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NI PXI-1042 Series

8-slot 3U PXI Chassis with Universal AC

  • Extended 0 to 55 °C operating range (PXI-1042)
  • Low 43 dBA acoustic emissions (PXI-1042Q)
  • AUTO/HIGH fan selector to optimize cooling and acoustic emissions
  • Comply with PXI and CompactPCI specifications
  • Removable high-performance AC power supply
  • Accept both 3U PXI and CompactPCI modules
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The National Instruments PXI-1042 Series chassis are designed to meet the needs of a wide range of test and measurement applications. The NI PXI-1042 Series includes the PXI-1042 (extended 0 to 55 °C temperature range) and the PXI-1042Q (acoustic emissions as low as 43 dBA). The PXI-1042 Series chassis incorporate all features of the latest PXI specification, including built-in 10 MHz reference clock, PXI trigger bus, star trigger, and local bus.

Part Number Description Est Ship  US Dollars Qty
NI PXI-1042 Series Products
778636-01NI PXI-1042 8-Slot 3U Chassis with Universal AC Power Supply5 - 10$ 2,099.00
778636-02NI PXI-1042Q Quiet 8-Slot Chassis5 - 10$ 2,299.00
763000-01Power Cord, AC, U.S., 120 VAC10 - 15$ 9.00
763068-01Power Cord, 240V, 10A, North American5 - 10$ 19.00
Accessories
778662-01Replacement Power Supply and Fan Shuttle for NI PXI-104212 - 20$ 999.00
778643-01NI PXI 8-Slot Front Rack Mount Kit10 - 15$ 159.00
778643-02NI PXI 8-Slot Rear Rack Mount Kit10 - 15$ 159.00
778679-01PXI Chassis Filler Panel Kit, 3 Double- & 3 Single-Slot Panels12 - 20$ 109.00
779021-01Replacement Power Supply and Fan Shuttle for NI PXI-1042Q12 - 20$ 1,149.00

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Specifications Documents


Specifications Summary

General 
Form FactorPXI Platform
PXI Bus TypePXI Hybrid Compatible
Operating System / TargetWindows, Real-Time
LabVIEW RT SupportYes
Power SupplyAC
Number of Slots8
Number of PXI Peripheral Slots7
Number of PXI Express Peripheral Slots0
Number of Hybrid Peripheral Slots0
Maximum System Bandwidth132 MB/s
Accepts both 3U PXI and CompactPCI ModulesYes
Optional Front or Rear Rack MountableYes
Integrated ControllerNo
Electrical 
Remote Power-inhibit Control and Voltage MonitoringYes
Total Available Power500 W
Input Voltage Range100..240 V
Input Frequency Range50/60 Hz
Field-replaceable Power SupplyYes
Acoustic Emissions 
Auto Fan Sound Pressure Level43.4 dBA, 50.5 dBA
Auto Fan Sound Power52.2 dBA, 58.8 dBA
High Fan Sound Pressure Level52.9 dBA, 58.7 dBA
High Fan Sound Power62.4 dBA, 67.7 dBA
Auto/High Fan SelectorYes
Cooling 
Number of Fans2
Fan Capacity51 cfm, 60 cfm
Per-slot Cooling Capacity25 W
Physical Specifications 
Length39.65 cm
Width27.13 cm
Height17.7 cm
Rear CLK10 I/O connectorBNC connectors
Maximum Altitude2000 m
Operating Temperature0..40 °C..55 °C

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  • Custom documentation plus a custom restore and startup utility

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  • Fault location, diagnostics, and repair by NI any time the system product fails
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