Description
NI PXIe-8133 PXI Express Embedded Controller
Technical Specifications Model: PXIe-8133 Form Factor: 3U single slot PXI Express embedded controller Processor: Multi-core Intel processor System Memory: Onboard DDR memory Storage: Built-in solid state or hard disk storage Operating System: Windows compatible Front Panel Interface: Ethernet port, USB ports, display port, keyboard/mouse interface Operating Temperature: 0 ℃ ~ +55 ℃ Storage Temperature: -40 ℃ ~ +70 ℃ Relative Humidity: 10% ~ 70% non-condensing Backplane Interface: PXIe high-speed bus
Functional Features Integrated embedded multi-core processor serves as host controller for entire PXIe test system. Built-in mass storage runs operating system, test application software and stores measurement data. Front panel provides multiple peripheral interfaces for monitor, keyboard, mouse and network connection. High-speed PXIe backplane interface realizes high bandwidth communication with all PXIe instrument modules. Supports installation of NI instrument drivers, LabVIEW and other test development software. Built-in watchdog timer monitors system operation state and executes reset when system crash occurs. Supports remote desktop access for remote system control. Single slot embedded design saves cabinet space for additional test instruments.
Application Scenarios Integrated PXI automated test bench, aerospace component test system, portable field measurement equipment, production line end-of-line test station, laboratory multi-instrument integrated measurement platform.
Performance Parameters Processor runs test application software and processes measurement data continuously under rated temperature. PXIe bus maintains high bandwidth low latency communication with instrument modules. Watchdog timer detects system halt and triggers hardware reset automatically. Onboard storage realizes reliable data reading and writing for long-time test recording. Front panel peripheral interfaces maintain stable connection under mechanical vibration of test bench. Controller synchronizes multi-module test sequence accurately via PXI trigger bus.
Material Composition Module Housing: Flame-retardant plastic front panel and metal shielding frame. Main PCB: FR4 multi-layer industrial computer printed circuit board with conformal coating. Core Electronic Components: Intel multi-core processor, memory chips, storage controller, PXIe bridge chip, USB and Ethernet controller, watchdog IC, power management chip. Connector: Front panel communication interfaces and gold-plated PXIe backplane edge connector. Indicator Components: Power, disk activity and network LED indicators on front panel. Fasteners: Stainless steel screws and metal shielding brackets.
Structural Features 3U single-slot PXIe standard module mechanical structure. Front panel integrates Ethernet, USB, video output and LED status indicators. Metal shielding shell wraps internal computer motherboard to restrain electromagnetic emission and interference. Rear gold-plated edge connector connects with PXIe chassis backplane for power supply and PXIe high-speed bus. Internal layout separates processor high-speed circuit and backplane interface circuit. Heat sink mounted on processor for heat dissipation with chassis forced airflow.
Working Principle PXIe chassis backplane supplies DC power to PXIe-8133 embedded controller module. Onboard processor boots operating system from built-in storage after power on. The processor communicates with all PXIe instrument modules through PXIe backplane bridge chip and PXIe bus. Test application software runs on processor to send measurement commands to instrument modules and receive measurement waveform and data. Front panel Ethernet interface connects to local network for remote access and data upload. USB and video interfaces connect to monitor, keyboard and mouse for local operation. Watchdog timer continuously monitors system heartbeat signal, triggers hardware reset once heartbeat stops. All measurement data can be saved to onboard storage during test execution.
Installation Requirements Power off PXIe chassis before inserting or removing controller module. Insert module into dedicated PXIe system controller slot, push steadily until backplane connector fully engages and front panel locks. Connect monitor, keyboard, mouse and network cable to front panel interfaces. Power on chassis, boot operating system and install NI instrument driver software suite. Install test application software and configure hardware resources in NI MAX. Reserve cooling airflow space around module slot for heat sink cooling. Complete network and storage configuration after system boot.
Usage Precautions Shut down operating system and cut off chassis power before removing controller module. Do not block front panel heat sink and ventilation path. Use anti-static protection when handling module, processor and memory chips are static sensitive. Backup test program and measurement data regularly to prevent data loss from storage failure. Avoid environment with condensation, corrosive gas and conductive dust. Do not disassemble module housing without professional authorization. Install operating system security patches and maintain driver version regularly.
