Overview
The National Instruments LabVIEW Real-Time Module enhances the LabVIEW development environment to provide deterministic, real-time performance. Applications are developed on a host computer using graphical programming and then deployed to an independent hardware target with a real-time OS (RTOS). This setup allows for rapid application development and eliminates the need for OS or code verification on hardware.

Graphical Development Environment
LabVIEW allows users to create real-time systems by assembling graphical functions on a block diagram. The LabVIEW Project Explorer facilitates the configuration and development of distributed real-time applications, enabling easy code deployment and data sharing among various targets.

System Requirements and Compatible Targets
Minimum system requirements include Windows 2000/XP, 128 MB RAM, and a Pentium III/Celeron processor. Compatible real-time targets include RT Series PXI controllers, Compact FieldPoint, CompactRIO, and others.

Stand-Alone Application Deployment
With the LabVIEW Professional Development System and Real-Time Module, users can create stand-alone executables for NI RT Series hardware targets, allowing for autonomous field applications.

Real-Time Performance
RT Series hardware targets feature embedded processors running an RTOS, ensuring deterministic execution of time-critical tasks. The system supports multirate applications with up to 128 independent tasks.

Reliable Operation
LabVIEW Real-Time applications continue to run even if the host computer is interrupted, ensuring reliable operations for real-time control.

System Monitoring and Debugging Tools
The module provides tools for monitoring system resources and debugging applications, including the Real-Time System Manager and the LabVIEW Execution Trace Toolkit.

Scalable Development
Users can choose from various RT Series hardware targets to create customized systems. The system is scalable, allowing for easy porting of applications to new hardware targets with minimal modifications.

Control Design Software Integration
The LabVIEW Real-Time Module integrates with control design and simulation tools for algorithm design and hardware-in-the-loop testing.

NI Developer Suite Control Edition
This subscription program offers quarterly software updates and priority technical support, bundling complementary software into one package.

NI Services and Support
NI provides global services and support throughout the application lifecycle, including training, professional services, and software service programs. Various service levels are available, offering different benefits such as automatic upgrades and direct support access.