PXI embedded controller and accessories
1 October 2008
Computer/Embedded Technology
New from National Instruments are the NI PXI-8108, a high-speed PXI embedded controller, and two new PXI system accessories, a 32 GB solid-state hard drive and the NI PXI-8250 system monitoring module. These new products provide increased system performance and reliability to help engineers and scientists achieve faster process execution, lower test times and longer system life.
The PXI-8108 embedded controller, which features an Intel Core 2 Duo T9400 processor, is designed for high-performance PXI and CompactPCI systems. With its 2,53 GHz dual-core processor and 800 MHz DDR2 memory, it offers a 25% performance improvement over its dual-core predecessor, the PXI-8106, and a two times performance improvement over its single-core predecessor, the PXI-8196.
With NI LabVIEW 8.6 software, engineers and scientists can take full advantage of the latest multicore controllers, such as the PXI-8108, by simplifying multithreaded application development and achieving increased performance without requiring major changes to existing LabVIEW code. The PXI-8108 also works with the NI LabVIEW Real-Time and LabWindows/CVI Real-Time modules to deliver a flexible, lasting platform for deterministic and realtime measurement and control.
For engineers and scientists requiring high performance and reliability, the PXI-8108 can be upgraded to include a 32 GB PXI solid-state hard drive instead of the standard rotating magnetic disk drive. Paired with this solid-state hard drive, the controller offers an extended operating temperature range of 0°C to 55°C, increased reliability and speed when reading and writing to files and streaming data, and increased durability when exposed to shock and vibration thanks to the fact that it has no moving parts. Additionally, all the latest NI PXI and PXI Express Windows and realtime embedded controllers can be upgraded to use the new 32 GB solid-state hard drive.
To maximise the efficiency and overall life of a PXI system, NI now offers the PXI-8250 system monitoring module. With this module, engineers and scientists can monitor system intake and exhaust temperatures, fan speeds, processor and memory utilisation and power supply voltage levels programmatically. Front-panel LEDs on the PXI-8250 indicate if parameters are within their appropriate operating ranges, and a relay on the front panel provides connectivity to external devices such as a status light or alarm.
For more information contact Mike Banda, National Instruments, 0800 203 199, [email protected], www.ni.com/southafrica
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