Chapter 1
Introduction
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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 Windows 2000/XP or the RT Module.
Getting Started with Windows 2000/XP
To set up and use the NI PXI-7831R with Windows 2000/XP, you need the
following items:
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NI PXI-7831R
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The following software packages:
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LabVIEW version 7.0 or later
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NI Device Drivers CD
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FPGA Module version 7.0 or later (required to develop custom
FPGA VIs for the RIO device)
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PXI/CompactPCI chassis and a PXI/CompactPCI embedded
controller, running Windows 2000/XP (or any computer running
Windows 2000/XP and an MXI-3 link to a PXI/CompactPCI chassis)
❑
At least one cable and terminal block for connecting signals to the
NI PXI-7831R
Table 1-1.
Pins Used by the NI PXI-7831R
NI PXI-7831R Signal
PXI Pin Name
PXI J2 Pin Number
PXI Trigger<0..7>
PXI Trigger<0..7>
A16, A17, A18, B15, B18, C18,
E16, E18
PXI Clock 10 MHz
PXI Clock 10 MHz
E17
PXI Star Trigger
PXI Star Trigger
D17
LBLSTAR<0..12>
LBL<0..12>
A1, A19, C1, C19, C20, D1, D2,
D15, D19, E1, E2, E19, E20
LBR<0..12>
LBR<0..12>
A2, A3, A20, A21, B2, B20, C3,
C21, D3, D21, E3, E15, E21