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
,
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