National Instruments 784177-01 Host Interface Card

The National Instruments 784177-01 (also referred to as the PXIePCIe-8398) is a host interface card that enables direct control of the PXI Express chassis via a PCI Express Gen 3 x16 link. It connects a desktop or rackmount PC to a PXIe-8398 or PXIe-8399 remote control module using high-speed Gen 3 x8 copper cables. This ensures efficient and seamless communication between systems. This interface card is designed to be installed into a PCI Express x16 slot and offers robust data transfer for demanding industrial and testing applications.

The 784177-01 card measures 6.89 cm × 16.77 cm (2.71 in. × 6.60 in.) and weighs approximately 0.147 kg (0.325 lb). It requires only one PCIe x16 slot in the host PC and the maximum cable length supported is 3 meters. This device is fully compliant with the PCI Express Specification, Revision 3.0. This ensures compatibility with modern computing platforms. The power requirements are modest with the card drawing 1.688 A of typical current on the + 3.3 V rail and 731 mA on the + 12 V rail during normal operation.

The NI 784177-01 model operates efficiently across a wide temperature range from 0 °C to 55 °C and in humidity conditions ranging from 10 % to 90%, non-condensing. This makes it suitable for a variety of laboratory and industrial environments. The card is built to withstand elevations up to 2000 meters and complies with IEC 60068-2 standards for both high and low temperature storage, capable of being stored at temperatures between - 20 °C and 70 °C.

This host card meets international standards including IEC 61010-1 and EN 61010-1 for information technology equipment. It also adheres to EMC requirements for electrical equipment complying with standards such as EN 61326-1 and FCC Part 15B for Class A emissions. This makes the card suitable for use in controlled laboratory environments without causing interference with other equipment.

The 784177-01 device should be cleaned using a soft nonmetallic brush and it must be thoroughly dried before being returned to service to ensure proper functionality and safety. Designed for indoor use only, the card is a reliable solution for high speed remote control in PXI Express systems.