Archived: LabVIEW RT and FieldPoint Controllers Compatibility

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Overview

This page shows supported versions of FieldPoint Controllers with LabVIEW Real-Time development systems. Reference this information to ensure you install the correct toolkit version when upgrading or updating your system or software. Using incompatible versions may result in errors, or missing LabVIEW palettes or functions.

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LabVIEW RT and FieldPoint Controllers Compatibility

Use this table to compare LabVIEW RT and FieldPoint Controllers Compatibility
DriverLabVIEW RT
20102011201220132013 SP12014 SP120152015 SP1
FieldPoint
FP VI Manager    
NI-VISA
NI-Serial
NI-Watchdog    
NI-IRDA        
Data Socket    
PID Toolkit    
Modbus I/O Server    
Variable Client Support     


Compatible Version


Legacy LabVIEW RT and FieldPoint Controllers Compatibility

Use this table to compare Legacy LabVIEW RT and FieldPoint Controllers Compatibility
DriverLegacy LabVIEW RT
6.1.16.1.37.07.18.08.28.58.5.18.68.6.12009
FieldPoint
FP VI Manager
NI-VISA  
NI-Serial
NI-Watchdog
NI-IRDA     
Data Socket   
PID Toolkit     
Modbus I/O Server     
Variable Client Support    

 

Compatible Version


If you have LabVIEW Real-Time 6.0 or 6.1 installed on the controller, NI recommends that you upgrade to version 6.1.3 or later.  Versions 6.1.3 and later are available on the FieldPoint 4.1 CD. For version 6.1.1 and earlier, contact NI.

LabVIEW Real-Time 7.1 or later requires MAX 3.1or later and must be installed using MAX.  Refer to the Using the LabVIEW Real-Time Software Wizard topic in the Remote Systems help.  To begin this Wizard, click the + next to the controller you wish to use under Remote Systems.  Then right-click Software and select Add/Remove Software.  This will initialize the LabVIEW Real-Time Software Wizard.

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