areas. To minimize interference with radio
and television reception and prevent unacceptable performance degradation, install and use this
product in strict accordance with the instructions in the product documentation.
Furthermore, any 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 specified EMC performance, operate this product only with
shielded cables and accessories.
Special Guidelines for Marine Applications
Some products are Lloyd’s Register (LR) Type Approved for marine (shipboard) applications.
To verify Lloyd’s Register certification for a product, visit ni.com/certification and
search for the LR certificate, or look for the Lloyd’s Register mark on the product label.
Caution In order to meet the EMC requirements for marine applications, install the
product in a shielded enclosure with shielded and/or filtered power and input/output
ports. In addition, take precautions when designing, selecting, and installing
measurement probes and cables to ensure that the desired EMC performance is
attained.

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What You Need to Install CompactRIO
Reconfigurable Embedded Hardware
NI cRIO-906xreconfigurable embedded chassis with integrated intelligent real-time
controller
C Series I/O modules
Panel, DIN rail, or desktop mounting kit
Three M4 or number 8 flathead screws (for mounting the chassis without one of the listed
mounting kits)
A number 2 Phillips screwdriver
Power supply1
USB A-to-B cable
Caution National Instruments recommends using a locking USB cable, such as
part number 157788-01, in order to meet the shock and vibration specifications of this
product.
Category 5 (CAT-5) or better shielded, twisted-pair Ethernet cable
Host computer running a Windows operating system, with the following NI software
installed in the following order:
• LabVIEW 20142or later
• LabVIEW Real-Time (RT) Module 2014 2or later
• LabVIEW FPGA Module 2014 2, 3 or later
• NI-RIO Device Drivers 14.0 2or later
1 Refer to the Power Requirements section.
2 Visit ni.com/info and enter the Info Code rdsoftwareversion to view the latest list of software
you can use with your device.
3 Required to program on-board FPGA.

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Mounting the Chassis
In order to obtain the maximum allowable ambient temperature as specified in the
Environmental section of this document, you must mount the chassis horizontally on a flat,
vertical, metallic surface such as a panel or wall. You can mount the chassis directly to the
surface or you can use the NI Panel Mounting Kit. You can also mount the chassis in other
orientations, on a nonmetallic surface, on a 35-mm DIN rail, on a desktop, or in a rack. Mounting
the chassis in these or other configurations can reduce the maximum allowable ambient
temperature and can affect the typical accuracy of modules in the chassis. Figure 2 shows the
chassis mounted horizontally.
Figure 2. cRIO-906xMounted Horizontally
Figures 3 to 5 show the bottom, front, and side views with the dimensions of the chassis.
Note For more information about how different mounting configurations can cause
temperature derating, visit ni.com/info and enter the Info Code criomounting.
Note For more information about typical accuracy specifications for modules, visit
ni.com/info and enter the Info Code criotypical.
Note Measure the ambient temperature at each side of the chassis, 63.5 mm
(2.5 in.) from the side and 25.4 mm (1 in.) forward from the rear of the chassis, as
shown in Figure 3.
Caution Your installation must meet the following requirements for space and
cabling clearance:
• Allow 50.8 mm (2 in.) on the top and bottom of the chassis for air circulation,
as shown in Figure 4.
• Allow 50.8 mm (2 in.) in front of modules for cabling clearance for common
connectors, such as the 10-terminal, detachable screw terminal connector, as
shown in Figure 3.
Note For information about the minimum cabling clearance for C Series modules
with other connector types, visit ni.com/info and enter the Info Code
rdcrioconn.
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Figure 3. cRIO-906xBottom View with Dimensions
Figure 4. cRIO-906xFront View with Dimensions
Figure 5. cRIO-906xSide View with Dimensions
Note For more information about the dimensions of the system, including detailed
dimensional drawings, visit ni.com/dimensions.
1 Chassis Grounding Screw 2 Location for Measuring Ambient Temperature
62.3mm
(2.45 in.)
25.4 mm
(1.00 in.)
1
2
2
63.5 mm
(2.50 in.)
Cabling Clearance
50.8mm (2.00 in.)
29.1 mm
(1.14 in.)
50.8mm
(2.00 in.)
25.4 mm
(1.00 in.)
63.5 mm
(2.50 in.)
272.8mm
(10.74 in.)
88.1 mm
(3.47 in.)
47.2 mm
(1.86 in.)
141.7 mm
(5.58in.)
30.8mm
(1.21 in.)
47.0 mm
(1.85 in.)
4.1 mm
(0.16 in.)
44.1 mm
(1.74 in.) 29.3mm
(1.15 in.)
14.1 mm
(0.55 in.)
44.1 mm
(1.73in.)

