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NI FlexRIO FPGA Module
Installation Guide and Specifications
This document explains how to install your NI FlexRIO system, comprised of an NI FlexRIO
FPGA module (NI PXI/PXIe-79xxR) and an NI FlexRIO adapter module. This document also
contains the specifications for your NI FlexRIO FPGA module.
Contents
How to Use Your NI FlexRIO Documentation Set.................................................................. 1
Required Components .............................................................................................................. 2
Step 1. Install the Application Software and Driver................................................................. 4
Step 2. Install the NI FlexRIO devices ..................................................................................... 5
NI FlexRIO FPGA Module Signals.......................................................................................... 8
Specifications............................................................................................................................ 10
Where to Go for Support .......................................................................................................... 15
How to Use Your NI FlexRIO Documentation Set
Refer to the Figure 1 and Table 1- for information about how to use your NI FlexRIO
documentation set.
Figure 1. How to Use Your NI FlexRIO Documentation Set
™
LabVIEW FPGA
Module Help
NI FlexRIO
Help
LabVIEW
Examples
INSTALL Hardware
and Software
CONNECT Signals
and Learn About
Your Adapter
Module
LEARN About
LabVIEW FPGA
Module
PROGRAM Your
NI FlexRIO System
in LabVIEW FPGA
Module
NI FlexRIO FPGA Module
Installation Guide and Specifications
NI FlexRIO Adapter Module
User Guide and Specifications
Are
You New to
LabVIEW FPGA
Module?
Yes No
No

NI FlexRIO FPGA Module Installation Guide 2 ni.com
Required Components
The following items are necessary to set up and use your NI FlexRIO system:
❑The NI FlexRIO hardware device, comprised of the following items:
– NI FlexRIO FPGA module (PXI/PXIe-79xxR)
– NI FlexRIO adapter module
Note You can use the NI FlexRIO FPGA module without an adapter module for
coprocessing or peer-to-peer streaming. The adapter module installation instructions
in this document do not apply to these circumstances.
Table 1. NI FlexRIO Documentation Locations and Descriptions
Document Location Description
NI FlexRIO FPGA Module
Installation Guide and
Specifications*
Available in your FPGA
module hardware kit and
from the Start Menu.
Contains installation instructions for your
NI FlexRIO system and specifications for
your FPGA module.
NI FlexRIO Adapter
Module User Guide and
Specifications*
Available from the Start
Menu.
Contains signal information, examples,
and specifications for your adapter
module.
LabVIEW FPGA Module
Help*
Embedded in LabVIEW
Help.
Contains information about the basic
functionality of LabVIEW FPGA Module.
NI FlexRIO Help*Available from the Start
Menu.
Contains FPGA module, adapter module,
and CLIP configuration information.
LabVIEW Examples Available in LabVIEW
Example Finder.
Contains examples of how to run FPGA
VIs and Host VIs on your device.
Other Useful Information on ni.com
ni.com/ipnet Contains LabVIEW FPGA functions and intellectual property to share.
ni.com/flexrio Contains product information and data sheets for NI FlexRIO devices.
* These documents are also available at ni.com/manuals.

©National Instruments Corporation 3 NI FlexRIO FPGA Module Installation Guide
The form factor of the FPGA module (PXI or PXI Express) determines the form factor of the
combined module, as shown in Figures 2 and 3.
Figure 2. NI FlexRIO PXI Device
Figure 3. NI FlexRIO PXI Express Device
❑The following software packages:
–LabVIEW
– LabVIEW FPGA Module
– NI-RIO driver
– NI FlexRIO Adapter Module Support1
Note The most recent version of NI FlexRIO Adapter Module Support is available
at ni.com. Visit ni.com/info and enter famsoftware as the Info Code to
download the latest version of NI FlexRIO Adapter Module Support. You do not
need this software if you are not using an adapter module.
– (Optional) LabVIEW Real-Time Module
1 The NI 1483 adapter module requires the NI-IMAQ instrument driver instead of NI FlexRIO Adapter
Module Support.
NI FlexRIO
Adapter Module
+=NI FlexRIO PXI Device
NI FlexRIO FPGA
PXI Module
(NI PXI-795xR)
NI FlexRIO
Adapter Module +=NI FlexRIO PXI Express Device
NI FlexRIO FPGA
PXI Express Module
(NI PXI-796xR)

