LabVIEW Real-Time is an highly valuable software tool designed for LabVIEW applications. It produces a strong platform that can carry out intricate signal processing, control, and data gathering algorithms when combined with the modular PXI platform. This post provides a straightforward tutorial for configuring your PXI controller with LabVIEW RT, regardless of your level of experience, so you can get started right away!
Why Should I Use LabVIEW Real-Time?
Installing a PXI controller for LabVIEW Real-Time integrates the controller with a host computer and allows users to implement their LabVIEW Real-Time programs. The software is also compatible with NI’s CompactRIO systems.
Without requiring the usage of an external PC, embedded PXI controllers provide PXI systems with a high-performance embedded computer solution. These small but mighty controllers can be used to create and execute distributed real-time system applications for control, monitoring, and testing when paired with LabVIEW Real-Time.
Accuracy and reliability are enhanced when the Real-Time OS is utilized in a stand-alone system. LabVIEW Real-Time also offers the advantage of a large library of prewritten assets and hardware APIs, which help to cut development time and enable deterministic data capture. When code is developed in LabVIEW Real-Time, it deploys to the embedded device quickly and provides amazing dependability and accurate timing.
Although this configuration is fairly straightforward and easy to use, it does require close attention to detail to guarantee compatibility and best performance. Let’s dive into the steps on how to set up your controller!
Setting Up a Controller with LabVIEW Real-Time
Step 1: Start your controller, then repeatedly hit the “Delete” key on your keyboard until the BIOS appears. Next, you will want to select the LabVIEW Real-Time menu using the keyboard arrow keys and hit Enter. Choose Real-Time LabVIEW. For the controller to boot in LabVIEW Real-Time, you must now save the modifications and reset them.
Step 2: To physically connect the controller to the host computer, you will need to utilize an Ethernet wire. Once safely connected, go to the host computer’s “Control Panel”. Under “Network and Sharing Center”, you should see an option for the Connections (ethernet).
Step 3: Step 3 is a crucial, yet often overlooked part of the process. Select the ethernet connection, and then choose “Properties”, located in the bottom left-hand corner of the popup window. After this, you will need to change the IP address to match the subnet as the controller. Once the IP address is changed, right-click on the controller and find “Format Disk”
Remember, when setting up your controller for LabVIEW Real Time, it’s important to avoid rushing through the process! Following the steps of this how-to guide will help you achieve a seamless integration with the most successful outcomes.
Step 4: Before your controller setup is complete, you will need to right-click on the required software to install.
Now that your controller is operational, you are able to use a robust platform to implement LabVIEW RT applications.
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