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PCI-485-8
PCI-485/8, 8-Port, Serial Interface Board
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National Instruments PCI-485/8 Serial Interface
The NI PCI-485/8 (Part number: 777641-08) Serial Interface comes with ground loops, which are current flowing over the ground line when the levels of the ground voltage are different among the associated gadgets, these are a common problem in many similar applications. On RS485, this problem comes with a common voltage mode produced by the distinction in ground levels or caused by the existent noise on the two lines. Segregating serial ports wipes out this problem and assures the PC framework in harsh modern conditions. All the National Instruments families that comes with AT, PCI and PXI serial interfaces are available with optical seclusion superior to 2,000 V. Every one of the 8-port interfaces incorporate a cable that can be connected with the SCSI 68-stick connector of the device and terminates in eight standard DB-9 male connectors.
This instrument offers 2000 V of isolation and the capacity to intrude sharing between slots. This model is also suitable with Windows 9x, 2000, Me and XP, a serial device driver that works with an NI-Visa and a big transfer scope of 460.8.
The NI PCI-485/8 Serial Interface convey propelled highlights, such as adaptable baud rates up to 2 Mb/s and widespread PCI, hyper threading, and multiprocessor similarity. With the adaptable baud rate abilities of the NI PCI-485/8 interface, the user can communicate with gadgets that work with nonstandard baud rates going from 57 b/s up to 2 Mb/s inside 1 percent and standard baud rates inside 0.01 percent.
PCI-485/8 Obsolete Status has been announced by National Instruments, but it will still be available for purchase and repairs by Apex Waves.
| Model | PCI-485/8 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | National Instruments |
| Part Number | 777641-08 |
| Type | Serial Interface |
| Ports | 8 |
| Maximum Transfer Rate | 460.8 kb/s |
| FIFO Size | 64 Bytes |
| Dimensions | 4.2 x 5.7 in. |
| I/O Connector | SCSI 68-pin interface |
| PCI-485/8 Manual | User Manual and Maintenance Manual Available for Download |
| Price | Contact a sales representative for a quote. |
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National Instruments PCI-485/8 Frequently Asked Questions
Question: Which type of I/O connectors are on the NI PCI-485/8?
Answer: The NI PCI-485/8 has 68-pin SCSI I/O connectors.
Question: What are the power requirements for the PCI-485/8?
Answer: The power requirements for the PCI-485/8 are 1.1 A typical and 2.0 A maximum at +5 VDC.
Question: Is the NI PCI-485/8 compatible with all signals?
Answer: No, the NI PCI-485/8 is only compatible with CTS, GND, and RTS signals.
PCI-485-8 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-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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