National Instruments NI FlexRIO, NI FlexRIO FPGA Installation Manual
NI FlexRIO FPGA Module
Installation Guide and Specifications
This document explains how to install your NI FlexRIO system, comprised of an NI FlexRIO
FPGA module (NI PXI/PXIe-79xxR) and an NI FlexRIO adapter module. This document also
contains the specifications for your NI FlexRIO FPGA module.
Contents
How to Use Your NI FlexRIO Documentation Set.................................................................. 1
Required Components .............................................................................................................. 2
Step 1. Install the Application Software and Driver................................................................. 4
Step 2. Install the NI FlexRIO devices ..................................................................................... 5
NI FlexRIO FPGA Module Signals.......................................................................................... 8
Specifications............................................................................................................................ 10
Where to Go for Support .......................................................................................................... 15
How to Use Your NI FlexRIO Documentation Set
Refer to the Figure 1 and Table 1- for information about how to use your NI FlexRIO
documentation set.
INSTALL Hardware
and Software
CONNECT Signals
and Learn About
Your Adapter
Module
LEARN About
LabVIEW FPGA
Module
LabVIEW FPGA
Module Help
Figure 1. How to Use Your NI FlexRIO Documentation Set
NI FlexRIO FPGA Module
Installation Guide and Specifications
NI FlexRIO Adapter Module
User Guide and Specifications
Are
You New to
LabVIEW FPGA
Module?
Yes No
No
NI FlexRIO
Help
PROGRAM Your
NI FlexRIO System
in LabVIEW FPGA
Module
LabVIEW
Examples
Table 1. NI FlexRIO Documentation Locations and Descriptions
Document Location Description
NI FlexRIO FPGA Module
Installation Guide and
Specifications
NI FlexRIO Adapter
Module User Guide and
Specifications
LabVIEW FPGA Module
*
Help
NI FlexRIO Help
LabVIEW Examples Available in LabVIEW
Other Useful Information on ni.com
ni.com/ipnet
ni.com/flexrio
*
These documents are also available at ni.com/manuals.
*
*
*
Available in your FPGA
module hardware kit and
from the Start Menu.
Available from the Start
Menu.
Embedded in LabVIEW
Help.
Available from the Start
Menu.
Example Finder.
Contains LabVIEW FPGA functions and intellectual property to share.
Contains product information and data sheets for NI FlexRIO devices.
Contains installation instructions for your
NI FlexRIO system and specifications for
your FPGA module.
Contains signal information, examples,
and specifications for your adapter
module.
Contains information about the basic
functionality of LabVIEW FPGA Module.
Contains FPGA module, adapter module,
and CLIP configuration information.
Contains examples of how to run FPGA
VIs and Host VIs on your device.
Required Components
The following items are necessary to set up and use your NI FlexRIO system:
❑ The NI FlexRIO hardware device, comprised of the following items:
– NI FlexRIO FPGA module (PXI/PXIe-79xxR)
– NI FlexRIO adapter module
Note You can use the NI FlexRIO FPGA module without an adapter module for
coprocessing or peer-to-peer streaming. The adapter module installation instructions
in this document do not apply to these circumstances.
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The form factor of the FPGA module (PXI or PXI Express) determines the form factor of the
NI FlexRIO
Adapter Module
+
=
NI FlexRIO PXI Device
NI FlexRIO FPGA
PXI Module
(NI PXI-795xR)
combined module, as shown in Figures 2 and 3.
Figure 2. NI FlexRIO PXI Device
NI FlexRIO
Adapter Module
+
NI FlexRIO FPGA
PXI Express Module
(NI PXI-796xR)
=
NI FlexRIO PXI Express Device
Figure 3. NI FlexRIO PXI Express Device
❑ The following software packages:
–LabVIEW
– LabVIEW FPGA Module
– NI-RIO driver
– NI FlexRIO Adapter Module Support
Note The most recent version of NI FlexRIO Adapter Module Support is available
at
ni.com. Visit ni.com/info and enter famsoftware as the Info Code to
download the latest version of NI FlexRIO Adapter Module Support. You do not
need this software if you are not using an adapter module.
– (Optional) LabVIEW Real-Time Module
1
The NI 1483 adapter module requires the NI-IMAQ instrument driver instead of NI FlexRIO Adapter
Module Support.
1
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Refer to Step 1. Install the Application Software and Driver for more information about
NI FlexRIO software support.
❑ One of the following chassis:
– PXI/CompactPCI chassis
– PXI Express/CompactPCI Express chassis
❑ One of the following controllers:
– PXI/CompactPCI embedded controller
– PXI Express/CompactPCI Express embedded controller
– MXI kit and a PC
❑ One of the following operating systems:
– Windows 7
– Windows Vista
– Windows XP Pro x32 Service Pack 1 or 2
❑ At least one cable for connecting signals to the NI FlexRIO device. Refer to your adapter
module documentation for a list of applicable cables and accessories for your NI FlexRIO
system.
Step 1. Install the Application Software and Driver
Before installing your hardware, you must install the application software and instrument driver.
ni.com/info and enter rdsoftwareversion as the Info Code to determine which
Visit
minimum software versions you need for your device. Install the software in the following order:
1. LabVIEW—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.
Documentation for LabVIEW is available by selecting Start»All Programs»National
Instruments»LabVIEW»LabVIEW Manuals.
2. LabVIEW FPGA Module—Refer to the LabVIEW FPGA Module Release and Upgrade
Notes for installation instructions and information about getting started with the LabVIEW
FPGA Module.
Documentation for the LabVIEW FPGA Module is available by selecting Start»
All Programs»National Instruments»LabVIEW»LabVIEW Manuals.
3. (Optional) LabVIEW Real-Time Module—Refer to the LabVIEW Real-Time Module
Release and Upgrade Notes for system requirements, installation instructions, and
additional information about using the LabVIEW Real-Time Module.
4. NI-RIO—Refer to the NI-RIO Readme on the NI-RIO installation media for system
requirements and installation instructions for the NI-RIO driver.
Documentation for the NI-RIO driver software is available by selecting Start»
All Programs»National Instruments»NI-RIO.
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Note If you are not using an adapter module, skip step 5.
5. NI FlexRIO Adapter Module Support—Refer to the NI FlexRIO Adapter Module
Support Readme on the NI FlexRIO Adapter Module Support installation media for system
requirements and installation instructions.
The LabVIEW documents are available from
LabVIEW Manuals directory that contains these documents by selecting Start»All Programs»
National Instruments»LabVIEW»LabVIEW Manuals.
ni.com/manuals. You can also view the
Step 2. Install the NI FlexRIO devices
This section describes how to unpack and install the NI FlexRIO FPGA module and the
NI FlexRIO adapter module.
Note You must install the software before installing the hardware. For software
installation information, refer to Step 1. Install the Application Software and Driver.
Unpacking
The NI FlexRIO FPGA module and the NI FlexRIO adapter module are shipped in antistatic
packages 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 chassis.
Store the NI FlexRIO FPGA module and NI FlexRIO adapter module in the antistatic envelopes
when not in use.
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