Interface Devices
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Smart Aircraft Interface Devices
webCS
Interface
The Ballard webCS® is the first highly integrated smart AID/server/router that securely bridges avionics data with wired and wireless networks in a single compact box. This wireless aircraft communications server platform is simple to install and configure, safe to interface with aircraft domains, and provides highly secure data transfer. The compact, versatile webCS enables aircraft operators to easily gather and process aircraft data, and then route it to where it is needed—whether on or off the aircraft.
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Rugged Aircraft Interface Devices
AB2-AID
Interface
The AB2-AID is ready to go with high-performance avionics I/O combined with valuable built-in features such as a 9-port Ethernet switch, Ethernet to serial bridge, and 8GB flash memory. All in a compact, rugged package for easier integration and longer life.
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Aircraft Interface Devices
AID
Interface
Versatile Ballard Aircraft Interface Devices (AIDs) from Astronics offer a secure, open-architecture approach that empowers you to take control of your software and your data today and prepares you to leverage and incorporate the next-generation technologies of tomorrow, including the Internet of Things (IoT) for the aircraft.
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USB-8502, 1-Port, High-Speed/FD, USB CAN Interface Device
784661-01
CAN Interface
1- or 2-Port, High-Speed/FD, USB CAN Interface Device—The USB-8502 is a high-speed controller area network (CAN) interface for developing applications with the NI‑XNET driver. The USB‑8502 is powered over the USB bus and does not require external power. It excels in applications requiring real-time, high-speed manipulation of hundreds of CAN frames and signals such as bus monitoring, automation control, and more. The NI‑XNET device‑driven DMA engine enables the onboard processor to move CAN frames and signals between the interface and the user program without CPU interrupts, minimizing message latency and freeing host processor time for processing complex applications. The USB‑8502 is available with a three‑pin COMBICON synchronization connector for triggering and synchronizing the internal hardware timebase with other devices.
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Device Interface
Interface
Providing flexible, dependable services for device interface design, development, ordering, production, and support. The importance of the device interface has greatly increased, as high speed, high density semiconductor devices are more rapidly developed, and as customers more severely demand high accuracy, high reliability, and high productivity of testing.
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USB-8451, 250 kHz I2C, 12 MHz SPI I2C/SPI Interface Device
779553-50
Interface Module
The NI USB‑8451 is a master interface for connecting to and communicating with inter-integrated circuit (I2C), System Management Bus (SMBus), and serial peripheral interface (SPI) devices. With plug‑and‑play USB connectivity, the USB‑8451 is a portable solution to communicate with consumer electronics and integrated circuits. It also includes eight general-purpose digital I/O lines for a variety of applications, such as configuring the address of I2C devices or toggling LEDs. The USB‑8451 can be physically located more closely to I2C/SPI devices than PCI interfaces, reducing I2C bus length and minimizing noise problems. Additionally, the interface provides +5 V and GND to power circuits with no external power supply.
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Vehicle Multiprotocol Interface Device
Interface
The Vehicle Multiprotocol Interface Device excels in applications requiring real-time, high-speed manipulation of hundreds of CAN frames and signals, such as hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation, rapid control prototyping, bus monitoring, automation control, and more. The NI-XNET device-driven DMA engine enables the onboard processor to move CAN frames and signals between the interface and the user program without CPU interrupts, minimizing message latency and freeing host processor time for processing complex models and applications.
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PCI-8432, 4-Port, PCI, Isolated, RS232 Serial Interface Device
779145-01
Interface
The PCI‑8432/4 is a high-performance interface for high-speed, port‑to‑port isolated communication with RS232 devices. The PCI‑8432/4 features high-performance DMA transfers, multithreading, and multiprocessor support. NI … serial interfaces also appear as standard COM ports for compatibility with programs that use serial communications.
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PC Oscilloscope
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PeakTech Prüf- und Messtechnik GmbH
This small and powerful PC oscilloscope is ideal for mobile use on laptops or permanent installation in control cabinets. To quickly display each incoming waveform, the scaling of the time base can be adjusted in a user-friendly manner. The data is transferred to the PC via an isolated LAN connection or the USB interface, whereby the device is supplied with the necessary voltage directly via USB.
