National Instruments 779218-01 Legacy PXI Chassis

Part number 779218-01 from National Instruments is the identifying part number for the PXI-1044 Legacy PXI Chassis. Featuring 14 slots, the 779218-01 chassis is equipped for a wide variety of test and measurement applications. The PXI backplane has automated trigger routing between two bridge modules, as well as a 9-Pin D-Sub connector. The CompactPCI/PXI backplane is powered by the internal power supply of the chassis, which is controlled by the power switch on the front panel. The AC input of the 779218-01 boasts an impressive operating voltage range of 90–264 VAC, with an operating frequency range of 47–63 Hz. An AC power cable serves as the main power disconnect.

All of the outputs of the 779218-01 feature automatic recovery, safeguarding them from both short circuiting and overloading. Each output specifies over-voltage protection, ranging from 140 to 150% for 3.3 V and from 120 to 130% for 5 V, +12 V, and –12 V.

One of the most impressive and useful features of the 779218-01 chassis is the cooling system. With a cooling capacity of 25 W per slot when the fan is set to high speed, the chassis utilizes forced air circulation with intake from the right side and exhaust on the left side. 

Two external reference clock BNC connections are included on the rear panel of the 779218-01, and it has a high performance universal power supply that is easily detachable. The chassis weighs in at 12.6 kg (27.8 lbs).

The 779218-01 is made to operate effectively in diverse conditions with an operating temperature range of 0° to 55° C (32 °F to 131 °F). When it comes to storing specifications, the chassis has a storage temperature range of –20 to 70 °C (-4 °F to 158 °F).