{"id":34590,"date":"2026-08-07T13:00:30","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T05:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pxisource.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=34590"},"modified":"2026-08-27T19:33:30","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T11:33:30","slug":"pci-8517","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/pxisource.com\/ru\/product\/pci-8517\/","title":{"rendered":"PCI-8517"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Product Introduction<\/h3>\n<p>\n\u0417\u0435\u043c\u043b\u044f <strong>NI PCI-8517<\/strong> \u044f\u0432\u043b\u044f\u0435\u0442\u0441\u044f <strong>2-port FlexRay interface device<\/strong> designed for automotive network development, ECU testing, hardware-in-the-loop simulation, rapid control prototyping, FlexRay bus monitoring, and automated validation applications.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nAs part of the <strong>NI-XNET<\/strong> platform, the PCI-8517 provides two fully functional FlexRay interfaces capable of high-speed, real-time manipulation of large numbers of FlexRay frames and signals.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThe device installs in a compatible conventional <strong>PCI slot<\/strong> and allows a desktop, workstation, industrial computer, or automated test system to communicate directly with FlexRay networks.\n<\/p>\n<h3>Product Overview<\/h3>\n<p>\n\u0417\u0435\u043c\u043b\u044f <strong>National Instruments PCI-8517<\/strong> is specifically designed for FlexRay communication rather than conventional analog or digital data acquisition.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nA typical automotive test architecture is:\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Host Computer \u2192 PCI-8517 \u2192 FlexRay Network \u2192 ECU \/ Automotive Controller<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<p>\nWith two independent FlexRay interfaces, the PCI-8517 can also be configured as:\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Port 1 \u2192 FlexRay Network A<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Port 2 \u2192 FlexRay Network B<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThis allows a single PCI interface device to communicate with two separate FlexRay networks while maintaining full functionality on each interface.\n<\/p>\n<h3>Key Features<\/h3>\n<h4>Two Fully Functional FlexRay Interfaces<\/h4>\n<p>\nThe PCI-8517 provides <strong>two fully functional FlexRay interfaces<\/strong>.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThese interfaces can be used for demanding automotive communication applications including:\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ECU testing<\/li>\n<li>FlexRay network monitoring<\/li>\n<li>\u0421\u0438\u043c\u0443\u043b\u044f\u0446\u0438\u044f \u0441 \u0430\u043f\u043f\u0430\u0440\u0430\u0442\u043d\u044b\u043c \u0432\u0445\u043e\u0434\u043e\u043c<\/li>\n<li>Rapid control prototyping<\/li>\n<li>Automated ECU validation<\/li>\n<li>Vehicle network development<\/li>\n<li>Communication troubleshooting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Connect to Two Separate FlexRay Networks<\/h4>\n<p>\nThe two interfaces can be used independently to connect the host computer to <strong>two separate FlexRay networks<\/strong>.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nA typical architecture is:\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>PCI-8517 Port 1 \u2192 FlexRay Network A<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>PCI-8517 Port 2 \u2192 FlexRay Network B<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThis is useful in test systems where multiple FlexRay networks must be monitored or controlled from one host computer.\n<\/p>\n<h4>ECU Testing Without Other Cold-Start Nodes<\/h4>\n<p>\nAn important capability of the PCI-8517 is its suitability for testing an individual ECU when other required <strong>FlexRay cold-start nodes<\/strong> are not available.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThis is particularly valuable in ECU development and validation laboratories where engineers need to test an electronic control unit independently from the complete vehicle network.\n<\/p>\n<h4>Up to 10 Mb\/s FlexRay Communication<\/h4>\n<p>\nThe PCI-8517 supports FlexRay communication rates up to <strong>10 Mb\/s<\/strong>.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThe high communication rate and deterministic FlexRay architecture make the device suitable for automotive applications requiring predictable communication between electronic control units.