NI FlexRIO FPGA Module Installation Guide 4 ni.com
Refer to Step 1. Install the Application Software and Driver for more information about
NI FlexRIO software support.
❑One of the following chassis:
– PXI/CompactPCI chassis
– PXI Express/CompactPCI Express chassis
❑One of the following controllers:
– PXI/CompactPCI embedded controller
– PXI Express/CompactPCI Express embedded controller
– MXI kit and a PC
❑One of the following operating systems:
– Windows 7
– Windows Vista
– Windows XP Pro x32 Service Pack 1 or 2
❑At least one cable for connecting signals to the NI FlexRIO device. Refer to your adapter
module documentation for a list of applicable cables and accessories for your NI FlexRIO
system.
Step 1. Install the Application Software and Driver
Before installing your hardware, you must install the application software and instrument driver.
Visit ni.com/info and enter rdsoftwareversion as the Info Code to determine which
minimum software versions you need for your device. Install the software in the following order:
1. LabVIEW—Refer to the LabVIEW Release Notes for installation instructions for
LabVIEW and system requirements for the LabVIEW software. Refer to the LabVIEW
Upgrade Notes for additional information about upgrading to the most recent version of
LabVIEW for Windows.
Documentation for LabVIEW is available by selecting Start»All Programs»National
Instruments»LabVIEW»LabVIEW Manuals.
2. LabVIEW FPGA Module—Refer to the LabVIEW FPGA Module Release and Upgrade
Notes for installation instructions and information about getting started with the LabVIEW
FPGA Module.
Documentation for the LabVIEW FPGA Module is available by selecting Start»
All Programs»National Instruments»LabVIEW»LabVIEW Manuals.
3. (Optional) LabVIEW Real-Time Module—Refer to the LabVIEW Real-Time Module
Release and Upgrade Notes for system requirements, installation instructions, and
additional information about using the LabVIEW Real-Time Module.
4. NI-RIO—Refer to the NI-RIO Readme on the NI-RIO installation media for system
requirements and installation instructions for the NI-RIO driver.
Documentation for the NI-RIO driver software is available by selecting Start»
All Programs»National Instruments»NI-RIO.

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Note If you are not using an adapter module, skip step 5.
5. NI FlexRIO Adapter Module Support—Refer to the NI FlexRIO Adapter Module
Support Readme on the NI FlexRIO Adapter Module Support installation media for system
requirements and installation instructions.
The LabVIEW documents are available from ni.com/manuals. You can also view the
LabVIEW Manuals directory that contains these documents by selecting Start»All Programs»
National Instruments»LabVIEW»LabVIEW Manuals.
Step 2. Install the NI FlexRIO devices
This section describes how to unpack and install the NI FlexRIO FPGA module and the
NI FlexRIO adapter module.
Note You must install the software before installing the hardware. For software
installation information, refer to Step 1. Install the Application Software and Driver.
Unpacking
The NI FlexRIO FPGA module and the NI FlexRIO adapter module are shipped in antistatic
packages to prevent electrostatic discharge from damaging device components. To prevent such
damage when handling the device, take the following precautions:
• Ground yourself using a grounding strap or by holding a grounded object, such as your
computer chassis.
• Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of the computer chassis before removing the
device from the package.
Caution Never touch the exposed pins of connectors.
Remove the device from the package and inspect the devices for loose components or any other
sign of damage. Notify NI if the device appears damaged in any way. Do not install a damaged
device into the chassis.
Store the NI FlexRIO FPGA module and NI FlexRIO adapter module in the antistatic envelopes
when not in use.

