Description
The product with the part number 186190B-321 falls under the category of PXI Embedded Controllers. Specifically, it is the PXI-8156 model. This model, known as the PXI-8156B, is a 233 MHz Controller that comes equipped with Windows 98 as its operating system and has 32 MB of installed memory.
The processor speed of this controller is 233 MHz, which ensures efficient performance for its intended applications. The operating system provided with this controller is Windows 98, catering to specific software compatibility and requirements. It features an installed memory capacity of 32 MB, which, while modest by modern standards, is suited to the applications it was designed for at the time of its release.
For storage, the PXI-8156B includes a 3.5 in. 1.44 MB floppy drive and a 2 GB hard drive, which is expandable to accommodate additional storage needs. The display compatibility is with Super VGA monitors, providing clear and precise visual feedback for the operator.
Connectivity options on this controller are comprehensive, including two RS-232 serial ports, one USB port, a PS/2-style keyboard port, and a PS/2-style mouse port. It also features one 10BaseT Ethernet port for networking capabilities, one Extended Capabilities Port (ECP), and one GPIB port with a 24-pin standard GPIB connector for versatile peripheral connections.
The PXI-8156B supports peripherals expansion through both the ISA bus and PCI local bus, allowing for a wide range of peripheral devices to be connected and integrated into its system. The included software kit is the NI-488.2M, and the programming API supported is NI-VISA, which are essential for developers working with this controller.
It is important to note that this model is considered obsolete,
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 186190B-321 |
| Category | PXI Embedded Controllers |
| Model | PXI-8156 |
| Description | PXI-8156B, 233 MHz Controller with WIN 98, 32 MB installed |
| Processor Speed | 233 MHz |
| Operating System | Windows 98 |
| Installed Memory | 32 MB |
| Floppy Drive | 3.5 in. 1.44 MB |
| Hard Drive | 2 GB (expandable) |
| Display | Super VGA |
| Serial Ports | 2 RS-232 |
| USB Ports | 1 |
| Keyboard Port | PS/2-style |
| Mouse Port | PS/2-style |
| Ethernet Port | 1 10BaseT |
| ECP Port | 1 Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) |
| GPIB Port | 1 (24-pin standard GPIB connector) |
| Peripherals Expansion | ISA bus and PCI local bus |
| Software Kit | NI-488.2M |
| Programming API | NI-VISA |
| Status | Obsolete (Available for purchase and repairs by Apex Waves) |
Question 1: What is the processor speed of the PXI-8156B?
Answer 1: 233 MHz
Question 2: What operating system does the PXI-8156B use?
Answer 2: Windows 98
Question 3: How much RAM does the PXI-8156B have?
Answer 3: 32 MB
Question 4: What is the hard drive capacity of the PXI-8156B?
Answer 4: 2 GB
Question 5: What kind of ports does the PXI-8156B feature?
Answer 5: RS-232, USB, PS/2, Ethernet, ECP, GPIB
