Reading from CompactRIO Channels (Scan Interface)

CompactRIO Scan Interface

Reading from CompactRIO Channels (Scan Interface)

Complete the following steps to read data from a CompactRIO channel.

  1. Configure the CompactRIO system.
  2. Make sure the I/O variable for the input channel appears under the module item in the Project Explorer window.
  3. Right-click the RT target item for the controller in the Project Explorer window and select New»VI from the shortcut menu to add a new LabVIEW Real-Time VI to the CompactRIO system.
  4. Place a Timed Structure on the block diagram of the VI.
  5. Configure the Timed Structure as needed.
  6. Place the I/O variable for the channel in the Timed Structure.
  7. Right-click the output terminal of the I/O variable and select Create»Indicator.
  8. Right-click the error out terminal of the I/O variable and select Create»Indicator.
  9. Run the VI.