Installing Software on the Controller

  1. In MAX, expand your system under Remote Systems.
  2. Right-click Software.
  3. Select Add/Remove Software to launch the LabVIEW Real-Time Software Wizard.
    Tip You must log in to install software on the sbRIO-96xx. The default username for the sbRIO-96xx is admin. There is no default password for the sbRIO-96xx. To set a password for your system, refer to Setting a System Password.
  4. Select the recommended software set for your LabVIEW and NI-RIO Device Drivers versions.
  5. Click Next.
  6. Select any additional software from the list of software add-ons, if needed.
    Tip You can use this wizard at any time to install additional software.
    Note Download the NI Device Drivers appropriate for the programming mode deployed in your system design:
    • LabVIEW FPGA Module is required to run your modules in the LabVIEW FPGA programming mode.
    • NI Scan Engine is required to run your modules in the Real-Time Scan (IO Variables) programming mode.
    • NI-DAQmx is required to run your modules in Real-Time (NI-DAQmx) programming mode.
  7. Click Next.
  8. Verify that the summary of software to install is correct.
  9. Click Next to start the installation.
  10. Click Finish when the installation is complete.