National Instruments (NI) recently introduced a new 8-slot CompactRIO controller, the cRIO-9047. With its high-performance hardware configuration and flexible software support, this controller brings new technological breakthroughs to the field of industrial automation.

The cRIO-9047 controller is equipped with a 1.60 GHz quad-core CPU with 4 GB DRAM and 4 GB of storage space, ensuring fast processing power and ample storage capacity. The core also includes a Kintex-7 70T FPGA that supports the LabVIEW FPGA module, providing a powerful hardware foundation for advanced control and co-processing.

The controller is particularly suitable for highly distributed measurement environments that require precise synchronous timing and deterministic communication. It uses time-sensitive networking (TSN) technology to provide precise synchronous timing, ideal for industrial automation and control applications.

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In addition, the cRIO-9047 controller offers a wealth of connectivity ports, including Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.1, USB 2.0, RS232 and RS485 ports, enhancing its connectivity and flexibility in field applications. The USB 3.1 port can be used not only to connect to the local human-machine interface, but also to program, deploy, and debug software, thus simplifying the application development process.

Concluding remarks:
The introduction of the NI cRIO-9047 controller not only enricues NI’s product line in the field of industrial automation, but also brings new options to the global industrial automation market. With the continuous deepening of Industry 4.0, the cRIO-9047 controller is expected to become a key component in the field of intelligent manufacturing and intelligent control, helping enterprises to achieve a leap in production efficiency and optimization of operating costs.