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PCIe-8244, 4-Port, USB3 Vision Frame Grabber Device
782890-01
Interface
The PCIe‑8244 is a USB 3.0 interface device designed for use with USB3 Vision cameras. USB 3.0 is ideal for high-data-rate machine vision applications. USB3 Vision cameras also offer plug‑and‑play functionality and ease of use through a standardized catalog of functions.
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PCIe-8510, 2- or 4-Port, PCIe Vehicle Multi-Protocol Interface Device
785324-01
Interface
2- or 4-Port, PCIe Vehicle Multi-Protocol Interface Device—The PCIe‑8510 is a hardware-selectable controller area network (CAN) and/or local interconnect network (LIN) interface for developing applications with the NI‑XNET driver. The PCIe‑8510 excels in applications requiring real-time, high-speed manipulation of hundreds of CAN frames and signals, such as hardware‑in‑the‑loop simulation, rapid control prototyping, bus monitoring, automation control, and more. The NI‑XNET device-driven DMA engine enables the onboard processor to move CAN frames and signals between the interface and the user program without CPU interrupts, minimizing message latency and freeing host processor time for processing complex models and applications.
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I²C/SPI Interface Device
Interface
The I²C/SPI Interface Device is a master or slave interface for inter-integrated circuit (I²C), or master interface for serial parallel interface (SPI) devices. With plug-and-play USB connectivity, the I²C/SPI Interface Device is a portable solution to communicate with consumer electronics and integrated circuits. The I²C/SPI Interface Device can be physically located more closely to I²C/SPI devices than PCI interfaces, reducing I²C bus length and minimizing noise problems. The I²C/SPI Interface Device supports I²C rates up to 250 kHz and SPI rates up to 50 MHz, and it also includes eight general-purpose digital I/O lines for a variety of applications, such as configuring the address of I²C devices or toggling LEDs.
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PCI-8433, 4-Port, PCI, Isolated, RS485/RS422 Serial Interface Device
779146-01
Serial Interface
The PCI‑8433/4 is a high-performance industrial interface for high-speed, port‑to‑port isolated communication with RS485 and RS422 devices. It features high-performance DMA transfers, multithreading, and multiprocessor support. You can also select between 4‑ and 2‑wire transceiver modes for full‑ and half‑duplex communication. NI serial interfaces also appear as standard COM ports for compatibility with programs that use serial communications.
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PCI-8512, 2-Port, High‑Speed/FD CAN Interface Device
780683-02
CAN Interface
The PCI‑8512 is a high-speed controller area network (CAN) flexible data-rate (FD) interface for developing applications with the NI‑XNET driver. The PCI‑8512 excels in applications requiring real‑time, high‑speed manipulation of hundreds of CAN frames and signals such as hardware‑in‑the‑loop simulation, rapid control prototyping, bus monitoring, automation control, and more. The NI‑XNET device-driven DMA engine enables the onboard processor to move CAN frames and signals between the interface and the user program without CPU interrupts, minimizing message latency and freeing host processor time for processing complex models and applications.
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PCI-8532, 1-Port, DeviceNet Interface Device
781062-01
Interface
The PCI‑8532 is a high-speed DeviceNet Interface for developing applications with the NI‑Industrial Communications for DeviceNet driver. DeviceNet is based on the controller area network (CAN) physical layer and increases strength and interconnectivity by specifying various parameters, such as the required cable length, connectors, and baud rates. The DeviceNet specifications are managed by OVDA, Inc. You can program the PCI‑8532 to add high-performance master/scanner or slave capabilities to DeviceNet networks.
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PCIe-8431, PCI Express, 8-Port, RS485/RS422 Serial Interface Device
780592-01
Serial Interface
The PCIe‑8431/8 is a high-performance interface for high-speed communication with RS485 and RS422 devices. It features high-performance DMA transfers, multithreading, and multiprocessor support. You can also select between … 4‑ and 2‑wire transceiver modes for full- and half-duplex communication. NI serial interfaces also appear as standard COM ports for compatibility with programs that use serial communications.