NI FlexRIO FPGA Module Installation Guide 6 ni.com
Installing the NI FlexRIO FPGA Module
Complete the following steps to install an NI FlexRIO FPGA module:
Note You must install the software before installing the hardware. For software
installation information, refer to Step 1. Install the Application Software and Driver.
Caution Refer to the Read Me First: Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility
document packaged with your PXI/PXI Express chassis or device before removing
equipment covers or connecting or disconnecting any signal wires.
1. Power off and unplug the PXI/PXI Express chassis. Refer to your chassis manual to install
or configure the chassis.
2. Identify a supported PXI/PXI Express slot in the chassis. Figure 4 shows the symbols that
indicate the slot types in a PXI/PXI Express chassis.
Figure 4. Symbols for PXI Express/PXI Express Hybrid/PXI Slots
If you are using a PXI Express chassis, you can place PXI devices in the PXI slots. If a PXI
device is hybrid slot compatible, you can use the PXI Express Hybrid slots. PXI Express
devices can be placed only in PXI Express slots and PXI Express Hybrid slots. Refer to the
chassis documentation for details.
3. Remove the filler panel of an unused PXI/PXI Express slot.
4. Touch any metal part of the chassis to discharge any static electricity.
1 PXI Express System Controller Slot
2 PXI Peripheral Slot
3 PXI Express Hybrid Peripheral Slot
4 PXI Express System Timing Slot
5 PXI Express Peripheral Slot
NI PXIe-1062Q
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©National Instruments Corporation 7 NI FlexRIO FPGA Module Installation Guide
Place the PXI/PXI Express module edges into the module guides at the top and bottom of
the chassis, and slide the module into the chassis until the module is fully inserted, as shown
in Figure 5.
Figure 5. Installing an NI FlexRIO FPGA Module in the PXI/PXI Express Chassis
5. Secure the device front panel to the chassis front panel mounting rail using the front panel
mounting screws.
6. Plug in and power on the PXI/PXI Express chassis.
Confirming That the Device Is Recognized in Measurement &
Automation Explorer (MAX)
To confirm that your device is recognized, complete the following additional steps:
1. Select Start»All Programs»National Instruments»Measurement & Automation.
2. Expand Devices and Interfaces.
3. Verify that the device appears under Devices and Interfaces»RIO Devices, as shown in
Figure 6.
Figure 6. Confirming That the Device is Recognized
1 PXI/PXI Express Chassis
2 PXI/PXI Express System Controller
3 NI FlexRIO FPGA Module (PXI shown)
4 Front-Panel Mounting Screws
5Module Guides
6 Power Switch
PXI-1000B
1
2
3
4
5
6

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Installing the NI FlexRIO Adapter Module
Complete the following steps to connect the NI FlexRIO adapter module to the NI FlexRIO
FPGA module.
Note Skip this step if you are not using an adapter module.
1. Gently insert the guide pins and the high-density card edge of the NI FlexRIO adapter
module into the corresponding connectors of the NI FlexRIO FPGA module, as shown in
Figure 7. The connection may be tight, but do not force the adapter module into place.
Figure 7. Installing the NI FlexRIO Adapter Module
2. Tighten the captive screws on the NI FlexRIO adapter module to secure it to the NI FlexRIO
FPGA module.
3. Launch LabVIEW to begin configuring your NI FlexRIO system.
Note MAX only recognizes which FPGA modules are in the chassis. Your adapter
module will not appear in MAX.
NI FlexRIO FPGA Module Signals
Figure 8 shows the available signals on the NI FlexRIO FPGA module. With the exception of
the two footnotes in the following image, the PXI and PXI Express FPGA modules have the
same pinouts. Refer to your adapter module specifications for your adapter module pinout.
1 NI FlexRIO Adapter Module
2Captive Screw
3Guide Pin
4 PXI/PXI Express Chassis
5 NI FlexRIO FPGA Module
PXI-1000B
4
5
2
1
3