Uses for Linux RT

[felipefoz]

Hello,

We have started using and testing some of our new systems in compactRIO controllers.

So far we've been programming in LabVIEW for both RT and FPGA.

I read somewhere in the discussion here (NI Forums) that the NI OS must be used solely as a host for the embedded application and not for running other apps or services.

Let me explain our case:

- Nowadays we have an application running in a Linux Systems for data acquisition and processing. It uses acquisition boards (analog and digital) from different vendors;

- Our intention is to move to a NI CompactRIO to unify the solution. Therefore we are thinking about using the old application (developed in C) interfacing with a LabVIEW FPGA acquisition software (using the C API Generator);

My first question is: How far should NI Linux RT be used as a Linux OS?

My second question is: Can I use the NI Linux RT for running the application developed in C instead a LabVIEW one?

Thank you for your comments.

[Terry_ALE · Accepted solution]

Are you familiar with:

C/C++ Development Tools for NI Linux Real-Time, Eclipse Edition 2014-2016
http://www.ni.com/download/labview-real-time-module-2014/4846/en/

[scotia673]

To add to Terry_ALE's suggestion - these resources might be helpful for getting started:

https://forums.ni.com/t5/NI-Linux-Real-Time-Documents/NIWeek-2016-Hands-On-Explore-C-C-Development-O...

[felipefoz]

Thank you for your reply.

We will read the documentation and see if it applies to our case.

Any further development I'll let you know.

Cheers.