Description
The PXI-1045 is a high-capacity, 18-slot PXI Chassis designed to accommodate a wide range of measurement and automation applications. This chassis is identified by part numbers 778645-01, 778644-01, and 778644-02, ensuring a variety of options for specific project requirements.
It boasts a system bandwidth of 132 MB/s, providing efficient data transfer rates that can significantly enhance system performance. To support precise timing and synchronization, the PXI-1045 features a 10 MHz Reference Clock with a skew of less than 250 picoseconds, ensuring high accuracy across all installed modules.
Connectivity is facilitated through 2 BNC I/O connectors for reference input and output, simplifying integration with external timebases or other instrumentation. The chassis is designed to keep modules at optimal operating temperatures, offering a fan cooling capacity of 25 watts per slot at low settings and 24 watts per slot at high settings, with an AUTO/HIGH fan speed selector for adaptable thermal management.
Powering the PXI-1045 is an AC power supply, specified by part number 778647-01. This chassis is relatively lightweight at 27.8 pounds and has compact dimensions of 6.97 x 17.54 x 17.12 inches (HxWxD), making it suitable for both benchtop and rack-mounted setups.
In terms of software, it supports the NI PXI chassis software and NI Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX), ensuring easy integration and management of the system within a wide range of application development environments.
The PXI-1045 has reached its mature status, as announced by National Instruments. However, it remains available for purchase and repairs through Apex Waves, providing a reliable solution for users seeking high-performance PXI chassis options.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Numbers | 778645-01, 778644-01, 778644-02 |
| Category | PXI Chassis |
| Model | PXI-1045 |
| Slots | 18-slot |
| System Bandwidth | 132 MB/s |
| 10 MHz Reference Clock Skew | <250 ps |
| BNC I/O Connectors | 2 (REF IN and OUT) |
| Fan Cooling Capacity | 25 W per slot (low), 24 W per slot (high) |
| Fan Speed Selector | AUTO/HIGH |
| AC Power Supply Part Number | 778647-01 |
| Weight | 27.8 lb |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 6.97 x 17.54 x 17.12 in |
| Software | NI PXI chassis software, NI Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) |
| Mature Status | Announced by National Instruments, available for purchase and repairs by Apex Waves |
Question 1: What is the system bandwidth of the PXI-1045?
Answer 1: 132 MB/s
Question 2: How many slots does the PXI-1045 have?
Answer 2: 18 slots
Question 3: What type of connectors does the PXI-1045 feature?
Answer 3: 2 BNC I/O connectors
Question 4: What is the power supply part number for the PXI-1045?
Answer 4: 778647-01
Question 5: What is the fan cooling capacity of the PXI-1045 per slot at low settings?
Answer 5: 25 watts



