Setting Up the Real-Time Target
System Requirements
| Real-time Component | Example Component | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| PXIe Chassis | PXIe-1092 | 1 |
| PXIe Controller | PXIe-8881 | 1 |
| NI XNET Multiprotocol Board | PXIe-8510 | 1 |
| NI CAN Transceiver | TCR 8542 | 2 |
| CAN cable (for loopback connection) | — | 1 |
| Operating system | NI Linux Real-Time OS, Running on PXIe Controller | — |
Software Setup
Before installing software on the real-time target:
- Determine which Linux real-time system image is compatible with your version of VeriStand using this article on ni.com.
- Ensure the Host PC and PXI controller are connected to the same network via LAN cable.
Software setup on the real-time target involves the following parts.