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PCI-8531

The NI PCI-8531 connects a PCI-based PC to a CANopen network through one high-speed port. It uses NI-Industrial Communications for CANopen for communication and control.

ManufacturerNational Instruments
ModelPCI-8531
Part Number781060-01
Product Type1-port CANopen interface device
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Host interfacePCI
CANopen ports1
Maximum data rate1 Mbit/s
DriverNI-Industrial Communications for CANopen
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Designed for PC-compatible computers with PCI Local Bus slots, the PCI-8531 provides access to CANopen devices from a host PC. NI documents it as part of the CANopen hardware family supported by NI-Industrial Communications for CANopen.

The interface exchanges process data objects and service data objects according to CiA DS 301. Its configuration tools include a batch SDO editor, EDS file integration, and LSS services for slave-node configuration.

  • PDO and SDO transmission and reception according to CiA DS 301.
  • Batch SDO editing with EDS integration and LSS configuration services.
  • Supports CANopen rates of 10, 20, 50, 125, 250, 500, and 800 kbit/s, plus 1 Mbit/s.
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Manufacturer part number781060-01
Bus connectionPCI
CANopen channel count1 channel
Maximum data rate1 Mbit/s
Operating temperature0 to 55 °C
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National Instruments

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PCI Local Bus

PC host interface

PCI-8531

CANopen network interface

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NI-Industrial Communications for CANopen

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PCI-8531 Official Product PageProduct Page · ni.com
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CANopen Hardware OverviewDriver Help · ni.com
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Where Can I Find the PXI/PCI-8531 Datasheet?Documentation Guide · knowledge.ni.com
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Supported Hardware and Software for NI-Industrial Communications for CANopenTechnical resource
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The Basics of CANopenTechnical resource
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Which driver supports the PCI-8531?

NI-Industrial Communications for CANopen supports the PCI-8531.

What host computer interface does it require?

NI specifies a PC-compatible computer with PCI Local Bus slots.

Is there a standalone PCI-8531 datasheet or manual?

NI's documentation guide states that there is no standalone official datasheet or manual. It directs users to the PCI-CANopen hardware specifications and overview within CANopen Help.

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