system and automatically attempts to connect to the network using DHCP. If DHCP is not
available, it then connects to the network with a link-local IP address.
2.
Open Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) on another computer in the same
subnet and expand the
Remote Systems
branch. MAX lists the PXImc processor module
as the model name of the processor module followed by the MAC address (for example,
NI-PXIe-8830mc 00802f108562
).
Note
The other computer must have LabVIEW, LabVIEW RT, and any
desired drivers installed.
Tip
Record the PXImc processor module MAC address, located on the side of
the processor module, for use in identifying the processor module. You also can
remove the label and place it on the front of the processor module for easier
access.
3.
Click the appropriate PXImc processor module entry to access the
Network Settings
tab
in the right pane view.
4.
(Optional) Enter a name for the RT target in the
Name
text box.
5.
(Optional) Set the network configuration options of the RT target in the
IP Settings
section and click the
Apply
button.
For information about configuring network settings, refer to
Configuring Network
Settings
in
Measurement & Automation Explorer Help
, accessible by browsing to
MAX
Remote Systems Help
»
LabVIEW Real-Time Target Configuration
»
Configuring
Network Settings
from the help
Contents
tab.
Note
When any IP or identification settings are changed, you are prompted to
reboot the processor module for the changes to take effect. Click
Yes
to reboot
the RT target automatically. You also can reboot the processor module by right-
clicking on the target name under
Remote Systems
and selecting
Reboot
.
After rebooting the PXImc processor module, it appears in the
Remote Systems
category
with the assigned name.
6.
Expand the PXImc processor module view in the
Remote Systems
branch and select
Software
.
7.
Click the
Add/Remove Software
button in the toolbar to launch the LabVIEW Real-
Time Software Wizard.
8.
Install the LabVIEW Real-Time software and device drivers that you require on the RT
target. (At a minimum, you must install LabVIEW RT and PXImc drivers.) Refer to the
NI website at
ni.com/info
and enter the Info Code
etspc
for the latest information
about supported software.
After software installation, the processor module automatically reboots, and you now can
program it using LabVIEW Real-Time.
Note
Refer to
Getting Started with the LabVIEW Real-Time Module
on your host
computer for more information about setting up your RT target.
NI PXImc Devices Getting Started Guide
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