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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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779645-01 NI PCI-8430/16 (RS232) 12 - 20 $ 1,199.00
Step 2: Select Optional Accessories
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Other
197545-01 68 Pos VHDCI Conn to Eight 9 Pos (1m) 12 - 20 $ 149.00
Shielded Cables
182238-01 RS232 Null Modem Cable (1m) 5 - 10 $ 25.00
182238-02 RS232 Null Modem Cable (2m) 5 - 10 $ 30.00
182238-04 RS232 Null Modem Cable (4m) 5 - 10 $ 35.00
183045-01 RS232 Straight Through Cable (1m) 5 - 10 $ 25.00
183045-02 RS232 Straight Through Cable (2m) 5 - 10 $ 30.00
183045-04 RS232 Straight Through Cable (4m) 5 - 10 $ 35.00
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Specifications Documents


Specifications Summary

General 
Form FactorPCI
Operating System / TargetWindows
Serial Standard CompatibilityRS-232
LabVIEW RT SupportYes
Port Information 
Number of Ports16
I/O FIFO Buffer Size128 B
Maximum Device Connections / Port1
Power Requirements 
Voltage5 VDC
Current250 mA
SourceInternally Powered
Physical Specifications 
Length17.5 cm
Width10.7 cm
I/O Connector68-pin VHDCI female
Operating Temperature0..55 °C

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

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DS410836 NI Developer Suite Core (English)
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  $ 4,699.00

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776670-09 NI LabVIEW Full Development System for Windows (English) 1 - 2 $ 2,599.00

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DS410836 NI Developer Suite Core (English)
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