connecting cRIO 9074 to PC. (limited or not connectivity network)

[Tacchi]

Hello.

Today i tried to connect cRIO 9074 to my laptop.

But MAX couldn't see it.

Then i discovered that the Ethernet driver in the laptop was not installed. After I installed the driver new network connection appeared in the tray, but it signed limited or not connectivity. 

In addition, when i check its status the IP address is not 0.0.0.0 even when IP Reset DIP switch is on.

What can be the problem and how can I solve it?

Thanks! 

[Hueter]

Check out this Knowledge Base Article

"Why does my cRIO Not Show Up in MAX"

This doc is a general troublshooting guide that will help you connet to your cRIO. It this doesn;t solve the issue repost.

[Tacchi]

Hello.

I have already read that.

First i discovered that i have to to use crossover cable. But the connection is still limited or not connectivity. Then i updated NI RIO driver to 3.2.1, and now it is appears in MAX, but the connection is still limited or not connectivity. And it can't see the NI9201 slot that is connected to the cRIO.

WHY?

Thanks. 

[Hueter]

You will not be able to see the modules from MAX. You need to set up your LabVIEW project, add the CRIO as a New target then you can auto discover the modules. Other then the limited or no connectivity notification is anything not working as expected?

[Tacchi]

Hello.

A regular project or Real-Time Project?

Do I must have RT module to work with cRIO?

Thanks 

[Hueter · Accepted solution]

Yes, in order to use cRIO you must have the following:

LabVIEW

LabVIEW Real-Time

NI RIO Driver

LabVIEW FPGA (Optional if using Scan Mode)

Check out "Getting Started with Compact RIO" as a good guide through all of your first steps.

Message Edited by Hueter on 01-04-2010 10:00 AM