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USB-8486
USB-8486, 1-Port, Fieldbus Interface Device
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National Instruments USB-8486 Fieldbus Interface Device
The USB-8486 is a Fieldbus Interface Device. The NI USB-8486 Fieldbus Interface Device is made by National Instruments. The USB-8486 is available for purchase with NI part numbers 781160-01 and 781160-02. These variants have the same technical performance parameters, but only vary in the options of screw retention and mounting options. The NI USB-8486 device supports the FOUNDATION Fieldbus. In industrial control applications, the FOUNDATION Fieldbus is a widely acclaimed standard for signal communication.
The USB-8486 Fieldbus Interface Device comes with NI-FBUS Communication Manager software, which is compatible with the Windows OS. The compatible software programs for the NI USB-8486 device are the NI-FBUS Configurator, NI-FBUS Monitor, and LABVIEW graphical programming. The NI-FBUS Configurator serves the purpose of configuration and setting for FOUNDATION Fieldbus through dynamic user-interface tools. The monitoring, debugging, troubleshooting, and analysis of FOUNDATION Fieldbus data is carried out by the NI-FBUS Monitor application.
The National Instruments USB-8486 Fieldbus Interface Device is a plug-and-play device that is available with a single port supporting USB 2.0 connectivity. The maximum baud rate of the USB-8486 device is 31.25 kb/s. The NI USB-8486 features a standard H1 interface for Fieldbus which is provided with a 9-pin male D-SUB connector. The USB-8486 Fieldbus Interface Device requires up to 300 mA current in working mode, while only 2.5 mA current is drawn in suspended mode. The NI USB-8486 device is designed for indoor applications only. The performance parameters are ideal when the device is operated within the ambient temperature range of 0 to 55o C.
| Model | USB-8486 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | National Instruments |
| Part Numbers | 781160-02 and 781160-01 |
| Type | Fieldbus Interface Device |
| Ports | 1 |
| Bus Connector | USB 2.0 |
| FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus H1 Interface | 9-pin male D-SUB |
| Working Mode Current | 300 mA maximum (full temperature range);180 mA typical (at 25°C) |
| Dimensions | Screw Retention: 3.39 × 2.5 × 1.18 in.Without Screw Retention: 3.1 × 2.5 × 1.0 in. |
| Weight | Screw Retention: 6.17 oz.Without Screw Retention: 5.82 oz. |
| USB-8486 Manual | User Manual and Maintenance Manual Available for Download |
| Price | Contact a sales representative for a quote. |
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USB-8486 PDF Manuals
USB-8486-LETTER-OF-VOLATILITY.PDF
USB-8486-LETTER-OF-VOLATILITY_V1.PDF
USB-8486-LETTER-OF-VOLATILITY_V2.PDF
ARCHIVED--FOUNDATION-FIELDBUS-OVERVIEW.PDF
FOUNDATION-FIELDBUS-HARDWARE-AND-NI-FBUS-SOFTWARE-FOR-WINDOWS-INSTALLATION-GUIDE.PDF
FOUNDATION-FIELDBUS-HARDWARE-AND-NI-FBUS-SOFTWARE-INSTALLATION-GUIDE.PDF
FOUNDATION-FIELDBUS-OVERVIEW.PDF
NI-FBUS-CONFIGURATOR-USER-MANUAL.PDF
NI-FBUS-HARDWARE-AND-SOFTWARE-USER-MANUAL-AND-SPECIFICATIONS.PDF
NI-FBUS-HARDWARE-AND-SOFTWARE-USER-MANUAL.PDF
NI-FBUS-MONITOR-USER-MANUAL.PDF
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