VXIbus Interface Kits for PCI
computer and first mainframe using MXIbus cables up to 20 m in length. If your
system requires VME boards, you can even integrate one or more VME chassis
into your system using the NI VME-MXI-2 chassis extender. This is often much
more cost-effective than using adapter brackets to install VME boards into
valuable VXI slots. Your computer has full Slot 0 control of each mainframe; all
devices in all mainframes can communicate with each other as if in a single
mainframe, with no special programming requirements.
Ordering Information
NI VXI-PCI8015 (Windows Vista/XP/2000/NT)..............................777119-02
NI VXI-PCI8012 (Windows Me/98) ................................................777119-03
NI VXI-PCI8010 (Windows 3.1/DOS)..............................................777119-01
NI VXI-PCI8040 (Mac OS) ...............................................................777119-04
NI VXI-PCI8022 (Solaris 2)..............................................................777119-05
NI VXI-PCI8024 (HP-UX) .................................................................777119-06
NI VXI-PCI8026 (Linux) .................................................................777119-084
Kits include one PCI-MXI-2 board, one C-size VXI-MXI-2 module,
NI-VXI/NI-VISA software, and a MXI-2 cable.
Shared Memory
With a VXI-PCI80xx, VXI devices also have access to the computer’s internal
memory. In other words, your computer memory is dual-ported to the VXIbus.
VXI bus masters can move data directly to or from the computer memory. You can
effectively manage this operation by using the NI-VXI/NI-VISA software driver
provided with the VXI-PCI80xx kits. By using shared memory, the computer acts
as a VXI slave device. The computer memory, which you can dual-port to the
VXIbus, resides in either the VXI A24 or A32 space. This means that VXI devices
that have VXI bus master capability can move data directly to and from the local
memory of your computer.
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Software
VXI-PCI80xx kits come with NI-VXI/NI-VISA software, making them completely
compliant with VXIplug&play Systems Alliance specifications. You can run all
the latest VXIplug&play software, including executable soft front panels, with
which you can operate the instrument immediately, and standardized LabVIEW
and Measurement Studio instrument drivers to simplify your programming tasks.
NI-VXI/NI-VISA software features a VXIbus interface library that works with
several popular programming environments and compilers, including Microsoft
Visual C++, Borland C++, Microsoft Visual Basic, Measurement Studio,
and LabVIEW. Application software developed using a VXI-PCI80xx and
NI-VXI/NI-VISA bus interface software is compatible with many other VXI
controller platforms, including embedded controllers and computers equipped
with MXI interfaces. NI-VXI and NI-VISA I/O software compatibility across
platforms protects your software investment in the future. You can easily port
VXI software to other platforms as your controller requirements change or
expand in the future.
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