\n<\/p>\n<h4>NI-XNET Platform<\/h4>\n<p>\nThe PCI-8517 is part of the <strong>NI-XNET<\/strong> platform.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nNI-XNET is designed for high-performance automotive network communication and provides APIs and tools for working with large numbers of frames and signals.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nTypical NI-XNET operations include:\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reading FlexRay frames<\/li>\n<li>Writing FlexRay frames<\/li>\n<li>Reading network signals<\/li>\n<li>Writing network signals<\/li>\n<li>Bus monitoring<\/li>\n<li>Automated communication testing<\/li>\n<li>Network database integration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Real-Time Frame and Signal Manipulation<\/h4>\n<p>\nThe PCI-8517 is designed for applications requiring real-time, high-speed manipulation of <strong>hundreds of FlexRay frames and signals<\/strong>.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThis capability is particularly important in HIL and ECU validation systems where many network messages must be transmitted, received, monitored, and analyzed continuously.\n<\/p>\n<h4>PCI Host Interface<\/h4>\n<p>\nThe PCI-8517 installs into a compatible <strong>PCI expansion slot<\/strong>.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nA typical configuration is:\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Industrial PC \u2192 PCI Slot \u2192 PCI-8517 \u2192 FlexRay Cable \u2192 ECU \/ FlexRay Network<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThis makes the PCI-8517 particularly useful for maintaining existing PCI-based automotive test systems.\n<\/p>\n<h4>External Timing and Triggering<\/h4>\n<p>\nThe PCI-8517 supports <strong>external timing and triggering<\/strong>, allowing the FlexRay interface to be integrated with other test and measurement hardware in synchronized validation systems.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThis can be useful when coordinating automotive network activity with:\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>DAQ measurements<\/li>\n<li>Oscilloscope acquisition<\/li>\n<li>ECU stimulus<\/li>\n<li>\u0426\u0438\u0444\u0440\u043e\u0432\u043e\u0439 \u0432\u0432\u043e\u0434-\u0432\u044b\u0432\u043e\u0434<\/li>\n<li>Fault insertion<\/li>\n<li>Automated test sequences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Internally Powered FlexRay Interface<\/h4>\n<p>\nThe PCI-8517 uses an <strong>internally powered<\/strong> FlexRay interface architecture.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThis simplifies integration compared with automotive communication interfaces that require a separate external bus-power supply.\n<\/p>\n<h3>Technical Specifications<\/h3>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<th>\u041f\u0430\u0440\u0430\u043c\u0435\u0442\u0440<\/th>\n<th>\u0421\u043f\u0435\u0446\u0438\u0444\u0438\u043a\u0430\u0446\u0438\u044f<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"280\">Product Type<\/td>\n<td>FlexRay Interface Device<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u041c\u043e\u0434\u0435\u043b\u044c<\/td>\n<td>PCI-8517<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Manufacturer<\/td>\n<td>\u041d\u0430\u0446\u0438\u043e\u043d\u0430\u043b\u044c\u043d\u044b\u0435 \u0438\u043d\u0441\u0442\u0440\u0443\u043c\u0435\u043d\u0442\u044b<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Part Number<\/td>\n<td>780685-02<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Host Bus<\/td>\n<td>PCI<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Network Type<\/td>\n<td>FlexRay<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Number of FlexRay Interfaces<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Maximum Baud Rate<\/td>\n<td>10 Mb\/s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Software Platform<\/td>\n<td>NI-XNET<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>External Timing and Triggering<\/td>\n<td>Supported<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bus Power<\/td>\n<td>Internally Powered<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Operating Temperature<\/td>\n<td>\u043e\u0442 0 \u00b0C \u0434\u043e 55 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Recommended FlexRay Cable<\/td>\n<td>SHD9F-D9F FlexRay Cable, 198290-01<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Primary Function<\/td>\n<td>FlexRay Network Communication and ECU Testing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u0422\u0438\u043f\u0438\u0447\u043d\u044b\u0435 \u043f\u0440\u0438\u043c\u0435\u043d\u0435\u043d\u0438\u044f<\/td>\n<td>ECU Testing, HIL Simulation, RCP, Bus Monitoring and Automotive Validation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h3>How Does the PCI-8517 Work?