National Instruments 780691-00 PXI Embedded Controller

National Instruments 780691-00 is the part number for the PXI-8110 Embedded Controller that has Localized OS and an extended range for temperature. This particular type of operating system is incredibly beneficial for users who need a more personalized experience, as it allows for adjustments that are tailored to the unique infrastructure of a given region. With 120 GB of hard drive space and a Quad Core CPU from Intel, the 780691-00 can easily manage many tasks at once. 

The extended temperature range featured in the 780691-00 increases the standard operational temperature range of 5 to 50 °C ( 41 to 122 °F ) to a slightly wider range of 0 to 55 °C ( 32 to 131 °F ). While this difference may seem negligible, it is a beneficial improvement in the controller’s environmental defenses, protecting against any sudden changes in temperature that can occur in industrial settings. This range extension also applies to the storage temperature range of the 780691-00, increasing it from –40 to 65 °C ( -40 to 149 °F ) to a new range of –40 to 70 °C ( -40 to 158 °F ). These temperature ranges are tested according to the specifications of the standards of IEC-60068-2-1 and IEC-60068-2-2.

The 780691-00 is an excellent option due to its interoperability. The front panel of the controller features a range of external connectors for use with various I/O interfaces, including; four Hi-Speed USB ports, DSUB connectors (a 24-pin for video interfaces and a 9-pin for serial interfaces), an RJ45 connector for easy Ethernet connection, and more.

With a small form factor of a PXI 3U-size module, the 780691-00 requires a single system slot as well as three additional controller expansion slots. It measures 8.1 cm by 13 cm by 21.6 cm (3.2 in. by 5.1 in. by 8.5 in.) and weighs a portable 0.914 kg (2.02 lb).