NI PCI-8431/2 (RS485 and RS422)High-Performance 2-Port Serial Interface for PCI |
The National Instruments PCI-8431/2 is a high-performance, two-port serial interface for high-speed communication with RS485 or RS422 devices at rates of up to 3 Mb/s. High-performance RS485 and RS422 interfaces are available in two-, four-, and eight-port versions. The NI PCI-8431/2 offers flexible baud rates for data transmissions between 57 b/s and 3 Mb/s to within 1 percent accuracy for nonstandard baud rates and 0.01 percent accuracy for standard baud rates. With the high-performance DMA engine, you achieve high throughput with minimal CPU usage. With hyperthreading and multiprocessor support, you can take advantage of the latest PC technology for higher speeds and better efficiency. National Instruments also offers easy-to-use powerful software that significantly reduces your development time for systems that use serial communication with the PCI-8431/2. Additional Product Information
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Technical SupportSelect from the following compatible software for the NI PCI-8431/2 (RS485 and RS422).
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