The NI VXIpc-850 is a C-size, 2-slot embedded VXI controller built around a Pentium processor and PCI local bus controlled VXIbus interface. It mounts directly into VXI mainframes to command instrumentation, manage data acquisition, and coordinate multi-instrument test systems via the VXI high-performance backplane. The controller accesses VXI registers, memory, interrupts, and triggers with full VXIplug&play compliance and native support for LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, NI-VXI, NI-VISA, and NI-488.2 software stacks.
Technical Specifications
• Processor: Pentium-based, 133 MHz
• Memory: 16 MB to 128 MB
• Storage: 810 MB to 6 GB hard drive, or optional 4 GB Compact Flash
• VXIbus Interface: PCI local bus controlled with MITE-based circuitry for data transfers and MANTIS ASIC for arbitration and trigger management
• VXIbus Configuration Space: 64 B
• Slot Requirement: 2-slot, C-size VXI controller
• Dimensions: 9.187 × 13.386 inches
• Weight: 5.5 lb
• CLK10 Signal: Dual sources—internal oscillator and external SMB connector
– Key Features
• ISA-based Ethernet with RJ-45 connector for LAN/WAN expansion
• IEEE 488.2 GPIB interface; programmable for ISA interrupts 5 or 11
• SCSI, parallel, PS/2 keyboard/mouse, PCMCIA, and video interfaces
• Metal enclosure with removable access to jumpers, switches, and DRAM
• SMB connectors for CLK10 signal routing and trigger distribution
– Typical Applications
VXI-based instrumentation control, multi-instrument data acquisition systems, embedded test automation, and distributed measurement architectures requiring local processing and backplane arbitration.
– Compatibility & Integration
Fully VXIplug&play compliant. Windows 95/NT and VxWorks operating systems supported. Native integration with National Instruments software tools and IEEE 488.2 bus architecture.
