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NI PCMCIA-FBUS/2 Series 2

2-Port FOUNDATION Fieldbus Interface for PCMCIA

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  • NI-FBUS CM software for Windows 2000/NT/XP
  • Includes OPC 2.0 compliant server
  • H1 (31.25 kb/s) interface for PCMCIA (PC Card 3.3 and 5 V)
  • Runs as Link Master or Basic Device
  • Intel 80386EX processor
Data Sheet

The National Instruments PCMCIA-FBUS/2 Series 2 is a 2-port interface for connecting FOUNDATION Fieldbus devices to standard notebook personal computers. NI PCMCIA-FBUS Series 2 interfaces, which connect to H1 (31.25 kb/s) networks, are alsoavailable in a 1-port configuration. NI-FBUS CM (communications manager) software for Windows 2000/NT/XP is included with each interface. NI-FBUS CM provides a very-high-level interface to FOUNDATION Fieldbus devices without requiring in-depth knowledge of lower-level Fieldbus protocols. HMI and DCS applications can use NI-FBUS CM for data collection and control on Fieldbus. Applications for the PCMCIA-FBUS/2 Series 2include portable data logging and field configuration and maintenance of devices and networks.

Upgrade Options
The legacy PCMCIA-FBUS/2 (Series 1) cards cannot work with some 3.3 V PCMCIA controllers such as the O2Micro Cardbus controllers. Because the Series 2 cards have solved this compatibility issue, National Instruments provides trade-in options, under which you can upgrade your legacy PCMCIA-FBUS/2 cards to new Series 2 cards. For more information, please download the upgrade form (US Customers) (Canadian Customers).

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Part Number Description Est Ship  US Dollars Qty
NI PCMCIA-FBUS/2 Series 2
777282-02PCMCIA-FBUS/212 - 20$ 2,599.00

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Specifications Documents


Specifications Summary

General 
Form FactorPCMCIA
Operating System / TargetWindows
ProtocolFOUNDATION Fieldbus
Isolation TypeFieldbus-PC Isolation
OEM AvailableNo
LabVIEW RT SupportNo
Port Information 
Number of Ports2
Maximum Transfer Rate31.25 kbits/s
TerminationExternal
Special Features 
Hardware SynchronizationNo
Hardware TimestampingYes
Timestamp Resolution1 us
Power Requirements 
Voltage5 VDC
Current500 mA
SourceInternally Powered
Physical Specifications 
Length8.56 cm
Width5.4 cm
Height0.5 cm
I/O Connector9-pin D-Sub (DB-9)
Screw terminals
Operating Temperature0..55 °C

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  • Significant cost savings compared to individual repair incidents
  • Fault location, diagnostics, and repair by NI any time the system product fails
  • All parts and labor costs covered as well as any adjustments needed to restore the hardware to manufacturing specifications

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