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Note For more information about mounting the chassis in environments with high
shock and vibration, visit ni.com/info and enter the Info Code criomounting.
The following sections contain instructions for the mounting methods. Before using any of these
mounting methods, record the serial number from the back of the chassis. You will be unable to
read the serial number after you have mounted the chassis.
Caution Ensure that no I/O modules are in the chassis before mounting it.
Mounting the Chassis Directly on a Flat Surface Using
the Mounting Holes
For environments with high shock and vibration, National Instruments recommends mounting
the chassis directly on a flat, rigid surface using the mounting holes in the chassis. Complete the
following steps to mount the chassis.
1. Use the dimensions shown in Figure 4 to prepare the surface for mounting the chassis.
2. Align the chassis on the surface.
3. Fasten the chassis to the surface using three M4 or number 8 screws appropriate for the
surface, as shown in Figure 6. Screws must be longer than 19 mm (0.75 in.) to pass all the
way through the chassis. National Instruments does not provide these screws with the
chassis.
Figure 6. Mounting the cRIO-906xDirectly on a Flat Surface

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Mounting the Chassis Using the NI Panel Mounting Kit
You can use the NI panel mounting kit, part number 782863-01, to mount the chassis on a flat
surface. Ensure there is sufficient surface area prior to mounting by referring to the dimensions
shown in Figure 7.
Figure 7. Dimensions of cRIO-906xwith Panel Mounting Plate Installed
Complete the following steps to mount the chassis using the mounting kit.
1. Fasten the panel mounting plate to the chassis using a number 2 Phillips screwdriver and
three M4 ×23 screws, as shown in Figure 8. National Instruments provides these screws
with the panel mounting kit. You must use these screws because they are the correct depth
and thread for the panel mounting plate. Tighten the screws to a maximum torque of
1.3 N · m (11.5 lb · in.).
Figure 8. Installing the Panel Mounting Plate on the cRIO-906x
2. Fasten the panel mounting plate to the surface using the screwdriver and screws that are
appropriate for the surface. The maximum screw size is M5 or number 10.
355.6 mm
(14.00 in.)
336.5 mm
(13.25 in.)
9.5 mm
(0.38 in.)
17.6 mm
(0.69 in.)
88.1 mm
(3.47 in.)
31.7 mm
(1.25 in.)
63.5 mm
(2.50 in.)
7.2 mm
(0.29 in.)

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Caution Ensure that no I/O modules are in the chassis before removing it from the
surface.
Mounting the Chassis on a DIN Rail
You can use the NI 9915 DIN rail mounting kit, part number 779018-01, to mount the chassis
on a standard 35-mm DIN rail. Complete the following steps to mount the chassis on a DIN rail.
1. Fasten the DIN rail clip to the chassis using a number 2 Phillips screwdriver and
two M4 ×25 flathead screws, as shown in Figure 9. National Instruments provides these
screws with the DIN rail mounting kit. Tighten the screws to a maximum torque of
1.3N·m(11.5lb·in.).
Figure 9. Installing the DIN Rail Clip on the cRIO-906x
2. Insert one edge of the DIN rail into the deeper opening of the DIN rail clip, as shown in
Figure 10.
Figure 10. One Edge of the DIN Rail Inserted in a Clip
1 DIN Rail Clip 2 DIN Rail 3 DIN Rail Spring
3
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3. Press down firmly on the chassis to compress the spring until the clip locks in place on the
DIN rail.
Caution Ensure that no I/O modules are in the chassis before removing it from the
DIN rail.
Mounting the Chassis on a Desktop
You can use the NI 9901 desktop mounting kit to mount the chassis on a desktop. You must
install the adapter bracket using two M3 × 20 screws. The adapter bracket and the screws are
included in the kit. Refer to the NI 9901 documentation for information about mounting the
chassis on a desktop.
Installing C Series I/O Modules in the Chassis
Figure 11 shows the mechanical dimensions of C Series I/O modules.
Figure 11. C Series I/O Module, Front and Side View with Dimensions
Complete the following steps to install a C Series I/O module in the chassis.
1. Ensure that no I/O-side power is connected to the I/O module. If the system is in a
nonhazardous location, the chassis power can be on when you install I/O modules.
2. Align the I/O module with an I/O module slot in the chassis, as shown in Figure 12. The
module slots are labeled 1 to 8, left to right.
88.1 mm
(3.47 in.)
70.7 mm
(2.78in.)
22.9 mm
(0.90 in.)