National Instruments PXI-8331 Used for Sale

Additional Features:

• Copper module version of the 8331(Module only)
• Multichassis configurations for PXI and CompactPCI
• MXI-4 link performance
• 132 Mbytes/s peak
• 78 Mbytes/s sustained
• Low cost with copper
• Electrical isolation and long-range with fiber-optic
• Rugged connectivity
• Error checking and retransmission
• Support for 5 V and 3.3 V PCI
• Power Requirements: +3.3 V/0.25 A; +5 V/1.5 A
• Slot requirements: 3U-size module, 10 x 16 cm (3.9 X 6.3 in)
• Compatibility: Fully compatible with PXI hardware

The National Instruments PXI-PCI833x interface kits give PC's direct control of PXI systems using MXI-4 technology. You can also use NI PXI-8331 and NI PXI-8336 modules for linking multiple PXI chassis. MXI-4 is a high-bandwidth link that is transparent to software applications and drivers, therefore providing the ability to use high performance desktop computers or servers to control PXI systems.

The MXI-4 link consists of a PCI-8331 (copper) or PCI-8336 (fiber-optic) board in the PC, connected via the appropriate cable (not included) to a PXI-8331 (copper) or PXI-8336 (fiber-optic) module in slot 1 of a PXI chassis. For convenience, you can purchase either a complete MXI-4 kit with all necessary components, or purchase the PCI board, PXI module, and cable separately.

The MXI-4 can be used to connect multiple PXI chassis in a star or daisy-chain configuration within a single system. To connect two PXI chassis together with MXI-4, install a PXI-8331 (copper) or PXI-8336 (fiber-optic) module into any peripheral slot of the master chassis. Connect with the appropriate cable to a second PXI-8331 or PXI-8336 in slot 1 of the slave chassis.