R series intelligent DAQ, NI-Compact RIO , NI single board RIO

[wfarid]

Hi,

 I'm in the phase of choosing an FPGA to use in programming some DSP modules. The thing is that while I'm reading about the different technologies to be used, I find it difficult to know how will these devices be connected to my PC and programmed. For example, when using R series intelligent DAQs, do I have to get a compact RIO as well , or can I get a PCI-bus  R - DAQ and connect it to the PC.

Some clarification of how to use each of these devices will be appreciated.

Thanks,

 Walid

[VENKATESH.J]

Hi Walid,

You dont require a compactRIO for using R-series Daq Card.

R-series card are PCI  & PXI based.

PCI based card can be inserted into ur PC's PCI slot.

PXI based card require either a PXI chassis .

Based on ur Requirement & budget , u can choose one of them.

 Rgds,

Venky

[Hueter]

Just to elaborate on what Venkatesh said

With a compact RIO you will connect your PC to the RIO using Ethernet, direct through a cross over or through a network hub.

This introductory video will teach you how to install, configure, and program the latest NI CompactR...

A PCI R series card, just plugs straight into your Windows computer PCI slot.

A PXI card will plug into a PXI chassis and will give you one of 2 programming options

 1. If you have a PXI system controller running Windows XP with the appropriate drivers and version of LV you can program the FPGA directly in the PXI chassis

 2. You can connect to the PXI chassis through Ethernet and program the FPGA from there.

Compiling and deploying your program will work the same no matter what connection you use.

-Hunter