The NI PXI-1020 is an 8-slot PXI chassis engineered for automated testing, data acquisition, and industrial control applications. This benchtop platform accommodates one system controller, three expansion slots, and seven peripheral slots—including a dedicated Star Trigger slot at position 2 that provides high-precision 10 MHz clock distribution and dedicated trigger lines to each peripheral. The chassis fully implements PXI triggering and timing extensions, ensuring seamless interoperability with standard CompactPCI (PICMG 2.0 R 2.1) and PXI-compatible modules.
Technical Specifications
Slot Configuration & Triggering
• 8 total slots: 1 system, 3 controller expansion, 7 peripheral (including ST slot)
• Star Trigger slot at position 2 with 10 MHz clock source and dedicated trigger lines to all peripheral slots
• Backplane implements all PXI specification triggering and timing extensions
Power Delivery
• Maximum usable power: 300 W
• DC-capable supply power: 150 W
• Input: 90–264 VAC, 47–63 Hz
• Optional DC input: 10–32 VDC
• Optional 1.7 Ah NiCd battery pack with DC-capable supply provides up to 12 minutes operation at full load
• 10 A circuit breaker over-current protection
Thermal Management & Display
• Filtered forced-air cooling with temperature-sensing fan speed control
• Integrated 6.4-inch VGA color LCD (640 × 480 resolution)
• Super VGA external display port
Physical & Environmental
• Dimensions: 6.97 × 17.52 × 14.55 inches; 3U form factor
• Weight: 21.5 lb
• Carrying handle and tilt feet for portability
• Optional 19-inch rack-mount kit available
– Key Features
• High-precision 10 MHz Star Trigger distribution for synchronized multi-module operation
• Dual power options: universal AC input or 10–32 VDC with optional battery backup
• Integrated LCD display, keyboard, mouse, and CD-ROM drive
• Filtered thermal management maintains stable operating conditions
– Typical Applications
• Automated test equipment (ATE) platforms
• Multi-channel data acquisition systems
• Industrial control and monitoring
• Portable field testing and diagnostics
– Compatibility & Integration
Fully compliant with PXI and CompactPCI (PICMG 2.0 R 2.1) specifications. Accepts all PXI and standard CompactPCI modules. The comprehensive backplane ensures deterministic triggering and timing across all peripheral slots.
