The NI PXI-8187 is a high-performance embedded controller for PXI and CompactPCI systems. It combines a 2.5 GHz Mobile Intel Pentium 4 processor with integrated graphics and a comprehensive suite of I/O interfaces. The platform supports up to 1 GB DDR SDRAM and configurable hard drive storage from 20 GB to 160 GB, making it suitable for measurement, automation, and real-time control applications in laboratory and field environments.
Technical Specifications
• Processor: 2.5 GHz Mobile Intel Pentium 4, Socket 478
• Cache: 512 KB on-die
• Memory: 256 MB DDR SDRAM standard; maximum 1 GB (single SO-DIMM)
• Storage: 20–160 GB configurable hard drive
• Graphics: Integrated Intel Extreme Graphics
• Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 2000, or LabVIEW Real-Time
• Power: Maximum 5.0 A at +3.3 V
• Shock: 30 g peak, half-sine, 11 ms pulse (IEC-60068-2-27)
• Vibration Operating: 5–500 Hz, 0.3 grms (with SSD)
• Vibration Nonoperating: 5–500 Hz, 2.4 grms (IEC-60068-2-64)
• Operating Temperature: 5–45°C standard; 0–55°C extended temperature
• Storage Temperature: –40 to 85°C extended temperature option
• Dimensions: 3.2 in. × 5.1 in. × 8.5 in. (3U form factor)
• Weight: 2.2 lb (1.0 kg)
– Key Features
• Full PXI specification compliance with internal trigger bus routing
• Dual RS-232 serial ports (16550) and dual USB 2.0 ports
• 10/100BaseTX Ethernet, GPIB (IEEE 488.2), and parallel port (IEEE 1284 ECP/EPP)
• VGA display output and PS/2 keyboard/mouse interface
• External SMB trigger I/O for system synchronization
• Two front-panel status LEDs
– Typical Applications
• Modular PXI system controllers for test and measurement
• Real-time automation and process control
• Data acquisition and instrument control in distributed systems
– Compatibility & Integration
The PXI-8187 integrates directly into PXI chassis via its native backplane interface. Legacy peripherals connect via RS-232, parallel, and GPIB. Ethernet enables remote monitoring and distributed command execution across networked systems.
