The CompactRIO system (cRIO) is a DAQ system with an incorporated computer (with its own operating system) capable of dedicatedly running one single LabVIEW program at a time. The cRIO has standard memory and an integrated real-time processor for control, data logging, and analysis, and able to run the program at much higher speed than a laptop (which is multitasking). The cRIO uses Ethernet to connect to its peripherals which enables it to communicate data fast. The cRIO connects to the electronic hardware via reconfigurable I/O field-programmable gate array (FPGA) technology.

Available NI modules:

• NI cDAQ-9172: legacy NI CompactDAQ chassis (without an incorporated computer) 
• NI cRIO-9074: integrated 400 MHz Real-Time Controller and 2M Gate FPGA 
• NI 9205: 32 channels, ±10 V to ±200mV, 16-bit analog input 
• NI 9234: 4 channels, ± 5 V, 24-bit, SW selectable IEPE & AC/DC 
• NI 9237: 4 channels, 24-bit, half/full bridge analog input 
• NI 9263: 4 channels, ±10 V, 16-bit analog output 
• NI 9421: 8 channels, 24 V, sinking digital input 
• NI 9472: 8 channels, 24 V, sourcing digital output

These pieces of equipment were acquired with fund that result from specialized services carried out by this Research Group to the Centre for Waste Valorisation.