National Instruments NI 78xxR User Manual

Getting Started with R Series Intelligent DAQ

This document explains how to install and configure National Instruments 78xxR devices.

Figure 1. PCI and PXI R Series Devices

NI 78xx R Required Components

The following items are necessary to set up and use the NI PCI/PXI-78xxR:

❑ The following software packages:

– LabVIEW 7.1 or later

– LabVIEW FPGA Module 1.1 or later

– NI-RIO 1.3 or later—included with the NI 78xxR

–

(Optional) LabVIEW Real-Time Module 7.1 or later

Note The examples referenced in this document require LabVIEW 8.0 or later and NI-RIO 2.0

or later.

❑ Development computer or PXI/CompactPCI chassis and PXI/CompactPCI embedded controller

running Windows 2000/XP.

❑ At least one cable and device for connecting signals to the NI 78xxR.

Step 1. Install Application Software and Driver

Before installing the NI 78xxR, you need to install the application software and device driver.

Note The NI PXI-7831R supports LabVIEW 7.0 or later, LabVIEW FPGA Module 1.0 or later,

and NI-RIO 1.0 or later. The NI PCI-7831R and NI PXI-7811R support NI-RIO 1.1 or later.

Refer to the LabVIEW Release Notes for installation instructions for LabVIEW and system requirements
for the LabVIEW software. Refer to the LabVIEW Upgrade Notes for additional information about
upgrading to the most recent version of LabVIEW for Windows.

Refer to the LabVIEW FPGA Module Release and Upgrade Notes for installation instructions and
information on getting started with the LabVIEW FPGA Module.

Refer to the LabVIEW Real-Time Module Release and Upgrade Notes for system requirements,
installation instructions, and additional information on using the LabVIEW Real-Time Module.

The previous documents are available at
National Instruments»LabVIEW»LabVIEW Manuals.

ni.com/manuals or by selecting Start»All Programs»

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.

Note You must install NI-RIO before installing the NI 78xxR.

Unpacking

The NI 78xxR is shipped in an antistatic package to prevent electrostatic discharge from damaging
device components. To prevent such damage when handling the device, take the following precautions:

• Ground yourself using a grounding strap or by holding a grounded object, such as your computer
chassis.

• Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of the computer chassis before removing the device
from the package.

Caution Never touch the exposed pins of connectors.

Remove the device from the package and inspect the devices for loose components or any other sign of
damage. Notify NI if the device appears damaged in any way. Do not install a damaged device into the
computer.

Store the NI 78xxR in the antistatic envelope when not in use.

NI 78xx R Installation

You can install the NI PCI-78xxR in any available PCI expansion slot in the computer, and the
NI PXI-78xxR in any available peripheral slot in the PXI or CompactPCI chassis. To achieve the best
noise performance, leave as much room as possible between the NI PCI-78xxR and other boards.

Note You must install the software before installing the hardware. For software installation

information, refer to the Step 1. Install Application Software and Driver section.

1. Power off and unplug the computer or PXI chassis.

Caution Refer to the Read Me First: Safety and Radio-Frequency Interference document packaged

with your PXI chassis or device before removing equipment covers or connecting or disconnecting
any signal wires.

2. Remove the computer cover and/or the expansion slot cover on the computer, or the filler panel of
an unused PXI slot on the PXI chassis.

3. Touch any metal part of the computer or chassis to discharge any static electricity.

4. For the NI PCI-78xxR, insert the device into the applicable PCI system slot on your computer.
Gently rock the device into place. Do not force the device into place. For the NI PXI-78xxR,
insert the device into the PXI slot. Use the injector/ejector handle to fully inject the NI PXI-78xxR
into place.

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1NI PCI-78xxR Device 3 PCI System Slot 3 PC with PCI Slot

Figure 2. Installing an NI PCI-78xxR Device

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2

PXI-1000B

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1 PXI Chassis
2 PXI System Controller
3 NI PXI-78xxR Device

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4 Injector/Ejector Handle
5 Front-Panel Mounting Screws

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6 Module Guides
7 Power Switch

Figure 3. Installing an NI PXI-78xxR Device in a PXI Chassis

5. For the NI PCI-78xxR, secure the device mounting bracket to the computer back panel rail. For the
NI PXI-78xxR, secure the device front panel to the chassis front panel mounting rail using the
front-panel mounting screws.

6. For the NI PCI-78xxR, replace the computer cover, if applicable.

7. Plug in and power on the computer or PXI chassis.

To confirm that your device is recognized, complete the following additional steps:

1. Double-click the Measurement & Automation icon on the desktop to open Measurement &
Automation Explorer (MAX).

2. Expand Devices and Interfaces.

3. Verify that the device appears under Devices and Interfaces»RIO Devices.

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Step 3. Connect Signals

Figure 4 shows the I/O connector pin assignments and locations for NI 781xR Digital R Series devices.
Figure 5 shows the I/O connector pin assignments and locations for NI 78xxR Multifunction R Series
devices.

DIO39
DIO37

DIO35

DIO33

DIO31

DIO29

DIO27

DIO26

DIO25
DIO24
DIO23

DIO22

DIO21

DIO20

DIO19

DIO18

DIO17

DIO16

DIO15
DIO14

DIO13

DIO12

DIO11

DIO10

DIO9

DIO8

DIO7

DIO6

DIO5
DIO4

DIO3

DIO2

DIO1

DIO0

68 34

67 33

66 32

65 31

64 30

63 29

62 28

61 27

60 26

59 25

58 24

57 23

56 22

55 21

54 20

53 19

52 18

51 17

50 16

49 15

48 14

47 13

46 12

45 11

44 10

43 9

42 8

41 7

40 6

39 5

38 4

37 3

36 2

35 1

DIO38
DIO36

DIO34

DIO32

DIO30

DIO28

+5V

+5V

DGND
DGND

DGND

DGND

DGND
DGND
DGND

DGND

DGND

DGND

DGND
DGND

DGND

DGND

DGND

DGND

DGND

DGND
DGND

DGND

DGND

DGND
DGND

DGND

DGND

DGND

TERMINAL 68

TERMINAL 34

TERMINAL 1

TERMINAL 35

TERMINAL 68

TERMINAL 34

TERMINAL 1

TERMINAL 35

(RDIO)

CONNECTOR 0

(RDIO)

CONNECTOR 3

TERMINAL 35

TERMINAL 1

TERMINAL 34

TERMINAL 68

TERMINAL 35

TERMINAL 1

TERMINAL 34

TERMINAL 68

(RDIO)

(RDIO)

CONNECTOR 1

CONNECTOR 2

Figure 4. NI 781xR Connector Pin Assignments and Locations

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