National Instruments CompactRIO controller

NI has announced updated embedded systems hardware based on the LabVIEW reconfigurable I/O (RIO) architecture. This hardware includes the high-performance CompactRIO Controller for integrators with rugged, industrial applications.

The controllers are fully supported by LabVIEW software, the LabVIEW FPGA Module and NI Linux Real-Time, now based on Security-Enhanced Linux, which enables advanced security features for Industrial IoT applications.

To meet the evolving requirements of the IIoT, NI’s platform brings together intelligent systems, connectivity and system-to-system communications, coupled with analytical software tools designed to deliver business insights and customer value.

The high-performance CompactRIO controller is now available with an Intel Atom quad-core 1.91 GHz processor, making it possible to tackle more tasks with the same controller and process data with greater precision, accuracy and speed. A Kintex-7 FPGA allows for performing inline processing on more channels and to implement more complex filtering and control algorithms.

NI Linux Real-Time gives access to an extensive community of applications and IP with a secure and robust Linux-based real-time 64-bit OS, while an embedded UI offers a local HMI and the ability to use the control system to customise and handle HMI tasks, drastically cutting component costs as well as development and integration time. Secure Digital (SD) storage gives greater control over how data is stored, managed and accessed.