Deploying to Different Real-Time Targets from the Same LabVIEW Project

This article details the steps required to deploy code within a LabVIEW project to multiple, or different real-time targets. For demonstration purposes, this article utilises a cRIO, but the same concept can be applied to any real-time controller.

Note: It is not possible to change the model of a real-time target once it has been added to a LabVIEW project. Instead, it is necessary to create a new target.
 

There is no way to change the model of the real-time target in the LabVIEW project. Instead, add a new target to the project by following the steps below.

1. Right-click Project >> New >> Targets and Devices ...


2. This will bring up a dialog. Select New target or device and pick the relevant real-time target type.



3. Configure the target's IP address by right-clicking the target and selecting Properties.

• If the IP address is unknown, it can be checked from NI MAX.

4. If an FPGA target is required, right-click the newly-created chassis >> New >> FPGA Target.

5. Drag all VIs, modules, FIFOs, etc. under the newly-created RT target.

Additional Information

It is better to add a new RT target using New target or device instead of Existing target or device if there are multiple targets of the same type that require code deployment. If a target is added using Existing target or device, the RT target will be named according to the serial number of a specific device, reducing interchangeability.

File >> Save As >> Duplicate .lvproj file and contents can be used to create backups and different versions of your LabVIEW Real-Time project.