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National Instruments PXI-8106 PXI Controller

Featured with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor T7400 (2.16 GHz dual-core), Mobile Intel 945GM Express chipset, and Intel GMA 950 graphics media accelerator, the National Instruments PXI-8106 (Part Numbers: 779886-01, 779886-00, 779887-00, 779887-01) is an Embedded Controller for PXI systems. This Controller has all standard and extended PC I/O ports in one unit. With several I/O ports available on the PXI-8106, almost all active slots on the chassis remain available for control and measurement modules. The device is equipped with a maximum system/slot bandwidth of 132 Mb per second, and a 4 Mb L2 cache.

This one-piece rugged Controller helps minimize integration related issues and eliminates the requirement for complicated cabling to daughter boards. The NI PXI-8106 Embedded Controller comes equipped with four Hi-Speed USB ports (for connecting a mouse or a keyboard), one CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive (for OS or other software installation), and one IEEE 1284 ECP/EPP (to connect to a broad range of devices such as printers, scanners, and tape backup drives). In addition, the PXI-8106 Controller has an RS232 port available for coupling to serial devices. This Embedded Controller comes equipped with an integrated GPIB (IEEE 488) controller for the controlling of external instrumentation.

The NI PXI-8106 operates using the NI-DAQmx driver hardware in conjunction with application development environments such as LabWindows/CVI, LabVIEW, and Measurement Studio. The device is also compatible with the NI-VISA software which is an API used for communicating and controlling instruments such as Serial, PXI, USB, GPIB among many others.

For optimal video performance, the NI PXI-8106 features an Intel GMA 950 graphics media accelerator- a unique arrangement that provides optimized memory resources usage between the system and the graphics for smooth performance. Additionally, there is a DVI-I video connector provided, which is compatible with analog VGA and digital DVI. Users with analog monitors can utilize the DVI-I to VGA adapter, which can be purchased separately as an accessory. The instrument has a weight of 2.1 lbs., and the dimensions: 3.2 x 5.1 x 8.5 in.

PXI-8106 Obsolete Status has been announced by National Instruments, but the PXI Controller will still be available for purchase and repairs by Apex Waves.

ModelPXI-8106
Part Numbers779886-00, 779886-01, 779887-00, 779887-01
ManufacturerNational Instruments
TypePXI Controller
CPUIntel Core 2 Duo Processor T7400 (2.16 GHz dual-core)
L2 Cache4 MB
System/Slot Bandwidth Maximum132 MB/s
Dimensions3.2 x 5.1 x 8.5 in.
Weight2.1 lb.
WarrantyThree Year Warranty
PXI-8106 ManualUser Manual and Maintenance Manual Available for Download
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National Instruments PXI-8106 Frequently Asked Questions

 

Question: What is the difference between the four part numbers for the PXI-8106 Controller?

 

Answer: Part number 779886-00 is the base model with Localized Windows XP or another OS, while part number 779886-01 is the base model with Windows XP Professional (English). Part number 779887-00 is the Extended Temperature and 24/7 Operation model with Localized Windows XP or another OS. Lastly, part number 779887-01 is the Extended Temperature and 24/7 Operation model with Windows XP Professional (English). The hard drive in the base models is meant to be powered on eight hours a day for five days per week, but the hard drive on the Extended Temperature and 24/7 Operation model can handle operation for 24 hours a day for seven days a week.

 

Question: What is the maximum capacity for upgraded RAM on the NI PXI-8106 Embedded Controller?

 

Answer: On the NI PXI-8106 Embedded Controller, the maximum capacity for the upgraded RAM is 4 GB.

 

Question: Which drivers are meant for use with the NI PXI 8106?

 

Answer: The PXI-8106 drivers are NI-VISA and NI-488.2.

 

Question: What is the purpose of the PXI-8106 BIOS?

 

Answer: The PXI-8106 BIOS allows the user to modify the configuration settings. BIOS is a low-level interface between the hardware and the PC software which arranges and assesses the user’s hardware when they power on the system.

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