National Instruments (NI) recently introduced a new PXI CAN interface module, the PXI‑8512. With its high speed, flexible data rate and powerful functions, this module meets the needs of high performance CAN communication in industrial automation and test and measurement.

Key features of PXI‑8512 include:

High-speed Controller Local Area Network (CAN) interface: Supports flexible data rates and is ideal for applications that require high-speed real-time operation of hundreds of CAN frames and signals.

Suitable for a variety of applications such as hardware-in-the-loop simulation, rapid control prototyping, bus monitoring and automation control.

NI‑XNET Device driver: Efficient data processing with a DMA engine that minimizes message latency and enables the host processor to handle more complex models and applications.

Easy integration: The modules integrate well with the PXI system and support National Instruments’ multiple software toolkits, simplifying the development and debugging of applications.

The introduction of the PXI‑8512 module further enrichis NI’s product line in the field of industrial communications and brings new options to the global industrial automation market. The high performance and flexibility of this module make it ideal for the interconnection of equipment in the field of industrial automation.