Description
The National Instruments PXI-8156 PXI Controller, part number 184596A-221, falls under the category of PXI Embedded Controllers. This model, the PXI-8156, is equipped with a 3.5 in. 1.44 MB floppy drive and a 2 GB hard drive which is expandable, ensuring ample storage for various applications.
The controller boasts a Super VGA display for clear visual output, and connectivity is robust with two RS-232 serial ports, one Universal Serial Bus (USB) port, one PS/2-style keyboard port, and one PS/2-style mouse port. Network and peripheral connections are facilitated through one 10BaseT Ethernet port, one Extended Capabilities Port (ECP), and one GPIB port with a 24-pin standard GPIB connector.
To indicate operational status, the controller is designed with front panel LEDs that showcase device power, drive status, and Ethernet port status (TX/RX & LINK LEDs). Expansion capabilities include an ISA bus and PCI local bus, ensuring that the controller can adapt to various peripheral needs. The controller comes with a software kit including NI-488.2M and supports programming through the NI-VISA API, making it a versatile choice for programming and application development.
Despite its obsolete status, as announced by National Instruments, this model remains available at Apex Waves, offering a viable option for those in need of a reliable and expandable PXI controller.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 184596A-221 |
| Category | PXI Embedded Controllers |
| Model | PXI-8156 |
| Description | National Instruments PXI-8156 PXI Controller |
| Floppy Drive | 3.5 in. 1.44 MB |
| Hard Drive | 2 GB (expandable) |
| Display | Super VGA |
| Serial Ports | 2 RS-232 |
| USB Ports | 1 Universal Serial Bus (USB) port |
| Keyboard Port | 1 PS/2-style |
| Mouse Port | 1 PS/2-style |
| Ethernet Port | 1 10BaseT |
| ECP 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 |
| Obsolete Status | Announced by National Instruments, available at Apex Waves |
Question 1: What is the hard drive capacity of the PXI-8156?
Answer 1: 2 GB, expandable.
Question 2: Does the PXI-8156 have a floppy drive?
Answer 2: Yes, a 3.5 in. 1.44 MB floppy drive.
Question 3: How many USB ports does the PXI-8156 have?
Answer 3: One USB port.
Question 4: What type of display does the PXI-8156 support?
Answer 4: Super VGA display.
Question 5: Is the PXI-8156 still being produced by National Instruments?
Answer 5: No, it’s obsolete but available at Apex Waves.
