PCIe-8510 Specifications

This document lists specifications for the PCIe-8510 2-port and 4-port vehicle multiprotocol interface device.

Definitions

Warranted specifications describe the performance of a model under stated operating conditions and are covered by the model warranty.

Characteristics describe values that are relevant to the use of the model under stated operating conditions but are not covered by the model warranty.

  • Typical specifications describe the performance met by a majority of models.
  • Nominal specifications describe an attribute that is based on design, conformance testing, or supplemental testing.

Specifications are Typical unless otherwise noted.

Conditions

Specifications are typical at 0 °C to 55 °C unless otherwise noted.

Bus Interface

Form factor

x1 PCI Express, specification v1.1 compliant

Slot compatibility

x1, x4, x8, and x16 PCI Express slots[1]1 Some motherboards reserve the x16 slot for graphics use. Visit ni.com/info and enter the Info Code intro-pci-express to access the white paper, Introduction to PCI Express, for more information about PCI Express guidelines.

Power Requirements

Power Requirements (2 Port)

Voltage (V) Power (W), Max (Typical)
+3.3 2.2 (1.6)
+12 2.7 (2.1)

Power Requirements (4 Port)

Voltage (V) Power (W), Max (Typical)
+3.3 3.0 (2.2)
+12 4.1 (3.0)

Physical

Dimensions (not including connectors or bracket)

16.8 cm × 10.7 cm (6.60 in. × 4.20 in.) (half-length, full height)

Weight

2 port

100 g (3.5 oz)

4 port

140 g (4.9 oz)

Measurement Category

I[2]2 Measurement Categories CAT I and CAT O are equivalent. These test and measurement circuits are not intended for direct connections to the MAINS building installations of Measurement Categories CAT II, CAT III, or CAT IV.

Caution Do not connect the PCIe-8510 to signals or use for measurements within Measurement Categories II, III, or IV.
Attention Ne connectez pas le PCIe-8510 à des signaux et ne l'utilisez pas pour effectuer des mesures dans les catégories de mesure II, III ou IV.
Caution The protection provided by the PCIe-8510 can be impaired if it is used in a manner not described in the user documentation.
Attention La protection apportée par le PCIe-8510 risque d'être endommagée s'il est utilisé d'une autre façon que celle décrite dans la documentation utilisateur.
Notice Clean the hardware with a soft, nonmetallic brush. Make sure that the hardware is completely dry and free from contaminants before returning it to service.

NI-XNET Host Port (Required)

Connector type

NI-XNET hardware-selectable interface port

Port supported transceiver cable types

NI-XNET transceiver cables (CAN/LIN)

Note You must use a transceiver cable to connect a CAN bus to the PCIe-8510. For more information about transceiver cables, refer to the transceiver cable operating instructions.

RTSI/Front Panel Sync Connectors

Trigger lines

7 input/output

Clock lines

1 input/output

Front panel sync connectors

2 input/output (4 port only)

I/O compatibility

TTL

Input voltage limits

Max 6.5 V, Min -0.5 V

Power-on state

Input (High-Z)

Response

Rising Edge triggers

Environmental

Operating Environment

Ambient temperature range

0 °C to 50 °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.)

Altitude

2,000 m (800 mbar) at 25 °C ambient temperature

Pollution Degree

2

Indoor use only.

Storage Environment

Ambient temperature range

-40 °C 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.)

Safety Compliance Standards

This device is designed to meet the requirements of the following electrical equipment safety standards for measurement, control, and laboratory use:

  • IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1
  • UL 61010-1, CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1
Note For UL and other safety certifications, refer to the device label or the Product Certifications and Declarations 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
  • EN 55022 (CISPR 22): Class A emissions
  • EN 55024 (CISPR 24): Immunity
  • AS/NZS CISPR 11: Group 1, Class A emissions
  • AS/NZS CISPR 22: Class A emissions
  • FCC 47 CFR Part 15B: Class A emissions
  • ICES-001: Class A emissions
Note Group 1 equipment (per CISPR 11) is any industrial, scientific, or medical equipment that does not intentionally generate radio frequency energy for the treatment of material or inspection/analysis purposes.
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.
Notice For EMC declarations and certifications, and additional information, refer to the Product Certifications and Declarations 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)
  • 2011/65/EU; Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
  • 2014/53/EU; Radio Equipment Directive (RED)
  • 2014/34/EU; Potentially Explosive Atmospheres (ATEX)

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.

EU and UK Customers

  • 1378 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)—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）

  • 1378 中国RoHS— NI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NI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.)

    • 1 Some motherboards reserve the x16 slot for graphics use. Visit ni.com/info and enter the Info Code intro-pci-express to access the white paper, Introduction to PCI Express, for more information about PCI Express guidelines.

    2 Measurement Categories CAT I and CAT O are equivalent. These test and measurement circuits are not intended for direct connections to the MAINS building installations of Measurement Categories CAT II, CAT III, or CAT IV.