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PCI-8430-4
PCI-8430/4, 4-Port, RS-232 Serial Interface Device
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National Instruments PCI-8430/4 Serial Interface
The PCI-8430/4 (Part Number: 778979-01) comes with multiprocessor and hyper-threading features, which allows the user to exploit the newest PC innovation for bigger velocities and improved proficiency. This model has a brand new device programming that is part of the instrument and has a great quality allocation and includes a DMA admission for big throughput with negligible CPU use. In addition, the NI PCI-8430/4 interface comes with new memory-mapping highpoints that can be used by the clients to associate with a huge variety of serial gadgets without issues. The PCI-8430/4 Serial Interface is an all inclusive PCI board, which is compatible with both 5 and 3.3 V signaling situations, so the board can work in an extensive variety of PCs. The National Instruments PCI-8430/4 device has 4 serial ports, high-performance DMA transfers, and supports an RS232 serial protocol.
This model comes with a design function that allows the user to customize the IP address server related to the instrument and expose all the additional slots to the OS for rapid use by any application programming package by using a basic Microsoft Windows Serial port interface. Also, all NI serial ports can be modified with NI-VISA, which gives a higher level reflection layer to programming serial, GPIB, TCP/IP, and USB instruments. With NI-VISA, the user can be certain that their product improvement will not end up outdated as the instrumentation interface equipment needs to advance. Likewise, since NI-Serial is a confirmed Windows quality driver, the user can introduce extra serial ports with no client collaboration and irritating fly up windows.
PCI-8430/4 Mature Status has been announced by National Instruments, but will still be available for purchase and repairs by Apex Waves.
| Model | PCI-8430-4 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | National Instruments |
| Part Number | 778979-01 |
| Type | RS232 Serial Interface Device |
| Standard | RS232 |
| Isolated | No |
| Maximum Baud Rate | 1000 kbits/s (1 Mbps) |
| Connector Type | 10-Position Modular Jack (10P10C) |
| FIFO Size | 128 Bytes |
| Power Requirements | +5 VDC -- 400 mA |
| Dimensions | 4.2 in.× 5.6 in. |
| Weight | 0.22 lb. |
| Software Driver | NI-Serial |
| PCI-8430/4 Manual | User Manual and Maintenance Manual Available for Download |
| Price | Contact a sales representative for a quote. |
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National Instruments PCI-8430/4 Frequently Asked Questions
Question: What type of I/O connector does the PCI-8430/4 have?
Answer: The PCI-8430/4 has a 10-position modular jack connector
Question: What is the power requirement for the PCI-8430/4?
Answer: The PCI-8430/4 has a typical power requirement of 400 mA and a maximum power requirement of 600 mA.
Question: How many ports does the PCI-8430/4 have?
Answer: The interface has 4 ports
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