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NI PXI-8421/4 (RS485)

RS485, 4-Port Interface

  • 460.8 kb/s maximum transfer rate
  • Handles RTS/CTS hardware handshake lines
  • Full Windows Plug and Play compatibility for switchless configuration
  • NI-Serial device driver works with NI-VISA for easy development
  • Interrupt sharing between ports
  • LabVIEW Real-Time compatibility for deterministic control
  • Data Sheet  |  Specifications (2) popup  |   Configure System popup

Part Number Description Est Ship  US Dollars Qty
NI PXI-8421/4 (RS485)
777735-04PXI-8421/4, 4 Port, RS485/RS422, Legacy OS Serial Interface--For prices, Select Country 
Accessories
182845-01S8 Serial Cable, 10Pos Modular Plug to DB-9, 1 m (non isolated)--For prices, Select Country 
182846-01S9 Serial Cable, 10Pos Modular Plug to DB-25, 1 m (non isolated)--For prices, Select Country 
 
 

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The National Instruments PXI-8421 Series modules are asynchronous RS485 interfaces, available with up to eight ports. NI PXI-8423 Series modules are identical but offer 2000 V of optical isolation with two or four ports.

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Specifications Summary


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