New CompactRIO software-designed controller from NI

NI has introduced the CompactRIO performance controller, a software-designed controller that integrates the latest embedded technologies from Intel and Xilinx to deliver high performance and flexibility.

Fully supported by LabVIEW 2014 and NI Linux Real-Time, it is suitable for advanced control and applications in harsh, industrial environments, providing high-performance processing, custom timing and triggering, and data transfer from modular C Series I/O. 

LabVIEW 2014 with NI Linux Real-Time support lets engineers and scientists use a single, familiar development environment to continue developing their system while taking immediate advantage of increased CompactRIO hardware performance. 

Key Features 
- Intel Atom Processor: Close the loop faster, tackle more tasks with the same controller, and process data with more precision, accuracy and speed with this dual-core processor. 
- Kintex-7 FPGA: Process more channels and implement more complex filtering and control algorithms. 
- NI Linux Real-Time: Get access to an extensive community of applications and IP with a robust Linux -based real-time OS. 
- Embedded UI: Implement a local HMI device and use the control system to handle HMI tasks, cutting component costs as well as development and integration time. 
- Improved Vision Integration: Add USB3 or GigE Vision cameras using NI Linux Real-Time, integrate vision acquisition directly into an application, and use new Vision IP to turn the FPGA into a high-performance vision coprocessor. 

To learn more about the CompactRIO 4-slot performance controller, click here. An 8-slot version of the controller will be released later this year.