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PCI-8212
PCI-8212, 10 Mb/s or 100 Mb/s, GPIB Instrument Control Module
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National Instruments PCI-8212 GPIB Instrument Control Module
The National Instruments PCI-8212 is a combination Ethernet Interface and IEE 488 compliant Instrument Control Device. This model offers up to 1.5 and 7.7 MB/s second transfer rate for IEEE 488.1 and HS488 respectively. The NI PCI-8212 comes with an onboard, integrated bus master DMA controller. This device can easily be configured through software as separate GPIB and Ethernet interfaces. For Ethernet communications, it features an Intel 82559 Fast Ethernet Controller to deliver industry leading performance. The GPIB controller incorporated in this model is the well-known PCI-GPIB interface that is capable of handling throughputs at astonishing transfer rates.
The deployment of this device requires no time and can be used by plugging into an empty PCI slot. Just insert this adapter into the slot gently until it gets seated firmly. For Ethernet based communications, this controller requires twisted-pair, CAT 5 wiring. If the user is planning to run this adapter at 100 Mb/s, then they should utilize a 100Base-TX switch or hub- not a 100Base-T4 hub. The National Instruments PCI-8212 GPIB Instrument Control Module is compatible with various versions of the Windows operating system (Windows 95 to Windows NT Ver 3.51).
For testing the adapter, the user can utilize the diagnostics functions provided in the control panel of the software program. This device comes equipped with the standard RJ-45 Ethernet connector and 24-pin standard IEEE 488 GPIB connector. It also has two LEDs (one yellow and one green), which are provided to keep the user informed about the link`s health and activity.
PCI-8212 Obsolete Status has been announced by National Instruments, but will still be available for purchase and repairs by Apex Waves.
| Model | PCI-8212 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | National Instruments |
| Type | GPIB Instrument Control Module |
| Ethernet Controller | Intel 82559 Fast Ethernet Controller |
| GPIB Interrupt | PCI INTA |
| Ethernet Interrupt | PCI INTB |
| Ethernet Data Rate Mode | 10 Mb/s or 100 Mb/s |
| GPIB Connector | IEEE 488 Standard 24-pin |
| Ethernet Connector | RJ-45 |
| LEDs | Yellow (Activity/Link) Green (Speed) |
| Power Requirements | 2.5 W @ +5 VDC |
| Dimensions | 5.1 in. × 4.2 in. |
| Driver Software | NI-488.2 |
| PCI-8212 Manual | User Manual and Maintenance Manual Available for Download |
| Price | Contact a sales representative for a quote. |
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National Instruments PCI-8212 Frequently Asked Questions
Question: Will the NI PCI-8212 card work with the drivers included in the BenchLink software?
Answer: Yes, the NI PCI-8212 card will work with the drivers in the BenchLink software.
Question: Do I need to run any programs to get my PCI-8212 to work after installation?
Answer: Once you’ve inserted the card and connected the hardware, you need to run NI-488.2 Getting Started Wizard for the PCI-8212.
Question: What should I do if I have trouble starting my computer after installing the PCI-8212?
Answer: If your computer is having trouble starting after installing the PCI-8212, make sure you have installed the adapter in a bus master-enabled slot. Check your BIOS settings and enable PCI/PXI bus mastering.
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