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National Instruments PXI-8820 PXI Controller
Featured with a Dual-Core Intel Celeron Processor, 2 GB DDR3 RAM, and 4 Hi-Speed USB Ports, the PXI-8820 (Part Numbers: 782920-04 and 782920-33) is an Embedded Controller from National Instruments. This model incorporates a 2.2 GHz CPU with 2 MB cache. This model is compatible with the 32-bit Microsoft Windows 7 operating system and offers 132 MB/s maximum controller bandwidth. On the other hand, it can also be acquired with the LabVIEW Real-Time operating system.
The National Instruments PXI 8820 Controller has all the standard I/O, including 1 DisplayPort, 1 RS-232 Serial Port, 1 Gigabit Ethernet connector, and 1 parallel port. To store system CMOS, a battery-backed, dedicated memory is also provided. This PXI Controller is a modular PC in the 3U-size form factor. An SMB connector can be found on the front panel of the NI PXI 8820. The SMB connector provides a means of communication between the controller and any PXI backplane trigger line. Through upgrading SO-DIMM, the user can increase the amount of installed RAM. This model supports Windows 7 installation from a USB device (CD/DVD-ROM). Besides this, the user can utilize a PXI-SCSI adapter for OS installation through an external SCSI CD-ROM.
The NI PXI-8820 comes with an internal, 2.5 in. SATA notebook hard drive. Moreover, its USB mass storage devices. Like any other Windows-based personal computer, the PXI-8820 supports various boot options such as PXE servers, USB, PCI, or PCIe based devices, etc. This embedded controller does not have PS/2 ports, but users can still connect PS/2 input devices by utilizing a USB Y-splitter cable.
The PXI-8820 is now regarded as Obsolete and is no longer available from the manufacturer National Instruments, but the PXI Controller will remain available for purchase and repairs in perpetuity with Apex Waves!
| Model | PXI-8820 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | National Instruments |
| Part Numbers | 782920-04 and 782920-33 |
| Type | PXI Controller |
| Processor Core | Intel Celeron |
| Maximum Controller Bandwidth | 132 MB/s |
| Slot Requirements | One System Slot and One Controller Expansion Slot |
| Serial Ports | One RS-232 |
| Parallel Port | One |
| Hi-Speed USB | Four 2.0 Ports |
| On-Die L2 Cache | 2 MB |
| Operating Temperature | 5 to 50 °C |
| Storage Temperature | –40 to 65 °C |
| Dimensions | 1.59 in. × 5.14 in. × 8.51 in. (4.0 cm × 13 cm × 21.6 cm) |
| Weight | 1.90 lb. (0.86 kg) |
| Warranty | 2-3 Year Warranty |
| PXI-8820 Manual | User Manual and Maintenance Manual Available for Download |
| Price | Request a Quote for Pricing |
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National Instruments PXI-8820 Frequently Asked Questions
Question: What is the difference between the two part numbers for the PXI-8820?
Answer: Each part number has a different controller OS. Part number 782920-04 has a Windows 7 32-bit Controller OS and part number 782920-33 has a LabVIEW Real-Time Controller OS.
Question: What are the memory options for the PXI-8820?
Answer: The memory options include: standard 2 GB (1 x 2 GB DIMM configuration), 4 GB with part number 782911-4096 (1 x 4 GB DIMM configuration), and the recommended 8 GB with part number 781736-8192 (1 x 8 GB DIMM configuration).
Question: Is it possible to utilize an external hard drive at the same time as the internal Serial ATA drive on the NI PXI 8820?
Answer: Yes, it is possible to utilize an external hard drive at the same time as the internal Serial ATA drive.
Question: Which drivers are used with the NI PXI-8820?
Answer: NI-488.2 and NI-VISA drivers are used with the PXI Controller.
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