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500-Pin SEARAY Cable Assembly, Male to 5x50-Pin D-Type, 2 Amp, 0.5m, 250 Port
A500RMR-05F050D4B050
Cable Assembly
The 500-Pin SEARAY connector is used on switching products to provide a very high density 2A connector solution that is suitable for use to 200VDC. The male SEARAY connector of this cable assembly is suitable for direct connection to Pickering Interfaces products. Five 50-Pin D-Type connectors allow an interface to other devices. Screwlocks are provided at both ends to secure the cable assembly to mating products.
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PCIe-8433, PCI Express, 2-Port, Isolated, RS485/RS422 Serial Interface Device
781745-01
Serial Interface
The PCIe‑8433/2 is a high-performance industrial interface for high-speed, port‑to‑port isolated communication with RS485 and RS422 devices. It features high-performance DMA transfers, multithreading, and multiprocessor support. You can also select between 4‑ and 2‑wire transceiver modes for full‑ and half‑duplex communication. NI serial interfaces also appear as standard COM ports for compatibility with programs that use serial communications.
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Dual MAX31865 PT-100 RTD to Digital Breakout
SEN-30202-PT100
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Dual channel breakout board for the MAX31865 RTD-to-Digital converter from Maxim. Two breakout hardware configurations are available standard, designed to interface with either the PT100 or PT1000 platinum RTDs. For non-standard applications, including thermistors, custom hardware configurations can be accommodated. Contact Technical Support for more information. RTD devices may be wired in 2, 3 or 4-wire configurations using the 4-pin screw terminal input. The MAX31865 breakout is interfaced via 3 or 4-wire SPI with a data-ready output for specific operating modes. An LDO and a high-speed level shifter are included to allow interfacing with microcontroller devices between 3.0V and 5V (all Arduinos, Raspberry PI, etc) without sacrificing device performance.
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Serial Interface Device
Serial Interface
The Serial Interface Device offers a number of options for connecting to serial hardware. You can choose from Ethernet, USB, PCI, PCIe, or ExpressCard interfaces to add up to 16 serial ports to your system. You can choose from common serial protocols, such as RS232, RS422, and RS485. The Serial Interface Device also offers various isolation, hyperthreading, and multiprocessor compatibility options. Some models also support 4- and 2-wire transceiver modes for full- and half-duplex communication. NI serial interfaces also appear as standard COM ports for compatibility with programs that use serial communications.
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Video Distribution Systems
VDU-100 Series
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Systems Engineering & Management Company
SEMCO'S tactical military products have been developed in response to the requirement for near real-time, high-quality, encrypted video and sensor data capture, transmission and distribution in support of covert and overt military operations. These products provide for unprecedented audio-video and data communications from warrior-to-warrior as well as from warrior-to-command. Transmission modes include tactical and handheld radios, wireless and wired LAN, SATCOM, wireless Mesh, and Cellular, with full motion video capability in as low as 125 Kbps bandwidth. Video resolution, bandwidth and frame rates are adjustable, with high quality video frames capable of being transmitted in bandwidths as low as 9 Kbps. These products include video recording, with both local and remote download capability, as well as remote video enhancement, pan, tilt and zoom control, and multiple NTSC/PAL camera and imaging device interfaces. With administrative and password control, these products provide for unlimited remote viewing on PCs, Androids, iPhones and iPads anywhere in the world.
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USB-8451, 250 kHz I2C, 12 MHz SPI I2C/SPI Interface Device
779553-01
Interface Module
The NI USB‑8451 is a master interface for connecting to and communicating with inter-integrated circuit (I2C), System Management Bus (SMBus), and serial peripheral interface (SPI) devices. With plug‑and‑play USB connectivity, the USB‑8451 is a portable solution to communicate with consumer electronics and integrated circuits. It also includes eight general-purpose digital I/O lines for a variety of applications, such as configuring the address of I2C devices or toggling LEDs. The USB‑8451 can be physically located more closely to I2C/SPI devices than PCI interfaces, reducing I2C bus length and minimizing noise problems. Additionally, the interface provides +5 V and GND to power circuits with no external power supply.
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Lighting Control
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ICP DAS USA’s LC Lighting Control Series simplifies the way you manage your lighting systems. The LC series allows the user to control multiple devices on a single user interface device. Unlike the traditional twisted-pair lighting control system, the LC series eliminates the use of wires, reducing installation and energy consumption costs and increases flexibility over where switches and sensors may be placed.
