The NI cRIO-9074 is a CompactRIO integrated system combining a real-time controller with a reconfigurable FPGA chassis for embedded control and data acquisition in industrial environments. The system delivers deterministic performance through a 400 MHz Freescale MPC5200 32-bit PowerPC processor running NI Real-Time Executive, paired with a Xilinx Virtex-II FPGA offering 130,000 logic cells and 64 DSP slices. Four C Series module slots enable flexible I/O configuration, while Ethernet (10/100 Mbps) and RS-232 serial connectivity support host communication and integrated control workflows. Programmable via LabVIEW FPGA Module, LabVIEW Real-Time Module, or ANSI C/C++, the cRIO-9074 operates across -20 °C to 55 °C and withstands 50 g shock and 5 gRMS vibration, making it suitable for automation, test, and measurement applications requiring high-speed deterministic processing in field deployments.
Technical Specifications
Controller Module
• Processor: Freescale MPC5200 32-bit PowerPC
• Clock Speed: 400 MHz
• Operating System: Real-Time Executive (NI-RT)
• Non-volatile Memory: 512 MB
• DDR RAM: 256 MB
FPGA Module
• FPGA Type: Xilinx Virtex-II
• Logic Cells: 130,000
• Flip-Flops: 65,536
• Distributed RAM: 262,144 bits
• Block RAM: 184,320 bits (20 × 4,096 bit blocks)
• DSP Slices: 64
• On-board Clock: 40 MHz
Chassis
• Module Slots: 4 C Series
• Power Input: 50–240 VAC, 47–63 Hz
• Power Consumption: 25 W minimum (without modules)
• Operating Temperature: -20 °C to 55 °C
• Storage Temperature: -40 °C to 85 °C
• Humidity: 10% to 90% RH, non-condensing
• Shock: 50 g peak, half-sine, 11 ms
• Vibration: 5 gRMS, 5 Hz to 500 Hz
• Dimensions: 178 × 117 × 140 mm
• Weight: 1.4 kg
Connectivity
• Ethernet: 1× RJ-45 (10/100 Mbps)
• Serial: 1× DB9 RS-232
– Key Features
• Deterministic real-time performance via NI-RT kernel
• Reconfigurable FPGA with 64 DSP slices for signal processing
• Compact form factor rated for industrial shock and vibration
• Multi-language support: LabVIEW, C/C++
– Typical Applications
• Industrial automation and control
• Real-time test and measurement
• High-speed data acquisition
• Embedded signal processing
– Compatibility & Integration
• Development OS: Windows 7/8/10
• LabVIEW 8.0 or later
• LabVIEW Real-Time Module
• LabVIEW FPGA Module
