“Target Disconnected” Shows on XNET Resource Dropdown Menu When Using XNET C Series Module in LabVIEW

Updated May 23, 2024

Reported In

Hardware

  • NI-9866
  • NI-9862
  • NI-9860
  • sbRIO-9860
  • sbRIO-9862
  • NI-9861
  • sbRIO-9866

Driver

  • NI-XNET

Issue Details

I inserted an XNET interface C series module on a CompactRIO (cRIO). I connected to the cRIO from my LabVIEW Project, but the XNET resource dropdown for selecting the interface only shows "Target disconnected". 
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I am positive that the cRIO is connected. How do I fix this issue?

Solution

In order to fix this issue please follow the steps described below:
  • Verify you can see the XNET C series module in NI MAX
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  • Verify the XNET driver match the same specific version between your Host PC and the cRIO device.
    • You can check the XNET version installed in the cRIO device in NI MAX >> Remote Devices >> Software
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  • You can check the XNET version installed in the Host PC in NI MAX >> My System >> Software
    • In case you cannot see the XNET driver in NI MAX for your host PC, try using NI Package Manager,in the Installed Tab.
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Additional Information

Newer versions of XNET include the functionality to avoid the need of compiling a blank VI to use the XNET C series modules with certain cRIO models. This functionality requires to update the firmware in the C series module. 

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