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NI PCI-8430/16 (RS232)

High-Performance 16-Port RS232 Serial Interface for PCI

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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; maintain 1,000 kb/s across all 16 ports
  • Includes 2 cables (68-pin VHDCI to 8 D-sub 9-pin male ports)
  • Includes NI-Serial COM port driver and NI-VISA API for easy programming in LabVIEW


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.

Specifications Documents

Specifications Summary

General
Product Name PCI-8430/16
Product Family Serial
Form Factor PCI
Part Number 779645-01
Operating System/Target Windows
LabVIEW RT Support Yes
Voltage 5 VDC
Current 250 mA
Source Internally Powered
Serial Standard Compatibility RS-232
Port Information
Number of Ports 16
I/O FIFO Buffer Size 128 B
Max Device Connections / Port 1
Physical Specifications
Length 17.5 cm
Width 10.7 cm
I/O Connector 68-pin VHDCI female
Minimum Operating Temperature 0 °C
Maximum Operating Temperature 55 °C

NI PCI-8430/16 Complete Package

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NI PCI-8430/16 Software

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NI PCI-8430/16 and Accessories

Hardware Subtotal: $ 1,280
NI PCI-8430/16 - 779645-01 Qty $ 1,280 each
 
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RS232 Null-Modem Cable (1m) - 182238-01
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Qty $ 27 each
RS232 Straight-Through Cable (1m) - 183045-01
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Qty $ 27 each
RS232 Serial Cable, 68 POS VHDCI to 8 DB-9, 1m - 197545-01
Qty $ 158 each
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You need software to interface with your hardware and to collect, analyze, present, and store your measurements. This board is compatible with a variety of programming languages, including LabVIEW, C/C++, Visual Basic, and .NET. LabVIEW provides the easiest integration with all of your NI hardware and is recommended to maximize your hardware investment.

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