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PXI-8840
PXI-8840, 2.7 GHz Dual-Core Processor, 4 GB Standard Memory, Embedded PXI Controller
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National Instruments PXI-8840 PXI Controller
The PXI-8840 (Part Numbers: 785780-04, 785780-01, 785780-33, 785543-01, 784193-04, 784193-33, and 155186B-112L) has an Intel Core i5-4400E (2.7 GHz dual-core processor). The system comes equipped with 4 GB of 1600 MHz DDR3L RAM as standard, which users can upgrade to a maximum of 8 GB.
The Controller can be utilized for applications for measured instrumentation with escalated handling and data acquisition. The PXI 8840 Controller incorporates two Ethernet ports (Gigabit) 10/100/1000BASE-TX, two USB 3.0 ports, and four USB 2.0 ports, as well as an integrated hard disk, 1 RS-232 serial port, 1 ExpressCard/34 slot, and other types of peripheral I/O.
The SMB connector on the NI PXI 8840 quad-core front board can associate with any PXI backplane trigger line or be from any PXI backplane trigger line. A trigger portion process is expected to keep two resources from associating with a similar trigger line, resulting in the trigger being double-driven and possibly damaging the hardware. Quad-core processors contain four cores, or computing engines, in one physical package.
The PXI 8840 includes multithreaded framework development environments, such as NI LabVIEW, that can take full advantage of the processing cores on the NI PXI 8840. To support real-time applications, the controller includes specialized physical configuration switches that allow users to easily force the system to boot LabVIEW RT into safe mode, disable problematic startup VIs, or quickly reset network IP configuration.
The four-wide 3U PXI module weighs 2.77 lb. It has a recommended operating temperature range of 5 °C to 50 °C with an extended temperature option of 0 °C to 55 °C and a storage temperature range of -40 °C to 65 °C, also with an extended temperature option of -40 to 71 °C.
While the PXI-8840 is no longer available from National Instruments (NI), the PXI Controller will remain available in perpetuity with Apex Waves.
| Model | PXI-8840 |
|---|---|
| Part Numbers | 785780-01, 785780-04, 785780-33, 784193-04, 785543-01, 784193-33, 155186B-112L |
| Manufacturer | National Instruments |
| Type | PXI Controller |
| Processor Core | Intel Core i5-4400E (2.7 GHz dual-core processor) |
| On-die L2 Cache | 3 MB |
| Standard Storage | 320 GB, HDD |
| Ethernet | 2 GbE |
| USB Ports | Four USB 2.0 Ports, Two USB 3.0 Ports |
| Standard Memory | 4 GB |
| Board Dimensions | Four-Wide 3U PXI Module |
| Weight | 2.77 lb. |
| PXI-8840 Manual | User Manual and Maintenance Manual Available for Download |
| Price | Request a Quote |
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National Instruments PXI-8840 Frequently Asked Questions
Question: Does the NI PXI-8840 have a removable hard drive?
Answer: No, the PXI Controller does not have a removable hard drive.
Question: What are the slot requirements?
Answer: The slot requirements for the PXI-8840 are one system slot and three controller expansion slots.
Question: What is the driver software used with the PXI-8840?
Answer: The controller utilizes several different software drivers to function properly. This includes the PXI Platform Services driver (required to identify the chassis and modules), the NI-488.2 driver for the GPIB port, NI-VISA for communicating with connected instruments, and standard peripheral drivers for Ethernet and video.
Question: Can I upgrade the memory on the PXI-8840?
Answer: Yes. The controller comes standard with 4 GB of 1600 MHz DDR3L RAM, but you can upgrade the system memory to a maximum of 8 GB by replacing the SO-DIMM module.
Question: Can I boot the controller from a USB device?
Answer: Yes. The system can boot from an external USB mass storage device, such as a USB hard drive, USB CD/DVD-ROM, or a USB flash drive. However, there are limitations: you can install Windows 7 and later from a USB CD/DVD-ROM, but not earlier versions of Windows.
PXI-8840 PDF Manuals
PXI-8840-LETTER-OF-VOLATILITY.PDF
PXI-8840-QUAD-CORE-USER-MANUAL.PDF
NI-PXI-8840-GETTING-STARTED-GUIDE.PDF
NI-PXI-8840-QUAD-CORE-GETTING-STARTED-GUIDE.PDF
NI-PXI-8840-QUAD-CORE-USER-MANUAL.PDF
PXI-8840-GETTING-STARTED-GUIDE.PDF
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