National Instruments PXITM Computer Hardware User Manual


 
Appendix E Specifications for PXI Serial Hardware
Serial Hardware and Software for Windows E-6 ni.com
PXI-8421/4
+5 VDC ....................................350 mA typical
750 mA maximum
PXI-8422/4
+5 VDC ....................................500 mA typical
750 mA maximum
PXI-8423/4
+5 VDC ....................................1000 mA typical
1500 mA maximum
Eight-Port Boards
Dimensions .............................................100 by 160 mm
(3.94by6.30in.)
I/O connector
1
.........................................68-position, SCSI type connector
Power requirement (from PXI channel)
PXI-8420/8
+5 VDC ....................................150 mA typical
250 mA maximum
±
12 VDC ..................................80 mA typical
800 mA maximum
PXI-8421/8
+5 VDC ....................................1100 mA typical
2000 mA maximum
16-Port Boards
Dimensions .............................................100 by 160 mm
(3.94by6.30in.)
I/O connector
2
.........................................100-position, SCSI type
connector
Power requirement (from PXI channel)
PXI-8420/16
+5 VDC ....................................500 mA typical
750 mA maximum
1
The eight-port PXI serial boards require cables, which are included in your kit, to convert the 68-position connector to
eight DB-9 connectors.
2
The 16-port PCI serial boards require a breakout box, which is included in yourkit, to separate the 100-position connector to
16 DB-9 connectors.