Unable to add PXIe-6361 target to RT PXI target running Linux RT

[Jason_Pries]

I'm probably missing or misunderstanding something, but after several hours of searching the fix isn't seem obvious to me.

I add the RT PXI Target to a blank project, and I am able to add the 7858R as a target for that. However, the PXIe-6361 does not appear. Moreover, I'm not able to add any PXI related targets anywhere in any project.

One caveat: I'm not able to add the RT PXI Target using the "Discover existing target(s) or device(s)" option. I have to "Specify target or device by IP address". I'm not sure if this matters or not.

The 6361 is reported in PXI Chassis in NI MAX. I'm even able to add it as a simulated device.I have NI-DAQmx installed which, from my understanding in reading the documentation, should be all that is required in terms of drivers for the PXIe-6361 card. I am able to add simulated devices in NI MAX.

There are some screenshots of the project tree and software/hardware configurations in NI MAX and Package Manager below.

NI Max reports the 6361 in the chassis, but I can only add the R-Series FPGA Target. No X-Series cards available under "Existing target or device" or "New target and device"

No X-Series cards available at the project level but all device types are reported in NI Max

List of DAQmx software installed through the package manager

[oscarfonseca]

Jason,

As you point out, the PXIe-6361 is a DAQmx card, which does not need to show as a target (or part of a target) as there is no specific code running IN the card, but rather CALLING the card. The 7858R series card you have does require code running IN the card (the FPGA). Thus, don't worry if it doesn't show up the same way.

You should be able to connect to the PXI (right click in the RT PXI target > connect) and then see the DAQmx resources in the RT application (the VI that is running directly in the target, and located at the same level as the FPGA target, Dependencies and Build Specifications). To learn more about DAQmx I recommend: Getting Started with NI-DAQmx: Main Page 

All the best,