National Instruments RT Series Introduction

©NationalInstruments Corporation 1-1 RTSeries DAQ DeviceUser Manual
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Introduction
This chapter describes the RT Series DAQ devices, lists what you need
to get started, explains how to unpack your RT Series DAQ device, and
describes the software you need to use.
About the RT Series
The RT Series DAQ devices are multifunction DAQ devices with an
embedded processor. The RT Series DAQ device, LabVIEW Real-Time
(RT),and NI-D AQ provide an easy-to-use system for real-time
applications.
EachRT Series DAQ device is made up of thefollowing parts: a processor
board and a DAQdaughterboard. The processor board contains a
microprocessorthat runs real-time, embedded LabVIEW RT applications.
The RTSeries DAQ device provides the same high-performance data
acquisitionas other National Instruments DAQdevices. For example,
the PXI-7030/6040E contains a DAQdevice that is equivalent to the
PXI-6040E.
This manual does not contain detailed information about the DAQ
component of the RTSeries DAQ devices. Refer to the appropriate DAQ
hardwareuser manual for more information ab out optional equipment and
custom cabling for your DAQdevice. Table 1-1 lists the appropriate DAQ
deviceuser manual for each of the RT Series DAQ devices.