NI 9148 module detection with LabView

[soonxaf]

Hello,

I have been given the task of creating a deployable (compiled) software for a DAQ system using the NI 9148 Ethernet RIO backplane and various modules. The user should have the ability to change module type and location for different tests, so the application will need to detect (or have the user specify) which modules are in what positions.

I have looked at the CRI blockset, however this chassis is not supported and the lowest level blocks are protected. Is there some way to read the position, type, and hopefully serial number of the modules connected to the NI 9148?

Thanks for any help!

[0utlaw · Accepted solution]

Hello Soonxaf,

What are you using as a controller- is this RT or Windows? Are you planning on using the RIO Scan Engine or LabVIEW FPGA?

If you're planning on using the Scan Engine, then this should get you started:

Tutorial: Programmatic Discovery, Configuration, and Access of CompactRIO Scan Mode I/O with LabVIEW

http://www.ni.com/white-paper/9351/en

Regards,

[soonxaf]

Tom,

I am planning on using the scan engine, and that is EXACTLY what I needed. 

Thanks!!!