184596F-221
National Instruments
184596F-221
National Instruments

Description
184596F-221 is the National Instruments PXI-8156 PXI Controller, a versatile and reliable embedded controller perfect for a variety of applications. Equipped with complete PXI functionality through C function calls and interactive utility, this controller features a range of ports and expansion options to accommodate a wide range of software options, making it a valuable and long-lasting tool for your testing and measurement needs.
184596F-221 is the National Instruments PXI-8156 PXI Controller, a versatile and reliable embedded controller perfect for a variety of applications. This model is equipped with complete PXI functionality through C function calls and interactive utility. It features a 3.5 in. 1.44 MB floppy drive, a 2 GB hard drive that is expandable, Super VGA, 2 RS-232 Serial ports, 1 Universal Serial Bus (USB) port, and more. Front panel LEDs indicate device power, drive status, and Ethernet port status. With peripheral expansion options through the ISA bus and PCI local bus, this controller is able to accommodate a wide range of software options. The NI PXI-8156 also comes with the NI-488.2M software kit for controlling external GPIB capable instruments. Despite its obsolete status, this controller can still be purchased and repaired through Apex Waves, making it a valuable and long-lasting tool for your testing and measurement needs.
Made By | National Instruments |
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Part Number | 184596F-221 |
Chassis Compatibility | PXI/cPCI |
Storage | 3.5 in. 1.44 MB floppy drive, 2 GB hard drive (expandable) |
Ports and Connectivity | Super VGA, 2 RS-232 Serial ports, 1 USB port, 1 PS/2 keyboard port, 1 PS/2 mouse port, 1 10BaseT Ethernet port, 1 ECP port, 1 GPIB Port |
Peripheral Bus | ISA bus and PCI local bus |
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Question:
What is the model number of the National Instruments PXI Controller mentioned in the description?
Answer:
The model number of the National Instruments PXI Controller mentioned in the description is 184596F-221.
Question:
What kind of drive does the 184596F-221 PXI Controller include?
Answer:
The 184596F-221 PXI Controller includes a 3.5 in. 1.44 MB floppy drive.
Question:
How can the storage capacity of the 184596F-221 be extended?
Answer:
The storage capacity of the 184596F-221 can be extended as it comes with a 2 GB hard drive that is expandable.
Question:
Which software kit comes with the NI PXI-8156 and what is its purpose?
Answer:
The NI PXI-8156 comes with the NI-488.2M software kit, which is used for controlling external GPIB capable instruments.
Question:
Can the 184596F-221 PXI Controller still be purchased and serviced, despite its obsolete status?
Answer:
Yes, despite its obsolete status, the 184596F-221 PXI Controller can still be purchased and repaired through Apex Waves.