NI FlexRIO FPGA Module ™ Installation Guide and Specifications This document explains how to install your NI FlexRIO system, comprised of an NI FlexRIO FPGA module (NI PXI/PXIe-79xxR) and an NI FlexRIO adapter module. This document also contains the specifications for your NI FlexRIO FPGA module. Contents How to Use Your NI FlexRIO Documentation Set ..............
Table 1. NI FlexRIO Documentation Locations and Descriptions Document Location Description NI FlexRIO FPGA Module Available in your FPGA Contains installation instructions for your Installation Guide and module hardware kit and NI FlexRIO system and specifications for Specifications from the Start Menu. your FPGA module.
Notes for installation instructions and information about getting started with the LabVIEW FPGA Module. Documentation for the LabVIEW FPGA Module is available by selecting Start» All Programs»National Instruments»LabVIEW»LabVIEW Manuals. (Optional) LabVIEW Real-Time Module—Refer to the LabVIEW Real-Time Module Release and Upgrade Notes for system requirements, installation instructions, and additional information about using the LabVIEW Real-Time Module.
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Installing the NI FlexRIO FPGA Module Complete the following steps to install an NI FlexRIO FPGA module: Note You must install the software before installing the hardware. For software installation information, refer to Step 1. Install the Application Software and Driver.
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Confirming That the Device Is Recognized in Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) To confirm that your device is recognized, complete the following additional steps: Select Start»All Programs»National Instruments»Measurement & Automation. Expand Devices and Interfaces. Verify that the device appears under Devices and Interfaces»RIO Devices, as shown in Figure 6.
Installing the NI FlexRIO Adapter Module Complete the following steps to connect the NI FlexRIO adapter module to the NI FlexRIO FPGA module. Note Skip this step if you are not using an adapter module. Gently insert the guide pins and the high-density card edge of the NI FlexRIO adapter module into the corresponding connectors of the NI FlexRIO FPGA module, as shown in Figure 7.
Specifications This section lists the specifications for your NI FlexRIO FPGA module. Refer to your adapter module documentation for the adapter module specifications. NI FlexRIO FPGA modules include the following devices: • NI PXI-7951R • NI PXI-7952R • NI PXI-7953R •...
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Onboard DRAM Memory size NI PXI-795xR ...........2 banks, 64 MB per bank NI PXIe-796xR .........2 banks, 256 MB per bank Maximum theoretical data rate NI PXI-795xR ...........800 MB/s per bank NI PXIe-796xR .........1.6 GB/s per bank Bus Interface PXI ..............Master, slave PXI Express Form factor..........x4 PXI Express, specification v1.0 compliant Slot compatibility........x4, x8, and x16 PXI Express or PXI Express...
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Safety This product meets the requirements of the following standards of safety for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use: • IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1 • UL 61010-1, CSA 61010-1 Note For UL and other safety certifications, refer to the product label or the Online Product Certification section.
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