There are many configuration possible using a PC as a controller for Testing.
- PC rack which can hold many PCI card (for a few card a standard Full size PC may be sufficant.)
- Standard PC which connects to USB Data Aquistion module(Uses just the USB port which is standard on many PC).
- Standard PC which connects to a PXI Chassis ( Chassis Provides for syncing PXI Card)
- Standard PC which connects to a Real Time Controller via Ethernet Cable.
Figure below illustration of some configuration above:
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