National Instruments PCI-485/8 Serial interface board
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PCI-485/8

The National Instruments PCI-485/8 is an eight-port, non-isolated PCI serial interface for RS-485/RS-422.

ManufacturerNational Instruments
ModelPCI-485/8
Product TypeSerial interface board
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Ports8
IsolationNon-isolated
Board connector68-pin SCSI type
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Overview

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This legacy board requires a 5 V PCI slot. A breakout cable converts its board connector to eight DB-9 male serial connections.

  • RS-485 and RS-422 support.
  • 64-byte FIFO.
  • Eight serial ports on one PCI board.
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Serial ports8 ports
Dimensions10.67 × 14.48 cm
Supply current at +5 VDC1.1 typical; 2.0 maximum A
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PCI

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PCI-485/8

Serial interface

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NI specifies 5 V PCI operation, not universal 3.3/5 V PCI compatibility.

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Is the PCI-485/8 isolated?

No. NI identifies this model as non-isolated.

Does it have eight DB-9 connectors on the board?

No. It uses a 68-pin SCSI-type connector with a breakout cable.

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