The National Instruments PXI-1010 is a hybrid PXI/SCXI chassis that combines high-performance modular instrumentation with integrated signal conditioning in a single compact unit. It accommodates 8 PXI slots and 4 SCXI slots, with a built-in interconnect that allows a DAQ device in the eighth PXI slot to control the SCXI subsystem without external cabling. This architecture is optimized for space-constrained test environments requiring simultaneous data acquisition, instrument control, and signal conditioning.
Technical Specifications
• Chassis Configuration: 8 PXI slots, 4 SCXI slots (12 total)
• PXI Compliance: Revision 2.0 with advanced timing and synchronization capabilities
• SCXI Modes: Parallel and multiplexed operation supported
• Power Output: Up to 300 W
• Input Voltage: 100 to 240 VAC (operating range 90 to 264 VAC)
• Operating Temperature: −20 to 70 °C (IEC 60068-2-1, IEC 60068-2-2)
• Relative Humidity: 5 to 95%, noncondensing (IEC 60068-2-56)
– Key Features
• Built-in PXI/SCXI interconnect eliminates external control cables
• SCXI daisy-chaining capability enables high-channel-count system expansion
• Full SCXIbus implementation: analog, digital, and timing buses with integrated analog multiplexing
• PXI backplane includes reference clock, trigger bus, star trigger, and local bus
• Accepts both PXI and CompactPCI modules per PXI specification interoperability
• Low-noise environment for SCXI modules with integrated power and control circuitry
– Typical Applications
Data acquisition systems with simultaneous analog signal conditioning, multi-channel instrumentation in constrained spaces, and modular test systems requiring flexible synchronization and trigger distribution.
– Compatibility & Integration
The PXI-1010 supports current and future SCXI modules and CompactPCI-compatible devices. Mounting options include removable rubber feet for benchtop use, dual-side mounting points for embedded applications, and optional rack-mount kits. The local bus interface connects SCXI and PXI backplanes through a multifunction I/O module in the rightmost PXI slot.
