Getting Started Example - National Instruments PXI-7831R Where To Start

Caution Connections that exceed any of the maximum ratings of input or output signals
on the NI PXI-7831R can damage the NI PXI-7831R and the computer. Refer to the
NI PXI-7831R User Manual for the maximum input ratings for each signal. NI is not liable
for any damage resulting from such signal connections.

Getting Started Example

Note The following example can be run by all users, even if you are not using the FPGA
Module. However, if you are using the FPGA Module, you might wish to consult the
LabVIEW FPGA Module Release Notes for more information on getting started with the
FPGA Module.
Where to Start with the NI PXI-7831R
NI also provides cables for connecting the NI PXI-7831R directly to
5B and SSR analog and digital signal conditioning backplanes. The
NSC68-262650 plugs directly into the MIO connector on the PXI-7831R
and routes the signals to connectors that can be attached directly to 5B
backplanes for the analog signals and SSR backplanes for the digital
signals. The NSC68-5050 plugs directly into the DIO connectors on the
PXI-7831R and routes the signals to connectors that can be attached
directly to SSR backplanes.
Refer to the NI PXI-7831R User Manual for more information on
connecting I/O signals.
The following instructions 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 LabVIEW to program the PXI-7831R. This example uses the
default FPGA VI, which is installed along with the NI-RIO software, and
which is also programmed into the flash memory on the PXI-7831R before
the device is shipped from the factory.
Complete the following steps to open and run the example program.
1. Launch LabVIEW.
2. (Real-Time Module users only) Select the networked Real-Time PXI
system from the Execution Target list in the LabVIEW dialog box to
target LabVIEW to the Real-Time system containing the PXI-7831R.
3. Click the Open arrow and select Examples from the pull-down menu
in the LabVIEW dialog box. The Example Finder window appears.
4. Select Directory Structure on the Browse tab to browse the examples
by directory structure.
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