The NI cRIO-9039 is an 8-slot, fanless embedded controller built for industrial control and monitoring in harsh environments. It pairs a quad-core Intel Atom E3845 processor running at 1.91 GHz with a Xilinx Kintex-7 325T FPGA, delivering both real-time processing and reconfigurable hardware acceleration. With 2 GB DRAM, 16 GB internal storage, and support for up to 32 GB SD card expansion, the cRIO-9039 executes advanced control algorithms, hardware-accelerated functions, and precision timing tasks. The controller runs NI Linux Real-Time (64-bit) and supports application development via LabVIEW 2014 SP1 or later with the Real-Time and FPGA modules. Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports (10/100/1000 Mbps) enable networked deployment; RS-232 serial (115,200 bps max), RS-485/422 serial (1.2 km range), and dual USB 2.0 host ports provide legacy and peripheral connectivity. A Mini DisplayPort connector supports local HMI integration. Industrial-grade reliability and certifications make the cRIO-9039 suitable for demanding applications requiring deterministic real-time control, FPGA customization, and fanless operation.
Technical Specifications
Processor & Memory
• Intel Atom E3845, 4 cores, 1.91 GHz with 2 MB L2 cache
• 2 GB DRAM; 16 GB internal storage; up to 32 GB SDHC card support
FPGA & Processing
• Xilinx Kintex-7 325T reconfigurable FPGA
• LabVIEW FPGA Module (2014 SP1 or later) required for user programming
Operating System
• NI Linux Real-Time, 64-bit
Connectivity
• 2× Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps auto-negotiated, 100 m max per segment)
• 1× RS-232 serial, 115,200 bps max, 30 m cabling distance
• 1× RS-485/422 serial, 1.2 km max cabling distance
• 2× USB 2.0 Host (1 A per port, 3 m max)
• 1× USB 2.0 Device port
• 1× Mini DisplayPort for HMI
– Key Features
• Reconfigurable FPGA enables custom timing, triggering, and signal processing
• Deterministic real-time execution for control-critical applications
• Fanless, sealed design rated for industrial environments
• Mixed-signal I/O expansion via 8 CompactRIO slot architecture
• Isolation on RS-485 ground and shield prevents ground loops
– Typical Applications
• Advanced process control and machine automation
• Real-time data acquisition with hardware-accelerated analysis
• Distributed networked control systems
• Legacy serial device integration in modern systems
– Compatibility & Integration
Requires LabVIEW 2014 SP1 or later (Real-Time and FPGA modules) and NI CompactRIO Device Drivers (February 2015 or later). C/C++ development tools available for NI Linux Real-Time. Integrates with standard Ethernet networks and serial protocols.
