Description
The National Instruments PXI-8156 is a PXI/cPCI Embedded Controller designed to meet the needs of a wide range of testing and measurement applications. Manufactured by National Instruments, a leader in the field, this model runs on the Windows NT operating system, ensuring reliability and compatibility with a variety of software and hardware.
It features a 2 GB hard drive that is expandable, allowing users to increase storage capacity as needed. For traditional data storage and transfer, it includes a 3.5 in. 1.44 MB floppy drive. The device is equipped with a Super VGA display, providing clear and sharp visuals for applications that require visual monitoring and interaction.
Connectivity is a strong point for the PXI-8156, offering 2 RS-232 serial ports for serial communications. It also has 1 Universal Serial Bus (USB) port, allowing for easy connection of USB devices. For input devices, it provides 1 PS/2-style keyboard port and 1 PS/2-style mouse port, ensuring compatibility with most keyboards and mice.
Networking and external data transfer capabilities include 1 10BaseT Ethernet port for network connectivity and 1 Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) parallel port for connecting older printers or other parallel devices. Additionally, it features 1 GPIB port with a 24-pin standard GPIB connector for instrument control and data acquisition.
The controller supports peripheral expansion through the ISA bus and PCI local bus, allowing for the addition of specialized cards and devices to expand its functionality. Software support includes NI-488.2M and NI-VISA programming API, making it highly versatile and capable of handling a wide range of programming tasks and instrument control scenarios.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | National Instruments |
| Model | PXI-8156 |
| Category | PXI/cPCI Embedded Controller |
| Operating System | Windows NT |
| Hard Drive | 2 GB (expandable) |
| Floppy Drive | 3.5 in. 1.44 MB |
| 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 |
| Parallel Port | 1 Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) |
| GPIB Port | 1 (24-pin standard GPIB connector) |
| Peripheral Expansion | ISA bus and PCI local bus |
| Software Support | NI-488.2M, NI-VISA programming API |
