Converting windows pxi-8105 to RT controller

[Kallis]

Hi All,

I know the quick answer will be no, and have seen some KB entry stating that its not possible to have real-time OS on a dual core processor. But that was a few months back. Now that we have pxi-8106 RT, will it be possible to covert a windows pxi-8105 to RT, if I use the latest LabVIEW RT and NI-DAQ drivers.

[Nadim R]

Hi,

LabVIEW Real-Time is not supported on the dual core, dual processor PXI controllers or dual processor desktop PCs. Even though ETS should work on these dual core / processor systems, it will not use both cores/processors. In addition LabVIEW Real-Time is not supported on the PXI Express controllers.

To configure your 8106 into RT, make sure you have a LabVIEW or CVI Real-Time Module version that will support the PXI-8106RT. The PXI-8106 RT Controller supports only version 8.2 and higher of the LabVIEW Real-Time Module and version 8.1 and higher of the LabWindows/CVI Real-Time Module.

LabVIEW RT 8.2.1 includes support for the PXI-8106. If you have LabVIEW RT 8.2.0, you will need to install the RT Target CD 2.1 software on your host machine to add support for the PXI-8106 to LabVIEW RT (contact your ISR to request this CD).

Next you need to make sure that your host machine includes driver support for the PXI-8106. The February 2007 Device Drivers CD contains the drivers that are ensured to support the PXI-8106, however if this is not available, or if not all drivers are needed, install the following driver versions with RT support on your host:

• NI PXI Platform Services 2.1.1 or higher
• NI Visa 4.1 or higher
• NI 488.2 v2.5.x

Here are the directions as to how to make your PXI system dual boot.

I hope this helps,

Regards,

Nadim
Applications Engineering
National Instruments

[Kallis]

Thanks Nadim for the reply.

I have a PXI-8105 controller which I would like to convert to RT. I would like to know whether the procedure that you explained will work for PXI-8105 controller. Also PXI-8105, there is no RT boot option in BIOS and the dip switch also doesn't have any effect.

[Nadim R]

Hi,

I believe that the procedure to convert the 8106RT and the 8105 to RT should be the same.  If you are experiencing any problems,.feel free to post it to the DF or contact support at ni.com/support


Good luck in your future endeavors,


Regards,

Nadim
Applications Engineering
National Instruments

[GerardoG]

The PXI-8105 is not supported as an RT controller, hence the lack of dip-switches and BIOS support. You may be able to boot the 8105 as an RT controller using a USB key created in MAX. Note that you are required to purchase an RT deployment license.

Gerardo

[Kallis]

Hi Gerardo,

In MAX, the only USB 'RT disk utility 'option available is the ' Create Desktop PC Utility USB Drive'. Are you referring to this option?

Message Edited by AKM Pillai on 05-15-2007 01:29 AM

[Nadim R]

Hi,

Have a look at this DF that talks about creating a USB key for RT.  Specifically speaking, here is a KB that talks about booting a PXI system from a USB key. 

I hope this helps,


Regards,

Nadim
Applications Engineering
National Instruments

[Kallis]

Hi Nadim,

Can you repost the DF link to 'creating a USB key'. The previous link points to this thread.

Thanks a lot.

[GerardoG]

AKM,

Yes, I was referring to that option. The desktop PC utility USB drive that you create from MAX is the boot disk. Again, there's no guarantee that this will work.

Gerardo