Description
The PXI Embedded Controller with part number 185704C-01 is a versatile and powerful controller designed for a wide range of applications. This model, known as the PXI-8156, is equipped with a variety of features to meet the needs of various users.
It includes a 3.5 in. 1.44 MB floppy drive for legacy support and a 2 GB hard drive that is expandable, allowing for storage flexibility. The display is a Super VGA, providing clear and crisp visuals for users.
The PXI-8156 comes with two RS-232 serial ports and a single USB port, offering multiple options for device connectivity. Additionally, it features one PS/2-style keyboard port and one PS/2-style mouse port, supporting standard input devices. Network connectivity is facilitated through one 10BaseT Ethernet port, and it also includes one Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) for enhanced functionality.
For instrumentation control, it is equipped with one GPIB port featuring a 24-pin standard GPIB connector. The front panel of the PXI-8156 showcases LEDs indicating device power and drive status, as well as Ethernet port status (TX/RX & LINK LEDs), providing clear visual feedback on the system’s operation.
Expansion possibilities are vast, with support for both ISA bus and PCI local bus, allowing for the addition of various peripherals and expansion cards. The controller comes with a NI-488.2M software kit and the NI-VISA programming API, offering powerful tools for device programming and integration.
Despite its obsolete status as announced by National Instruments, the PXI-8156 remains available for purchase and repairs through Apex Waves, ensuring continued support for users of this robust and reliable embedded controller.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 185704C-01 |
| Category | PXI Embedded Controllers |
| Model | PXI-8156 |
| Floppy Drive | 3.5 in. 1.44 MB |
| Hard Drive | 2 GB (expandable) |
| Display | Super VGA |
| Serial Ports | 2 RS-232 |
| USB Port | 1 |
| Keyboard Port | 1 PS/2-style |
| Mouse Port | 1 PS/2-style |
| Ethernet Port | 1 10BaseT |
| Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) | 1 |
| 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 | NI-488.2M software kit, NI-VISA programming API |
| Obsolete Status | Announced by National Instruments |
| Availability | Available for purchase and repairs by Apex Waves |
Question 1: What is the part number of the PXI-8156?
Answer 1: 185704C-01
Question 2: Does the PXI-8156 have a floppy drive?
Answer 2: Yes, it has a 3.5 in. 1.44 MB floppy drive.
Question 3: How large is the PXI-8156’s hard drive?
Answer 3: 2 GB, expandable.
Question 4: What type of display does the PXI-8156 feature?
Answer 4: Super VGA.
Question 5: Is the PXI-8156 still available for purchase?
Answer 5: Yes, through Apex Waves.
