NI cRIO-9068 Embedded Real-Time Controller and Artix-7 FPGA

The NI cRIO-9068 is an embedded real-time controller integrating a 667 MHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor with a Xilinx Zynq-7020 FPGA for advanced control and monitoring in industrial environments. Running NI Linux Real-Time OS, it delivers 106,400 flip-flops, 53,200 LUTs, and 220 DSP slices for signal processing and logic implementation. The fanless design operates across -40 °C to 70 °C, meeting ATEX hazardous location certification (Ex nA IIC T4 Gc). With 512 MB DRAM and 1 GB nonvolatile storage, dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, dual/triple RS-232 serial interfaces, one RS-485 port, and one USB host port, the cRIO-9068 supports eight C Series I/O module slots for scalable distributed I/O. Dual power inputs enable redundant supply configurations across 9 VDC to 30 VDC with 25 W maximum consumption and reverse-voltage protection.

– Technical Specifications

Processor and FPGA
• 667 MHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor
• Xilinx Zynq-7020 FPGA: 106,400 flip-flops, 53,200 6-input LUTs, 220 DSP slices (18 × 25 multipliers), 4,480 kbits block RAM
• Operating system: NI Linux Real-Time OS

Memory
• DRAM: 512 MB
• Nonvolatile storage: 1 GB

Power
• Input range: 9 VDC to 30 VDC
• Dual power inputs for redundant configurations
• Maximum consumption: 25 W (fully populated system, maximum stress)
• Reverse-voltage protection included

Connectivity
• Two tri-speed Gigabit Ethernet ports (10/100/1,000 Mbps, IEEE 802.3, max 100 m CAT-5 cable)
• Two or three RS-232 serial ports (230,400 b/s max)
• One RS-485 serial port (230,400 b/s max, 60 VDC continuous isolation, 1,000 Vrms dielectric withstand)
• One USB host port

Environmental
• Operating temperature: -40 °C to 70 °C
• Storage temperature: -40 °C to 85 °C
• ATEX Ex nA IIC T4 Gc certification (DEMKO 12)

– Key Features

• Fanless construction for harsh industrial environments
• Eight C Series module slots for expandable I/O
• Dual Gigabit Ethernet for network redundancy
• Multi-protocol serial connectivity (RS-232, RS-485)
• Redundant power supply support

– Typical Applications

Distributed control systems, autonomous field instrumentation, machine vision processing, real-time signal acquisition and processing, hazardous area deployment.

– Compatibility & Integration

Fully compatible with NI C Series I/O modules. Supports standard Category 5 Ethernet cabling. USB mass-storage devices, keyboards, mice, and USB cameras compatible.