National Instruments PCI/PXI-783xR User's Manual
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1. TERMINAL 68 NS TERMINAL 34 TERMINAL 1 TERMINAL 35 TERMINAL 35 VO QS TERMINAL 1 TERMINAL 34 TERMINAL 68 fe cor OS CONNECTOR 1 RDIO R CONN National Instruments Corporation Figure 4 NI 781xR Connector Pin Assignments and Locations Getting Started with R Series Intelligent DAQ 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 DIOG DIO5 DIO4 DIO3 DIO2 DIO1 DIOO oO So _ 68 34 DIO38 O Alo 68 34 Aio 67 33 DIO36 AIGNDO 67 33 AIGND1 66 321 DIos4 TERMINAL 68 alts 66 32 A1 65 31 DIO32 TERMINAL 34 Al2 65 31 Al2 64 30 DIO30 AIGND2 64 30 AIGND3 63 29 DIO28 Al3 63 29 Als 62 28 5V Alas Fe2 281 Ala 61 27 5V AIGND4 61 271 AIGNDS 60 26 DGND alse eo 261 ais 59 25 DGND als 59 25 aie 58 24 DGND AIGND6 58 24 AIGND7 57 23 DGND TERMINAL 1 Ai7 5723 az 55 21 DG2. To connect the PXI system to a network port use a standard CAT 5 10 100Base T Ethernet cable NI 783xR 784xR 785xR devices only For a diagram of the twisted pairs in the SHC68 68 RMIO and SHC68 68 RDIO cables and the signals to which they correspond go to ni com info and enter the info code rdrmio For detailed information about connecting I O signals refer to the NI R Series Intelligent DAQ User Manual available at ni com manuals National Instruments Corporation 7 Getting Started with R Series Intelligent DAQ 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 783xR 784xR 785xR device B Note Examples available for your device are dependent on the device specific minimum software requirements For more information on software requirements for your device refer to Step 1 Install Application Software and Driver Each R Series example project includes e A LabVIEW FPGA VI that can be compiled and run embedded in FPGA hardware e A Host VI that runs in LabVIEW for Windows and interacts with the LabVIEW FPGA VI The examples are configured for a specific target and may not be configured for your device To use the examples for a different tar
3. Getting Started with R Series Intelligent DAQ This document explains how to install and configure National Instruments PCI PXI 781xR PCI PXI 783xR PXI 784xR and PXI 785xR NI 78xxR devices This document also contains a tutorial section that demonstrates how to begin taking a measurement using a LabVIEW FPGA example VI 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 OQ The following software packages LabVIEW LabVIEW FPGA Module NI RIO device drivers Optional LabVIEW Real Time Module Refer to Step 1 Install Application Software and Driver for information on R Series software support Q Development computer or PXI CompactPCI chassis and PXI CompactPCI embedded controller running Windows 2000 XP Q At least one cable and accessory for connecting signals to the NI 78xxR For a list of applicable cable and accessory options refer to the Connectivity Options section Wir NATIONAL p INSTRUMENTS Step 1 Install Application Software and Driver Step 2 Before installing the NI 78xxR you need to install the application software and device driver Visit ni com info and enter rdsoftwareversion to determine which minimum versions of software you need for the device you are using Refer to the LabVIEW Release Notes for installation instructions for LabVIEW an
4. The 5V terminals on the I O connector supply 5 V referenced to D GND Use these terminals to power external circuitry All NI 78xxR devices are equipped with a fuse to protect the supply from overcurrent conditions Refer to the R Series Intelligent DAQ User Manual available at ni com manuals for information about the device specific fuses 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 NI SCB 68 terminal block to provide higher signal integrity and noise immunity SHC68 68 RDIO 1 2 NI SCB 68 High performance shielded cable wired NI Recommended specifically for signal connection from the RDIO connector to the NI SCB 68 terminal block to provide higher signal integrity and noise immunity SH68 C68 S 0 1 2 NI SCB 68 Basic shielded cable for signal connection from the RMIO or RDIO connector to the NI SCB 68 terminal block for noise reduction CAT 5 Ethernet For use with the NI PXI 78xxR running the crossover cable LabVIEW Real Time Module if the real time PXI system is not configured on a network
5. Where to Go From Here The following resources contain information for writing applications and taking measurements with R Series Intelligent DAQ devices LabVIEW FPGA documentation Getting Started with LabVIEW FPGA 8 x This KnowledgeBase available at ni com kb provides links to the top resources that can be used to assist in getting started with programming in LabVIEW FPGA FPGA Module book in the LabVIEW Help Select Help Search the LabVIEW Help in LabVIEW to view the LabVIEW Help Browse the FPGA Module book in the Contents tab for information about how to use the FPGA Module to create VIs that run on the NI 78xxR device LabVIEW FPGA Module Release and Upgrade Notes Contains information about installing the LabVIEW FPGA Module describes new features and provides upgrade information To access this document refer to ni com manuals In LabVIEW 8 0 or later you can also view the LabVIEW Manuals directory that contains this document by selecting Start All Programs National Instruments LabVIEW LabVIEW Manuals Getting Started with R Series Intelligent DAQ 12 ni com e National Instruments Example Finder LabVIEW contains an extensive library of VIs and example programs for use with R Series devices To access the NI Example Finder open LabVIEW and select Help Find Examples then select Hardware Input and Output R Series You can also access device specific examples by selecting Add device from the Ha
