Specifications

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Note Alternatively, you can select Sample Projects»CompactRIO on the left,
then select one of the sample CompactRIO projects to explore. However, creating a
blank project is simpler for now.
4. On the Project Explorer window that appears, right-click the top-level Project item, then
select New»Targets and Devices.
5. On the Add Targets and Devices window that appears, expand Real-Time CompactRIO.
LabVIEW lists the system as the model name followed by the serial number, such as
NI-CRIO-9030-1856AAA. Select the cRIO-9030 and click OK.
6. On the Select Programming Mode dialog that appears, click Continue. The cRIO-9030
now appears as part of the project in the Project Explorer window.
7. You can expand the cRIO-9030 item by clicking the + sign beside it.
Where to Go from Here
Once you discover the cRIO-9030 in LabVIEW and add the CompactRIO system to a project,
you can begin developing applications. Refer to the following resources as you learn to use
CompactRIO in LabVIEW:
• NI cRIO-9030 Operating Instructions and Specifications—This document provides
additional information such as complete descriptions of ports, pinouts, specifications,
Ethernet connection, and mounting configurations of the cRIO-9030.
• C Series Module Getting Started Guides—These documents explain how to connect
sensors, actuators, and other devices to C Series modules.
• Getting Started with NI Products—The
ni.com/gettingstarted portal includes
videos and tutorials that are helpful for starting a new LabVIEW application. Visit
ni.com/info and enter the Info Code NewLVApp.
• LabVIEW Help—These help files contain information about using NI products in
LabVIEW. In LabVIEW, select Help»LabVIEW Help. Go the index or search tab of the
help and enter 9030 to show product-specific help for the controller.
• NI CompactRIO Developer’s Guide—This online guide provides an overview of
recommended architectures and development practices. You can find the NI CompactRIO
Developer’s Guide at
ni.com/compactriodevguide.
• Sample CompactRIO Projects—These projects include deterministic control, waveform
acquisition, and datalogging. You can find sample CompactRIO projects on the Create
Project dialog in LabVIEW.