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system and automatically attempts to connect to the network using DHCP. If DHCP is not
available, it then connects to the network with a link-local IP address.
2.
Open Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) on another computer in the same
subnet and expand the Remote Systems branch. MAX lists the PXImc processor module
as the model name of the processor module followed by the MAC address (for example,
NI-PXIe-8830mc 00802f108562).
Note
desired drivers installed.
Tip
the processor module, for use in identifying the processor module. You also can
remove the label and place it on the front of the processor module for easier
access.
3.
Click the appropriate PXImc processor module entry to access the Network Settings tab
in the right pane view.
4.
(Optional) Enter a name for the RT target in the Name text box.
5.
(Optional) Set the network configuration options of the RT target in the IP Settings
section and click the Apply button.
For information about configuring network settings, refer to Configuring Network
Settings in Measurement & Automation Explorer Help, accessible by browsing to MAX
Remote Systems Help»LabVIEW Real-Time Target Configuration»Configuring
Network Settings from the help Contents tab.
Note
reboot the processor module for the changes to take effect. Click Yes to reboot
the RT target automatically. You also can reboot the processor module by right-
clicking on the target name under Remote Systems and selecting Reboot.
After rebooting the PXImc processor module, it appears in the Remote Systems category
with the assigned name.
6.
Expand the PXImc processor module view in the Remote Systems branch and select
Software.
7.
Click the Add/Remove Software button in the toolbar to launch the LabVIEW Real-
Time Software Wizard.
8.
Install the LabVIEW Real-Time software and device drivers that you require on the RT
target. (At a minimum, you must install LabVIEW RT and PXImc drivers.) Refer to the
NI website at
ni.com/info
about supported software.
After software installation, the processor module automatically reboots, and you now can
program it using LabVIEW Real-Time.
Note
Refer to Getting Started with the LabVIEW Real-Time Module on your host
computer for more information about setting up your RT target.
The other computer must have LabVIEW, LabVIEW RT, and any
Record the PXImc processor module MAC address, located on the side of
When any IP or identification settings are changed, you are prompted to
and enter the Info Code
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