The NI PXIe-8115 is a 3U PXI Express embedded controller built around an Intel Core i5-2510E dual-core processor running at 2.5 GHz with 3 MB on-die L2 cache and Turbo Boost support. It delivers deterministic processing for data acquisition, signal processing, and machine control in demanding measurement systems. The module consolidates system I/O into a single slot, freeing PXI Express slots for specialized measurement and control hardware.
Technical Specifications
Processor & Memory
• Intel Core i5-2510E: 2.5 GHz dual-core with 3 MB L2 cache
• DDR3 RAM: 2 GB standard, up to 8 GB maximum (single-channel PC3 10600)
• Supported configurations: 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB SO-DIMM
Storage
• Standard: 250 GB minimum Serial ATA hard drive (integrated)
• Extended-temperature variant: 80 GB minimum SATA SSD
• LabVIEW RT configuration: 80 GB minimum SATA hard drive
• Supports USB mass storage devices
Power Consumption
• +3.3 V: 2.0 A typical, 2.1 A max
• +5 V: 1.5 A typical, 3.7 A max
• +12 V: 3.4 A typical, 4.9 A max
• +5 VAux: 0.55 A typical, 0.66 A max
PXI Express Interface
• Full compliance with PXI Express Specification 1.0
• Requires one system slot and three controller expansion slots
• Hybrid slots support PCI and PCI Express signaling
• Bandwidth up to 2 GB/s
– Key Features
• Two Gigabit Ethernet ports (10/100/1000BASE-TX)
• Six Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ports
• Two DisplayPort video outputs for multi-display configurations
• One RS-232 serial port and parallel port
• PCI-based GPIB controller for instrument communication
• ExpressCard/34 hot-plug expansion slot
• PXI Trigger SMB connector with bus I/O
• BIOS Version 1.0.2f0 with integrated firmware updates
– Typical Applications
Automation systems, production test benches, signal processing workflows, multi-instrument data acquisition platforms, and real-time machine control requiring Windows 7 Professional or LabVIEW RT environments.
– Compatibility & Integration
Runs Windows 7 Professional (installed). Fully compatible with LabVIEW, Measurement Studio, LabWindows/CVI, and NI-VISA. Supports NI-DAQmx for hardware integration. Not compatible with RT Linux or Windows 11. Works with any PXI Express-compatible chassis such as the NI PXIe-1082.
