Operating instructions

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What You Need to Install the cRIO-9030
 The NI cRIO-9030 shipping kit, which includes the following components:
• NI cRIO-9030 controller
• NI-RIO Device Driver CD
Note NI-RIO 14.0 is the earliest supported driver for the cRIO-9030.
• Two ferrites
• SD card slot cover
• Power screw terminal connector plug
• A-to-B device port USB cable
Caution National Instruments requires the use of a locking USB cable, such as part
number 157788-01, in order to meet the shock and vibration specifications of this
product.
 A host computer running Windows, with NI software installed in the following order:
a. LabVIEW
b. LabVIEW Real-Time Module
c. LabVIEW FPGA Module (recommended)
d. NI-RIO Device Driver
Note Visit ni.com/info and enter the Info Code rdsoftwareversion to
determine which software versions you need to use the cRIO-9030 and supported
C Series modules. LabVIEW 2014, the LabVIEW Real-Time Module 2014, and the
LabVIEW FPGA Module 2014 are the earliest supported software versions for the
cRIO-9030.
 A DC power supply as described in the Power Requirements section.
 C Series I/O modules (optional)
 A #2 Phillips screwdriver
 A #1 Phillips screwdriver
 A small flat-blade screwdriver
 Ethernet cable (optional)
 Panel, DIN rail, rack or desktop mounting kit (optional)
 Four M4 screws for mounting the chassis without one of the mounting kits (optional)