Archived: Software Support for CompactRIO, CompactDAQ, Single-Board RIO, R Series, and EtherCAT

Updated Nov 25, 2025

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Overview

This document describes the range of software versions required for the aforementioned devices and links to the most recent documentation resources available at the NI Product Documentation Center for each device.

For current information about NI hardware and chassis or software compatibility check the following resources:

NI Driver and Development Software Compatibility - This page can be used for cross-referencing 2022 Q3 to current versions of NI Driver compatibility with development software such as LabVIEW.
NI Hardware and Software Operating System Compatibility - This page can be used to check the earliest version of software or driver that can be used with your operating system.
C Series Module and CompactDAQ or CompactRIO Hardware Compatibility with LabVIEW - This compatibility table allows you to check which modules work with which chassis and their respective programming modes.
LabVIEW Compatibility with the LabVIEW FPGA and Real-Time Modules - Use this page to check if the versions of LabVIEW, LabVIEW Real-Time and LabVIEW FPGA modules are compatible.
CompactRIO Device Driver and LabVIEW Version Compatibility - This page can be used for cross-referencing 2022 Q3 and previous versions of CompactRIO Driver compatibility with LabVIEW.
What Software Do I Need to Program My CompactRIO Hardware? - This knowledgebase article describes the software required for a CompactRIO dependent on its needs.

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NI recommends that you always use the most recent software for your system when possible.

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Note: LabVIEW support listed is referencing LabVIEW 32-bit. For LabVIEW 64-bit please confirm compatibility with the documentation.

Documentation Resources

Most recent documentation for this device

Minimum Software Support

Software	FPGA Interface	Scan Interface	NI-DAQmx	EtherCAT (FPGA Interface)	EtherCAT (Scan Interface)
LabVIEW
LabVIEW FPGA Module
LabVIEW Real-Time Module
Device Driver Software
Other Minimum Software
Notes

NI 9151 R Series Expansion Chassis Compatibility with LabVIEW

Not Supported	Supported	Supported with Performance Limitations*	Not Applicable

Notes	* Some devices may experience performance limitations when used with the NI 9151.