<\/h3>\n<p>\nThe PCI-8517 provides an interface between application software running on the host computer and a physical FlexRay automotive network.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nA simplified communication path is:\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Test Application \u2192 NI-XNET \u2192 PCI-8517 \u2192 FlexRay Bus \u2192 ECU<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<p>\nFor received network traffic:\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>ECU \u2192 FlexRay Bus \u2192 PCI-8517 \u2192 NI-XNET \u2192 Test Application<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThis bidirectional architecture allows the test system to transmit, receive, monitor, log, and analyze FlexRay communication.\n<\/p>\n<h3>What Is FlexRay?<\/h3>\n<p>\n<strong>FlexRay<\/strong> is an automotive communication network technology designed for high-speed and deterministic communication between electronic control units.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nIt was developed for automotive systems where predictable timing, higher data rates, redundancy, and coordinated network communication are important.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nTypical applications historically include:\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chassis control<\/li>\n<li>Powertrain systems<\/li>\n<li>Vehicle dynamics<\/li>\n<li>Advanced automotive control<\/li>\n<li>ECU communication<\/li>\n<li>Automotive test and validation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Dual-Port FlexRay Architecture<\/h3>\n<p>\nOne of the most important characteristics of the PCI-8517 is its <strong>dual-interface architecture<\/strong>.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThe two FlexRay interfaces can support several test configurations.\n<\/p>\n<h4>Single ECU Test Configuration<\/h4>\n<p>\nThe interfaces can support development and testing of an individual ECU when other cold-start nodes are unavailable.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nA simplified configuration is:\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>PCI-8517 \u2194 FlexRay \u2194 ECU Under Test<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<h4>Two Independent Network Configuration<\/h4>\n<p>\nThe interfaces can also connect independently to two different FlexRay networks.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\u041d\u0430\u043f\u0440\u0438\u043c\u0435\u0440:\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Interface 1 \u2194 FlexRay Network A<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Interface 2 \u2194 FlexRay Network B<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThis architecture can reduce the number of separate communication devices required in complex validation systems.\n<\/p>\n<h3>FlexRay ECU Testing<\/h3>\n<p>\nECU testing is one of the primary applications for the PCI-8517.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nA typical ECU test system can:\n<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Load the required FlexRay network configuration.<\/li>\n<li>Initialize the PCI-8517 interfaces.<\/li>\n<li>Start FlexRay communication.<\/li>\n<li>Transmit simulated network frames and signals.<\/li>\n<li>Receive ECU response messages.<\/li>\n<li>Monitor network timing and communication behavior.<\/li>\n<li>Compare ECU responses with expected results.<\/li>\n<li>Record test data and determine pass\/fail status.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation<\/h3>\n<p>\nThe PCI-8517 is suitable for <strong>hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation<\/strong> applications that require FlexRay communication with an ECU under test.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nA typical architecture is:\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>HIL Simulation \u2192 PCI-8517 \u2192 FlexRay Network \u2192 ECU<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThe HIL system can simulate other vehicle nodes and network traffic while monitoring the ECU response.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nAdditional measurement and stimulus hardware can be integrated to simulate sensors, actuators, power supplies, and other vehicle interfaces.\n<\/p>\n<h3>Rapid Control Prototyping<\/h3>\n<p>\nThe PCI-8517 can be used in <strong>rapid control prototyping (RCP)<\/strong> systems where prototype control algorithms must communicate with other vehicle systems over FlexRay.