Description
The National Instruments PXI-8156 PXI Controller, with part number 184596F-211, falls under the category of PXI Embedded Controllers. This model, PXI-8156, is equipped with a 3.5 in. 1.44 MB floppy drive and a 2 GB hard drive that is expandable, catering to diverse storage requirements.
For display purposes, it utilizes Super VGA technology, ensuring clear and crisp visuals. Connectivity options are extensive, featuring 2 RS-232 Serial ports, 1 USB port, 1 PS/2-style keyboard port, 1 PS/2-style mouse port, 1 10BaseT Ethernet port, 1 ECP, and 1 GPIB Port (24-pin standard GPIB connector), facilitating versatile peripheral connections and network integration.
The device’s front panel is adorned with LEDs that indicate device power and drive status, as well as Ethernet port status (TX/RX & LINK LEDs), providing at-a-glance monitoring. Expansion capabilities are robust, supported by both ISA bus and PCI local bus interfaces, allowing for system customization and scalability.
Included with the controller is the NI-488.2M software kit, and it supports programming via the NI-VISA API for serial, parallel, and GPIB devices, offering a comprehensive development environment. Despite its announced obsolete status by National Instruments, it remains available for purchase and repairs through Apex Waves, ensuring continued availability for users requiring this specific controller setup.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 184596F-211 |
| Category | PXI Embedded Controllers |
| Model | PXI-8156 |
| Description | National Instruments PXI-8156 PXI Controller |
| Drive | 3.5 in. 1.44 MB floppy drive, 2 GB hard drive (expandable) |
| Display | Super VGA |
| Ports | 2 RS-232 Serial ports, 1 USB port, 1 PS/2-style keyboard port, 1 PS/2-style mouse port, 1 10BaseT Ethernet port, 1 ECP, 1 GPIB Port (24-pin standard GPIB connector) |
| Front Panel LEDs | Device power and drive status, Ethernet port status (TX/RX & LINK LEDs) |
| Expansion Bus | ISA bus and PCI local bus |
| Software Kit | NI-488.2M |
| Programming API | NI-VISA for serial, parallel, and GPIB devices |
| Obsolete Status | Announced by National Instruments, available for purchase and repairs by Apex Waves |
Question 1: What is the display technology of PXI-8156?
Answer 1: It uses Super VGA technology.
Question 2: How many USB ports does the PXI-8156 have?
Answer 2: It has 1 USB port.
Question 3: What software kit is included with the PXI-8156?
Answer 3: It includes the NI-488.2M software kit.
Question 4: Is the PXI-8156 still available for purchase?
Answer 4: Yes, through Apex Waves.
Question 5: What is the part number of the PXI-8156?
Answer 5: Part number is 184596F-211.
