National Instruments 781394-01 Device for PXI Remote Control

The 781394-01, identified as the PCI‑8361, is a versatile MXI-Express remote controller designed by National Instruments for seamless remote control of PXI systems. With the use of this device, PXI modules can be connected to a host computer over a copper cable, establishing a transparent PCI interface that doesn't need any extra programming. As a result, connected devices can be managed by PCs and servers much like native PCI devices.

A PCI slot-equipped computer can send data at a speed of 100 MB/s using the 781394-01 MXI-Express remote-control module via cabled PCI. For applications where the measurement or automation system must be physically separated from the host PC or laptop, this feature makes it perfect. Through desktop PCs, workstations, laptops, or any host controller with PCI, PCI Express, or ExpressCard slots, the MXI-Express x1 link can be used as a cabled PCI Express x1 connection to control PXI, PXI Express, VXI, or CompactRIO chassis.

The 781394-01's utilization of PCI Express technology, which offers dependable performance and fast data transfer, is one of its key benefits. From PCs with the required slots, the device can control a variety of backplanes, such as PXI/PXI Express, CompactPCI/CompactPCI Express, CompactRIO, or VXI. The ability to integrate many device types, including PXI, PXI Express, CompactRIO, PCI Express, and CompactPCI, into a single system increases the scalability and diversity of industrial automation configurations.

Control of a PXI or PXI Express chassis from a host PC is made easier with the MXI-Express x1 kit, which contains the 781394-01. This kit uses PCI Express switches or PCI Express-to-PCI bridges. Since the bridge design is transparent to device drivers, PXI or PXI Express devices within connected chassis can offer CompactPCI level operations without the need for extra software.