Can a USB Keyboard/Barcode reader be used with the USB port on the CRio

[kmoyna]

Is it possible to use a USB Keyboard or Barcode reader with the USB port on the CRio, I know you can use this port with a USB memory device, but what about other devices?

I have a project that requires that all hardware elements be connected to the controller and use the HMI purely for display,

anybody any ideas?? 

[alpha1]

Hi kmoyna,

The standard CompactRIO range's USB host ports are not suitable for standard USB devices like keyboards or barcode readers - they are intended only for use of mass storage devices. From your description, it seems your project's requirements would be best met by the newer models, cRIO-9081 or cRIO-9082. These two units have Windows Embedded Standard 7 (WES7) and allow the direct connection of a monitor and standard USB devices. We now also have similar stand-alone CompactDAQ models running WES7 - cDAQ 9139.

I would recommend calling into your local branch to discuss your project further with one of our engineers.