NI PXIe-1071 Portable 4 Slot 3U Chassis

The core advantages of the PXIe-1071 Portable 4 Slot 3U Chassis lie in its compact and lightweight design (only 5.94 kg), low noise (48.4 dBA in automatic fan mode), and hybrid slot compatibility—each peripheral slot accepts either PXI Express modules or standard PXI hybrid compatible modules, protecting users' existing PXI module investments. The chassis has passed multiple safety and EMC certifications, including IEC 61010-1, UL 61010-1, and CE.

It offers one system controller slot and three hybrid peripheral slots. It boasts a maximum system bandwidth of 3 GB/s, 1 GB/s dedicated bandwidth per slot, a total available power of 230 W, and a single-slot cooling capacity of 38.25 W. It is suitable for desktop or portable test and measurement scenarios requiring a compact size and high-performance data throughput. For engineers and integrators who need a low-cost, small-scale PXI Express system entry-level solution, the PXIe-1071 is an ideal choice that combines performance, portability, and compatibility.

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Description

The NI PXIe-1071 Portable 4 Slot 3U Chassis is a high-bandwidth, compact PXI Express chassis designed for automated test and measurement applications. As the "skeleton" of a PXI system, the chassis provides power, cooling, communication buses, and timing synchronization signals to all modular instruments within the system.

NI offers a complete line of PXI Express chassis, ranging from 2 to 18 slots. The PXIe-1071 is positioned as an entry-level, low-slot model within this product line.

Desktop/Portable Test Systems: Small size and lightweight, suitable for deployment in limited spaces
Small-Scale Automated Testing: Testing needs can be met with just 3 peripheral modules
PXI System Introduction: A low-cost entry point for users building their first PXI Express system
Embedded Measurement Integration: Can be integrated into dedicated test equipment or industrial control cabinets

The PXIe-1071 uses a 3U Eurocard form factor with a total of four slots (one system controller slot and three hybrid peripheral slots). The backplane is based on PCI Express technology. The system controller slot is connected to the three peripheral slots via three x4 PCI Express links, each providing 1 GB/s of dedicated unidirectional bandwidth, for a total system bandwidth of 3 GB/s. An additional x1 PCI Express link connects to a PCI Express-to-PCI bridge on the backplane, providing 32-bit 33 MHz PCI signals for hybrid compatible PXI modules.

Chassis Type	PXI Express
Total Number of Slots	4 (1 system controller + 3 hybrid peripherals)
Maximum System bandwidth	3 GB/s
Dedicated Bandwidth per Slot	1 GB/s
Power Type	AC
Total Available Power	230 W
Heat Dissipation Capacity per Slot	38.25 W
Onboard Clock Type	VCXO
Weight	5.94 kg (13.1 lb)

The Key Features of NI PXIe-1071

High-Bandwidth Backplane Architecture

With a total system bandwidth of 3 GB/s, far exceeding the 132 MB/s shared bandwidth of traditional PXI chassis, it meets the application requirements of high-speed digitizer data stream disks, digital protocol analysis, and other applications.

Hybrid Slot Compatibility

All three peripheral slots are hybrid peripheral slots, accepting both PXI Express modules and standard PXI hybrid compatible modules, allowing both new and old modules to coexist in the same system.Compatible with PXI, PXI Express, CompactPCI (PICMG 2.0 R 3.0), and CompactPCI Express 3U modules.

Compact, Lightweight and Portable Design

Measuring only 177 mm × 257 mm × 214.2 mm (H × W × D) and weighing 5.94 kg, it is one of the smallest models in the NI PXI Express chassis product line. Suitable for desktop or portable applications, it can also be mounted in a standard 19-inch rack using the optional rack-mount kit (778948-01).

Low Noise Operation

Equipped with a High/Auto fan speed selection switch; in automatic mode, the chassis monitors the intake air temperature and dynamically adjusts the fan speed. Automatic mode (around 25°C) has a sound pressure level of only 48.4 dBA, suitable for laboratory and office environments.

Integrated Timing and Synchronization

Built-in 10 MHz system reference clock (PXI_CLK10): Accuracy ±25 ppm, inter-slot skew <500 ps, phase jitter <5 ps RMS. Built-in 100 MHz differential system reference clock (PXIe_CLK100 / PXIe_SYNC100): Accuracy ±25 ppm, inter-slot skew <100 ps, phase jitter <3 ps RMS. Provides a PXI trigger bus with 8 TTL trigger lines supporting cross-module triggering and handshaking.

Compared to the entry-level PXIe-1073 (5-slot, integrated MXI-Express remote controller), the PXIe-1071 offers higher system bandwidth (3 GB/s vs 250 MB/s), but does not integrate a remote controller; users need to select an embedded controller or remote control module separately.

NI PXI Express Entry-Level Chassis Comparison

Items	PXIe-1071	PXIe-1073	PXIe-1090	PXIe-1083
Total Number of Slots	4	5	2	5
System Controller Slot	1	0	0	0
Hybrid Peripheral Slot	3	3	1	5
PXI Express Slot	0	2	1	0
Maximum System Bandwidth	3 GB/s	250 MB/s	2 GB/s	2 GB/s
Heat Dissipation per Slot	38 W	38 W	58 W	58 W
Onboard Clock	VCXO	VCXO	VCXO	VCXO
Integrated Remote Controller	No	Yes	No	No

Functions of The NI PXIe-1071 Portable 4 Slot 3U Chassis

Chassis Back Panel function

The PXIe-1071 backplane serves as the core interconnect hub of the system

Data Communication Bus- 3 x4 PCI Express Links: Connects to 3 peripheral slots from the system controller slot, each link providing 1 GB/s unidirectional bandwidth. 1 x1 PCI Express Link: Connects to the PCI Express-to-PCI bridge, providing 32-bit 33 MHz PCI signals for the PXI-1 module. Supports PXI Local Bus: A dedicated communication path between adjacent modules; initialization software automatically assesses local bus compatibility.

