NI cRIO-9030 4-Slot CompactRIO Controller

The NI cRIO-9030 is a 4-slot CompactRIO controller that combines a real-time Intel Atom dual-core processor with a Xilinx Kintex-7 70T reconfigurable FPGA. This fanless embedded system executes deterministic control algorithms and custom hardware acceleration logic simultaneously, making it ideal for industrial automation, test systems, and process monitoring in harsh environments. Operating on NI Linux Real-Time, it delivers dual Gigabit Ethernet, dual RS-232/RS-485 serial interfaces, and integrated USB for rapid deployment and debug workflows.

– Technical Specifications

Processor & Memory
• Intel Atom E3825 dual-core CPU at 1.33 GHz with 1 MB shared L2 cache
• 1 GB DDR3L RAM
• 4 GB SATA Disk-On-Chip storage

FPGA
• Xilinx Kintex-7 70T reconfigurable logic

Operating System
• NI Linux Real-Time (64-bit)

Power
• Input voltage range: 9 V to 30 VDC
• Dual power inputs (V1 primary, V2 secondary)

Connectivity
• 2× Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps auto-negotiated, 100 m/segment, jumbo frame capable)
• RS-232 serial: 115,200 bps maximum, configurable data/stop bits and parity, RTS/CTS flow control
• RS-485/422 serial: 1.2 km cabling distance without surge protection
• 2× USB 2.0 host ports (5 m maximum cabling)
• 1× USB device port for configuration and deployment
• Mini DisplayPort output: 2560 × 1600 @ 60 Hz
• SDHC card slot (write-protected for hazardous location compliance)

– Key Features

• Deterministic real-time execution on dual-core processor
• Parallel FPGA computation for time-critical I/O and signal processing
• Rugged, fanless thermal design rated for wide temperature deployment
• Dual isolated Ethernet ports with Gigabit speed
• Extended serial connectivity—RS-232 and long-distance RS-485/422
• Support for hazardous location installations with SD card slot cover requirement

– Software Support

• LabVIEW 2014+ (Real-Time and FPGA Modules)
• C/C++ development for NI Linux Real-Time
• NI-RIO device drivers (August 2014+)

– Typical Applications

Industrial process control, distributed I/O systems, embedded data acquisition, real-time synchronization networks, and edge computing where determinism and FPGA customization are required.