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7. 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 783xR 784xR 785xR 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 DIOO 68 W R 67 wo wo 66 wo N 65 wo a 64 wo 63 e 62 i oo 61 i NX 60 i oO 59 N a 58 N R 57 N wo 56 N N 55 N a 54 DS 53 52 51 N 50 oO 49 a 48 a P 47 wo 46 N 45 44 fo 43 o 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 35 N wo BR Oo MD N 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 35 O CONNECTOR 3 RDIO TERMINAL 1 TERMINAL 34 TERMINAL 68 G iz F O E 0
8. ND Aoo 55 21 AOGNDO 54 20 DGND Aoi 541 20 AOGND1 53 19 DGND N ao2 53119 AOGND2 52 18 DGND a a Aos 52 18 AOGND3 51 17 DGND Ao4 51 17 AOGND4 50 16 DGND O aos 50 161 AOGNDS 49 15 DGND aoe 49 15 AOGND6 48 14 DGND TERMINAL 68 a peal Ao7 48 14 AOGND7 47 13 DGND Bil DIO15 47 43 DIO14 Mell Denp TERMINAL 34 TERMINAL 1 SE liz D012 45 11 DGND pio11 45 41 DIO10 44 10 DGND DIO9 44 40 DIO8 43 9 DGND pio7 43 9 DGND 42 8 DGND biog 421 8 DGND 41 7 DGND DIO5 41 7 DGND 40 6 DGND DIO4 40 6 DGND 39 5 DGND TERMINAL 1 TERMINAL 34 DIO3 39 5 DGND 38 4 DGND N f DIO2 138 4 DGND 3713 DGND TERMINAL 35 4 TERMINAL 68 pio1 1371 3 DGND 36 2 DGND pioo 361 2 DGND 35 1 DGND Q 5V 3511 5V x T fo g S 1 No Connect on the NI 7830R ge Be Zz co 8 A Figure 5 NI 783xR 784xR 785xR Connector Pin Assignments and Locations Caution Connections that exceed any of the maximum ratings of input or output signals on the NI 78xxR can damage the NI 78xxR device and the computer or chassis NI is not liable for any damage resulting from such signal connections For the maximum input and output ratings for each signal refer to the M R Series Intelligent DAQ Specifications available at ni com manuals Getting Started with R Series Intelligent DAQ 6 ni com
9. XI 78xxR insert the device into the PXI slot Use the injector ejector handle to fully inject the NI PXI 78xxR into place 1 NI PCI 78xxR Device 2 PCI System Slot 3 PC with PCI Slot Figure 2 Installing an NI PCI 78xxR Device National Instruments Corporation 3 Getting Started with R Series Intelligent DAQ 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 chassis front panel mounting rail using the front panel mounting screws For the NI PCI 78xxR replace the computer cover if applicable Plug in and power on the computer or PXI chassis To confirm that your device is recognized complete the following additional steps 1 Select Start All Programs National Instruments Measurement amp Automation to open Measurement amp Automation Explorer MAX Expand Devices and Interfaces Verify that the device appears under Devices and Interfaces RIO Devices TEST 5 Data Neighborhood H Devices and Interfaces NI DAQms Devices EPX PXI System External PC RIO Devices i loo Getting Started with R Series Intelligent DAQ 4 ni com Step 3
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11. d 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 ni com manuals In LabVIEW 8 0 or later you can also view the LabVIEW Manuals directory that contains these documents by selecting Start All Programs National Instruments LabVIEW LabVIEW Manuals Install the Device Accessories and Cables 3 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 e Ground yourself using a grounding strap or by holding a grounded object such as your computer chassis e 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 dev
12. error out output of the Invoke Method node to the error in input of the new Read Write Control Wire the error out output of the new Read Write Control to the error in input of the existing Read Write Control e Click the section labeled Unselected and change it to AO Voltage f Right click the AO Voltage terminal and select Create Control as shown in the following block diagram kd _ ee fe org e la gt National Instruments Corporation 11 Getting Started with R Series Intelligent DAQ 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 Loop Rate Hz J 10000 m FPGA Error AO Voltage 10000 D 10000 y a 20000 20000 7 32000 32000 11 Save the VI 12 Using the terminal block connect analog output channel 0 to analog input channel 0 by wiring AI0 RMIO pin 68 to AOO RMIO pin 55 and AIO RMIO pin 34 to AOGNDO RMIO pin 21 respectively 13 Click the Run button in Analog Input Host vi and adjust the knob which controls analog output channel 0 Notice how the change in voltage affects the reading on analog input channel 0
13. get you must copy the items contained within the VI to a new FPGA target ye Note To acquire real world data in the analog input measurement taken in this example you will also need to provide your own signal source such as a battery or function generator To access the analog input example project and take a measurement complete the following steps 1 Launch LabVIEW 2 Inthe Getting Started window click Find Examples to display the NI Example Finder 3 Inthe NI Example Finder window select Hardware Input and Output R Series This directory holds several example projects designed to help you get started using your R Series device 4 Select Basic I O and then select Analog Input R Series lvproj The Analog Input example project opens in the Project Explorer window This project is precompiled for the NI PCI 7831R If you are not using an NI PCI 7831R then you need to copy the example files into a new target directory and recompile the code To compile Analog Input R Series lvproj for a new R Series target complete the following steps a Right click My Computer and select New Targets and Devices to create a new target in the Project Explorer window b Select the Existing target or device radio button c Expand the FPGA Target folder to display a list of the R Series devices you can add From the list select the device for which you want to create a new directory and click OK If your R Series device does not appear under
