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NI PCI-8433/4 (Industrial RS485/RS422)

High-Performance, Isolated 4-Port Serial Interface for PCI

  • Port-to-port and port-to-PC isolation: 60 VDC continuous (CAT I), 2000 V withstand (Vrms/5 s)
  • Compatible with Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000, LabVIEW Real-Time
  • Flexible standard and nonstandard baud rates from 57 bits/s to 3,000 kbits/s
  • Compatible with Modbus RS485 serial PLCs; 128 B transmit and receive FIFOs
  • Selectable 4- and 2-wire transceiver modes for full- and half-duplex communication
  • 10P10C (RJ50) connectors, four 10P10C to DE9M (DB9) cables included

The NI PCI-8433/4 interface offers all of the features of the high-performance NI PCI-843x boards plus high-voltage port-to-port isolation. The PCI-8433/4 features high-speed communication with RS485 and RS422 devices at rates of up to 3,000 kbits/s and offers configurable baud rates for data transmissions between 57 bits/s and 3,000 kbits/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 capabilities, 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 using serial communication with the PCI-8433/4.

The PCI-8433/4 includes four 10-pin modular jack to 9-pin D-Sub male cables to easily connect to standard serial devices.

Step 1: Verify Device and Quantity Selection
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779146-01 PCI-8433/4 (RS485) 10 - 15 $ 649
Step 2: Select Optional Accessories
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Shielded Cables
183283-01 RS485/RS422 Null Modem Cable (1m) 5 - 10 $ 25
183283-02 RS485/RS422 Null Modem Cable (2m) 5 - 10 $ 30
183283-04 RS485/RS422 Null Modem Cable (4m) 5 - 10 $ 35
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Specifications Documents


Specifications Summary

General
Product Name PCI-8433/4
Product Family Serial
Form Factor PCI
Operating System/Target Windows
LabVIEW RT Support Yes
Voltage 5 VDC
Current 785 mA
Source Internally Powered
Serial Standard Compatibility RS-422 , RS-485
Port Information
Number of Ports 4
Max Cable Length 1.2 km
I/O FIFO Buffer Size 128 B
Max Device Connections / Port 31
Interrupt Sharing Between Ports Yes
Direct Memory Access (DMA) Yes
Physical Specifications
Length 17.5 cm
Width 10.7 cm
I/O Connector 10-position modular jack
Minimum Operating Temperature 0 °C
Maximum Operating Temperature 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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DS410836 NI Developer Suite Core (English)
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  $ 4,699

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776670-35 NI LabVIEW Full Development System for Windows (English) 1 - 2 $ 2,599

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DS410836 NI Developer Suite Core (English)
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776800-35 LabWindows/CVI Full Development System for Windows 5 - 10 $ 2,599

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