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NI PCI-8430/8 (RS232)

High-Performance 8-Port Serial Interface for PCI

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  • Compatible with Windows and LabVIEW Real-Time OSs
  • Flexible standard and nonstandard baud rates from 57 baud to 1,000,000 baud
  • Includes NI-Serial COM port driver and NI-VISA API for easy programming in LabVIEW
  • 128 B transmit and receive FIFOs, Memory-mapped to prevent I/O resource conflicts
  • Includes converter cable (SCSI-68 to eight DB-9 male connectors)
  • High-speed DMA interface minimizes CPU overhead


The National Instruments PCI-8430/8 is a high-performance, eight-port serial interface for high-speed communication with RS232 devices at rates of up to 1 Mb/s. High-performance RS232 interfaces are also available in two- and four-port versions. The NI PCI-8430/8 offers flexible baud rates for data transmissions between 57 b/s and 1 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-8430/8.

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Specifications Documents

Specifications Summary

General
Product Name PCI-8430/8
Product Family Serial
Form Factor PCI
Part Number 779147-01
Operating System/Target Windows
LabVIEW RT Support Yes
Voltage 5 VDC
Current 600 mA
Source Internally Powered
Serial Standard Compatibility RS-232
Port Information
Number of Ports 8
Max Cable Length 15.6 m
I/O FIFO Buffer Size 128 B
Max Device Connections / Port 1
Handles RTS/CTS Handshake Lines Yes
Interrupt Sharing Between Ports Yes
Direct Memory Access (DMA) Yes
Physical Specifications
Length 14.5 cm
Width 10.7 cm
I/O Connector 68-pin male SCSI-II type
Minimum Operating Temperature 0 °C
Maximum Operating Temperature 55 °C

NI PCI-8430/8 Complete Package

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NI PCI-8430/8 Software

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NI PCI-8430/8 and Accessories

Hardware Subtotal: $ 745
NI PCI-8430/8 - 779147-01 Qty $ 745 each
 
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RS232 Null-Modem Cable (1m) - 182238-01
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RS232 Straight-Through Cable (1m) - 183045-01
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You need software to interface with your hardware and to collect, analyze, present, and store your measurements. This board is compatible with a variety of programming languages, including LabVIEW, C/C++, Visual Basic, and .NET. LabVIEW provides the easiest integration with all of your NI hardware and is recommended to maximize your hardware investment.

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