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThis allows engineers to evaluate control strategies before the final production ECU architecture is completed.\n<\/p>\n<h3>FlexRay Bus Monitoring<\/h3>\n<p>\nThe PCI-8517 can monitor FlexRay communication for development, troubleshooting, and validation.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nBus-monitoring applications can analyze:\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>FlexRay frames<\/li>\n<li>Network signals<\/li>\n<li>ECU communication<\/li>\n<li>Message timing<\/li>\n<li>Network activity<\/li>\n<li>Communication behavior<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\nCaptured information can be displayed, analyzed, or logged by the host application.\n<\/p>\n<h3>Automotive Network Validation<\/h3>\n<p>\nAutomotive validation systems can use the PCI-8517 to verify whether an ECU communicates correctly under different network conditions.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nTypical validation scenarios include:\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Normal network operation<\/li>\n<li>Startup behavior<\/li>\n<li>ECU communication response<\/li>\n<li>Network message verification<\/li>\n<li>Signal value testing<\/li>\n<li>Long-duration communication testing<\/li>\n<li>Automated regression testing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>NI-XNET Integration<\/h3>\n<p>\nThe PCI-8517 uses <strong>NI-XNET<\/strong> for automotive network communication.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nA typical software workflow is:\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Load Network Database \u2192 Configure Session \u2192 Start FlexRay Communication \u2192 Read \/ Write Frames or Signals \u2192 Analyze Results \u2192 Stop Session<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<p>\nNI-XNET is optimized for high-performance automotive communication and provides programmatic access to frames and signals.\n<\/p>\n<h3>Frame-Based Communication<\/h3>\n<p>\nApplications can communicate at the FlexRay frame level when direct access to network frames is required.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThis approach can be useful for:\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Protocol development<\/li>\n<li>Raw network analysis<\/li>\n<li>Custom communication testing<\/li>\n<li>Frame-level ECU validation<\/li>\n<li>Bus monitoring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Signal-Based Communication<\/h3>\n<p>\nFor many automotive test applications, engineers work with engineering-level signals rather than manually manipulating individual frame bytes.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nA signal-based architecture can be represented as:\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Network Database \u2192 Signal Definition \u2192 NI-XNET \u2192 PCI-8517 \u2192 FlexRay Network<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThis can simplify automated validation when the network database defines the relationship between frames and vehicle signals.\n<\/p>\n<h3>PCI-8517 vs PXI-8517<\/h3>\n<p>\nThe PCI-8517 and PXI-8517 provide FlexRay communication capabilities for different hardware platforms.\n<\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<th>\u0424\u0443\u043d\u043a\u0446\u0438\u044f<\/th>\n<th>PCI-8517<\/th>\n<th>\u041f\u0425\u0418-8517<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Network<\/td>\n<td>FlexRay<\/td>\n<td>FlexRay<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>FlexRay Interfaces<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Maximum Rate<\/td>\n<td>10 Mb\/s<\/td>\n<td>10 Mb\/s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Software Platform<\/td>\n<td>NI-XNET<\/td>\n<td>NI-XNET<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hardware Platform<\/td>\n<td><strong>PCI Computer<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>PXI \u0428\u0430\u0441\u0441\u0438<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Installation<\/td>\n<td>Desktop \/ Industrial PC<\/td>\n<td>\u0421\u0438\u0441\u0442\u0435\u043c\u0430 PXI<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Typical Application<\/td>\n<td>PC-Based Automotive Test<\/td>\n<td>Modular PXI Automotive Test<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>\nThe appropriate model should therefore be selected primarily according to the required host platform and overall test-system architecture.\n<\/p>\n<h3>PCI-8517 vs CAN Interface<\/h3>\n<p>\nThe PCI-8517 is specifically designed for <strong>FlexRay<\/strong> and should not be confused with NI CAN interface devices.