Ethernet Control of PXI
Network System Controller
PXI Network System Controller
• Control PXI systems remotely
• Serve data on the Internet
• Distribute processing to multiple systems
• Remotely monitor and control measurement systems
• Standalone embedded operation
NEW
Overview
The Network System Controller is ideal for Ethernet-based
measurement systems that are controlled remotely, publish data, or
are accessed over a network from one or more desktop or laptop
PCs. With National Instruments PXI Network System Controllers,
you can use standard Ethernet-based network technology to easily
create simple point-to-point measurement applications or
distributed measurement applications requiring multiple
measurement and control nodes. The Network System Controllers
consist of PXI embedded controllers with LabVIEW or LabVIEW
Real-Time software. LabVIEW and LabVIEW Real-Time have
built-in functionality for easily building and deploying networked
measurement applications.
Web Browser
Data Collection, Analysis,
Archiving and Publishing
Serve Data on the Internet
PXI
embedded
controllers
with
LabVIEW or LabVIEW Real-Time
incorporate network technologies
such as Ethernet, HTML, and the
Internet, so you can bring the benefits
of networks to your application. The
Network system controllers provide
Web-enabling technologies for your
INFO CODE
For more information,
or to order products
online visit
ni.com/info
and enter:
pxinetcon
BUY ONLINE!
applications with advanced Internet requirements. You can view
and control your measurement application using the Internet from
any location in the world. Using a Network System Controller, you
can publish data on the Web easily. The DataSocket capability in
LabVIEW and LabVIEW Real-Time enables you to
communicate with different servers such as HTTP, FTP,
OPC, and the DataSocket server. You can send data to
another computer or PXI controller on a network or
currently acquired data on another measurement node.
You can publish your data anywhere in the world using
the Network System Controller.
Internet
Ethernet I/O
Ethernet
Distributed Processing
PXI Distributed
Measurements
PXI Real-Time
For measurement systems that require a substantial
amount of processing power, you can divide your
measurement system among several PXI embedded
controllers. The VI Server capability in LabVIEW
ensures easy implementation of distributed systems.
Using LabVIEW or LabVIEW Real-Time, you can create
applications that can run independently in each PXI
node, or as a part of an integrated network solution.
PXI
Wireless
Serial
Figure 1. With Network System Controllers you can access and control your
PXI measurement and automation systems over Ethernet.
160
National Instruments • Tel: (800) 433-3488 • Fax: (512) 683-9300 • info@ni.com • ni.com
Ethernet Control of PXI
Network System Controller
Remote Control of Measurement Systems
You can use the Network System Controller as a remote
measurement system controlled via Ethernet. Using the Network
System Controller, you can control data acquisition or instrument
stations that are on your desktop, in remote regions, or in
inaccessible and hazardous areas. LabVIEW and LabVIEW Real-Time
easily enable the network control of remote measurement stations.
LabVIEW Remote Panels can be used to view and control any
running VI over a network without additional programming. Also, you
can use LabVIEW VI server to programmaticallly control VIs on a
remote measurement station from a client PC.
Ordering Information
Windows-based options
Step 1. Controller Model
– Select one of the following configurations.
NI 8176 1.26 GHz Pentium III with
Windows 2000 (English) ......................................778468-01
NI 8175 866 MHz Pentium III with
Windows 2000 (English) ......................................778467-01
NI 8174 566 MHz Celeron with
Windows 2000 (English) ......................................778466-01
*
External USB CD-ROM – Add on for easy software installation
and upgrades
USB CD-ROM ......................................................778492-01
Parallel port converter cable – add to convert from Type C
36-position miniconnector to DB-25 25-position standard
connector (15.2 cm).
IEEE 1284 parallel port adapter cable ..................182873-06
LabVIEW Real-Time options
Step 1. Controller Model
– Select one of the following models:
NI 8176 RT (no operating system installed)..............778468-33
NI 8175 RT (no operating system installed)..............778467-33
Step 2. Memory Upgrades
– If you want to upgrade your memory,
select one or more of the following options:
256 MB SDRAM ....................................................778469-256
512 MB SDRAM ....................................................778469-512
Step 3. NI Factory Installation Service
– If you need a ready-to-use
system with all the individual pieces of your system installed
and configured, select one of the following installation options:
PXI Systems..............................................................960596-01
PXI/SCXI Combination Systems................................960596-04
Step 4. NI Application Development Tools
– You can develop and
deploy real-time applications using the LabVIEW Real-Time
Module with either the LabVIEW Professional Development
System or LabVIEW Full Development System. To receive your
copy of these tools, select from the following:
LabVIEW Real-Time Module ....................................777844-03
LabVIEW Professional Development System ..........776678-03
LabVIEW Full Development System ........................776670-03
Contact National Instruments or visit ni.com/pxiadvisor for the latest processors and
operating systems, including Windows 2000 in Japanese, and other languages.
Step 2. NI Factory Installation Services
– Select one of the following
(required for Step 4).
PXI Systems..............................................................960596-01
PXI/SCXI Combo Systems ........................................960596-04
Step 3. Memory Upgrades
– The NI 8176 and NI 8175 embedded
controllers come with 128 MB of memory installed, and the NI 8174
embedded controller comes with 64 MB of memory installed. If you
want to upgrade your memory, select the amount of memory.
256 MB SDRAM ....................................................778469-256
512 MB SDRAM ....................................................778469-512
Step 4. Installed LabVIEW Application Software
LabVIEW Full Development System
for Windows (English
**
) ........................................776670-03
**
LabVIEW is also available in German, French, and Japanese.
Contact National Instruments for more information.
Step 5. Accessories
– Add the following accessories or, for
additional peripheral modules, refer to the Bus Interfaces
section of the print catalog starting on page 167.
National Instruments • Tel: (800) 433-3488 • Fax: (512) 683-9300 • info@ni.com • ni.com
161
PXI
RF/Wirelessly
京公网安备 11010802033920号
EEWORLD
