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USB-232
USB-232, 1 Serial Channel, Serial Interface Device
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National Instruments USB-232 Serial Interface Device
The USB-232 (Part Number: 778472-01) is a 1-Port device created by National Instruments. This device transforms the user’s Universal Serial Bus (USB) port into an Asynchronous Serial Port. The purpose of this transformation is to enable communication with Serial Devices. This useful product is available in 3 different versions. The available versions include 1, 2, and 4-port versions. The USB-232 NI uses standard RS-232 communications. This product of National Instruments is compatible with Windows 2000. It is also compatible with Windows XP. This simple hardware is compatible with standard personal computer (PC) serial ports.
The USB 232 National Instruments Serial Interface Device has an ambient storage temperature of -40 to 80 degrees Celsius. The typical power requirement of this device is 80 mA at +5 VDC. However, the maximum power requirement of this instrument is 200 mA at +5 VDC. The case material of this device is PVC. Other features of this device include Get Interface Type, RS-232 Transceiver State, and more.
The USB-232 Serial Interface Device offers a remarkable transfer rate. The maximum transfer rate of this product is 230.4 kb/s. This Serial Interface Device has a DB-9 male I/O connector, a captive cable with USB series A plug for a USB connector, and a FIFO size of 128 Bytes. The USB 232 National Instruments device is not an isolated device and does not have a supported power input. The NI USB-232 offer Class A noise emissions. It offers effective Electrostatic Discharge Protection too. The case contact and air discharge protection value is +4kV.
| Model | USB-232 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | National Instruments |
| Part Number | 778472-01 |
| Type | Serial Interface Device |
| Ports | 1 |
| Interface | RS-232 |
| Maximum Baud Rate | 230.4 kbaud |
| Dimensions | 1.5 × 1.4 × 0.6 in. |
| Weight | 0.27 lb. |
| USB-232 Manual | User Manual and Maintenance Manual Available for Download |
| Price | Contact a sales representative for a quote. |
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National Instruments USB-232 Frequently Asked Questions
Question: Which types of hardware implemented flow control features does the USB-232 have?
Answer: The USB-232 has the following types of hardware implemented flow control features: RTS/CTS, Xon/Xoff, and DTR/DSR.
Question: Does the USB 232 National Instruments support DCE mode?
Answer: The 1-port version of the USB 232 National Instruments does not support DCE mode, but the 2 and 4-port versions support DCE mode.
Question: Which type of driver is meant for use with the NI USB-232?
Answer: The NI USB-232 should be used with the NI-Serial.
USB-232 PDF Manuals
NI-SERIAL-HARDWARE-SPECIFICATIONS-GUIDE.PDF
NI-SERIAL-HARDWARE-SPECIFICATIONS-AND-FEATURES-GUIDE.PDF
SERIAL-QUICK-REFERENCE-GUIDE.PDF
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