PCIe-8398

Starting at $2,305.00
Part number(s):
784179-01

x16 Gen3, PCI Express Host, 13.6 GB/s Device for PXI Remote Control

Overview

The PCIe-8398 is a host interface card used to control a PXI Express chassis over a software-transparent PCI Express Gen 3 x16 link. The PCIe-8398 is installed into a x16 PCI Express slot of a desktop or rackmount PC and is connected to a PXIe-8398 or PXIe-8399 PXI remote control module using Gen 3 x8 copper cables.

Included Items

  • Device
  • Low-profile PCI Express bracket
  • Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory documentation

PCIe-8398 Details

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Part Numbers (1) Price
784179-01

NI Lead Time
6-7 weeks
Supported Cable Type
Copper#Fiber Optic
Bus Connection
PCI Express
MXI Communication Level
MXI-Express Gen3 x16
Number of MXI Ports
1
Controller OS
—
Maximum Controller Bandwidth
—

PCIe-8398 Accessories and Software

  • Model (Part Number)
    Description
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    Compatible Part Numbers
    MXI-Express Cable (785550-03)
    MXI-Express Cable, Gen 3 x8, Copper, 3m

    Accessory
    784179-01
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    MXI-Express Cable (785549-03)
    MXI-Express Cable, Gen 3 x4, Copper, 3m

    Accessory
    784179-01
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    MXI-Express Cable (788302-100)
    MXI-Express Cable, Gen 3 x4, Fiber Optic, 100m

    Accessory
    784179-01
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    MXI-Express Cable (788302-10)
    MXI-Express Cable, Gen 3 x4, Fiber Optic, 10m

    Accessory
    784179-01
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    MXI-Express Cable (788302-30)
    MXI-Express Cable, Gen 3 x4, Fiber Optic, 30m

    Accessory
    784179-01
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    PXIe-8398 (784178-01)
    NI PXIe-8398, x16 Gen 3 MXI-Express for PXI Express,1 Port

    Accessory
    784179-01
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    PXIe-8399 (784180-01)
    NI PXIe-8399, x16 Gen 3 MXI-Express for PXI Express,2 Port

    Accessory
    784179-01
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  • Product (Part Number)
    Description
    Recommended use cases
    LabVIEW Professional (784584-35)
    LabVIEW Professional Development System, Windows, All Languages, Subscription License, Download

    Recommended for test, measurement, automation, and control applications; NI LabVIEW enables engineers to quickly connect to real-world systems, accelerate their productivity, and adapt to any challenge. LabVIEW provides the following capabilities:

    • Connectivity to any Instrument regardless of vendor
    • A native user interface for monitoring and controlling test
    • Thousands of engineering analysis functions
    • Seamless interoperability popular programming languages, such as Python, C, and .NET

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    LabVIEW+ Suite (788509-35)
    NI LabVIEW+ Suite, Subscription License, Download

    Recommended for engineers building full test and validation systems where modular code development and higher-level frameworks are needed to accelerate development for shorter time to market.

    The LabVIEW+ Suite includes the following products:

    • NI LabVIEW—Provides a graphical programming environment for test system development, enabling connectivity to any instrument and fully integrated user interfaces.
    • NI TestStand—Eliminates the need for time-intensive in-house sequencer development and maintenance by providing an off-the-shelf test management software for validation and production test.
    • NI DIAdem—Saves engineers hundreds of hours of manual data analysis and report creation with automation.
    • NI FlexLogger™ software—Simplifies data acquisition and data logging with interactive measurement setup for NI DAQ hardware.
    • NI InstrumentStudio™ software—Provides a central location for configuration, measurement, and automation.
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    InstrumentStudio Professional (789987-35)
    InstrumentStudio Professional, Subscription License, Download

    Recommended for quick and easy instrument measurements. Leverage the sequencer built into InstrumentStudio to automate tests and measurements with no prior coding experience required. Create and use plug-ins to interface with third-party hardware and take custom measurements.

    Key Workflows

    • Quickly configure and control instruments in an interactive, project-based environment.
    • Take custom measurements and control third-party hardware using the plug-ins feature.
    • Bridge the gap between first measurement to automation using the built in sequencer, or export configurations to advanced automation tools such as NI TestStand and NI LabVIEW.
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Resources

PCIe-8398 User Manual(s)
PCIe-8398 Dimensional Drawing(s)
PCIe-8398 Product Certification(s)
PCIe-8398 Letter of Volatility
PCIe-8398 Specifications

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