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NI PCI-8430/16 (RS232)

High-Performance 16-Port RS232 Serial Interface for PCI

  • Compatible with Windows Vista/Vista x64/XP/XP x64/2000/2003 Server/2003 Server x64/LabVIEW Real-Time
  • High-speed DMA interface minimizes CPU overhead
  • Flexible standard and nonstandard baud rates from 57 b/s to 1,000 kb/s
  • 128 B transmit and receive FIFOs; maintain 1,000 kb/s across all 16 ports
  • 2 cables (68-pin VHDCI to 8 DB9 male ports)
  • Full multicore processor and hyperthreading support

The National Instruments PCI-8430/16 is a high-performance, 16-port serial interface for high-speed communication with RS232 devices at rates of up to 1,000 kb/s. High-performance RS232 interfaces are also available in two-, four-, and eight-port versions. The NI PCI-8430/16 offers flexible baud rates for data transmissions up to 1,000 kb/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 multicore processor compatibility, you can take advantage of the latest PC technology for higher speeds and better efficiency. The PCI-8430/16 is capable of maintaining full bus loads across all 16 ports simultaneously. National Instruments also offers easy-to-use, powerful software that significantly reduces your development time for systems that use serial communication with the PCI-8430/16.

The PCI-8430/16 features new integrated breakout cables that eliminate the breakout box used on the legacy PCI-8420/16.

Step 1: Verify Device and Quantity Selection
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Description Est Ship Days Glossary Definition US Dollars
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779645-01 NI PCI-8430/16 (RS232) 10 - 15 $ 1,199
Step 2: Select Optional Accessories
Part
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Other
197545-01 68 Pos VHDCI Conn to Eight 9 Pos (1m) 12 - 20 $ 149
Shielded Cables
182238-01 RS232 Null Modem Cable (1m) 5 - 10 $ 25
182238-02 RS232 Null Modem Cable (2m) 5 - 10 $ 30
182238-04 RS232 Null Modem Cable (4m) 5 - 10 $ 35
183045-01 RS232 Straight Through Cable (1m) 5 - 10 $ 25
183045-02 RS232 Straight Through Cable (2m) 5 - 10 $ 30
183045-04 RS232 Straight Through Cable (4m) 5 - 10 $ 35
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Specifications Documents


Specifications Summary

General
Product Name PCI-8430/16
Product Family Serial
Form Factor PCI
Operating System/Target Windows
LabVIEW RT Support Yes
Voltage 5.0 V
Current 250.0 mA
Source Internally Powered
Serial Standard Compatibility RS-232
Port Information
Number of Ports 16
I/O FIFO Buffer Size 128.0 B
Max Device Connections / Port 1
Physical Specifications
Length 17.500 cm
Width 10.700 cm
I/O Connector 68-pin VHDCI female
Minimum Operating Temperature 0.0 °C
Maximum Operating Temperature 55.0 °C

Select from the following compatible software for the NI PCI-8430/16 (RS232).

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Qty
DS410836 NI Developer Suite Core (English)
NI Recommended
  $ 4,699

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Qty
776670-35 NI LabVIEW Full Development System for Windows (English) 5 - 10 $ 2,599

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Option 1: Select a complete suite of software
Part
Number
Description Est Ship Days Glossary Definition US Dollars
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Qty
DS410836 NI Developer Suite Core (English)
NI Recommended
  $ 4,699

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Part
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776800-35 LabWindows/CVI Full Development System for Windows 5 - 10 $ 2,599

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