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Getting Started with Your PXI-8150 Series
Chapter
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Introduction
This chapter describes the PXI-8150 Series of embedded PXI
computers, lists what you need to get started, lists optional software,
and gives an overview of the directory structure on your hard drive.
What You Need to Get Started
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PXI-8150 Series embedded controller
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PXI bus mainframe
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Keyboard (and included adapter cable)
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Serial or PS/2 mouse
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Monitor with VGA or better resolution
Hardware Description
The PXI-8150 Series are 3U-size embedded PXI computers based on
the Peripheral Component Interface (PCI) bus and Industry-Standard
Architecture (ISA). These embedded computers are high-performance,
easy-to-use platforms that take advantage of the PXI high-performance
backplane capabilities to control PXI systems. These embedded
computers.
All models in the PXI-8150 Series are compatible with PC-compatible
software tools, the National Instruments LabVIEW and
LabWindows/CVI application software, and the NI-VISA, NI-488.2M,
and NI-DAQ driver software.
For in-depth details on the PXI-8150 hardware, consult the PXI-8150
Series User Manual.
