Chapter 1 Introduction; What You Need To Get Started; Optional Equipment - National Instruments VXIpc-486 500 Series Getting Started

Chapter 1
Introduction
This chapter describes the VXIpc-486 Model 500 Series embedded computer, lists what you
need to get started, and lists optional equipment and software.
The VXIpc-486, an embedded computer based on the Industry Standard Architecture (ISA), is
a high-performance, easy-to-use platform for VXIbus systems, featuring complete VXI
functionality through interactive utilities and C function calls. In addition, the VXIpc-486 has
an IEEE 488 interface that is compatible with the NI-488.2 architecture.
This manual describes VXIpc-486 Models 500, 566, and 599 as the Model 500 Series. The
major difference in the three models is the type and speed of the microprocessor.
• The Model 500 uses the 50 MHz version of the Intel 80486DX2 microprocessor.
• The Model 566 uses the 66 MHz version of the Intel 80486DX2 microprocessor.
• The Model 599 uses the 100 MHz version of the Intel 80486DX4 microprocessor.

What You Need to Get Started

VXIpc-486 Model 500 Series Module (one of the following):
Model 500 one-slot (with onboard video)
Model 500 two-slot (with or without onboard video)
Model 566 one-slot (with onboard video)
Model 566 two-slot (with or without onboard video)
Model 599 one-slot (with onboard video)
Model 599 two-slot (with or without onboard video)
Keyboard adapter cable

Optional Equipment

You can contact National Instruments to order any of the following optional equipment.
• VXIpc-EFD external 3.5 in. floppy drive (compatible with models without an internal floppy
drive)
• COM2 adapter cable
• I/O expansion slot panel bracket, blank
• Type X1 single-shielded GPIB cables (1 m, 2 m, or 4 m)
• Type X2 double-shielded GPIB cables (1 m, 2 m, or 4 m)
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