Description
The product with the part number 184596B-311 falls under the category of PXI Embedded Controllers. Specifically, this is the PXI-8156 model, which offers a variety of features tailored for robust computing needs.
One of the notable drive options includes a 3.5 in. 1.44 MB floppy drive and a 2 GB hard drive which is expandable, catering to a range of storage requirements. For display purposes, it utilizes a Super VGA monitor, ensuring clear and sharp visuals.
In terms of connectivity, the controller is well-equipped. It has two RS-232 serial ports and one Universal Serial Bus (USB) port, facilitating diverse peripheral connections. Additionally, there is provision for both a PS/2-style keyboard and a PS/2-style mouse, enhancing user interaction. For network connections, it includes one 10BaseT Ethernet port, and for local printer connections, there is one Extended Capabilities Port (ECP).
The device also features a GPIB port with a 24-pin standard GPIB connector, which is essential for instrument communication. The front panel of the PXI-8156 is designed with LEDs to indicate device power and drive status, as well as Ethernet port status (TX/RX & LINK LEDs), providing at-a-glance system monitoring.
For expansion, it supports both ISA bus and PCI local bus, allowing for a broad range of peripheral integrations. The PXI-8156 comes with a software kit identified as NI-488.2M, and it is programmable via the NI-VISA API, offering versatile development options for various applications.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 184596B-311 |
| Category | PXI Embedded Controllers |
| Model | PXI-8156 |
| Drive Options | 3.5 in. 1.44 MB floppy drive, 2 GB hard drive (expandable) |
| Display | Super VGA |
| Serial Ports | 2 RS-232 |
| USB Port | 1 Universal Serial Bus (USB) port |
| Keyboard and Mouse Ports | 1 PS/2-style keyboard port, 1 PS/2-style mouse port |
| Ethernet Port | 1 10BaseT |
| Parallel Port | 1 Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) |
| GPIB Port | 1 (24-pin standard GPIB connector) |
| Front Panel LEDs | Device power and drive status, Ethernet port status (TX/RX & LINK LEDs) |
| Peripheral Expansion | ISA bus and PCI local bus |
| Software Kit | NI-488.2M |
| Programming API | NI-VISA |
