PCIe-8388 Specifications

Note Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Caution Using the PCIe-8388 controller in a manner not described in this user manual can impair the protection the controller provides.

Physical

Dimensions

6.9 x 15.4 cm (2.72 x 6.06 in.)

Maximum cable length

3 m

Slot requirements

One PCI Express x16 slot (approved hosts only)

Note The PCIe-8388 requires a host computer that supplies a PCI Express clock that adheres to the PCI Express Specification. The PCIe-8388 may not be compatible with systems with noncompliant clocks, particularly systems with clocks whose frequency peaks over 100 MHz. Refer to KnowledgeBase 5J9C7371 on ni.com for host compatibility information.

Compatibility

Fully compatible with the PCI Express Specification, Revision 2.0

Weight

3.4 oz (96 g)

Environmental

Maximum altitude

2,000 m (800 mbar) (at 25 °C ambient)

Pollution Degree

2

Indoor use only.

Operating Environment

Ambient temperature range

0 °C to 55 °C (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-1 and IEC-60068-2-2.)

Relative humidity range

10% to 90%, noncondensing (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-56.)

Storage Environment

Ambient temperature range

-20 to 70 °C (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-1 and IEC-60068-2-2.)

Relative humidity range

5 to 95%, noncondensing (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-56.)

Note Clean the PCIe-8388 with a soft nonmetallic brush. Make sure that the device is completely dry and free from contaminants before returning it to service.

Safety

This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following standards of safety for information technology equipment:
  • IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1
  • UL 61010-1, CSA 61010-1
Note For UL and other safety certifications, refer to the product label or the Online Product Certification section.

Electromagnetic Compatibility

This product meets the requirements of the following EMC standards for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use:

  • EN 61326-1 (IEC 61326-1): Class A emissions; Basic immunity
  • EN 55011 (CISPR 11): Group 1, Class A emissions
  • AS/NZS CISPR 11: Group 1, Class A emissions
  • FCC 47 CFR Part 15B: Class A emissions
  • ICES-001: Class A emissions
Note In the United States (per FCC 47 CFR), Class A equipment is intended for use in commercial, light-industrial, and heavy-industrial locations. In Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand (per CISPR 11) Class A equipment is intended for use only in heavy-industrial locations.
Note Group 1 equipment (per CISPR 11) is any industrial, scientific, or medical equipment that does not intentionally generates radio frequency energy for the treatment of material or inspection/analysis purposes.
Note For EMC declarations and certifications, and additional information, refer to the Online Product Certification section.

CE Compliance 1378

This product meets the essential requirements of applicable European Directives, as follows:

  • 2014/35/EU; Low-Voltage Directive (safety)
  • 2014/30/EU; Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC)

Product Certifications and Declarations

Refer to the product Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for additional regulatory compliance information. To obtain product certifications and the DoC for NI products, visit ni.com/product-certifications, search by model number, and click the appropriate link.

Environmental Management

NI is committed to designing and manufacturing products in an environmentally responsible manner. NI recognizes that eliminating certain hazardous substances from our products is beneficial to the environment and to NI customers.

For additional environmental information, refer to the Engineering a Healthy Planet web page at ni.com/environment. This page contains the environmental regulations and directives with which NI complies, as well as other environmental information not included in this document.

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)

EU Customers At the end of the product life cycle, all NI products must be disposed of according to local laws and regulations. For more information about how to recycle NI products in your region, visit ni.com/environment/weee.

电子信息产品污染控制管理办法（中国RoHS）

中国客户 National Instruments符合中国电子信息产品中限制使用某些有害物质指令(RoHS)。关于National Instruments中国RoHS合规性信息，请登录 ni.com/environment/rohs_china。(For information about China RoHS compliance, go to ni.com/environment/rohs_china.)

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