Deployment Target

The NI VeriStand Engine and FlexRIO driver must be installed onto the Real Time target before a project can be deployed to it. The VeriStand version installed on the deployment target must match the development version.

The Power Electronics Add-On is supported on NI PXI targets running the NI Linux RT operating system. For more information about NI RT target OS support, refer to NI Hardware and Software Operating System Compatibility.

Supported RT Operating Systems

Supported RT Operating Systems
NI Linux RT

Make sure Enable Embedded UI is disabled for the target, as it may conflict with the execution of the VeriStand Waveform Processing Loop. This option is found under the target in NI MAX, in the Startup Settings section of the System Settings tab.

Software Installation on NI Linux RT Targets

Use the NI Measurement and Automation Explorer to set up the target and install the required software packages described below. Detailed instructions for the installation process can be found on the NI website:

Base System Image

When selecting a Base System Image during the installation, use the latest version available. Confirm that it meets the minimum version requirement:

Required Base System Image

Required Base System Image
Linux RT System Image 21.5+

Programming Environment

Select the Programming Environment corresponding to your version of VeriStand:

Programming Environment	VeriStand Engine Version

Programming Environment	VeriStand Engine Version
LabVIEW 2023	2023 (23.x.x)
LabVIEW 2021	2021 (21.x.x)
LabVIEW 2020	2020 (20.x.x)

Software Packages

Select the required software from the list of available packages and enable Include recommended packages to ensure that all necessary dependencies are installed onto the target.

Required Target Software Packages

Required Target Software Packages
NI VeriStand Engine
FlexRIO