Farnell bundles NI’s PXI to automate test and measurement
NI PXI bundles are now available from stock at Farnell. The bundles are a cost-effective way to get started with PXI, said the distributor.
Each bundle from Farnell includes a PXI instrument in a five-slot PXI system that is controlled through a Thunderbolt USB-C port. Direct connection to a laptop eliminates the additional cost of an on-board controller, advised Farnell, representing an economic first-time investment into PXI. Each bundle includes one instrument, leaving four slots free to add instruments. This allows the bundle to grow as testing needs evolve.
NI has developed automated test and measurement systems for over 40 years. Its PCI eXtensions for Instrumentation (PXI) are the industry standard and can be used to build high erformance, mixed measurement systems for validation and production tests. PXI software connectivity combines multiple box instruments into a sub-compact single system, for scalability and flexibility that enables users to customise measurements and simplify test development.
NI’s software environment for PXI, which includes LabVIEW and TestStand, allows engineers to easily customise testing procedures and data acquisition, analysis, and reporting to meet specific needs. PXI is popular because of its high performance, value, modularity and software connectivity, said Farnell. The instrumentation standard has been deployed across automotive, aerospace, electronics, semiconductors and life sciences industries.
The PXI architecture enables users to easily add or remove modules to meet specific testing requirements. The PXI bundles are based on common applications and configured so that users can also customise them for their particular application by adding modules to meet specific requirements. The PXI portfolio includes oscilloscopes, source measurement units, LCR meters, waveform generators and digital multi-meters that can replace traditional box instruments and be used to integrate PXI switches in a variety of topologies.
There are more than 60 vendors offering PXI hardware, offering engineers a wide range of options for module selection.
NI’s PXI hardware incorporates powerful multi-core processors, FPGAs and other technology to increase measurement range and performance.
PXI’s architecture makes it possible to synchronise measurements across multiple modules or multiple chassis, enabling systems to grow as requirements change, added Farnell.
James McGregor, global head of test, tools and production supplies, at Farnell, said, “NI’s PXI offers unmatched modularity, flexibility and performance for creating custom test and measurement systems, allowing users to easily tailor their testing systems to their specific needs.
“With a powerful software environment, users can rapidly develop, customise and confidently deploy testing procedures,” he added.
The NI PXI test and measurement bundles are available from stock at Farnell in EMEA, Newark in North America and element14 in APAC.
