With the National Instruments PXI Remote Controllers, you can control PXI systems from your PC or laptop computer through a software transparent link.
PC control of PXI consists of a PCI/PCI Express board in your computer and a PXI/PXI Express module in slot 1 of your PXI system, connected by a copper or fiber-optic cable.
Laptop control of PXI consists of an ExpressCard card in the laptop and a PXI/PXI Express module in slot 1 of your PXI system, connected by a copper cable.