Description
The Part Number 777572-12 corresponds to a product in the PXI Embedded Controllers category, specifically the model PXI-8156. This model is described as a PXI-8156/166 Sys. Ctrl. (ENET/GPIB/2Serial), designed for use with WIN NT, and includes LabVIEW FDS. It falls under the type of PXI/cPCI Embedded Controller.
For storage, it is equipped with a 3.5 in. 1.44 MB Floppy Drive and a 2 GB Hard Drive that is expandable to accommodate larger data needs. The Display is a Super VGA, providing clear and crisp visuals. Connectivity is robust with 2 RS-232 Serial Ports, 1 USB Port, 1 PS/2-style Keyboard Port, and 1 PS/2-style Mouse Port. Network and peripheral connections are facilitated through 1 10BaseT Ethernet Port, 1 ECP Parallel Port, and a GPIB Port featuring a 24-pin standard GPIB connector.
The device is designed to indicate its operational status through Front Panel LEDs that show device power and drive status; Ethernet port status is also indicated through TX/RX & LINK LEDs. It supports ISA bus and PCI local bus on the peripheral side. Included software and programming API are NI-488.2M and NI-VISA, respectively.
Despite its Obsolete Status, announced by National Instruments, it remains available for purchase and repairs through Apex Waves, ensuring continued support for users of this model.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 777572-12 |
| Category | PXI Embedded Controllers |
| Model | PXI-8156 |
| Description | PXI-8156/166 Sys. Ctrl.(ENET/GPIB/2Serial),WIN NT, LabVIEW FDS |
| Type | PXI/cPCI Embedded Controller |
| 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 |
| Parallel Port | 1 ECP |
| GPIB Port | 1 (24-pin standard GPIB connector) |
| Front Panel LEDs | Device power and drive status; Ethernet port status (TX/RX & LINK LEDs) |
| Peripheral Bus | ISA bus and PCI local bus |
| Software Kit | NI-488.2M |
| Programming API | NI-VISA |
| Obsolete Status | Announced by National Instruments, available for purchase and repairs by Apex Waves |
Question 1: What is the part number for the PXI-8156?
Answer 1: 777572-12
Question 2: Does the PXI-8156 have a GPIB port?
Answer 2: Yes, it has a GPIB port.
Question 3: What type of display does the PXI-8156 have?
Answer 3: Super VGA
Question 4: Can the PXI-8156’s hard drive be expanded?
Answer 4: Yes, it’s expandable.
Question 5: Is the PXI-8156 still supported despite being obsolete?
Answer 5: Yes, supported by Apex Waves.
