Emerson Expands NI PXI with Lower-Cost Automation Hardware

Emerson has expanded its NI PXI modular test platform with a new range of cost-effective automation hardware, lowering the barrier to entry for scalable, high-performance automated test systems. The new PXI options are designed to help engineering teams accelerate system development, simplify integration and prepare for future AI-enabled test workflows without compromising measurement precision or reliability.

The latest additions include high-resolution oscilloscopes, multifunction I/O modules, embedded controllers and an all-hybrid PXI chassis. These components retain the core strengths of the NI PXI platform—tight software integration, synchronized measurements and high channel density—while offering a more accessible price point for smaller teams and emerging application areas.

Key hardware additions include the NI PXIe-5108 oscilloscopes, available in four- and eight-channel configurations with 100 MHz bandwidth, 250 MS/s sampling rates and 14-bit resolution. These devices support high-density data capture for mixed-signal measurements. The NI PXIe-1081 18-slot hybrid chassis provides 2 GB/s system bandwidth and supports scalable system growth, while the NI PXIe-8842 and PXIe-8862 embedded controllers offer simplified control architectures supporting Windows 11™ and NI Linux Real-Time™.

Emerson has also introduced new 18-bit multifunction data acquisition modules, the NI PXIe-6381 and PXIe-6383, delivering absolute accuracy down to 980 µV across 16 or 32 channels. These modules are designed for low-noise voltage measurements in automated test environments that require high accuracy and scalability.

Combined with NI software tools such as LabVIEW, InstrumentStudio and TestStand, the new PXI hardware supports software-driven test architectures that can evolve as requirements change. The synchronized, modular design of the PXI platform also positions it for AI-assisted data analysis, real-time reasoning and advanced insights within test and measurement workflows.

According to Emerson, the expanded NI PXI portfolio builds on 25 years of modular test expertise and enables more engineering teams to deploy configurable, future-ready automated test systems while balancing cost, performance and long-term flexibility.

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