New LabVIEW Features for High Performance FPGA-based PACs

2. New LabVIEW Features for High Performance FPGA-based PACs Kurt Williams Product Manager, National Instruments

3. NI LabVIEW • Graphical Programming • Built-in analysis and control functions • One software tool for HMI, PAC, and FPGA

4. NI Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs) • PLC ruggedness and reliability • PC openness and performance • FPGA custom hardware flexibility LabVIEW

5. Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) for PACs • Ultra fast control loops • Custom analysis • Hardware reliability • Programmable with NI LabVIEW EUROelectronics used LabVIEW and NI CompactRIO to quickly develop a closed-loop hydraulic cylinder for a die-casting press machine.

6. NI CompactRIO FPGA-based PAC Real-Time Processor FPGA • Reconfigurable FPGA for high-speed and custom I/O timing, triggering, and control • I/O modules with built-in signal conditioning for connection to sensors/actuators • Real-time processor for reliable measurement, analysis, connectivity, and control

7. New LabVIEW 8.6 Features for CompactRIO • Drag-and-drop access to I/O in LabVIEW Real-Time with new Scan Mode • Ability to add PWM, counter, and quad. to digital C Series modules • Optional LabVIEW FPGA Mode for advanced control and analysis • Easy setup and system maintenance with new Distributed System Manager • New industrial control function blocks based on IEC 61131-3 standard

8. Demo Setup • NI LabVIEW 8.6 • cRIO 9074 • Digital and analog loop backs • NI 9474 – Digital output • NI 9423 – Digital input • NI 9215 – Analog input • NI 9263 – Analog output

9. LabVIEW 8.6 with CompactRIO • Create high performance, off-the-shelf measurement and control systems with maximum reliability • Reduce development time and complexity with new Scan Mode • Easily setup, debug, and maintain your PAC