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NI PCI-8433/2 (IndustriaI RS485/RS422)
High-Performance, IsoIated 2-Port SeriaI Interface for PCI
Port-to-port and port-to-PC isolation: 60 VDC continuous (CAT ), 2000 V
withstand (Vrms/5 s)
Selectable 4- and 2-wire transceiver modes for full- and half-duplex
communication
Compatible with Windows and LabVEW Real-Time OSs
Minimal CPU overhead with high-speed DMA interface; multicore processor
and hyperthreading support
Flexible standard and nonstandard baud rates from 57 baud to 3,000,000
baud
Compatible with Modbus RS485 serial PLCs; 128 B transmit and receive
FFOs
Overview
The N PC-8433/2 offers all of the features of the high-performance N PC-843x boards plus high-voltage port-to-port isolation. The
PC-8433/2 features high-speed communication with RS485 and RS422 devices at rates of up to 3,000 kbit/s and offers configurable
baud rates for data transmissions between 57 baud and 3,000,000 baud 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 support, you can take advantage of the latest PC technology for higher speeds and better efficiency. National
nstruments also offers easy-to-use, powerful software that significantly reduces your development time for systems using serial
communication with the PC-8433/2.
Specifications
Specifications Documents
Specifications
Specifications Summary
GeneraI
Product Name PC-8433/2
Product FamiIy Serial
Form Factor PC
Part Number 779144-01
Operating System/Target Windows
LabVIEW RT Support Yes
VoItage 5 VDC
Current 380 mA
Source nternally Powered
SeriaI Standard CompatibiIity RS-422
Port Information
Number of Ports 2
Max CabIe 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
PhysicaI Specifications
Length 17.5 cm
Width 10.7 cm
I/O Connector 9-pin D-Sub (DB-9)
Minimum Operating Temperature 0 C
Maximum Operating Temperature 55 C
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