Timing and Synchronization- 10 MHz System Reference Clock (PXI_CLK10): Independently driven to each peripheral slot, source impedance matched to the backplane, inter-slot skew <500 ps. 100 MHz Differential System Reference Clock (PXIe_CLK100 / PXIe_SYNC100): Provides a high-precision timing reference for PXI Express modules, inter-slot skew <100 ps. PXI Trigger Bus: 8 TTL trigger lines (PXI_TRIG[0:7]), supporting cross-module trigger routing and handshaking.

Cooling System Function

The PXIe-1071 adopts a positive pressure forced air cooling design

150 cfm Fan: Draws cooling air in from the bottom of the chassis using positive pressure airflow. High/Auto Fan Speed Selection- HIGH Mode: The fan runs at full speed to maximize heat dissipation, suitable for high-power modules or high-temperature environments. AUTO Mode: The chassis monitors the intake air temperature and automatically adjusts the fan speed, significantly reducing noise at normal temperatures (48.4 dBA @ ~25°C). Airflow Path: Bottom of the module → Top. The intake vent is located at the bottom of the chassis, and the exhaust vents are located on the right side, rear, and top.Independent Power Supply Cooling: The power supply module is equipped with an integrated fan. The intake vents are at the front and left side, and the exhaust vent is at the rear.

Backplate Slot Current Capacity

Type	+5V	V(I/O)	+3.3V	+12V	-12V	5V_AUX
System controller slot	15 A	/	15 A	30 A	/	1 A
Hybrid Peripheral Slot (PXI-1 Module)	6 A	5 A	6 A	1 A	1 A	/
Hybrid Peripheral Slot (PXI-5 Module)	/	/	6 A	4 A	/	1 A

The total current of the system controller slot must not exceed 45 A
The maximum power of the system controller slot is 140 W
The maximum power of the peripheral slot is 38.25 W
The PCI V (I/O) pins of the PXI-1 peripheral slot and the hybrid peripheral slot are connected to +5V

Environment

Parameter	Work Environment	Storage Environment
Temperature Range	0–50°C	-40–71°C
Relative Humidity	20–80% Non-condensing	5–95% Non-condensing
Maximum Altitude	2,000 m (800 mbar) @ 25°C	/
Measurement Category	II	/
Pollution Level	2	/

Shock and Vibration Specifications

Work Shock	30 g peak value, half-sine 11 ms pulse
Working Random Vibration	5–500 Hz, 0.3 grms
Non-working Random Vibration	5–500 Hz, 2.4 grms

As an entry-level chassis, the PXIe-1071 Portable 4 Slot 3U Chassis has the following functional limitations

Function	PXIe-1071 Support	Explanation
System Timer Slot	No	Unable to import/export 10 MHz clock and PXI trigger to external device
External Clock Input/Output	No	External reference clock access is not supported
Externally Triggered Access	No	External trigger connector not provided
Star Trigger	No	Redundant power supplies or redundant fans are not supported
Peer-to-peer (P2P) streaming	No	A higher-end chassis (such as PXIe-1085) is required

Application:

Portable/desktop testing system	Compact and lightweight (5.94 kg), low-noise operation
Small-scale data acquisition system	Three peripheral slots + one controller slot meet basic requirements
Introduction to PXI Express systems	Low-cost entry point, starting with 3 GB/s bandwidth
Sonar/vibration monitoring system	Sufficient bandwidth for processing high-speed digitizer data
Industrial Control and Embedded Measurement	Operating temperature 0–50°C, with multiple safety certifications
Teaching and Laboratory	Low noise, suitable for laboratory environments; compact size saves desktop space

Software User Manual

PXI Platform Services

The PXIe-1071 comes with PXI Platform Services software, which is the core software for all NI PXI Express chassis, responsible for system identification, configuration, and monitoring.

Automatically identifies PXI Express system components and generates pxiesys.ini and pxisys.ini configuration files
NI MAX (Measurement & Automation Explorer) integration- Chassis identification and configuration, Asset information viewing (serial number, part number),Voltage, temperature, and fan speed monitoring, Fan and cooling settings, Slot details viewing, Chassis self-test, Firmware update.
Trigger routing and reservation: Avoids potential damage caused by dual-drive trigger lines in drivers (such as NI-DAQmx).

The PXIe-1071 Portable 4 Slot 3U Chassis, as a PXI Express chassis, does not require specific drivers to run directly. However, various modules installed in the system (such as DAQ, digitizer, DMM, etc.) require corresponding NI driver software. The following are the main development environments supported by NI:

✅LabVIEW

✅LabVIEW Real-Time Module

✅LabVIEW FPGA Module

✅LabWindows/CVI

✅Microsoft Visual Studio

✅Python

✅NI TestStand

✅NI FlexLogger

✅NI DIAdem

Key Driver Software

NI-DAQmx, NI-Scope, NI-DMM, NI-FGEN, NI-SWITCH, NI-Sync, NI-TClk, PXI Platform Services

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