Description
The National Instruments PXI-8156 PXI Controller, with part number 184596F-321, falls under the category of PXI Embedded Controllers. This model is designed to cater to a wide range of industrial and scientific applications, providing robust control and interfacing options.
It features a 3.5 in. 1.44 MB floppy drive and a 2 GB hard drive that is expandable, ensuring ample storage for software and data logging. For display outputs, it supports Super VGA video output, allowing for clear and crisp images on compatible monitors.
Communication is facilitated through 2 RS-232 serial ports and 1 Universal Serial Bus (USB) port, enabling easy connection to a variety of devices and peripherals. Additionally, it has 1 PS/2-style keyboard port and 1 PS/2-style mouse port, ensuring compatibility with standard input devices. Networking is made possible through 1 10BaseT Ethernet port, and it also includes 1 Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) parallel port for connecting legacy devices.
The controller is equipped with 1 GPIB port featuring a 24-pin standard GPIB connector, making it suitable for interfacing with GPIB-enabled devices. Its front panel LEDs provide immediate visual feedback on device power, drive status, and Ethernet port status (TX/RX & LINK LEDs), ensuring operational monitoring is straightforward.
For expansion and compatibility with a range of devices, it features an ISA bus and a PCI local bus, offering flexible options for system integration. The included software kit, NI-488.2, provides essential utilities and drivers for maximizing the capabilities of the PXI-8156 PXI Controller.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 184596F-321 |
| Category | PXI Embedded Controllers |
| Model | PXI-8156 |
| Description | National Instruments PXI-8156 PXI Controller |
| Drive Support | 3.5 in. 1.44 MB floppy drive, 2 GB hard drive (expandable) |
| Video Output | Super VGA |
| Serial Ports | 2 RS-232 |
| USB Ports | 1 Universal Serial Bus (USB) port |
| Keyboard and Mouse Port | 1 PS/2-style keyboard board, 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, drive status, Ethernet port status (TX/RX & LINK LEDs) |
| Peripheral Bus | ISA bus, PCI local bus |
| Software Kit | NI-488.
Question 1: What is the part number of the PXI-8156? Question 2: Does the PXI-8156 include a floppy drive? Question 3: How many RS-232 serial ports does it have? Question 4: What type of bus does the PXI-8156 feature for expansion? Question 5: Is there software included with the PXI-8156? |
