National Instruments 780447-01 PXI/CompactPCI Embedded Controller

The National Instruments 780447-01 PXI Embedded Controller is an essential part of the PXI-8108 Model series, which is intended for Data Acquisition (DAQ) and modular instrumentation applications. Through the use of cutting-edge packaging technology, it provides a smooth integration of common I/O features into a single device. Its Intel Core 2 Duo processor T9400, clocked at 2.53 GHz, guarantees strong performance even for intensive industrial operations.

Two Hi-Speed USB ports and 10/100/1000BASE-TX (Gigabit) Ethernet are two of the important connectivity options available on this 780447-01 embedded controller. In order to provide enough data storage for industrial applications, it also comes with an integrated hard drive that has a minimum capacity of 80 GB. Its PCI-based GPIB controller and ExpressCard/34 expansion slot further increase its adaptability and versatility.

A reset pushbutton for rapid system resets and two LEDs for PC status indication are located on the front panel of the 780447-01 controller, which also offers users clear feedback on system functioning. It also includes support for many data storage alternatives, such as a USB storage device that may be used to save data from CD-ROMs, mass storage devices, or floppy drives, in addition to an internal 2.5-inch SATA laptop hard drive.

Supported by a software suite from National Instruments that smoothly integrates with hardware drivers like NI-DAQmx, this controller includes LabVIEW, Measurement Studio, and LabWindows/CVI. Using these tools, users may maximize the control and data acquisition capabilities of their PXI systems.

The 780447-01 controller boasts several important features, such as a single-channel DDR2 RAM expandable up to 4 GB, a 6 MB on-die L2 cache, and an extensive array of I/O interfaces including four Hi-Speed USB connections, a parallel port, and RS-232 serial ports. In order to maintain synchronization, it also supports the PXI Trigger Bus Input/Output.

Windows 7 Professional is pre-installed on the 780447-01 controller; Windows Vista Business or Windows XP Professional are also available as alternatives. Its small yet robust design provides a completely PC-compatible computing solution that is appropriate for tough industrial situations when paired with a PXI-compatible chassis such as the NI PXI-1042.