NI PXI 1042

Hello!I have a NI PXI 1042 chassis.I want to make a voltage diagnose via serial port in the back of the chassis. Can I use Adlink chassis remote mon. application and as a cable to use serial to usb (Wenglor AB-USB01) converter?Do you know this Adlink application is compatible to NI PXI 1042 chassis?Also this cable I use it's ok, or I must have necessary RS-232 port on my laptop and use only standard RS232 cable?

You really should read the manual (NI PXI-1042 Series User Manual).  That is NOT a serial port.  It is a connector that will allow you to measure the backplane voltages and apply a power supply inhibit (ie remotely turn off the chassis) using a relay.
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    I need the standard security information needed to confirm that sensitive data passing through National Instruments PXI-1042 chassis has been replaced been fully cleared.

    Hello ECohen and anyone who might need this in the future,
    Here is the letter of volitility for you.  Cheers!
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    PXI-1042(Q) Letter of Volatility.pdf ‏13 KB

  • Pxi 1042 configuration for Real-Time

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  • Communicating with modules in PXI-1042 via MXI-3 interface, all I get is PXI0::MEMACC appearing in MAX. I have OEM modules in the chassis, should these be displayed?

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    Hi Stieve
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  • How to connect to PXI 1042 chassis from PC

    I bought PXI 1042 with two RF switches and now I am trying to connect from my PC in order to manage it.
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    Rebecca Fox
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    Tiré du USER MANUAL :
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  • I have a CD-ROM with file chassis.sys for my PXI-1042 chassis. What do I do with it?

    I have a CD-ROM with file chassis.sys that came with the PXI-1042. How is that file used/installed?

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  • Image a Windows 2003 Server on a PXI - 1042 with a 8108 controller

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  • How to connect to a PXI-1042 from Lap Top

     I have a 1042 chassis that I want to use for calibrations. I have a Laptop with N.I. Measurement & Automation Explorer, Cal Executive and a GPIB-USB-B interface.
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    The card model limitations will depend on the drivers that you are using, not the cable. You will be able to collect data so as long as you have the correct drivers for your PXI cards that are compatable with your Operating System. Our controllers only use MXI cables, so the GPIB-USB cable will not work with them.
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  • Acquire analog signal with NI PXI 1042 with RT

    HELLO,
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    Hi,
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