Chapter 1
Introduction and Installation
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NI 951x User Manual
Using the NI 951x Modules in LabVIEW FPGA Interface Mode
LabVIEW FPGA Interface mode enables you to use C Series modules from
LabVIEW FPGA VIs. Refer to the
CompactRIO Reference and Procedures
(FPGA Interface)
section of the
LabVIEW Help
for more information about
using C Series modules in LabVIEW FPGA Interface mode.
To set up and use the NI 951x drive interface modules in LabVIEW FPGA
Interface mode, you must have the following items:
❑
The following software packages and documentation:
–
(optional) NI SoftMotion. This software package contains the
following NI software products:
•
NI SoftMotion software
•
NI-Motion driver software
–
LabVIEW Development System
–
LabVIEW Real-Time Module
–
LabVIEW FPGA Module
–
NI-RIO driver software
Tip
Refer to the software documentation for installation instructions.
❑
The following hardware and documentation:
–
NI 9512, NI 9514, or NI 9516 drive interface module
–
External power supply
Note
Refer to the
Power Requirements
section of Appendix A,
Specifications
, for power
supply requirements.
–
CompactRIO controller and chassis
Safety Information
Special Conditions for Marine Applications
Some modules are Lloyd’s Register (LR) Type Approved for marine
applications. To verify Lloyd’s Register certification, visit
ni.com/
certification
and search for the LR certificate, or look for the Lloyd’s
Register mark on the module.