Build high-performance, mixed-measurement systems with NI’s easy-to-scale PXI platform.
Configure a custom system See all the instrumentsPXI is an advanced test and measurement solution that combines hardware and software components, including chassis, controllers, and modules, to tackle complex measurement and automation challenges. Renowned for its flexibility and reliability, engineers use this platform to build high-performance, mixed-measurement systems for validation and production test.
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PXI offers engineers high performance while reducing test time and cost compared to traditional box instruments. The combination of modularity and software connectivity is ideal for advanced test applications that require precise, large-channel count, mixed-measurement solutions.
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PXI systems are composed of three main hardware components: a chassis, a controller, and modules. System software is customizable and helps you configure, visualize, and automate measurements, analyze your data, and share reports.
The chassis is the backbone of a PXI system and is comparable to a PC’s mechanical enclosure and motherboard. It provides power, cooling, and a communication bus to the system, and synchronizes the instrument modules. Chassis range in size from two to 18 slots to fit the needs of your application, whether you require a portable, benchtop, rack-mount, or embedded system.
NI PXI controllers are either embedded or remote. Embedded controllers contain everything you need to run your PXI system without an external PC, while remote controllers let you control your PXI system from a desktop, laptop, or server computer.
The LabVIEW+ Suite includes LabVIEW, NI TestStand, NI DIAdem, and more. From automating your PXI instrument to deploying test sequences across your production floor, the LabVIEW+ Suite has the software you need.
InstrumentStudio is free application software for your PXI system. Use it to quickly take measurements and efficiently monitor and debug test systems.
TestStand is NI’s test executive software for engineers in validation and production. It includes native features for automating a sequence of tests, reusing code, and generating reports.
PXI Instrument bundles are preconfigured sets of NI’s most popular, high-quality instruments. Each bundle includes a PXI module in a five-slot Thunderbolt™ controlled PXI chassis, so you can get started with ease.
From the moment you unbox your hardware to deployment and lifecycle maintenance, NI is here to help you get started quickly and operate efficiently.
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“The move to a COTS approach using PXI and LabVIEW was critical to this production-test success at Philips. The combination of best-in-class modular hardware along with industry-standard software was pivotal to the millions of dollars and hundreds of hours saved in production test engineering.”
Senior Manager
Philips
Dive into best practices to synchronize high-speed signal acquisition and generation between devices in one or more PXI chassis with picosecond-level precision.
Often, a PXI system is only one component of a full automated test setup. Learn best practices for building a complete test system from start to finish.
