Operating instructions
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6. Click Change Password.
7. Enter and re-enter the new password, click OK, then click Save. A message appears 
warning that the password is changing and you must login again. Click OK.
Note   If you forget the system password, you must use the information in the 
Worldwide Support and Services section to contact NI and reformat the controller. 
NI cannot recover lost system passwords.
Installing Software on the cRIO-9030
1. Return to MAX and expand the system under Remote Systems by clicking the arrow 
beside it.
2. Select Software.
3. Click Add/Remove Software at the top of the Software tab to launch the 
LabVIEW Real-Time Software Wizard.
Note  A login window appears if you set a system password.
4. Select a recommended software set to install.
5. Click Next. 
6. Select NI Scan Engine from the software add-ons.
Note  You can use the LabVIEW Real-Time Software Wizard to install more 
software add-ons later. The Recommended Software Set with the NI Scan Engine 
add-on is enough to get started with CompactRIO.
7. Click Next.
8. Review the summary of software to install. Click Next to begin the update.
9. Wait for the installation to finish, then click Finish.
Note  If you interrupt the software installation process, the cRIO-9030 may be in an 
unusable state. You must format the hard drive and repeat the installation process.










