Using the 9853 with 9074 cRio

[ZKamp]

Hello all,

I am trying to use the NI 9853 card to read CAN signals. I have connected it to a 9074 cRio and that is running under a static IP through a LAN port on my computer. I cannot find the 9853 however when I search for it under devices and interfaces. I also cannot find it in the cRio under remote systems.

I have also tried the Tools>RT hardware config and I am given the error that the static IP is not found.

I know that the Ethernet connection works as I am able to connect to other devices such as an E-stop. How can I set this device up so I can us the CAN bust over it?

[DahlmanR]

Hello! You won't be able to see the modules in NI MAX. If you want to interface with modules on the cRIO, you'll need to open up a LabVIEW project, add the cRIO as a target, and select an interface mode to detect  C Series Modules.

There's a few examples for the 9853 if you open up LabVIEW and select Help >> Find Examples >> Search. Then you'll search for 9853. The CAN Basic project would be a good place to start.

Here's a few resources on the 985x modules: 

CompactRIO Modules Not Showing in NI-MAX: https://knowledge.ni.com/KnowledgeArticleDetails?id=kA00Z000000P7gtSAC
NI 9853 and 9852 with CompactRIO FAQ: http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/allkb/511639E8C5ED353686257538005EB4A9