pxi connection

[chasmac]

I have a system comprized of a PXI 1031 chaisis with a Pxi 8184 running windows XP and labview 8.5 Full development , and 2 Pxi 7340 motion controllers

a network analyzer, vicon motion system ,and a radar gating system

All are networked together to a host computer that will drive the motors to a set point then control the radar and network analyzer to get data.

how do i setup my pxi so that i can control the motion card fron a labview program running on the host computer. the pxi system doesn't show up in max on the host but i can see and acess the system from "my network", all Ip's have been set to fixed values and am using 255.255.255.0 as the gateway.

[chasmac]

P.S

both systems are running labview Pro development 8.5 not the full version that i stated above

charlie

[Rimasaurus]

Hi Charlie,

You will need a MXI connection between the chassis and the host computer in order to control the motion cards from the host computer.  National Instruments offers PXI Remote Controllers for applications like yours.  I would highly recommend contacting National Instruments using the "Contact Us" information on the product pages before purchasing a remote controller.  Please note that there are some MXI compatibility issues with certain PCs, so you may request a visit from your local field sales engineer, who can help you test a remote controller with your PC before you purchase the controller.  Here is a list of recommended PCs and PCs that have known compatibility issues: What Desktop Computers Have Been Tested with NI's MXI-Express for PXI and PXI Express?

Please let me know if you have any questions about the PXI remote controllers.

Regards,

Rima

[chasmac]

can this controler be converted to a duel boot to allow Real time operation? if so would i be able to MAX it as a remote system to the host computer and controll the motion cards?

[Rimasaurus]

Hi Charlie,

Yes, if you convert the controller to dual-boot, then you will be able to target the PXI controller from the host PC.  Here is a document that describes how to convert to a dual-boot system: Dual-Booting Windows XP and LabVIEW RT on a PXI Controller.

In order to do this, you will need a LabVIEW Real-Time Deployment License for NI PXI Controllers.

Let me know if you have any more questions!

Regards,

Rima

[Rimasaurus]

Hi Charlie,

Here is the correct link to the KnowledgeBase document for setting up a dual-boot system: Dual-Booting Windows XP and LabVIEW RT on a PXI Controller.

Regards,

Rima