This can be done in different ways depending on the PXI(e) controller Operating System:
Real Time OS: To clone your RT drive, use the
NI Replication and Deployment (RAD) Utility. This utility provides a turn-key solution for automated RT image deployment, replication, and management.
Windows OS: All Windows embedded controllers will have an OEM version of Acronis True Image installed.
- Use the Acronis True Image tool to create an image of the Windows drive or entire hard disk and store it to a specific location.
- Use the Acronis True Image tool to deploy the created image to multiple embedded controller drives or hard disks.
Additional Information
Note for cloned images on Windows:
- NI recommends only using cloned images if you have the exact same controller model (i.e. PXIe-8135). Images from other controller models or revisions of the same model (check part number) could result in software corruption and/or unexpected behavior.
- Also, NI recommends using Acronis True Image, because it is a tested scenario. Results of cloning with other software were not tested and therefore are unknown.
If you experience issues, install Windows from scratch onto the controller and use a batch installer to install the specific software and drivers needed. For more information please see
Creating a Custom Installer with the NI Batch Installer Builder.