Description
The NI PCI-8517/2 is part of National Instruments’ Automotive Networking Products category, specifically within the NI‑XNET family. This model, identified by part number 198980C-62L (780685-02), is designed to facilitate high-speed, real-time applications. It is ideal for quick control prototyping, hardware‑in‑the‑loop simulation, automation control, and bus monitoring among other applications.
Featuring a FlexRay Interface with 2 Ports, the PCI-8517 is equipped with TJA1080 transceivers, supporting baud rates ranging from 1 Mbps to 10 Mbps. This range ensures compatibility with a wide array of automotive networking standards and speeds, making it a versatile choice for various automotive networking tasks.
One of the key features of the PCI-8517 is its power management capability, which includes a sleep mode for low power consumption, ensuring efficiency in operations. Additionally, for developers and engineers, the PCI-8517 offers compatibility with LabVIEW RT and C/C++ on Windows, providing flexibility in programming environments for various project requirements.
Moreover, the PCI-8517 comes equipped with enhanced features such as a Bus Monitor and a unified FlexRay database for editing and importing, simplifying the tasks of monitoring and database management. These features, combined with its robust build and compatibility, make the NI PCI-8517/2 an essential tool for automotive networking and real-time applications.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 198980C-62L (780685-02) |
| Category | Automotive Networking Products |
| Model | PCI-8517 |
| Description | NI PCI-8517/2, FlexRay Interface, 2 Port |
| Manufacturer | National Instruments |
| Interface Type | FlexRay |
| Family | NI‑XNET |
| Applications | High-speed, real-time applications, quick control prototyping, hardware‑in‑the‑loop simulation, automation control, bus monitoring, etc. |
| Number of Ports | 2 |
| Transceivers | TJA1080 |
| Baud Rate Range | 1 Mbps to 10 Mbps |
| Power Management | Sleep mode for low power consumption |
| Compatibility | LabVIEW RT, C/C++ on Windows |
| Features | Bus Monitor, unified FlexRay database for editing and importing |
Question 1: What is the part number of the NI PCI-8517/2?
Answer 1: 198980C-62L (780685-02)
Question 2: What interfaces does the NI PCI-8517/2 support?
Answer 2: FlexRay Interface with 2 Ports
Question 3: What baud rates does the PCI-8517 support?
Answer 3: 1 Mbps to 10 Mbps
Question 4: Is the NI PCI-8517/2 compatible with LabVIEW RT?
Answer 4: Yes, it supports LabVIEW RT and C/C++ on Windows.
Question 5: What are some applications of the NI PCI-8517/2?
Answer 5: Control prototyping, HIL, automation control, bus monitoring.
