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Getting Started with R Series Intelligent DAQ
This document explains how to install and configure National Instruments PCI/PXI-781xR,
PCI/PXI-783xR, PXI-784xR, and PXI-785xR (NI 78xxR) devices. This document also contains a
tutorial section that demonstrates how to begin taking a measurement using a LabVIEW FPGA
example VI.
NI 78xxR Required Components
The following items are necessary to set up and use the NI PCI/PXI-78xxR:
The following software packages:
LabVIEW
LabVIEW FPGA Module
NI-RIO device drivers
(Optional)
Refer to
Step 1. Install Application Software and
support.
Development computer or PXI/CompactPCI chassis and PXI/CompactPCI embedded controller
running Windows 2000/XP.
At least one cable and accessory for connecting signals to the NI 78xxR. For a list of applicable
cable and accessory options, refer to the
Figure 1. PCI and PXI R Series Devices
LabVIEW Real-Time Module
Driver, for information on R Series software
Connectivity Options
section.

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Summary of Contents for National Instruments R Series Intelligent DAQ PCI/PXI-783xR

  • Page 1 Getting Started with R Series Intelligent DAQ This document explains how to install and configure National Instruments PCI/PXI-781xR, PCI/PXI-783xR, PXI-784xR, and PXI-785xR (NI 78xxR) devices. This document also contains a tutorial section that demonstrates how to begin taking a measurement using a LabVIEW FPGA example VI.
  • Page 2 The previous documents are available at view the LabVIEW Manuals directory that contains these documents by selecting Start»All Programs» National Instruments»LabVIEW»LabVIEW Manuals. Step 2. Install the Device, Accessories, and Cables This section describes how to unpack and install the NI PXI-78xxR and NI PCI-78xxR devices.
  • Page 3 PXI slot. Use the injector/ejector handle to fully inject the NI PXI-78xxR into place. NI PCI-78xxR Device © National Instruments Corporation Step 1. Install Application Software and PCI System Slot Figure 2. Installing an NI PCI-78xxR Device Driver.
  • Page 4 For the NI PCI-78xxR, replace the computer cover, if applicable. Plug in and power on the computer or PXI chassis. To confirm that your device is recognized, complete the following additional steps: Select Start»All Programs»National Instruments»Measurement & Automation to open Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX). Expand Devices and Interfaces.
  • Page 5: Step 3. Connect Signals

    44 10 DIO9 DIO8 DIO7 DIO6 DIO5 DIO4 DIO3 DIO2 DIO1 DIO0 Figure 4. NI 781xR Connector Pin Assignments and Locations © National Instruments Corporation DIO38 DIO36 TERMINAL 68 DIO34 DIO32 TERMINAL 34 DIO30 DIO28 DGND DGND DGND TERMINAL 1...
  • Page 6 68 34 DIO39 DIO38 DIO37 67 33 DIO36 TERMINAL 68 DIO35 66 32 DIO34 DIO33 65 31 DIO32 TERMINAL 34 DIO30 DIO31 64 30 63 29 DIO28 DIO29 62 28 DIO27 61 27 DIO26 60 26 DGND DIO25 DGND 59 25 DIO24 DIO23 58 24...
  • Page 7: Connectivity Options

    , for information about the device-specific fuses. manuals Connectivity Options Accessing the signals on the I/O connectors requires at least one cable and one signal accessory. Table 1 summarizes the National Instruments connectivity options available for use with the NI 78xxR device. Cable Connector SHC68-68-RMIO...
  • Page 8 Compile to recompile the FPGA VI. Recompiling takes several minutes. When the bitstream generation is complete, close the LabVIEW FPGA Compile Server. Open Analog Input (Host).vi under My Computer and switch to the block diagram to update the host VI and its references to the FPGA VI.
  • Page 9 R Series device. To view real-world data, wire a signal source or voltage source to AI0+ (RMIO pin 68) and AI0– (RMIO pin 34) of the terminal block. © National Instruments Corporation Getting Started with R Series Intelligent DAQ...
  • Page 10 Adding Analog Output to the FPGA Application To expand the LabVIEW FPGA application to include analog output, complete the following steps: On the block diagram of Analog Input (FPGA).vi, insert a new frame between the first and second frames of the Flat Sequence structure by right-clicking the divider between the first two frames and selecting Insert Frame from the shortcut menu, as shown in the following figure.
  • Page 11 Read/Write Control. Click the section labeled Unselected and change it to AO Voltage. Right-click the AO Voltage terminal and select Create»Control, as shown in the following block diagram. © National Instruments Corporation Getting Started with R Series Intelligent DAQ...
  • Page 12: Where To Go From Here

    LabVIEW FPGA Module, describes new features, and provides upgrade information. To access this document, refer to also view the LabVIEW Manuals directory that contains this document by selecting Start» All Programs»National Instruments»LabVIEW»LabVIEW Manuals. Getting Started with R Series Intelligent DAQ . In LabVIEW 8.0 or later, you can ni.com/manuals...
  • Page 13: Where To Go For Support

    National Instruments corporate headquarters is located at 11500 North Mopac Expressway, Austin, Texas, 78759-3504. National Instruments also has offices located around the world to help address your support needs. For telephone support in the United States, create your service request at and follow the calling instructions or dial 512 795 8248.
  • Page 14 Instruments trademarks. Other product and company names mentioned herein are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies. For patents covering National Instruments products, refer to the appropriate location: Help»Patents in your software, the patents.txt file on your media, or ni.com/patents.