National Instruments PCI-7811R Digital Reconfigurable I/O Device

The PCI-7811R (Part number: 779363-01) is a Digital Reconfigurable I/O Device from the National Instruments R Series. Every module includes a coordinated connector intersection box with screw terminal or link choices for adaptable and minimal effort signal wiring. All modules include the NI CompactRIO Extreme Industrial Certifications and Ratings.

NI CompactRIO advanced output modules interface straightforwardly to RIO FPGA equipment to make elite installed frameworks that convey the enhancement and adaptability of a custom electrical circuit totally committed to the user’s I/O application. RIO FPGA equipment gives boundless choices to timing, activating, synchronization, advanced waveform generation, or computerized correspondence. For example, a CompactRIO framework can execute a circuit to create pulse width moderation (PWM) output for controlling engines, warmers, or fans, and in addition perform pulse code balance encoding (PCME) for remote telemetry applications.

A client reconfigurable FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) controls the computerized I/O lines. The FPGA on the R Series gadget enables the user to characterize the usefulness and timing of the gadget. The user can change the usefulness of the FPGA on the R Series gadget in LabVIEW by utilizing the LabVIEW FPGA Module to make and download a custom virtual instrument to the FPGA. If the user happens to only have LabVIEW and not the FPGA Module, the user cannot make new FPGA Vis. However, it is still possible for the user to make VIs that keep running on Windows or a LabVIEW Real-Time (RT) focus to control existing FPGA VIs.

PCI-7811R Mature Status has been announced by National Instruments, but will still be available for purchase and repairs by Apex Waves.