Description
The National Instruments PXI-8187 is a robust piece of equipment designed for various computing needs within a PXI platform. Manufactured by National Instruments, this model is a testament to the company’s commitment to quality and innovation. The PXI-8187 comes with a variety of part numbers including 779755-00, 779755-01, 779755-02, 779755-33, 779842-00, 779842-01, 779842-02, and 779842-33, along with 189792B-013, ensuring flexibility and availability for different configurations and requirements.
At its core, the PXI-8187 is powered by a 2.5 GHz Pentium 4-M processor and comes with 256 MB of RAM, providing ample speed and memory for a wide range of applications. It operates on Microsoft Windows XP, a stable and reliable operating system that supports a wide range of software and applications critical for measurement, automation, and testing purposes.
This model is designed with a variety of peripherals to ensure connectivity and functionality. These include a VGA (15-pin DSUB) for display connectivity, two 16550 RS-232 serial ports for serial communication, one 10/100 Ethernet Port for network connectivity, one USB 2.0 Port for universal serial bus devices, one PS/2 (5-pin Din) Port for mouse or keyboard connections, one Parallel Port (36-pin champ) for parallel devices, and one GPIB (25-pin Micro D) for instrumentation control.
The PXI-8187 is equipped with one system slot and three controller expansion slots, providing ample room for expansion and integration with other PXI modules. Its software compatibility is extensive, supporting industry-standard software such as LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, Measurement Studio, and NI-VISA, making it a versatile choice for engineers and scientists working in various fields.
Designed to operate within a temperature range of 0–55 °C,
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | National Instruments |
| Model | PXI-8187 |
| Part Numbers | 779755-00, 779755-01, 779755-02, 779755-33, 779842-00, 779842-01, 779842-02, 779842-33, 189792B-013 |
| Processor | 2.5 GHz Pentium 4-M |
| RAM | 256 MB |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows XP |
| Peripherals | VGA (15-pin DSUB), 2 x 16550 RS-232 serial port, 1 x 10/100 Ethernet Port, 1 x USB 2.0 Port, 1 x PS/2 (5-pin Din) Port, 1 x Parallel Port (36-pin champ), 1 x GPIB (25-pin Micro D) |
| Slots | 1 system slot, 3 controller expansion slots |
| Software Compatibility | LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, Measurement Studio, NI-VISA |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0–55 °C |
| Obsolete Status | Announced by National Instruments, available for purchase and repairs by Apex Waves |
Question 1: What processor does the PXI-8187 use?
Answer 1: 2.5 GHz Pentium 4-M processor
Question 2: How much RAM does the PXI-8187 have?
Answer 2: 256 MB
Question 3: What OS does the PXI-8187 operate on?
Answer 3: Windows XP
Question 4: How many expansion slots does the PXI-8187 have?
Answer 4: Three controller expansion slots
Question 5: What software is compatible with the PXI-8187?
Answer 5: LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, Measurement Studio, NI-VISA




