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NI PXI-PCI8331

MXI-4 Kit for Remote PC Control of PXI, Copper Cabling

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  • Software transparent link requires no programming
  • Link performance -- 132 Mbytes/s peak, 78 Mbytes/s sustained
  • Link error checking and retransmission for harsh and noisy environments
  • Direct PC control of PXI
  • Implement multichassis PXI systems
  • Copper cabling up to 10 m with rugged screw-in connectors
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With the National Instruments PXI-PCI8331 kit, you control PXI from your PC through a fully transparent MXI-4 link connected with copper cabling. MXI-4 provides remote control of PXI systems from PCI computers by implementing a PCI-PCI bridge over a high-bandwidth link. This link is transparent to software applications and drivers, so industry-standard desktop computers and servers can control PXI systems with no additional programming. With MXI-4, you can use PXI modules as if they are PCI modules directly installed in your computer. You can also use two NI PXI-8331 modules for linking multiple PXI chassis. To configure a complete PXI system based on MXI-4 controllers, visit ni.com/pxiadvisor.

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Part Number Description Est Ship  US Dollars Qty
NI PXI-PCI8331
778640-03NI PXI-PCI8331 MXI-4 Kit with Copper Cable, 3 m5 - 10$ 1,549.00
778955-01NI PXI-8331 MXI-4 Interface with Connectors for Copper Cable5 - 10$ 829.00
778956-01NI PCI-8331, MXI-4 Interface with Connectors for Copper Cable10 - 15$ 729.00
Accessories
190957-03MXI-4 Copper Cable, 3 m10 - 15$ 99.00
190957-05MXI-4 Copper Cable, 5 m12 - 20$ 129.00
190957-10MXI-4 Copper Cable, 10 m12 - 20$ 159.00

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Specifications Summary

General 
Form FactorPXI Platform
PXI Bus TypePXI Only
Operating System / TargetWindows, Real-Time
LabVIEW RT SupportYes
Controller TypeRemote
Software Support for NI System MonitorNo
Communication TechnologyMXI4
Maximum Links per Host Card1
Sustained Performance78 MB/s
Cable Materialcopper
Maximum Cable Length10 m
Electric IsolationNo
Slot Requirement1
Power Requirement - PXI/PXIe Interface  
Maximum Current for 3.3 V Rail0.3 A
Maximum Current for 5 V Rail1.7 A
Power Requirement - PC/Laptop Interface 
Maximum Current for 3.3 V Rail0.3 A
Maximum Current for 5 V Rail1.7 A
Physical Specifications 
Length16 cm
Width10 cm
Maximum Altitude2000 m
Operating Temperature0..55 °C

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