National Instruments 777551-01 8-Slot PXI Chassis

The part number 777551-01 from National Instruments is the identifying part number for the PXI-1000B 8-Slot PXI Chassis. This device features a high-performance 8-slot PXI backplane combined with a 300 Watts power supply enclosed in a compact 3U-sized chassis. This chassis supports both PXI and CompactPCI modules and also features a system controller slot, a star trigger slot, and seven peripheral slots.

The 777551-01 8-Slot PXI Chassis is comes with either an AC-only or a DC-capable power supply. The AC-only power supply has an input voltage range of 90 Volts AC to 264 Volts AC with an input frequency range of 47 to 63 Hz, providing 300 Watts of usable power. The DC-capable power supply accepts an input voltage range of 10 Volts DC to 32 Volts DC, also providing 300 Watts of usable power. Both power supplies include over-current protection through a 10 Amperes circuit breaker for the AC-only supply and a 5 Amperes circuit breaker for the DC-capable supply.

The chassis features a unique cooling system that forces air circulation using two 60 CFM speed selectable fans between high for maximum cooling and low for quieter operation. The chassis has airflow directed from the bottom rear intake to the top and sides of the chassis, ensuring efficient cooling of installed modules. The 777551-01 8-Slot PXI Chassis is designed to operate in a variety of environments, with an operating temperature range of 0 °C to 50 °C and a storage temperature range of -20 °C to 70 °C. It can withstand functional shocks up to 30 g peak and vibrations from 5 Hz to 500 Hz. The chassis meets EMC emissions standards for FCC Class A and EN 55011 Group 1 Class A compliance, ensuring minimal interference with other electronic equipment.

The 777551-01 8-Slot PXI Chassis has compact dimensions of 17.78 cm (7.00 in.) in height, 27.02 cm (10.64 in.) in width, and 37.85 cm (14.90 in.) in depth, making it suitable for both benchtop and rack-mount applications. The chassis weighs 8.6 kg (19 lb.), providing a sturdy and stable platform for test and measurement setups.