NI CompactRIO

CompactRIO systems offer a powerful combination of real-time processing, user-programmable FPGA capabilities, and sensor-specific I/O modules, making them ideal for complex Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), monitoring, and control applications. The system's real-time processor ensures reliable and predictable execution, while the FPGA excels at high-speed logic and precise timing tasks. This integrated approach allows for the development and deployment of robust applications directly on the controller.

Key Benefits:

• Flexible Development: Use a single toolchain, including LabVIEW and its real-time and FPGA modules, to abstract low-level code and build time-critical applications.
• Long-Term Data Acquisition: Deploy reliable applications directly on the controller, which runs a Linux Real-Time OS and supports various sensor-specific I/O modules.
• Combined DAQ and Control: Leverage the user-programmable FPGA to acquire high-quality data and process it in real time, integrating existing intellectual property (IP) as needed.
• Open, Secure Platform: Benefit from the NI Linux Real-Time OS, thousands of open-source applications, and an active developer community.

System Components:

• Chassis: Connects directly to I/O modules for high-performance access, timing, triggering, and synchronization, minimizing control latency.
• Controller: A rugged, high-performance unit with integrated capabilities for industrial communication, vision, motion, and HMI, running LabVIEW Real-Time applications deterministically.
• Modules: Over 70 NI C Series I/O modules provide direct connectivity to industrial sensors and actuators with integrated signal conditioning and wiring options, reducing space and field-wiring costs.
• Software: NI Linux Real-Time, LabVIEW FPGA Module, and NI-DAQmx driver enable faster system development by programming both the processor and FPGA with a single toolchain, reducing the need for low-level driver maintenance.
• Services: Comprehensive support from unboxing to deployment and life-cycle maintenance, including repair, calibration, and configuration services.