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Where to Start with the NI PXI-7831R

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ni.com

What You Need to Get Started

This section contains two lists that detail what you need to get started using 
the NI PXI-7831R with the LabVIEW Real-Time Module or with 
Windows 2000/XP.

Getting Started with Windows 2000/XP

To set up and use the NI PXI-7831R with Windows 2000/XP, you need the 
following items:

NI PXI-7831R

The following software packages:

LabVIEW version 7.0 or later

NI Device Drivers CD

LabVIEW FPGA Module version 7.0 or later (required to develop 
custom FPGA VIs for the RIO device)

PXI/CompactPCI chassis and a PXI/CompactPCI embedded 
controller, running Windows 2000/XP (or any computer running 
Windows 2000/XP and a MXI-3 link to a PXI/CompactPCI chassis)

At least one cable and terminal block for connecting signals to the 
NI PXI-7831R

The following documents are included on the NI Device Drivers CD 
and are also available at 

ni.com/manuals

 (optional):

LabVIEW FPGA Module Release Notes

LabVIEW FPGA Module User Manual

NI PXI-7831R User Manual

The 

LabVIEW Help

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which is available by selecting 

Help»VI, 

Function, & How-To

 

Help

 from LabVIEW

Getting Started with the LabVIEW Real-Time Module

To set up and use the NI PXI-7831R with the LabVIEW FPGA Module and 
the LabVIEW Real-Time Module, you need the following items:

NI PXI-7831R

The following software packages:

LabVIEW version 7.0 or later

NI Device Drivers CD

Содержание NI PXI-7831R

Страница 1: ...ereas traditional multifunction I O MIO devices have a fixed functionality provided by an application specific integrated circuit ASIC You can change the functionality of the FPGA on the RIO device by...

Страница 2: ...PCI embedded controller running Windows 2000 XP or any computer running Windows 2000 XP and a MXI 3 link to a PXI CompactPCI chassis At least one cable and terminal block for connecting signals to the...

Страница 3: ...e configured on a network The following documents are included on the NI Device Drivers CD and are also available at ni com manuals optional LabVIEW FPGA Module Release Notes LabVIEW FPGA Module User...

Страница 4: ...tion and remove the NI Device Drivers CD 7 You must shut down your computer before installing any hardware Unpacking The RIO device is shipped in an antistatic package to prevent electrostatic damage...

Страница 5: ...e there are no lighted LEDs on the chassis If any are lit wait until they go out before continuing the installation 4 Remove the filler panel for the peripheral slot that you chose 5 Ground yourself u...

Страница 6: ...I lines eight AO lines and 16 DIO lines Figure 1 shows the I O connector locations for the NI PXI 7831R The I O connectors are numbered starting at zero The text in parentheses indicates whether each...

Страница 7: ...ND DGND DGND DGND DGND DGND DGND DGND DGND DGND DGND DGND DGND DGND DGND DGND DGND DGND DGND DGND DGND 5V 5V DIO28 DIO30 DIO32 DIO34 DIO36 DIO38 DIO0 DIO2 DIO3 DIO5 DIO6 DIO7 DIO8 DIO1 DIO4 DIO9 DIO10...

Страница 8: ...ns guide you through running a simple example on the PXI 7831R Running this example confirms that you have installed your software and hardware correctly and it provides a brief introduction to using...

Страница 9: ...ponds to the voltage input If you do not have a signal source available connect AI1 and AI1 both to ground and confirm that the number returned by the AI 1 indicator is close to 0 10 The Loop Period c...

Страница 10: ...ion on the 1 RIO Board Host VI block diagram using the selection tool This opens the front panel for the Default 7831R FPGA VI Refer to the context help for the Default 7831R FPGA VI for more informat...

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