National Instruments PCI-8430/16 Serial Interface Device

The PCI-8430/16 (Part Number: 779645-01) is a high-performance, 16-port Serial Interface for fast communication with RS232 gadgets. High-performance RS232 Serial Interface Devices are additionally accessible in two-, four-, and eight-port adaptations. The NI PCI-8430/16 comes with flexible baud rates for exchange of information superior to 1,000 kb/s to inside 1 percent precision for not common baud rates and 0.01 percent of precision for the most basic baud rates. By using the newest DMA motor, the user can utilize their CPU at its minimum while still accomplishing high throughput.  With hyper-threading and multicore processor similarity, the user can work with the latest PC innovation for bigger velocities and more productivity. The NI PCI-8430/16 device is equipped for keeping up full bus stacks over every one of the 16 ports at the same time. NI also brings simple to use, ground-breaking programming that diminishes the improvement time for frameworks that utilization serial correspondence with the PCI-8430/16. The PCI-8430/16 RS232 Serial Interface Device also includes new coordinated breakout links that kill the breakout box utilized on the legacy PCI-8420/16.

This model does not have a supported power input or any type of isolation available. The FIFO size is 128 Bytes and there are 68-pin VHDCI front panel connectors on the National Instruments PCI-8430/16 Serial Interface Device. The FIFO settings on this model are adjustable, ensuring the user can maximize the features of the PCI-8430/16. There is also an RS-232 transceiver state and a get interface type feature. The device has a power requirement of 935 mA typical and 1.4 A maximum at +5 VDC.

The NI device weighs 0.22 lb, and measures 4.2 x 6.9 in. in physical dimensions. It has recommended operating and storage temperature ranges of 0 to 55 °C and –20 to 70 °C respectively, non-condensing operating and storage humidity ranges of 10 to 90% and 5 to 95% respectively. The serial interface device is designed to comply with the following electrical safety standards: IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1, UL 61010-1, and CSA 61010-1.

PCI-8430/16 Mature Status has been announced by National Instruments, but will still be available for purchase and repairs by Apex Waves.