How to Set the Hardware Configuration

Before deploying the project, the CMDE Add-On must be configured with a specific Hardware Configuration. This configuration determines the type of FPGA board(s) targeted by the emulation and the features available in the FPGA firmware.

Prerequisites

How to Add the CMDE Add-On to the System Definition

Procedure

1. Select Hardware Configuration

   • Launch the VeriStand System Explorer and navigate to the CMDE Add-On Custom Device in the configuration tree.

   • Select a configuration from the drop down menu. The Configuration Description indicator will list the supported features of this configuration.  The configuration tree will also update accordingly. 

2. Enter Target Credentials

   • Enter your target Username and Password.

   • The default NI target credentials are as follows:

     • Username: admin

     • Password: leave empty

   • Save the system definition file.

3. Configure FPGA Alias

   • Open NI Measurement and Automation Explorer (NI MAX).

   • In the NI MAX configuration tree, expand Remote Systems, locate your target, and expand Devices and Interfaces.

   • Expand the chassis and locate the FPGA card(s) in your target. 

   • Verify that the FPGA aliases match those listed in the configuration description (CMDE0, CMDE1, etc).

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