The NI PXI-8101 is a 3U embedded controller purpose-built for Windows-based PXI and CompactPCI systems. It combines a PC platform with integrated I/O in a single module, freeing all remaining chassis slots for measurement and control instrumentation. The controller delivers industrial-grade performance for test automation, data acquisition, and embedded measurement applications.
Technical Specifications
• Processor: Intel Celeron 575, 2.0 GHz single-core with 667 MHz Front Side Bus
• Memory: One 64-bit DDR2 SO-DIMM socket; 1 GB standard (800 MHz PC2 6400), up to 4 GB maximum
• Storage: 80 GB SATA hard drive standard; 4 GB Flash SSD available in RT variant; supports 2.5-inch notebook drives and USB storage
• Chipset: Mobile Intel GM45 Express with integrated graphics
• Operating System: Microsoft Windows (versions per SKU configuration)
• Video Output: DVI-I connector with simultaneous DVI and analog VGA support; includes DVI-I to VGA adapter
• Networking: Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000BASE-TX)
• I/O Ports: Two Hi-Speed USB ports, one RS-232 serial port (9-pin), one ECP/EPP parallel port (36-pin, IEEE 1284)
• Trigger Interface: External SMB connector for PXI backplane trigger routing; supports input, output, or watchdog functions
• Form Factor: 3U PXI module occupying one system slot plus three expansion slots
• Dimensions: 1.59 × 5.14 × 8.51 inches (4.0 × 13.0 × 21.6 cm)
• Weight: 1.42 lbs
– Key Features
• Integrated hard drive and controller functions eliminate external enclosure requirements
• Front panel LEDs provide real-time status indication
• Reset button enables field-level diagnostics
• PXI trigger bus SMB connector enables synchronization across modular instrumentation
– Typical Applications
• Industrial automation and embedded control systems
• Automated test equipment (ATE) environments
• Real-time data acquisition and logging
• Distributed measurement systems in manufacturing
– Compatibility & Integration
The PXI-8101 runs NI-DAQmx drivers and integrates with LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, Visual Basic, Visual C++, Visual Studio .NET, NI-VISA, and Measurement Studio development environments. It operates in standard PXI and CompactPCI chassis configurations.
