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NI PXI-1056

3U/6U Dual-Stack Chassis for PXI

  • Combination ranging from (7) 6U slots up to (17) 3U slots plus a controller
  • Space for 4-slot 3U Windows and LabVIEW Real-Time embedded controllers
  • Slot converters available to meet 6U and 3U slot needs
  • 6 front-panel LEDs for chassis monitoring - voltage rails, temperature, and fans
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The National Instruments PXI-1056 is a 3U/6U dual-stack chassis that accommodates combinations of 6U and 3U modules. The NI PXI-1056 accepts all NI PXI embedded controllers, including Pentium M and Pentium 4 embedded controllers that run Windows or LabVIEW Real-Time OSs. The chassis is designed for applications where custom 6U modules or high-end RF modules, available in the 6U format, need to be used in a single system with 3U modules commercially available from multiple vendors. More than 1,150 PXI/CompactPCI products are available in the 3U PXI format, so you have a large selection of 3U modules to add functionality to the 6U modules you use in this chassis.The PXI-1056 chassis is a low-profile chassis with a 4U height that easily fits in a 19 in. rack. Although the PXI-1056 can theoretically accept up to seventeen 3U modules (14 dual-stacked and three above the controller), NI recommends the NI PXI-1045 18-slot chassis for a system using seventeen 3U modules.

Part Number Description Est Ship  US Dollars Qty
PXI-1056
779406-01PXI-1056 3U/6U PXI Dualstack Chassis, 18 3U or 7 6U/ 4 3U modules5 - 10$ 6,699.00
Accessories
193830-01PXI-1056 REAR RACK-MOUNT KIT12 - 20$ 149.00
777763-016U Front Panel Adapter for installing 3U Modules in 6U Chassis12 - 20$ 59.00
779469-02Converts 2 6U Slots to 4 3U Slots12 - 20$ 309.00
779469-03Converts 3 6U Slots to 6 3U Slots12 - 20$ 309.00
779469-04Converts 4 6U Slots to 8 3U Slots12 - 20$ 309.00
779469-05Converts 5 6U Slots to 10 3U SlotsCall$ 309.00
779470-01Converts 1 6U Slot to 2 3U SlotsCall$ 309.00

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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 Slots18
Number of PXI Peripheral Slots17
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 Power600 W
Input Voltage Range100..240 V
Input Frequency Range50/60 Hz
Field-replaceable Power SupplyNo
Acoustic Emissions 
Auto Fan Sound Pressure Level55.2 dBA
Auto Fan Sound Power64.7 dBA
High Fan Sound Pressure Level65.2 dBA
High Fan Sound Power76.3 dBA
Auto/High Fan SelectorYes
Cooling 
Number of Fans1
Fan Capacity220 cfm
Per-slot Cooling Capacity25 W
Physical Specifications 
Length45.72 cm
Width43.18 cm
Height17.78 cm
Rear CLK10 I/O connectorBNC connectors
Maximum Altitude2000 m
Operating Temperature0..55 °C

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