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Getting Started with the NI 783xR
PXI-783
x
R with the LabVIEW Real-Time Module
(ETS)
The following items are necessary to set up and use the PXI-783
x
R with the
LabVIEW Real-Time Module for ETS:
❑
NI PXI-783
x
R.
❑
The following software packages:
–
LabVIEW 7.1 or later.
–
LabVIEW FPGA Module 1.1 or later—required to develop
custom FPGA VIs.
–
LabVIEW Real-Time Module 7.1 or later.
–
NI-RIO 1.3 or later—included with the PXI-783
x
R.
–
Ardence (formerly Venturcom) Phar Lap Embedded Tool Suite
(ETS).
Note
The PXI-7831R supports LabVIEW 7.0 or later, LabVIEW FPGA Module 1.0 or
later, and NI-RIO 1.0 or later.
❑
Host computer running Windows 2000/XP for developing your
application.
❑
PXI/CompactPCI chassis and real-time embedded controller running
the Phar Lap ETS real-time operating system.
❑
CAT 5 Ethernet crossover cable if the real-time PXI system is not
configured on a network. To connect the PXI system to a network port,
use a standard CAT 5 10/100Base-T Ethernet cable.
❑
At least one cable and device for connecting signals to the PXI-783
x
R.
PXI-783
x
R with the LabVIEW Real-Time Module
(RTX)
The following items are necessary to set up and use the PXI-783
x
R with the
LabVIEW Real-Time Module for RTX:
❑
NI PXI-783
x
R.
❑
The following software packages:
–
LabVIEW 7.1 or later.
–
LabVIEW FPGA Module 1.1 or later—required to develop
custom FPGA VIs.