Install NI LabVIEW, LabVIEW Real-Time and FPGA Modules, and NI-RIO Driver

NI CompactRIO is an advanced embedded control and monitoring system that includes a real-time processor, field-programmable gate array (FPGA), and hot-swappable C Series modules. CompactRIO is programmed using the NI LabVIEW graphical programming environment. Because CompactRIO is a distributed real-time system, it also uses the LabVIEW Real-Time Module and, optionally, the LabVIEW FPGA Module. CompactRIO also requires the NI-RIO driver to be installed on your development PC to support the various CompactRIO real-time controllers, reconfigurable chassis, and C Series modules.

The following is the required software for programming CompactRIO:

• LabVIEW development system
• LabVIEW Real-Time Module
• LabVIEW FPGA Module (recommended)
• NI-RIO driver

Although you can install each of these software components separately, the easiest way to install them is using the LabVIEW Platform DVD. If you are not using the LabVIEW Platform DVD, you should install the software in the order listed above.

Installing Software With the LabVIEW Platform DVD

1. Place the DVD in the DVD drive on your system and wait for the autorun screen to pop up. Then select the “Install LabVIEW, Modules, and Toolkits” option. If you receive a Windows warning asking if you want to continue, click Yes.
2. Select whether you wish to enter serial numbers to install products you have purchased or to install software in evaluation mode. If you choose to enter serial numbers, the installer can select the appropriate software to install for you. If you choose to evaluate products proceed to Step 5.

3. Enter serial numbers for the LabVIEW development system you have purchased. If you have serial numbers for LabVIEW add-ons, such as modules and toolkits, you can also enter these now.

4. Review the Licensed Product List, which includes the LabVIEW environment, modules, and toolkits you have valid licenses for in addition to device drivers. Then click Next. Proceed to Step 6.

 

5. Select additional products to install for evaluation from the Evaluation Product List.

 

6. The installer checks for patches or updates relevant to the products you are about to install. You can download the updates before continuing with the installation.
7. Choose the installation directory for National Instruments software.
8. Accept the License Agreement(s) and then click Next.
9. Login to your ni.com User Profile or create a new one. This information will be used to complete your software registration. A User Profile is not required if you are evaluating the product.
10. Review the summary before continuing to ensure all your products will be installed. Products listed with (User interaction required)require user interaction to complete. Otherwise, the installation may be left unattended.

11. Insert your DVD, when prompted for the Device Drivers DVD, and make the following selections from the selection tree:
• Deselect Data Acquisition and dependent features—unless you plan to use an NI data acquisition (DAQ) device.
• Accept the license agreement and when the installer finishes you will have all of the necessary software installed on your development PC to create CompactRIO applications.