National Instruments PXIe-8862 PXI Embedded Controller

The National Instruments PXIe-8862 is an embedded controller with an Intel Core i7 8-Core processor. It has been crafted specifically for the PXI Express systems, providing exceptional computing power. The advanced capabilities of the controller make it ideal for processor-heavy workflows such as RF, modular instrumentation and data acquisition. This powerful controller offers a great performance and is the perfect solution for these applications. The PXIe-8862 is equipped with a range of features to help you get the most out of your system. This device is equipped with two ports that support 10/100/1000/2500BASE-T (Gigabit) Ethernet. In addition, the controller boasts an integrated hard drive, serial port, two Thunderbolt™ 4 ports, and other peripheral I/O, ensuring you have all the connectivity options you need to get your work done efficiently.

The front panel of the PXIe-8862 is designed with user convenience in mind. Two LEDs show PC status and two user LEDs can be defined to meet the needs of your LabVIEW application. The DRIVE LED indicates when an access to the internal drive is occurring, while the PWR OK/FAULT LED indicates the controller status, displaying various states through different colors. These include steady green, blinking green, fading green, blinking red, solid red, and off.

The PXIe-8862 embedded controller is available in a variety of part options. Part number 787987-00 indicates the version of the controller with no OS. The following part numbers each use the 64-bit version of Windows 10; 787987-01, 787987-0118 (China), and 788167-01 (removable drive). Part numbers 787987-33 and 788167-33 both utilize LabVIEW RT with no TPM, but the latter includes a removable drive.

If you encounter any issues with your PXIe-8862, recovery is made easy with the option to use NI external recovery media or Windows Recovery tools. The front panel of the PXIe-8862 is also equipped with multiple external connector options, including a GPIB connector and a RS-232 Serial Connector. In addition, it includes an ethernet port, as well as both a 2.0 and 3.2 USB port. The trigger and reset button, and two 1.4 Display Ports, are also conveniently located on the front panel- providing easy access to all the important features of the controller.