PCI-8331
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National Instruments PCI-8331 Interface Board
The National Instruments PCI-8331 (Part Number: 778956-01) is an interface board designed to give the user’s PC direct access and control of PXI systems. This card is from the MXI-4 series. The MXI-4 technology can couple two physically distant CompactPCI, PXI, or PCI buses through a data link capable of providing up to 1.5 Gbit/s data transfer rates. With the help of a NI PCI-8331, the user can control a CompactPCI/ PXI backplane while using it with a PXI/CompactPCI system or a PCI based PC. Another great advantage of this interface kit is its ability to allow physical separation of an automation or measurement system from the base PC.
For those looking for more slots, the NI PCI-8331 can bring more number of PXI or CompactPCI slots for their application. The MXI-4 hardware is quite powerful in a sense that it provides the user with everything required for achieving up to 255 bus segments to operate in a PCI hierarchy. The synchronized operation of multiple 778956-01 cards can be connected in either daisy chain or star topology.
The National Instruments PCI-8331 incorporates the MXI-4 technology, which enables the user to control a PXI system transparently, so they can use any PCI slot to operate a PXI system. This card supports copper cable only and maximum cable lengths allowed are 10 m. This card weighs around 0.19 kg and has dimensions of 0.7 x 17.5 cm. This model is also fully compatible with the PCI Specification, Revision 2.2.
PCI-8331 Obsolete Status has been announced by National Instruments, but will still be available for purchase and repairs by Apex Waves.
Model | PCI-8331 (778956-01) |
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Manufacturer | National Instruments |
Series | MXI-4 Series |
Type | MXI-4 Multi-System Extension Interface |
Slot Requirements | 1 slot |
Serial Data Rates | 1.5 Gbit/s |
Dimensions | 4.2 × 6.9 in. |
Weight | .42 lb |
Warranty | One Year Warranty |
PCI-8331 Manual | User Manual and Maintenance Manual Available for Download |
Price | Contact a sales representative for a quote. |
National Instruments PCI-8331 Frequently Asked Questions
Question: How long is the copper cable for the PCI-8331?
Answer: The copper cable lengths for the PCI-8331 are 3 m, 5 m, and 10 m. The part numbers for these cables can be found in the PCI-8331 manual.
Question: What is the advantage of Universal PCI support with the MXI-4 series models such as the PCI-8331?
Answer: The advantage is that universal PCI support allows the MXI-4 series to be utilized in many types of PCI and PCI-X slots.
Question: What does the improved error handling feature on the NI PCI-8331 help with?
Answer: This feature ensures that the NI PCI-8331 has the versatility to adjust for serial data corruption during transmission in noisy or difficult conditions.
Question: What is the recommended operating temperature for the NI PCI-8331?
Answer: The recommended operating temperature range for the NI PCI-8331 is 0 to 55 degrees C.
PCI-8331 PDF Manuals
ARCHIVED MXI 4 SERIES USER MANUAL AND SPECIFICATIONS.PDF
ARCHIVED SET UP YOUR MXI 4 SYSTEM.PDF
LETTER OF VOLATILITY FOR NI PCI PXI MXI 4.PDF
NOTE TO USERS MXI EXPRESS SERIES USER MANUAL.PDF
PXI REMOTE CONTROL AND SYSTEM EXPANSION PRODUCT FLYER.PDF
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National Instruments PCI-8331 Interface Board
The National Instruments PCI-8331 (Part Number: 778956-01) is an interface board designed to give the user’s PC direct access and control of PXI systems. This card is from the MXI-4 series. The MXI-4 technology can couple two physically distant CompactPCI, PXI, or PCI buses through a data link capable of providing up to 1.5 Gbit/s data transfer rates. With the help of a NI PCI-8331, the user can control a CompactPCI/ PXI backplane while using it with a PXI/CompactPCI system or a PCI based PC. Another great advantage of this interface kit is its ability to allow physical separation of an automation or measurement system from the base PC.
For those looking for more slots, the NI PCI-8331 can bring more number of PXI or CompactPCI slots for their application. The MXI-4 hardware is quite powerful in a sense that it provides the user with everything required for achieving up to 255 bus segments to operate in a PCI hierarchy. The synchronized operation of multiple 778956-01 cards can be connected in either daisy chain or star topology.
The National Instruments PCI-8331 incorporates the MXI-4 technology, which enables the user to control a PXI system transparently, so they can use any PCI slot to operate a PXI system. This card supports copper cable only and maximum cable lengths allowed are 10 m. This card weighs around 0.19 kg and has dimensions of 0.7 x 17.5 cm. This model is also fully compatible with the PCI Specification, Revision 2.2.
PCI-8331 Obsolete Status has been announced by National Instruments, but will still be available for purchase and repairs by Apex Waves.
Model | PCI-8331 (778956-01) |
---|---|
Manufacturer | National Instruments |
Series | MXI-4 Series |
Type | MXI-4 Multi-System Extension Interface |
Slot Requirements | 1 slot |
Serial Data Rates | 1.5 Gbit/s |
Dimensions | 4.2 × 6.9 in. |
Weight | .42 lb |
Warranty | One Year Warranty |
PCI-8331 Manual | User Manual and Maintenance Manual Available for Download |
Price | Contact a sales representative for a quote. |
National Instruments PCI-8331 Frequently Asked Questions
Question: How long is the copper cable for the PCI-8331?
Answer: The copper cable lengths for the PCI-8331 are 3 m, 5 m, and 10 m. The part numbers for these cables can be found in the PCI-8331 manual.
Question: What is the advantage of Universal PCI support with the MXI-4 series models such as the PCI-8331?
Answer: The advantage is that universal PCI support allows the MXI-4 series to be utilized in many types of PCI and PCI-X slots.
Question: What does the improved error handling feature on the NI PCI-8331 help with?
Answer: This feature ensures that the NI PCI-8331 has the versatility to adjust for serial data corruption during transmission in noisy or difficult conditions.
Question: What is the recommended operating temperature for the NI PCI-8331?
Answer: The recommended operating temperature range for the NI PCI-8331 is 0 to 55 degrees C.
PCI-8331 PDF Manuals & Diagrams
PCI-8331 PDF Manuals
ARCHIVED MXI 4 SERIES USER MANUAL AND SPECIFICATIONS.PDF
ARCHIVED SET UP YOUR MXI 4 SYSTEM.PDF
LETTER OF VOLATILITY FOR NI PCI PXI MXI 4.PDF
Why Buy From Apex Waves