National Instruments NI 78xxR - 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 78xxR Required Components
The following items are necessary to set up and use the NI PCI/PXI-78xxR:
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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.
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Development computer or PXI/CompactPCI chassis and PXI/CompactPCI embedded controller
running Windows 2000/XP.
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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.