Description
The product described here is a legacy industrial controller with the part number 197741A-720L (780309-01). This controller falls under the category of Legacy Industrial Controllers and is identified as model NI-3100. At the core of its operations, it utilizes an Intel Celeron processor accompanied by an Intel GMA-950 graphics controller. It is equipped with 1GB of RAM to ensure smooth performance.
For storage purposes, this device comes with an extendable HDD, allowing users to expand storage according to their specific needs. The operating system preinstalled on this controller is Windows XP, which is user-replaceable, offering flexibility in software configurations. It boasts a variety of expansion slots including CompactFlash, PCI half-length/PCI Express for further enhancement of its capabilities.
In terms of connectivity, this controller is well-equipped with a 9-pin DSUB serial port, an Ethernet port, four USB ports, a CompactFlash slot, and an MXI Express connector. Its Ethernet connectivity supports RJ45 and is capable of 10/100 or 1000 Ethernet connections through auto-negotiation, ensuring versatile and reliable network connections.
The power supply requirements for this controller are 10 to 30 V external, with a minimum of 60 watts, ensuring that it can operate efficiently in a variety of industrial environments. Despite its obsolete status, it remains available for purchase and repairs exclusively through Apex Waves, offering a valuable option for industries that require legacy hardware compatibility.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 197741A-720L (780309-01) |
| Category | Legacy Industrial Controllers |
| Model | NI-3100 |
| Processor | Intel Celeron |
| Graphics Controller | Intel GMA-950 |
| RAM | 1GB |
| Hard Drive | Extendable HDD |
| Operating System | Preinstalled Windows XP (User Replaceable) |
| Expansion Slots | CompactFlash, PCI half-length/PCI Express |
| Connectivity | 9-pin DSUB serial port, Ethernet port, four USB ports, CompactFlash slot, MXI Express connector |
| Ethernet | RJ45, supports 10/100 or 1000 Ethernet connections (auto-negotiation) |
| Power Supply | 10 to 30 V external, minimum 60 watts |
| Obsolescence Status | Obsolete, available for purchase and repairs by Apex Waves |
Question 1: What processor does the NI-3100 use?
Answer 1: Intel Celeron processor.
Question 2: What OS is preinstalled on the NI-3100?
Answer 2: Windows XP.
Question 3: How much RAM does the NI-3100 have?
Answer 3: 1GB.
Question 4: What graphic controller is in the NI-3100?
Answer 4: Intel GMA-950.
Question 5: Where can NI-3100 still be purchased?
Answer 5: Exclusively through Apex Waves.

