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NI PXI-1042 Series

8-slot 3U PXI Chassis with Universal AC

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  • Extended 0 to 55 °C operating range (PXI-1042)
  • Low 43 dBA acoustic emissions (PXI-1042Q)
  • Accept both 3U PXI and CompactPCI modules
  • Comply with PXI and CompactPCI specifications
  • AUTO/HIGH fan selector to optimize cooling and acoustic emissions
  • Removable high-performance AC power supply


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.

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Specifications Summary

General
Product Name PXI-1042
Form Factor PXI Platform
Product Type Chassis
PXI Bus Type PXI Hybrid Compatible
Part Number 778636-01
Operating System/Target Real-Time , Windows
LabVIEW RT Support Yes
Chassis
Power Supply AC
Number of Slots 8
Number of PXI Peripheral Slots 7
Number of PXI Express Peripheral Slots 0
Number of Hybrid Peripheral Slots 0
Maximum System Bandwidth 132 MB/s
Accepts both 3U PXI and CompactPCI Modules Yes
Optional Front or Rear Rack Mountable Yes
Integrated Controller No
Remote Power Inhibit Control and Voltage Monitoring Yes
Total Available Power 500 W
Input Voltage Range 100 V - 240 V
Input Frequency Range 50 Hz - 60 Hz
Field-replaceable Power Supply Yes
Auto Fan Sound Pressure Level 50.5 dBA
Auto Fan Sound Power 58.8 dBA
High Fan Sound Pressure Level 58.7 dBA
High Fan Sound Power 67.7 dBA
Auto/High Fan Selector Yes
Number of Fans 2
Fan Capacity 60 cfm
Per-slot Cooling Capacity 60 cfm
Physical Specifications
Length 39.65 cm
Width 27.13 cm
Height 17.7 cm
I/O Connector BNC connectors
Minimum Operating Temperature 0 °C
Maximum Operating Temperature 55 °C
Maximum Altitude 2000 m
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$ 2,310.00
778636-02NI PXI-1042Q Quiet 8-Slot Chassis5 - 10$ 2,515.00
763000-01Power Cord, AC, U.S., 120 VAC, 2.3 meters10 - 15$ 9.00
763068-01Power Cord, 240V, 10A, North American5 - 10$ 20.00
Accessories
780215-01NI PMA-1115: Portable PXI Monitor and English Keyboard Accessory5 - 10$ 2,670.00
780398-01NI PXI Carrying Case10 - 15$ 382.00
778662-01Replacement Power Supply and Fan Shuttle for NI PXI-104212 - 20$ 1,065.00
778643-01NI PXI 8-Slot Front Rack Mount Kit10 - 15$ 170.00
778643-02NI PXI 8-Slot Rear Rack Mount Kit10 - 15$ 170.00
778679-01PXI Chassis Filler Panel Kit, 3 Double- & 3 Single-Slot Panels10 - 15$ 119.00
778700-01PXI EMC Filler Panel Kit, Qty 610 - 15$ 171.00
779021-01Replacement Power Supply and Fan Shuttle for NI PXI-1042Q12 - 20$ 1,245.00

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