National Instruments CB-485A Terminal Block

Designed to provide 10-pin female RJ50 to 10-pin female screw terminal connectivity, the NI CB-485A (Part Number: 778674-01) is a DIN-Rail mountable Terminal Block. This serial communication Terminal Block is designed for RS-485 serial communication over standard RJ50 cables. This Terminal Block comes equipped with a female RJ50 connector and 10 screw terminals. 

The CB-485A Terminal Block is based on a printed circuit board (PCB) and has a specially designed enclosure. This Terminal Block is not recommended for applications where signals prone to electromagnetic waves or electrical noise are involved. However, the enclosure can provide your measurement system with some safety against electrical noise. The National Instruments CB-485A Terminal Block is widely considered for interconnecting the local serial ports of the CFP-20xx Controllers and peripherals. You can acquire RS-485 and RS-232 cables for this accessory separately. With this Terminal Block, you will get a ground connection as well as a tab for labeling or marking.

The NI CB-485A is a handy tool to keep the wiring of your Compact FieldPoint system straightforward. This unshielded, low-cost accessory from National Instruments requires minimal effort for deployment. Moreover, the installation of this DIN-Rail mountable Terminal Block can be completed without any special tools. The CB-485A Terminal Block is designed to provide you with a breakout of your serial signals. By terminating the serial signals into screw terminals, you can customize your test system for a variety of applications. The NI CB-485A is a reliable Compact FieldPoint accessory suitable for challenging environments.