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Q: What does it mean if I get an LED blinking red status on the NI cRIO-9040?

A blinking red status on the LED of the NI cRIO-9040 indicates an internal power supply has failed. Check the front-panel I/O and C Series module connections for the shorts.

Q: What sample rates can I acquire with DAQmx on the NI cRIO-9040?

The sample rates for the NI cRIO-9040 are limited by the sampling rate for your specific C Series module. Use the DAQmx Timing property node or functions to specify the conversion rate.

cRIO-9040, 4-Slot, 1.30 GHz Dual-Core CPU, Embedded CompactRIO Controller

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National Instruments cRIO-9040 CompactRIO Controller

The cRIO-9040 (part number: 785624-01) is a rugged CompactRIO controller by National Instruments. The controller is supported by NI-DAQmx and LabVIEW FPGA. It includes time-sensitive networking support, which assists with distributed adjustments and deterministic communications. It employs time-aware transmission support. The controller is equipped with an SD card removable storage slot that can read from and write to SD cards.

The NI cRIO-9040 is structured with a reconfigurable FPGA, which provides support for advanced co-processing and control. The cRIO-9040 is equipped with a 1.30 GHz dual-core processor. This model has an NI Linux real-time operating system. The controller has 2 Ethernet ports, which meet the IEEE 802.3 standards. They have a communication rate from 10 Mb/s up to 1000 Mb/s auto-negotiated. The ports can operate at the maximum cabling distance of 100 meters.

The NI cRIO-9040 has 3 USB ports. The first port is type A. It is the host port with a high speed of 2.0 and a maximum data transfer rate of 480 Mb/s. The maximum current usage is 900 mA. The second port is also a host port, but it is type C. It is a 3.1 generation 1 super-speed port. This port can be used as a display port. It offers the maximum resolution of 3840 × 2160 at 60 Hz and the transfer speed of 5 Gb/s. The third port is type C and is featured with dual roles. The third port can perform as a device and host port. It is also a 3.1 Generation 1 SuperSpeed port with the transfer speed of 5 Gb/s.

Model	cRIO-9040
Manufacturer	National Instruments
Part Number	785624-01
Type	CompactRIO Controller
OS	NI Linux RT
CPU Frequency	1.3 GHz, up to 1.8 GHz turbo burst
Network/Ethernet Ports	2
Dimensions	8.64 x 3.47 x 4.77 in.
Weight	3 lbs., 15 oz.
Warranty	2-3 Year Warranty
cRIO-9040 Manual	User Manual and Maintenance Manual Available for Download
Price	Request a quote

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National Instruments cRIO-9040 Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What does it mean if I get an LED blinking red status on the NI cRIO-9040?

Answer: A blinking red status on the LED of the NI cRIO-9040 indicates an internal power supply has failed. Check the front-panel I/O and C Series module connections for the shorts.

Question: What does a solid red STATUS LED mean?

Answer: A solid red STATUS LED indicates that the internal temperature of the cRIO-9040 has exceeded a critical threshold, and you should ensure that the ambient operating temperature is within the specified operating temperature limits.

Question: What is the recommended power supply for the cRIO 9040?

Answer: The two recommended power supplies are the NI PS-15 and NI PS-10 (desktop), which are both 24 VDC, 5 A supplies.

Question: What sample rates can I acquire with DAQmx on the NI cRIO-9040?

Answer: The sample rates for the NI cRIO-9040 are limited by the sampling rate for your specific C Series module. Use the DAQmx Timing property node or functions to specify the conversion rate.