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NI PXI-8430/2 (RS232)

High-Performance, 2-Port RS232 Serial Interface for PXI

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  • Compatible with Windows and LabVIEW Real-Time OSs
  • High-speed DMA interface minimizes CPU overhead
  • Flexible standard and nonstandard baud rates from 57 baud to 1,000,000 baud
  • 128 B transmit and receive FIFOs
  • Full multicore processor and hyperthreading support
  • Memory mapped to prevent I/O resource conflicts


The NI PXI-8430/2 is a high-performance, 2-port serial interface for high-speed communication with RS232 devices at rates of up to 1 Mbit/s. High-performance RS232 interfaces are available with up to four ports. The PXI-8430/2 offers flexible baud rates for data transmissions between 57 baud and 1,000,000 baud 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. Using memory mapping, you can connect to more communication points without resource conflicts. National Instruments also offers easy-to-use powerful software that significantly reduces your development time on systems using serial communication with the PXI-8430/2.

Specifications Summary

General
Product Name PXI-8430/2 RS232 Serial Interface, 2-Port
Product Family Serial
Form Factor PXI Platform
PXI Bus Type PXI Hybrid Compatible
Part Number 778982-01
Operating System/Target Real-Time , Windows
LabVIEW RT Support Yes
Voltage 5 VDC
Current 325 mA
Source Internally Powered
Power Requirement for +3.3V Rail 0 A
Power Requirement for +5V Rail 500 mA
Power Requirement for +12V Rail 0 A
Power Requirement for -12V Rail 0 A
Slot Two Module No
Module Width 1
MXI Compatible Yes
Serial Standard Compatibility RS-232
Port Information
Number of Ports 2
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 16 cm
Width 10 cm
I/O Connector 9-pin D-Sub (DB-9)
Minimum Operating Temperature 0 °C
Maximum Operating Temperature 55 °C
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778982-01 NI PXI-8430/2 10 - 15 $ 425
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Shielded Cables
182238-01 RS232 Null Modem Cable (1m) 5 - 10 $ 27
182238-02 RS232 Null Modem Cable (2m) 5 - 10 $ 32
182238-04 RS232 Null Modem Cable (4m) 5 - 10 $ 37
183045-01 RS232 Straight Through Cable (1m) 5 - 10 $ 27
183045-02 RS232 Straight Through Cable (2m) 5 - 10 $ 32
183045-04 RS232 Straight Through Cable (4m) 5 - 10 $ 37
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