The National Instruments 784227-01 Industrial Controller, also known as the IC-3173, is a powerful solution designed for robust industrial applications. Equipped with an Intel Core i7-5650U processor, it offers a base frequency of 2.2 GHz, which can be boosted to 3.1 GHz using Turbo Boost technology. This controller is enhanced with 8 GB of DDR3L RAM operating at 1600 MT/s, enabling swift task execution. Storage options range from 4 GB to 64 GB to accommodate various data processing needs.

The IC-3173 integrates a Xilinx Kintex-7 XC7K160T FPGA, featuring 202,800 flip-flops, 101,400 six-input lookup tables (LUTs), and 600 DSP48E1 slices. It is designed for high-speed data processing with a maximum theoretical data rate of 5.33 GB/s, supported by an embedded block RAM of 11,700 kilobits and 2 GB of external DRAM. Networking capabilities include four PoE (Power over Ethernet) compliant ports, supporting IEEE 802.3af and capable of reaching data transfer speeds of 1000 MB/s, along with two USB 3.0 ports and one USB 2.0 port for versatile peripheral connectivity.

For visual output, the controller is equipped with two display ports, supporting resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz. Communication options include an RS-485/422/232 serial port with a baud rate of up to 115,200 bits per second. The I/O capabilities include eight TTL-compatible bi-directional channels with a maximum pulse rate of 2 MHz and two differential I/O channels supporting RS-422/RS-485 or single-ended input, achieving pulse rates up to 5 MHz. Furthermore, it offers eight electrically isolated input channels and eight output channels, accommodating input voltages from 0 to 24 Volts and output current draws of up to 80 mA. The 784227-01 is built to endure environmental conditions, with an operational temperature range of 0 to 45 degrees Celsius and an IP67 rating, ensuring protection against dust and water jets. This industrial controller is engineered for reliability and flexibility in demanding automation and control environments.