\n<\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<th>\u0424\u0443\u043d\u043a\u0446\u0438\u044f<\/th>\n<th>PCI-8517<\/th>\n<th>Typical NI CAN Interface<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Primary Network<\/td>\n<td><strong>FlexRay<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>CAN \/ CAN FD Depending on Model<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Maximum FlexRay Rate<\/td>\n<td><strong>10 Mb\/s<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Not Applicable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>NI-XNET<\/td>\n<td>\u0414\u0430<\/td>\n<td>Supported on Compatible Models<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Typical Application<\/td>\n<td>FlexRay ECU Testing<\/td>\n<td>CAN ECU Testing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>\nThe communication protocol used by the ECU must be confirmed before selecting the network interface.\n<\/p>\n<h3>PCI-8517 vs LIN Interface<\/h3>\n<p>\nFlexRay and LIN serve different automotive network requirements.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThe PCI-8517 should be selected when the DUT or vehicle network uses FlexRay. A dedicated LIN interface should be selected when the ECU communicates over LIN.\n<\/p>\n<h3>PCI-8517 vs Automotive Ethernet<\/h3>\n<p>\nAutomotive Ethernet represents a different vehicle-network architecture from FlexRay.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThe PCI-8517 remains particularly relevant for maintaining and validating existing ECUs, test systems, and vehicle platforms designed around FlexRay communication.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nFor newer automotive systems using Automotive Ethernet, an appropriate Automotive Ethernet interface should be selected instead.\n<\/p>\n<h3>FlexRay Cable<\/h3>\n<p>\nNI lists the <strong>SHD9F-D9F FlexRay Cable<\/strong>, part number <strong>198290-01<\/strong>, as a compatible accessory for the PCI-8517.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThe listed cable is a 1-meter FlexRay cable without termination.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nWhen building a FlexRay system, verify:\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cable model<\/li>\n<li>Cable length<\/li>\n<li>Connector type<\/li>\n<li>Network topology<\/li>\n<li>Termination requirements<\/li>\n<li>ECU connector pinout<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>FlexRay Network Termination<\/h3>\n<p>\nProper network termination is important for reliable FlexRay communication.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThe complete physical network should be designed according to the FlexRay topology and the requirements of the connected ECUs.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nDo not assume that the interface cable automatically provides the required network termination.\n<\/p>\n<h3>Power Requirements<\/h3>\n<p>\nThe PCI-8517 is an <strong>internally powered NI-XNET FlexRay device<\/strong>.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThis means the FlexRay interface itself does not require the same external bus-power arrangement used by certain other automotive interface types.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThe power requirements of the connected ECU and complete FlexRay test network must still be handled separately.\n<\/p>\n<h3>External Timing and Triggering<\/h3>\n<p>\nExternal timing and triggering support can help coordinate network communication with other measurement and stimulus devices.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\u041d\u0430\u043f\u0440\u0438\u043c\u0435\u0440:\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Trigger Event \u2192 Network Activity + DAQ Acquisition + Oscilloscope Capture<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThis can improve correlation between ECU network communication and physical electrical measurements during automated validation.\n<\/p>\n<h3>Automated ECU Validation<\/h3>\n<p>\nThe PCI-8517 can be integrated into automated ECU validation platforms together with other measurement and stimulus hardware.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nA complete system may include:\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>PCI-8517 FlexRay interface<\/li>\n<li>DAQ hardware<\/li>\n<li>\u0426\u0438\u0444\u0440\u043e\u0432\u043e\u0439 \u0432\u0432\u043e\u0434-\u0432\u044b\u0432\u043e\u0434<\/li>\n<li>Programmable power supplies<\/li>\n<li>Source measure units<\/li>\n<li>Oscilloscopes or digitizers<\/li>\n<li>Fault insertion hardware<\/li>\n<li>Relay or switch systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\nTest software can coordinate all hardware to automate ECU functional and communication testing.