PXI to PXIe Chassis Help

[jh482002]

Hello

I need help configuring a system for our latest test system. We have been using the same system (more or less) for the last 20-25 years, but it has been a few years and I think these systems may no longer be supported by NI. 

FYI, we are currently using LabWindows CVI v.2014 (for various compatibility reasons).

Below, I have listed a breakdown (also attached) of our typical PXI chassis configuration. Can you recommend the best approach or if this system is still available for purchase?

Part No Qty Description
779632-01 1 NI PXI-6259, M Series DAQ (32 Analog Inputs, 48 Digital I/O, 4 Analog Outputs) with NI-DAQmx driver software.
192061-02 1 Shielded Cable, SHC68-68-EPM, 68 D-Type to 68 VHDCI Offset, 2 meter
192061-02 1 Shielded Cable, SHC68-68-EPM, 68 D-Type to 68 VHDCI Offset, 2 meter
778858-01 1 NI PXI-6509 Industrial 96-Channel 5V/TTL/CMOS Digital I/O Module and NI-DAQ
185095-02 1 Cable Assembly, Type SH100-100-Flex, 2 meters
777557-01 1 NI PXI-6602 Counter/Timer Module and NI-DAQ for Win2000/NT/9x/MAC with eight 32-bit counters. Kit includes NI-DAQ driver software for Windows and MAC on CD
183432-02 1 Shielded Cable, SH68-68-D1, 2 meters
778636-01 1 NI PXI-1042 8-Slot 3U Chassis with Universal AC Power Supply
960903-02 1 PXI-8 Slot Factory Installation Service and Extended Warranty
763000-01 1 Power Cord, AC, U.S., 120 VAC
779505-03 1 NI PXI-PCle8361, MXI-Express, 1 Port PCle, 3 m Cable

All of this gets connected to a Windows workstation via the PCIe card interface, which we purchase separately.

Thank you in advance.

[ZYOng]

Old PN	Old Item	New PN	Recommended Item	Minimum software version in Win 10
779632-01	NI PXI-6259, M Series DAQ (32 Analog Inputs, 48 Digital I/O, 4 Analog Outputs)	781056-01	NI PXIe-6363, X Series DAQ (32 AI, 48 DIO, 4 AO)	19.1
192061-02	Shielded Cable, SHC68-68-EPM, 68 D-Type to 68 VHDCI Offset, 2 meter		Still available. Same cable is still being used.
778858-01	NI PXI-6509 Industrial 96-Channel 5V/TTL/CMOS Digital I/O Module and NI-DAQ	787358-01	PXIE-6509, 96-CH 5V/TTL/CMOS (24MA) DIGITAL I/O MODULE	19.6
185095-02	Cable Assembly, Type SH100-100-Flex, 2 meters		Still available. Same cable is still being used.
777557-01	NI PXI-6602 5 V, 8-Channel PXI Counter/Timer Module	782352-01	NI PXIe-6612, 8 channel, 32-bit counter/timer module, 40 DIO	19.1
183432-02	Shielded Cable, SH68-68-D1, 2 meters		Still available. Same cable is still being used.
778636-01	NI PXI-1042 8-Slot 3U Chassis with Universal AC Power Supply	784782-01	PXIe-1088 9-Slot 3U PXI Express Chassis	18.5
779505-03	NI PXI-PCle8361, MXI-Express, 1 Port PCle, 3 m Cable	788814-01 779700-02	NI PCIe-8363, 1 Port MXI-Express Interface NI PXIE-8361, X1 MXI-Express for PXI Express Interface (Note 2)	2022 Q4
		785679-01	PXIe-8301 Thunderbolt 3 Remote Controller, 2-Port (Note 3)	17

Note:

1. The minimum software version is based on NI Hardware and Software Operating System Compatibility. The table may exclude software versions older than 21.3; support may have been available earlier. Historically, NI drivers have 4 years backward compatibility to the development software. For example for NI-DAQmx 19.1, at least LabWindows/CVI 2016 is required.
2. To be used with desktop.
3. To be used to Thunderbolt ports that are integrated on system motherboards. See Connect PXIe Systems With Thunderbolt™ Interface Cards

[jh482002]

Thank you for the recommendations.

As this solution requires migrating all of our typical PXI card selections to PXIe, what will that do to our existing LabWindows CVI programming? 

Time-wise, I don't think we can afford to rewrite All of the existing code. Any experience with this type of migration?

As it relates, what is the outlook for LabWindows CVI? I noticed that the only version that officially supports Win11is 2020. But that was 5 years ago! Will LabWindows live on or is it being deprecated?

[crossrulz]

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@jh482002 wrote:

Will LabWindows live on or is it being deprecated?

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That has been a giant question to NI for a long time with no clear response. NI claims it is continuing to support it, but the lack of releases say otherwise. Personally, I would not be confident in LabWindows/CVI being around.

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@jh482002 wrote:

As this solution requires migrating all of our typical PXI card selections to PXIe, what will that do to our existing LabWindows CVI programming?

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If DAQmx was used, very little changes to your code. Likely, it will just be redoing your MAX configuration.