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National Instruments PCMCIA-FBUS/2 Fieldbus Interface Device

The PCMCIA-FBUS/2 is a Fieldbus Interface Device. The NI PCMCIA-FBUS/2 is assembled by named National Instruments. The NI PCMCIA-FBUS/2 is available by the part number 777282-02. The NI PCMCIA-FBUS/2 is available with the NI FBUS communication manager driver software for initial programmable functions. This Fieldbus Interface Device is installed with the application software such as NI FBUS Configurator, Lookout, and LabVIEW as recommended by National Instruments. The PCMCIA-FBUS/2 is fully compatible with other software types like Visual Basic and C/C++. This device can be operated on Windows NT/2000/XP operating systems.

The NI PCMCIA-FBUS/2 is manufactured to provide interfacing from Fieldbus devices to PCs, such as a standard desktop, a notebook, and industrial computers. This Fieldbus Interface Device has a 2-port configuration. The PCMCIA-FBUS/2 is used for portable data-logging, field configuration of networking devices, and maintenance of multiple instruments. The National Instruments PCMCIA-FBUS/2 functions as a host interfacing device. The PCMCIA-FBUS/2 operates with a typical current rating of 500 mA or a maximum current rating of 750 mA.  

The NI PCMCIA-FBUS/2 is equipped with a DB-9 pin male input/output connector. This Fieldbus Interface Device uses a cable with two connectors for attaching to Fieldbus network devices. The PCMCIA-FBUS/2 holds a standard verification of FCC Class A certification for noise emission. This device is designed to work under the operating ambient temperature of 0-55 °C and the storage temperature of -20 to 70 °C.

PCMCIA-FBUS/2 Obsolete Status has been announced by National Instruments, but the device will still be available for purchase and repairs by Apex Waves.