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PCI-232-2
PCI-232/2, 2-Port, DB-9 Male I/O Connector, Serial Interface
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National Instruments PCI-232/2 Serial Interface
The National Instruments PCI-232/2 (Part Number: 777642-02) is a 2-port RS-232 serial interface. This model is fully compatible with the PCI Specs Ver 2.2 standard and supports both 32-bit and 64-bit PCI buses, as well as 3.3 V and 5 V connector keys. This 2-port RS232 PCI card comes with a DB-9 male connector with standard pin assignments for RS232 and RS485 connectors.
The NI PCI-232/2 offers up to 115.2 kb/s maximum transfer rate, 64 B FIFO, and 15 kV line ESD protection. This Multi-2/PCI 232 Serial Interface operates in the handshaking mode with RS-232 full-duplex bus transceivers, RS-232 1 driver per line, and RS-232 1 receiver per line. With this interface card, it is possible to use any Windows-based personal computer since it supports Windows OS (up to XP). In addition, the NI PCI-232/2 supports the Linux operating system.
This serial interface can work with a broad range of DB9M/DB25M serial devices. Because of its efficient performance and reliability, the PCI-232/2 is an ideal choice in various fields, including automatic postal machines, the telecommunication industry, power distribution control systems, and more.
Another notable feature of the NI PCI-232/2 is its plug-and-play compatibility. Thus, the user can have this module installed and configured automatically. This module is available in three other versions, which are a 4-port model, an 8-port model, and a 16-port version. This board is designed to work with the RS-232 communication protocol and can be utilized for up to 50 ft of distance serial communications.
PCI-232/2 Obsolete Status has been announced by National Instruments, but it will still be available for purchase and repairs through Apex Waves.
| Model | PCI-232/2 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | National Instruments |
| Part Number | 777642-02 |
| Type | Serial Interface |
| Ports | 2 |
| I/O Connectors | DB-9 Male |
| FIFO Size | 64 Bytes |
| Dimensions | 4.2 x 5.6 in. |
| Driver Software | NI-Serial |
| PCI-232/2 Manual | User Manual and Maintenance Manual Available for Download |
| Price | Request a quote |
Associated part numbers for PCI-232-2:
National Instruments PCI-232/2 Frequently Asked Questions
Question: What are the power requirements for the PCI-232/2?
Answer: The power requirements for the PCI-232/2 are 50 mA typical and 100 mA maximum for +5 VDC.
Question: Which type of I/O connectors are on the NI PCI-232/2?
Answer: The NI PCI-232/2 has DB-9 male I/O connectors.
Question: What is the maximum transfer rate of the PCI-232/2?
Answer: The maximum transfer rate is 115.2 kb/s.
PCI-232-2 PDF Manuals
ARCHIVED--GETTING-STARTED-WITH-YOUR-PCI-SERIAL-HARDWARE-AND-SOFTWARE-FOR-WINDOWS-2000.PDF
ARCHIVED--GETTING-STARTED-WITH-YOUR-PCI-SERIAL-HARDWARE-AND-SOFTWARE-FOR-WINDOWS-95.PDF
ARCHIVED--GETTING-STARTED-WITH-YOUR-PCI-SERIAL-HARDWARE-AND-SOFTWARE-FOR-WINDOWS-98-95.PDF
ARCHIVED--GETTING-STARTED-WITH-YOUR-PCI-SERIAL-HARDWARE-AND-SOFTWARE-FOR-WINDOWS-ME-9X.PDF
ARCHIVED--GETTING-STARTED-WITH-YOUR-PCI-SERIAL-HARDWARE-AND-SOFTWARE-FOR-WINDOWS-NT.PDF
ARCHIVED--NI-SERIAL-HARDWARE-SPECIFICATIONS-GUIDE.PDF
NI-SERIAL-HARDWARE-SPECIFICATIONS-GUIDE.PDF
NI-SERIAL-LEGACY-HARDWARE-SPECIFICATIONS-AND-FEATURES-GUIDE.PDF
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