Is it possible to generate a PWM using Veristand, PXIe, EtherCAT 9474 Digital Out Card without creating a custom FPGA?

[PMC_NIU]

I am looking to generate a PWM signal and I have done so using Veristand and a 9474 in a CRio.  There is an option in the Veristand System Explorer, when the 9474 is selected, labeled 'Specialty Digital Settings' and gives a PWM option. However I now have a 9474 in an EtherCAT slave and the 'Specialty Digital Settings' no longer appears in the Veristand System Explorer.  I am somewhat new to using Veristand and have little to no LabView experience, and I am looking for a way to do this without creating a custom FPGA with LabView.

Thanks!

[JaymeW]

Hi PMC_NIU,

Unfortunately, the Specialty Digital mode is not supported by the EtherCAT chassis.  However, creating an FPGA VI to create a PWM signal is relatively easy, and there are a lot of examples that can help you get started.  The Developing a PWM Interface using LabVIEW FPGA tutorial is a great place to start.