Setting Up the Real-Time Target

System Requirements

Real-time Component Example Component Quantity Part Number
PXIe Chassis PXIe-1092 1 786991-01
PXIe Controller PXIe-8881 1 786636-01
NI XNET Multiprotocol Board PXIe-8510 1 784121-01
784122-01
NI CAN Transceiver TCR 8542 2 783699-02
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.

  1. Install the real-time OS on the PXI target.
  2. Install the application software on the PXI target
  3. Configure the CAN port.