A VeriStand system includes VeriStand, test hardware, add-ons, and extensions.

Component Type Component Notes

Software

VeriStand

Install VeriStand and recommended drivers using NI Package Manager.

Hardware

Real-time hardware device

Use any hardware that runs NI Linux Real-Time (Intel x64-based). For more information, refer to the release notes.
Optional Add-ons

VeriStand custom devices

Simulink models

Install VeriStand custom devices using NI Package Manager and GitHub. For more information, refer to NI GitHub.

You can also develop your own custom devices. For more information refer to the VeriStand Custom Device Handbook.

To use Simulink CPU models, refer to the VeriStand Model Generation Support toolbox. For Simulink FPGA targeted models, refer to HDL Coder Support Package for NI FPGA Hardware.
Optional Extensions

System Definition API

Execution API

Use the System Definition API to automate the configuration of a VeriStand system.

Use the Execution API to automate the orchestration of a VeriStand system.

You can access these APIs from C#, Python, and LabVIEW.