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PCI-232/16, 16-Port, Serial Interface
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National Instruments PCI-232/16 Serial Interface
The National Instruments PCI-232/16 is an asynchronous 16-port serial interface for PCI. This interface is designed for communicating with instruments through serial ports. The NI PCI-232/16 comes featured with 16 ports and offers up to a 115.2 kb/s maximum transfer rate. This serial interface is available in a 2-port (Part Number: 777642-02), 4-port (Part Number: 777642-04), and 8-port (Part Number: 777642-08). and 16-port (Part Number: 777642-16) versions.
Each of the variations comes with the same specifications, but with different port numbers and different types of I/O connectors. The PCI-232/16 is the 16-port version and comes equipped with an SCSI 100-pin female connector. This serial interface utilizes a breakout box for the conversion of the onboard 100-pin connector to sixteen DB-9 connectors. The National Instruments PCI-232/16 is entirely plug-and-play compatible, which brings users the advantage of automatic configuration.
This serial interface can easily be installed and accessed as standard serial ports from the user’s already existing applications or through NI-VISA-oriented applications, such as Visual C++, Visual Basic, Excel, NI LabVIEW, etc. For improved performance, this interface device comes with an enhanced serial driver that offers easy configuration, improved performance, and, more importantly, access to the advanced control features of the RS485 interfaces. The NI PCI-232/16 draws 250 mA of current at +5 VDC from the PCI channel.
This serial interface offers up to 115.2 kV data line ESD protection. Additionally, the NI PCI-232/16 is fully compatible with LabVIEW, Measurement Studio, and LabWindows/CVI. The user can have it installed on any Windows-based personal computer.
PCI-232/16 Obsolete Status has been announced by National Instruments but will still be available for purchase and repairs by Apex Waves.
| Model | PCI-232/16 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | National Instruments |
| Part Number | 777642-16 |
| Type | Serial Interface |
| Ports | 16 |
| I/O Connectors | SCSI 100-pin female |
| Maximum Transfer Rate | 115.2 kb/s |
| Dimensions | 4.2 x 6.9 in. |
| Driver Software | NI Serial |
| Warranty | 2-3 Years |
| PCI-232/16 Manual | User Manual and Maintenance Manual Available for Download |
| Price | Request a quote |
Associated part numbers for PCI-232-16:
National Instruments PCI-232/16 Frequently Asked Questions
Question: Which type of I/O connectors does the PCI-232/16 have?
Answer: The PCI-232/16 has SCSI 100-pin female I/O connectors.
Question: Does the NI PCI-232/16 have optical isolation?
Answer: No, the NI PCI-232/16 does not have optical isolation.
Question: What is the maximum current of the PCI-232/16?
Answer: The maximum current of the PCI-232/16 is 1000 mA.
PCI-232-16 PDF Manuals
ARCHIVED--GETTING-STARTED-WITH-YOUR-PCI-SERIAL-HARDWARE-AND-SOFTWARE-FOR-WINDOWS-2000.PDF
ARCHIVED--GETTING-STARTED-WITH-YOUR-PCI-SERIAL-HARDWARE-AND-SOFTWARE-FOR-WINDOWS-98-95.PDF
ARCHIVED--GETTING-STARTED-WITH-YOUR-PCI-SERIAL-HARDWARE-AND-SOFTWARE-FOR-WINDOWS-ME-9X.PDF
ARCHIVED--GETTING-STARTED-WITH-YOUR-PCI-SERIAL-HARDWARE-AND-SOFTWARE-FOR-WINDOWS-NT.PDF
ARCHIVED--NI-SERIAL-HARDWARE-SPECIFICATIONS-GUIDE.PDF
NI-SERIAL-HARDWARE-SPECIFICATIONS-GUIDE.PDF
NI-SERIAL-LEGACY-HARDWARE-SPECIFICATIONS-AND-FEATURES-GUIDE.PDF
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