Description
The device is equipped with a 2.5 GHz Pentium 4-M processor, providing efficient processing capabilities. It comes with 256 MB of RAM, facilitating smooth operation of applications. The machine operates on Microsoft Windows XP, offering a stable and user-friendly environment.
For connectivity and expansion, it features a range of peripheral interfaces including a VGA (15-pin DSUB), two 16550 RS-232 serial ports, a 10/100 Ethernet Port, one USB 2.0 Port, a PS/2 (5-pin Din) Port, a Parallel Port (36-pin champ), and a GPIB (25-pin Micro D). It also includes one system slot and three controller expansion slots for further enhancement.
The device comes with a variety of part numbers, including 779755-00, 779755-01, 779755-02, 779755-33, 779842-00, 779842-01, 779842-02, 779842-33, and 189792B-013, ensuring a wide range of options for specific requirements.
Included software tools are factory condition recovery and an operating system installation disc, providing essential utilities for maintenance and setup. For software development and data acquisition, it is compatible with LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, Measurement Studio, and NI-VISA.
The device operates within an operating temperature range of 0–55 °C, ensuring reliability under various environmental conditions. Despite its obsolete status, as announced by National Instruments, it remains available for purchase and repairs through Apex Waves, offering continued support for users.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2.5 GHz Pentium 4-M |
| RAM | 256 MB |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows XP |
| Peripheral Interfaces | VGA (15-pin DSUB), 2 x 16550 RS-232 serial port, 10/100 Ethernet Port, 1 x USB 2.0 Port, 1 x PS/2 (5-pin Din) Port, Parallel Port (36-pin champ), GPIB (25-pin Micro D) |
| Slots | 1 system slot, 3 controller expansion slots |
| Part Numbers | 779755-00, 779755-01, 779755-02, 779755-33, 779842-00, 779842-01, 779842-02, 779842-33, 189792B-013 |
| Software Tools | Factory condition recovery, Operating system installation disc |
| Compatible Software/ADEs | LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, Measurement Studio, NI-VISA |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0–55 °C |
| Obsolete Status | Announced by National Instruments, available for purchase and repairs by Apex Waves |
Question 1: What processor does the PXI-8187 use?
Answer 1: 2.5 GHz Pentium 4-M processor.
Question 2: How much RAM comes with the PXI-8187?
Answer 2: 256 MB of RAM.
Question 3: What operating system does the PXI-8187 run?
Answer 3: Microsoft Windows XP.
Question 4: Is the PXI-8187 still available for purchase?
Answer 4: Yes, through Apex Waves despite its obsolete status.
Question 5: What software is compatible with the PXI-8187?
Answer 5: LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, and NI-VISA.

