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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 78xxR 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 i
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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
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PXI-1000B 3 1 2 1NI PCI-78xxR Device 3 PCI System Slot 3 PC with PCI Slot Figure 2. Installing an NI PCI-78xxR Device 1 2 7 3 6 5 4 1 PXI Chassis 4 Injector/Ejector Handle 6 Module Guides 2 PXI System Controller 5 Front-Panel Mounting Screws 7 Power Switch 3 NI PXI-78xxR Device 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 chass
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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. 68 34 DIO39 DIO38 DIO37 67 33 DIO36 TERMINAL 68 TERMINAL 35 DIO35 66 32 DIO34 65 31 DIO32 DIO33 TERMINAL 34 TERMINAL 1 64 30 DIO30 DIO31 DIO29 63 29 DIO28 DIO27 62 28 +5V 61 27 +5V DIO26 60 26 DGND DIO25 59 25 DGND DIO24 DIO23 58 24 DGND TERMINAL 1 TERMINAL 34 DIO
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DIO39 68 34 DIO38 68 34 AI0+ AI0– DIO37 67 33 DIO36 67 33 AIGND1 AIGND0 TERMINAL 68 DIO35 66 32 DIO34 66 32 AI1– AI1+ DIO33 65 31 DIO32 65 31 AI2– TERMINAL 34 AI2+ DIO30 DIO31 64 30 AIGND2 64 30 AIGND3 DIO28 DIO29 63 29 AI3+ 63 29 AI3– 1 1 +5V DIO27 62 28 AI4+ 62 28 AI4– DIO26 61 27 +5V 61 27 AIGND5 AIGND4 1 1 DIO25 60 26 DGND 60 26 AI5– AI5+ 1 1 DGND DIO24 59 25 AI6+ 59 25 AI6– DIO23 58 24 DGND AIGND6 58 24 AIGND7 1 TERMINAL 1 1 DIO22 57 23 DGND AI7+ 57 23 AI7– DIO21 56 22 DGND AISENSE 56 22 No
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Connectivity Options Accessing the signals on the I/O connectors requires at least one cable and one signal accessory. Table 1 summarizes the National Instruments connectivity options available for use with the NI 78xxR device. Table 1. R Series Connectivity Options Cable Connector Accessory Description * SHC68-68-RMIO 0 NI SCB-68 High-performance shielded cable wired (NI Recommended) specifically for signal connection from the † RMIO connector to the SCB-68 terminal block to provide higher
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Step 4. Using Your NI 78xxR Device with a LabVIEW FPGA Example VI (NI 783xR/784xR/785xR Only) The NI-RIO driver installation includes a variety of example projects to help get you started. This section demonstrates how to use an existing LabVIEW FPGA example project to take an analog input measurement with the NI 78xxR device. Each R Series example project includes: � A LabVIEW FPGA VI that can be comp iled and run embedded in FPGA hardware � A Host VI that runs in LabVIEW for Wi ndows and in
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g. On the block diagram, right-click the Open FPGA VI Reference function and choose Select VI from the shortcut menu. h. In the Select VI dialog box, select Analog Input (FPGA).vi in the new target and click OK. i. In the Project Explorer window, right-click the original FPGA target and select Remove to delete it from the project. j. Save the project to a new directory by selecting File»Save As. 6. Click the Run button in Analog Input (Host).vi to run the VI. The host VI displays the data bein
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Adding Analog Output to the FPGA Application To expand the LabVIEW FPGA application to include analog output, complete the following steps: 1. On the block diagram of Analog Input (FPGA).vi, insert a new frame between the first and second frames of the Flat Sequence structure by right-clicking the divider between the first two frames and selecting Insert Frame from the shortcut menu, as shown in the following figure. 2. In the Project Explorer window, right-click the FPGA target and select New
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6. Right-click the input terminal of the new FPGA I/O Node and select Create»Control from the shortcut menu. Rename the control AO Voltage, as shown in the following block diagram. 7. Save the VI, then right-click Analog Input (FPGA).vi in the Project Explorer window and select Compile from the shortcut menu to recompile the FPGA VI. 8. Modify the host VI to control the additional AO channel you created by completing the following steps: a. Open the Analog Input (Host).vi block diagram. b. P
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9. On the front panel, locate the numeric control labeled AO Voltage. Right-click the control and select Num Ctrls»Knob from the Express controls palette to change the control type to knob. 10. On the front panel, click and highlight the value in the lower limit of the knob to change the limit to –32000. Click and highlight the value in the upper limit to change the limit to 32000. 11. Save the VI. 12. Using the terminal block, connect analog output channel 0 to analog input channel 0 by wiri
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� NI 783xR User Manual—Describes the electrical and mechanical aspects of the NI 78xxR Multifunction R Series devices, contains information about R Series device operation and programming, and includes device specifications. To access this document, refer to ni.com/ . manuals � NI 781xR User Manual—Describes the electrical and mechanical aspects of the NI 781xR Digital R Series devices, contains information about Digital R Series device operation and programming, and includes device specific
