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News Release from: Dolch Computer Systems (UK) | Subject: PXI-1025 MegaPAC chassis
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 12 November 2003
Rugged chassis is ready for PXI
applications
The PXI-1025 MegaPAC chassis is designed for the most demanding mobile test, measurement, instrumentation and communications applications.
The PXI-1025 MegaPAC chassis is designed for the most demanding mobile test, measurement, instrumentation and communications applications With a built-in screen, detachable keyboard and sophisticated forced-air cooling system, the unit accepts up to eight 3U PXI modules
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 8 Nov 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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PXI (PCI extensions for instrumentation) is an industrial computer architecture that uses CompactPCI for measurement and automation.
PXI platforms combine the high-speed PCIbus with integrated timing and triggering.
When used in conjunction with suitable "virtual instrumentation" software, the performance can be an order of magnitude greater than that of older-style measurement and automation architectures.
One company at the forefront of virtual instrumentation is National Instruments, and Dolch worked closely with National Instruments in the development of the PXI-1025 MegaPAC.
Fully self-contained, the PXI-1025 MegaPAC includes a 350W universal power supply.
Alternatively, for applications where only DC power is available, an external DC to AC inverter can be employed.
The MegaPAC features a high-quality 10.4in colour TFT, SVGA screen with a resolution of 800 x 600 pixel.
For information input there is an 85-key notebook-style keyboard and a stick-type, two-button pointing device.
A CD-ROM drive is built-in as standard.
A unique dual-chassis arrangement provides shock-resistance by effectively suspending an inner chassis within the external casing.
The eight-point IsoGuard shock-isolating matrix ensures that shocks and vibration are prevented from reaching the internal components or PXI modules.
Furthermore, the forced-air cooling system ensures that an appropriate internal temperature is maintained throughout the full operating temperature range of 0 to +50C (the storage temperature range is -20 to +70C).
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