Product Description
The NI PXI-1042 is an 8-slot 3U PXI chassis designed for automated testing, data acquisition, and real-time control systems. It supports both PXI and CompactPCI modules, making it suitable for laboratory, industrial, and portable testing applications. Its compact design, combined with high-performance power and cooling systems, enables high-density module integration while offering flexible scalability.
Key Features
Multi-Module Compatibility: Supports 3U PXI and CompactPCI modules, compatible with hybrid bus systems for integrating diverse test instruments (e.g., digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, switch matrices).
Extended Temperature Range: Operates in 0-55°C environments, ideal for harsh industrial settings or high-temperature cabinet installations.
Low-Noise Design: The PXI-1042Q model operates at 43dBA, suitable for noise-sensitive environments like offices and laboratories.
High-Performance Power and Cooling: Features a removable high-performance AC power supply with AUTO/HIGH fan speed control for optimized cooling efficiency and energy balance.
Precise Timing and Synchronization: Built-in 10MHz low-jitter reference clock and external clock interface, supporting PXI trigger bus and star trigger for multi-chassis synchronization.
Software Support: Compatible with Windows and LabVIEW RT real-time systems, enabling remote control and automated test script development for enhanced efficiency.
