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National Instruments · USB

USB-8486

The NI USB-8486 is a single-port USB interface for FOUNDATION fieldbus applications. It works with NI-FBUS software for application development, segment configuration, and packet analysis.

ManufacturerNational Instruments

ModelUSB-8486

Part Number781160-01

Product TypeFieldbus interface device

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Host interfaceUSB 2.0

Fieldbus ports1

ProtocolFOUNDATION fieldbus

Operating temperature0 to 55 °C

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Overview

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The USB-8486 connects a USB host to FOUNDATION fieldbus for process-control communication tasks. NI identifies NI-FBUS driver software, NI-FBUS Configurator, and NI-FBUS Monitor as its software environment.

Mounting provisions depend on the part number. NI identifies 781160-01 as the version without screw retention and mounting options, and 781160-02 as the version with these provisions. Confirm the device label before planning installation.

Single-port FOUNDATION fieldbus interface.
USB 2.0 host connection.
NI-FBUS Configurator supports segment configuration, programming, and execution scheduling.
NI-FBUS Monitor supports fieldbus packet monitoring, debugging, and analysis.

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Host bus	USB 2.0
Port count	1 port
Communication protocol	FOUNDATION fieldbus
Operating temperature range	0 to 55 °C
Screw retention and mounting option, part number 781160-01	Not provided on this variant

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USB 2.0 / FOUNDATION fieldbus

Host interface and fieldbus ecosystem

USB-8486

Single-port interface device

Compatibility

NI lists the NI-FBUS driver, NI-FBUS Configurator, and NI-FBUS Monitor for USB-8486 application development.

Confirm the part number before selecting mounting hardware; 781160-01 and 781160-02 have different retention and mounting provisions.

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USB-8486 Official Product PageProduct Page · ni.com

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Foundation Fieldbus Hardware and NI-FBUS Software Installation GuideInstallation Guide · download.ni.com

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Difference Between USB-8486 Part Numbers 781160-01 and 781160-02Knowledge Article · knowledge.ni.com

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USB-8486 Foundation Fieldbus Firmware Upgrade NoticeFirmware Notice · download.ni.com

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USB-8486 Installation and Connection InstructionsTechnical resource

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USB-8486 Mounting-Variant IdentificationTechnical resource

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Does part number 781160-01 include mounting provisions?

No. NI identifies 781160-01 as the version without screw retention and mounting options. Part number 781160-02 provides those options.

Can I unplug the USB-8486 while NI-FBUS software is running?

NI's installation guide instructs users not to unplug the USB-8486 while NI-FBUS software is running.

What should I check before using NI-FBUS 15.0 or earlier?

Review NI's USB-8486 firmware upgrade notice. It directs users to check the firmware update information before using the device with NI-FBUS 15.0 or earlier.