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Using PCI Express (PCIe) boards with LabVIEW Real-Time

Primary Software: LabVIEW Modules>>Real-Time Module
Primary Software Version: 8.2
Primary Software Fixed Version: N/A
Secondary Software: N/A

Problem:
Can I use PCI Express (PCIe) boards with the LabVIEW Real-Time Operating System?

Solution:
Yes, as long as the drivers for your board are supported on the Real-Time OS.

NI-DAQmx
NI-DAQmx 8.0.1 first introduced support for the NI PCIe-6251 and NI PCIe-6259.

NI-IMAQ
As of NI-IMAQ 3.7.1 the following PCI Express boards are supported in RT ETS: NI PCIe-1427, NI PCIe-1429, NI PCIe-1430, and NI PCIe-8255. Please note that the NI-IMAQ 3.7.1 drivers are bundled with the NI-Vision 8.2.3 Acquisition Software.

NI-488.2
NI-488.2 drivers do not support the NI PCIe-GPIB on a Real-Time OS. However, the NI-488.2 driver does support PXI-GPIB interfaces on the Real-Time OS.

Network Interface Cards (NIC's)
If you intend to use a PCIe network interface, find out if PCIe devices are enumerated by the BIOS the same as PCI devices. If so, the card will work on that motherboard.

Built-in ExpressCard slots in National Instruments PXI controllers are enumerated by the BIOS. Supported chipsets (as listed in the Requirements for a Desktop PC as a Real-Time Target document) should function. Due to the wide variety of third-party devices it is impossible to say with certainty that every device will work.

Related Links:
PCI Express
Real-Time Measurement and Control
NI PCIe-GPIB
Drivers and Updates: Vision Acquisition Software
KnowledgeBase 39NDI8PK: Requirements for a Desktop PC as a Real-Time Target

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Report Date: 05/30/2006
Last Updated: 01/19/2009
Document ID: 3XTCL9PZ

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