Using PXI-8461 CAN with VeriStand

[jay627]

I have two CAN cards in my chassis: 8512 and a 8461.  The chassis has the latest NI-CAN driver installed and XI-NET 1.0.0.  I can see/access the 8512 with no issues.  I can't see/don't know how to configure the 8461 for use with VeriStand.  Under MAX, XI-NET does not list the 8461 but I do see it under PXI System - Chassis 1.  It won't, however, allow me to do anything with it from that point.  Any help is appreciated.  

[ThSa · Accepted solution]

The 8461 is the Series 2 board, which can only be used with the NI-CAN driver (NI-XNET doesn't have any effect at this point).

To get started, launch in MAX the NI-CAN configuration tool by navigating to Tools -> NI-CAN -> RT Hardware Configuration.

Once you have set up the baud rate, termination, etc. etc. etc. go to System Explorer (SE), add a CAN Port and specify the baud rate according to the settings you have chosen in MAX. Afterward import incoming and outgoing frames and you are good to go...

Tom

[jay627]

Thanks!  Works great!

[falt]

Does it means that we have to abandon PXI-8461 if using NIVS?

[OliviaC]

The PXI-8461 is a legacy board and it's been recommeneded that new applications should move to one of the XNET boards. NI VeriStand 2009 natively supported the legacy boards but starting with VeriStand 2010, we've been moving to the XNET boards.

~Olivia

[falt]

Ok, I see. Thanks your help

[Devin_K]

There is also an .ini token you can set to enable the legacy NI-CAN support in NI VeriStand 2010+.  See this thread for more info.