\n<\/p>\n<h3>LabVIEW Integration<\/h3>\n<p>\nThe PCI-8517 can be integrated into compatible <strong>\u041b\u0430\u0431\u0412\u044c\u044e<\/strong> applications through the NI-XNET software platform.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nLabVIEW applications can be developed for:\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>FlexRay communication<\/li>\n<li>ECU testing<\/li>\n<li>Network monitoring<\/li>\n<li>Frame transmission<\/li>\n<li>Signal manipulation<\/li>\n<li>Automated test sequencing<\/li>\n<li>\u0420\u0435\u0433\u0438\u0441\u0442\u0440\u0430\u0446\u0438\u044f \u0434\u0430\u043d\u043d\u044b\u0445<\/li>\n<li>Test result visualization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Legacy FlexRay System Maintenance<\/h3>\n<p>\nThe PCI-8517 is particularly relevant for maintaining existing automotive validation systems that use FlexRay and conventional PCI computers.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nBefore replacing an existing PCI-8517, verify:\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Exact model and part number<\/li>\n<li>PCI slot compatibility<\/li>\n<li>FlexRay network configuration<\/li>\n<li>Number of required interfaces<\/li>\n<li>Existing FlexRay cable<\/li>\n<li>Connector pinout<\/li>\n<li>Network termination<\/li>\n<li>NI-XNET version<\/li>\n<li>Operating system compatibility<\/li>\n<li>LabVIEW or other development environment<\/li>\n<li>Existing network databases<\/li>\n<li>Application software compatibility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>How to Choose a FlexRay Interface<\/h3>\n<p>\nBefore selecting the PCI-8517, determine:\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Whether the ECU uses FlexRay<\/li>\n<li>Required number of FlexRay interfaces<\/li>\n<li>Required network data rate<\/li>\n<li>PCI or PXI system architecture<\/li>\n<li>Cold-start node requirements<\/li>\n<li>Network topology<\/li>\n<li>Cable requirements<\/li>\n<li>Termination requirements<\/li>\n<li>External timing and triggering requirements<\/li>\n<li>NI-XNET compatibility<\/li>\n<li>Operating system compatibility<\/li>\n<li>Application software requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Industries<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Automotive Engineering<\/li>\n<li>Automotive Electronics<\/li>\n<li>Vehicle Network Development<\/li>\n<li>ECU Manufacturing<\/li>\n<li>Automotive Component Testing<\/li>\n<li>Research and Development<\/li>\n<li>Automated Test<\/li>\n<li>Transportation<\/li>\n<li>Electronic Validation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Applications<\/h3>\n<h4>ECU Testing<\/h4>\n<p>\nThe PCI-8517 can transmit and receive FlexRay frames and signals during ECU development, verification, and automated validation.\n<\/p>\n<h4>Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation<\/h4>\n<p>\nHIL systems can use the PCI-8517 to simulate FlexRay network communication between the test system and an ECU under test.\n<\/p>\n<h4>Rapid Control Prototyping<\/h4>\n<p>\nThe device can provide FlexRay communication for prototype control systems that must interact with automotive ECUs and vehicle networks.\n<\/p>\n<h4>FlexRay Bus Monitoring<\/h4>\n<p>\nThe PCI-8517 can monitor FlexRay frames and signals for network analysis, troubleshooting, development, and validation.\n<\/p>\n<h4>Automated Automotive Validation<\/h4>\n<p>\nNI-XNET integration allows FlexRay communication to be incorporated into automated ECU and automotive electronic test sequences.\n<\/p>\n<h4>Legacy Automotive Test Systems<\/h4>\n<p>\nThe PCI interface makes the PCI-8517 particularly useful for maintaining existing FlexRay validation systems built around industrial or desktop computers with conventional PCI slots.\n<\/p>\n<h3>Recommended Related Products<\/h3>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"220\"><strong>PCI-8517<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>2-port PCI FlexRay interface device for ECU testing, HIL simulation and automotive network validation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>\u041f\u0425\u0418-8517<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>PXI version of the dual-port FlexRay interface for modular PXI automotive test systems.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>PCI-8512<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>NI-XNET PCI interface for high-speed CAN 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