The NI cRIO-9025 is a deterministic real-time controller built for rugged industrial deployments requiring reliable embedded control and data logging. Built around a Freescale RT MPC8377 processor running Wind River VxWorks, it executes LabVIEW Real-Time applications with 200 ppm clock accuracy. The fanless design and dual 9–35 VDC power inputs make it ideal for remote, battery, or solar-powered installations. The cRIO-9025 lacks integrated I/O but expands via the NI 9144 C Series chassis to accommodate modular I/O cards.
Technical Specifications
Processor & Memory
• CPU: Freescale RT MPC8377, 800 MHz
• DRAM: 512 MB DDR2
• Nonvolatile Storage: 4 GB
• Operating System: Wind River VxWorks
• Real-Time Accuracy: 200 ppm (internal clock)
Connectivity
• Dual 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports with HTTP and FTP server support; Ethernet port 2 requires static IP on a separate subnet
• One Hi-Speed USB host port (480 Mb/s, 500 mA max) supporting FAT16/FAT32 mass storage
• One RS-232 serial port (5, 6, 7, or 8 data bits)
Power
• Dual 9–35 VDC supply inputs (6–35 VDC during operation)
• Isolated power to CompactRIO chassis/modules
• Controller only: 17 W; with 8 C Series modules: 35 W maximum
Environmental
• Operating: −40 °C to 70 °C; Storage: −40 °C to 85 °C
• Weight: 21.5 oz
• Fanless, fault-tolerant file system for data logging reliability
– Key Features
• Deterministic real-time execution via Wind River VxWorks
• Low power consumption suitable for battery and solar deployments
• Dual Ethernet with built-in web and file servers for networked control
• USB host for external mass-storage expansion
• Fault-tolerant file system for robust data logging
• Compatible with NI 9144 expansion chassis for modular I/O integration
– Typical Applications
Remote monitoring and control, battery-powered field instrumentation, distributed data acquisition, deterministic industrial automation, solar-powered embedded systems.
– Compatibility & Integration
Runs LabVIEW Real-Time Module. Expands with NI 9144 C Series chassis. Supports Windows and Linux host communication via dual Ethernet. External USB storage via FAT16/FAT32 formatted devices.
