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Can I Use My PXI-8212 Device to Control my PXI System Externally?

Hardware: GPIB>>Plug-in Controllers>>PXI-8212

Problem: Can I use the PXI-8212 (GPIB Ethernet PXI card) to control my PXI system from an external computer? Could I use this device instead of MXI-3 or MXI-4, for instance?

Solution: No. The PXI-8212 does not have the necessary features to act as the PXI system controller. It is intended as a non-slot-1 PXI card to control other GPIB instruments and connect to the Ethernet. Currently National Instruments only offers the MXI-3 and MXI-4 interface kit to control PXI systems from external computers.

Related Links: User Manual: PXI-8212 for Windows
User Manual: PXI-PCI 8330 (MXI-3)
User Manual: MXI-4
KB 31EF7UL8: MXI-3 Cabling Options FAQ

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Report Date: 03/26/2001
Last Updated: 04/22/2004
Document ID: 27P8N10Z

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