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Why Is LabVIEW RT 8.20 on My cRIO Controller but Not on My Host?

Primary Software: Driver Software>>NI-RIO
Primary Software Version: 2.0
Primary Software Fixed Version: N/A
Secondary Software: LabVIEW Modules>>Real-Time Module
Hardware: Compact FieldPoint>>Controllers

Problem:
LabVIEW RT 8.20 is installed on my cRIO controller, but I am using LabVIEW RT 8.0 or previous on my host PC. How did this version get there and how can I change it back?

Solution:
The NI-RIO 2.1 driver can install LV 8.20 Real-Time support files for CompactRIO targets onto the host PC even if LabVIEW 8.20 is not installed if you do a custom installation and explicitly add this feature. As a result, LabVIEW RT 8.20 will be listed as a software installation option on CompactRIO targets in the Add/Remove Software dialog for CompactRIO remote systems in MAX.

When changing any software on the controller via Add/Remove Software the newest version of LabVIEW Real-Time available is automatically selected to be downloaded to the target by default, and this is how the controller can get a newer version of LabVIEW Real-Time than what is on the host.

During future controller software changes, remember to manually select the correct version of the LabVIEW Real-Time driver for your target after your have made the selections for the other software to be added/removed.

To reinstall the previous version of LabVIEW Real-Time to the cRIO controller you should be able to choose the previous version to install in the Add/Remove Software dialog for the remote cRIO system.

Related Links:
KnowledgeBase 38LCOBFL: Installing Software to an NI Real-Time Controller Without the LabVIEW Real-Time Module Installed

KnowledgeBase 3OLG88L1: Why Is There No Software Available To Install Onto My LabVIEW Real-Time (RT) Controller?

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Report Date: 08/29/2006
Last Updated: 10/25/2006
Document ID: 40SIO19X

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