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PXI-8511

The NI PXI-8511 is a low-speed/fault-tolerant PXI CAN interface module offered in 1- and 2-port configurations. It supports a maximum baud rate of 125 kbits/s and external timing and triggering.

ManufacturerNI (National Instruments)

ModelPXI-8511

Part Number780686-02 · 780686-01

Product Type1- or 2-Port, Low-Speed/Fault Tolerant PXI CAN Interface Module

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CAN Physical LayerLow-Speed/Fault Tolerant

Supports External Timing And TriggeringYes

Bus ConnectionPXI Hybrid

Operating Temperature Range0 °C to 55 °C

Maximum Baud Rate125 kbits/s

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The PXI-8511 provides a low-speed/fault-tolerant Controller Area Network interface for applications developed with the NI-XNET driver. It connects through PXI Hybrid and supports external timing and triggering.

The model family includes the 1-port configuration, part number 780686-01, and the 2-port configuration, part number 780686-02. Confirm the part number when selecting the required port count.

Low-speed/fault-tolerant CAN physical layer.
Maximum baud rate of 125 kbits/s.
Supports external timing and triggering.
NI-XNET device-driven DMA engine transfers CAN frames and signals between the interface and user program without CPU interrupts.
Operating temperature range of 0 °C to 55 °C.
Enclosed design without conformal coating.

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CAN Physical Layer	Low-Speed/Fault Tolerant
Supports External Timing And Triggering	Yes
Bus Connection	PXI Hybrid
Operating Temperature Range	0 °C to 55 °C
Maximum Baud Rate	125 kbits/s
Conformal Coated	No
Enclosed	Yes
NI part numbers	780686-02, 780686-01

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What CAN physical layer does the PXI-8511 use?

It uses a low-speed/fault-tolerant CAN physical layer with a maximum baud rate of 125 kbits/s.

Does the PXI-8511 support external timing and triggering?

Yes. The previously verified structured specifications identify external timing and triggering as supported.

Which driver environment does the PXI-8511 use?

The PXI-8511 is intended for application development with the NI-XNET driver. Check the driver documentation for requirements applicable to your software environment.