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PXI-8840RT
PXI-8840 RT, Intel Core i5 CPU, 2.7 GHz, PXI Embedded Real-Time Controller
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National Instruments PXI-8840 RT PXI Real-Time Controller
The NI PXI-8840 RT is a PXI Real-Time Controller. This model features a Dual-Core, 2.7 GHz Intel i5-4400E CPU. In its standard configuration, the PXI-8840 RT is offered with 4 GB, 1600 MHz DDR3 RAM (in 1 x 4 GB DIMM configuration). However, this controller has an extended temperature and 24/7 operation version with 250 GB SATA and 5400 rpm. This upgraded version has an operating temperature range from 0 °C to 55 °C, while the standard version’s range is from 5 °C to 50 °C. The NI PXI-8840 RT Real-Time Controller offers a durable platform for real-time control and measurement applications.
This PXI Controller comes with 2 USB 3.0 ports, 4 USB 2.0 ports, 2 10/100/1000BASE-TX Ethernet ports, and several other peripherals. The CPU incorporated in the PXI-8840 RT can achieve up to 3.30 GHz maximum single-core frequency while operating in Turbo Boost Mode. This embedded real-time controller requires 1 system slot and 3 controller expansion slots for deployment.
This controller can be used with real-time OS and is software compatible with LabVIEW and the LabVIEW Real-Time Module. Users can create their LabVIEW application with the LabVIEW Real-Time Module on Windows and download the program to their NI PXI-8840 RT Controller through Ethernet. LabVIEW’s versatile features can be utilized to create dependable, real-time solutions. With the LabVIEW Real-Time Module, the user can utilize signal processing, assessment, and built-in PID control features, create deterministic real-time applications, utilize multicore CPUs or set the processor affinity manually, and more.
| Model | PXI-8840 RT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | National Instruments |
| Type | PXI Real-Time Controller |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-4400E, 2.7 GHz (base), 3.3 GHz (single-core Turbo Boost mode) |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB |
| Single-channel 1600 MHz DDR3L RAM, standard | 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) |
| Hard drive (standard option), minimum | 250 GB SATA (5400 rpm) |
| USB 3.0 ports | 2 |
| USB 2.0 ports | 4 |
| PXI-8840 RT Manual | User Manual and Maintenance Manual Available for Download |
| Price | Contact a sales representative for a quote. |
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National Instruments PXI-8840 RT Frequently Asked Questions
Question: Which LabVIEW Real-Time Module can the PXI-8840 RT be used with?
Answer: The PXI-8840 RT can be used with the LabVIEW 2013 Real-Time Module or later versions.
Question: Which OS can the NI PXI-8840 RT boot into?
Answer: The NI PXI-8840 RT can boot into the real-time OS or Windows.
Question: Does the PXI-8840 RT have video connectors?
Answer: Yes, the PXI-8840 RT has 2 DisplayPort 1.2 video connectors.
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