How do I call deployed vi's remotely on PXI RT Target from Host Laptop

[Torpedotown]

We have a system comprising of a real-time embedded pxi rack with labview real-time and a host laptop with regular labview. The interconnection is ENET. Both systems have to be deployed I.E standalone runtime distributions. What is the best method to call vi's on the pxi rack from the laptop?

[Marshall_B]

Hi Torpedotown,

Could you provide me with some more information regarding the system you are using?

For example, what PXI chassis, controller and modules are you using?

What operating system is being run on your laptop?

Kind regards,

[Ben · Accepted solution]

There are many details to make it work but I'll offer a high-lvel description.

You can use VI Server to invoke code on RT machines.

For each application you want to invoke on the RT side create a source distribution. FTP those to the RT node then using the correct path on the RT node use VI server to open and run the target VIs.

Have fun,

Ben

[Marshall_B]

Hi Torpedotown,

Further to the information which Ben has already provided, take a look at the following NI web pages regarding the VI Server and its functions:

Knowledge Base (KB) Article: What is the VI Server?

LabVIEW Help File: Capabilities of the VI Server

Community Example: Control Real-Time (RT) Target VI from Host VI Using VI Server

 

Hope these help

Kind regards,

[Torpedotown]

Hi Ben,

Thanks. VI server is perfect.

Like your website...

Torepedotown