Connect to a cRIO through a TPC

[Toussaic]

Hello,

I would like to make this kind of system :

Client PC <--- Ethernet ---> TPC 2230 <--- USB or ethernet ---> cRIO

The link between the client PC and the TPC is not permanent. The TPC and the cRIO will be placed in a room with no connection. The client PC is placed mainly for development and debug and will be removed after that. All the parts have been updated to the last version.

From the client PC, I can see the TPC and deploy a VI but I can't see the cRIO. From the TPC I can see the cRIO as a deported system and I have successfully programmed the cRIO. I think I've add and configure all the drivers and softwares, but I must have missed something to make it worked (if it's possible).

To continue the development, I need to see the cRIO in my project from the client.

Thanks

[GerdW]

Hi Toussaic,

what about using a switch to connect all 3 devices using ethernet?

_______
Switch |
Port1  | <--> Client PC
Port2  | <--> TPC
Port3  | <--> cRIO
_______

[crossrulz]

I am with GerdW here, using a Network Switch would be the simplest method.

What cRIO are you using?  If one of the NI Linux cRIOs except for the cRIO-9068, you can use the USB connection (it is an IP over USB) to the TPC and the Ethernet to the PC.

[Toussaic]

Yes, I thought about that too.

Or, maybe I can develop a VI for the cRIO and access to it via a remote panel (web server) or via TCP/UDP with another VI on the TPC, or wherever it runs.

I don't know which is the best. In each case, I need that a client is connected to be sure there is a monitoring of the process.

[JoshuaP]

In my setup I have a cRIO connected directly to my PC.  From Windows, I opened the Network Connections dialog and then right-clicked on my NIC connected to the corporate network and selected Properties.  You can then check the first box to allow the cRIO that is connected from the other NIC to share your network.  Note this is not a bridged connection, so other computers on the network will not be able to connect to the cRIO, but it will allow the cRIO to connect to other things on the network like my SystemLink Server on my corporate network.