What You Need To Get Started - National Instruments PXI-7831R Where To Start

What You Need to Get Started

Getting Started with Windows 2000/XP
Getting Started with the LabVIEW Real-Time Module
Where to Start with the NI PXI-7831R
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.
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:
– 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)
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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 a MXI-3 link to a PXI/CompactPCI chassis)
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At least one cable and terminal block for connecting signals to the
NI PXI-7831R
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The following documents are included on the NI Device Drivers CD
and are also available at
– LabVIEW FPGA Module Release Notes
– LabVIEW FPGA Module User Manual
– NI PXI-7831R User Manual
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The LabVIEW Help, which is available by selecting Help»VI,
Function, & How-To Help from LabVIEW
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
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The following software packages:
– LabVIEW version 7.0 or later
– NI Device Drivers CD
ni.com/manuals
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(optional):
ni.com