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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$ 1,649.00
778955-01NI PXI-8331 MXI-4 Interface with Connectors for Copper Cable5 - 10$ 899.00
778956-01NI PCI-8331, MXI-4 Interface with Connectors for Copper Cable10 - 15$ 799.00
Accessories
190957-03MXI-4 Copper Cable, 3 m10 - 15$ 119.00
190957-05MXI-4 Copper Cable, 5 m12 - 20$ 149.00
190957-10MXI-4 Copper Cable, 10 m12 - 20$ 179.00

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Specifications Summary

General
Product Name PXI-PCI8331
Form Factor PXI Platform
PXI Bus Type PXI Only
Operating System/Target Windows , Real-Time
LabVIEW RT Support Yes
Controller
Controller Type Remote
Communication Technology MXI4
Sustained Performance 78.0 MB/s
Cable Material copper
Maximum Cable Length 10.0 m
Electric Isolation No
Software Support for NI System Monitor No
Maximum Links per Host Card 1
Slot Requirement 1
PXI Power Req - max current for 3.3 V Rail 300.0 mA
PXI Power Req - max current for 5 V Rail 1700.0 mA
PC Power Req - max current for 3.3 V Rail 300.0 mA
PC Power Req - max current for 5 V Rail 1700.0 mA
Physical Specifications
Length 16.0 cm
Width 10.0 cm
Minimum Operating Temperature 0.0 °C
Maximum Operating Temperature 55.0 °C
Maximum Altitude 2000.0 m

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