National Instruments 780691-01 PXI Embedded Controller

National Instruments 780691-01 is the part number for the PXI-8110 Embedded Controller with an extended temperature range an OS of Windows XP For Embedded Systems (FES). This particular version of Windows XP is developed specifically for embedded systems and other specialized hardware applications. The controller adheres to the PXI specification, requiring only one system slot as well as three additional slots for controller expansion. The Intel Q9100 processor is a quad-core CPU, featuring a clock speed of 2.26 GHz and a front speed bus with 1,066 MHz.

The standard operating temperature range for other variations of the controller is 5 to 50 °C (41 to 122 °F). However, the extended temperature capability of the 780691-01 increases this range to a wider range of 0 to 55 °C ( 32 to 131 °F). This useful feature increases the controller's environmental defenses, guarding against any environmental fluctuations that can happen in industrial settings. Similarly, the 780691-01’s storage temperature range is extended, increasing from -40 to 65 °C (-40 to 149 °F) to an updated range of -40 to 70 °C (-40 to 158 °F). These temperature ranges are evaluated to be in compliance with both IEC-60068-2-1 and IEC-60068-2-2 standards.

In addition to a variety of external connectors, the front panel of the 780691-01 features two LEDs that display the status of varying components. These two LEDs, DRIVE and POWER OK, provide a quick visual guide to the status of the power supply and the internal hard disk. 

With a PXI 3U-sized module form factor, the 780691-01 has a pollution degree of 2 and measures 8.1 cm by 13 cm by 21.6 cm (3.2 in. by 5.1 in. by 8.5 in.). It weighs in at only 0.914 kilogram (2.02 lb).