14. ice 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 Getting Started with R Series Intelligent DAQ 2 ni com Installing the NI 78xxR 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 3 Note You must install the software before installing the hardware For software installation information refer to Step 1 Install Application Software and Driver 1 Power off and unplug the computer or PXI chassis UN 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 P
15. ns of LabVIEW 3 New FPGA I O Available Resources New FPGA I O ConnectorO A Name AI4 F 4I5 46 Al 401 403 404 405 nO Remove Resource ConnectorO 400 ConnectorO 400 4 Click Add then click OK Click Connector0 AO0 in the Project Explorer window and drag it into the second frame of the Flat Sequence structure on the block diagram of the FPGA VI The FPGA I O Node is created automatically Getting Started with R Series Intelligent DAQ 10 ni com 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 Open the Analog Input Host vi block diagram Place a Read Write Control from the FPGA Interface palette between the Invoke method and the Read Write Control that already exists on the block diagram c Wire the FPGA VI Reference Out terminal of the Invoke Method node to the FPGA VI Reference In terminal of the new Read Write Control Wire the FPGA Reference Out terminal of the new Read Write Control to the FPGA VI Reference In terminal of the existing Read Write Control d Wire the
16. o 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 being acquired by the R Series device To view real world data wire a signal source or voltage source to AI0 RMIO pin 68 and AIO RMIO pin 34 of the terminal block National Instruments Corporation 9 Getting Started with R Series Intelligent DAQ 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 Visible Items gt Help Description and Tip Set Breakpoint Structures Palette gt Auto Grow Replace with Stacked Sequence aNeNeNeNesesese sees senene Replace with Timed Sequence Remove Sequence Insert Frame Merge Frames R 2 Inthe Project Explorer window right click the FPGA target and select New FPGA I O 3 Inthe New FPGA I O dialog box expand Connector0 and select AOO 3 Note This example reflects the naming conventions and graphic interface of LabVIEW 8 5 Items such as FPGA T O resources may appear differently if you are using earlier versio
17. rdware pull down menu in the NI Example Finder window 3 Note If you are using the NI Example Finder for NI 784xR 785xR devices you can select any NI 7831R 7833R device from the Select devices to find examples for list and reconfigure the example for your NI 784xR 785xR target e NIR Series Intelligent DAQ User Manual Describes the electrical and mechanical aspects of the NI 78xxR R Series devices and contains information about R Series device operation and programming To access this document refer to ni com manuals e NIR Series Intelligent DAQ Specifications Lists the specifications of the NI 78xxR R Series devices To access this document refer to ni com manuals e LabVIEW FPGA IPNet Offers resources for browsing understanding and downloading LabVIEW FPGA functions or IP Intellectual Property Use this resource to acquire IP that you need for your application download examples to help learn programming techniques and explore the depth of IP offered by the LabVIEW FPGA platform To access the LabVIEW FPGA IPNet visit ni com ipnet Where to Go for Support The National Instruments Web site is your complete resource for technical support At ni com support you have access to everything from troubleshooting and application development self help resources to email and phone assistance from NI Application Engineers National Instruments corporate headquarters is located at 11500 North Mopac Expressway Austin Texas 78759
18. this tree structure refer to the Step 2 Install the Device Accessories and Cables section and confirm that the device was installed correctly d Inthe Project Explorer window expand the original FPGA target and locate the Items to Move folder This folder holds all the target VIs and I O resources necessary to run the example VI Click on the folder and drag it to the new FPGA Target ays Note The new target must support all of the analog input items included in this folder e Right click the Analog Input FPGA vi file within the Items to Move folder and select Compile to recompile the FPGA VI Recompiling takes several minutes When the bitstream generation is complete close the LabVIEW FPGA Compile Server f Open Analog Input Host vi under My Computer and switch to the block diagram to update the host VI and its references to the FPGA VI Getting Started with R Series Intelligent DAQ 8 ni com g On the block diagram right click the Open FPGA VI Reference function and choose Select VI from the shortcut menu FeGP visible Items gt P Help T Description and Tip Set Breakpoint A Je FPGA Interface Palette gt Replace gt I BitFile Name Visible Select VI Select Bitfile R y Open Bind to Typedef h In the Select VI dialog box select Analog Input FPGA vi in the new target and click OK i Inthe Project Explorer window right click the original FPGA target and select Remove t
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