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3.5” Embedded SBC With Intel® Pentium® Processor N4200 & Celeron® Processor N3350, LVDS, HDMI, 2 GbE LANs And Audio
CAPA313
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The CAPA313 is powered by the Intel® Pentium® processor N4200 or Intel® Celeron® processor N3350 (codename: Apollo Lake). This 3.5" embedded board was designed for operational stability in harsh environments with a wide operating temperature range from -20°C to +70°C. It offers a wide range DC input of 12V to 24 for various industrial environments. It also comes with rich I/O connectors, stunning graphical performance and an emphasis on expandability. In addition to one 204-pin DDR3L-1867 SO-DIMM socket supporting system memory up to 8GB, the CAPA313 has one PCI Expess Mini Card slot for 3G/4G, GPS, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connection. The compact-size embedded board comes with one RS-232/422/485, one RS-232, two USB 2.0, four USB 3.0, eight-channel digital I/O, audio, LVDS, HDMI, VGA (optional) and dual Gigabit LANs with Intel® i211AT Ethernet controller. It also features one SATA-600 socket and one mSATA interface for storage devices. To ensure reliable operation, the 3.5” embedded SBC supports watchdog timer and hardware monitoring features.
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GPIB-ENET/1000, Ethernet GPIB Instrument Control Device
781630-07
GPIB Controller
Ethernet GPIB Instrument Control Device - The GPIB‑ENET/1000 is an IEEE 488 controller device for computers with an Ethernet port. You can use this device to share a single GPIB system among many networked users or to control several test systems from a single networked host. The GPIB‑ENET/1000 features a password-protected web interface for easy configuration. It can also control IEEE 488 devices from anywhere on an Ethernet‑based (LAN) TCP/IP network (Gigabit, 100BASE‑TX, 10BASE‑T). Each device interfaces to and shares up to 14 GPIB devices from several network hosts, and you can control up to 100 GPIB‑ENET/1000 interfaces with a single computer. The device includes a license for the NI‑488.2 driver software, providing maximum reliability for connecting to third-party instruments with GPIB.
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Interface
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Interface devices convert one type of control signal to another, saving time and money by extending the life of existing field devices. Please see our Interface Matrix to assist in choosing the correct product.
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GPIB ANSI X3.28 Interface
Model 4894B-7
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ICS's GPIB to ANSI X3.28 Interfaces adapt older devices that use the ANSI X3.28 devices to the GPIB Bus. All ICS GPIB Interfaces are IEEE-488.2 compliant and HP-IB compatible.
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USB-8452, 3.3 MHz I2C, 50 MHz SPI I2C/SPI Interface Device
781964-03
Interface Module
The NI USB‑8452 is a master interface for connecting to and communicating with inter-integrated circuit (I2C) and serial peripheral interface (SPI) devices. With plug‑and‑play USB connectivity, the USB‑8452 is a bus-powered, portable solution to communicate with consumer electronics and integrated circuits. It also includes eight general-purpose digital I/O lines for a variety of applications, such as configuring the address of I2C devices, toggling LEDs, or strobing convert and data ready lines common to analog converter chips. You can physically place the USB‑8452 more closely than PCI interfaces to I2C/SPI devices, which reduces I2C bus length and minimizes noise problems. Additionally, the interface provides +5 V and GND to power circuits with no external power supply.
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PXI-6529, 48-Channel, Sink/Source Inputs, Channel-Channel Isolated PXI Digital I/O Module
779949-01
Digital I/O
48-Channel, Sink/Source Inputs, Channel-Channel Isolated PXI Digital I/O Module—The PXI‑6529 is an industrial, parallel digital input interface. PXI‑6529 devices are ideal for a variety of applications from automotive design, industrial factory automation, and machine control to aerospace, laboratory research, and biomedical applications. With programmable power-up states, you can configure the initial output states in software to ensure safe operation when connected to industrial actuators. If a computer or application fault occurs, the PXI‑6529 can use digital I/O watchdogs to switch to a configurable safe output state to ensure detection and safe recovery from fault conditions. Programmable input filters eliminate glitches/spikes and provide debouncing for digital switches/relays through a software-selectable digital filter.
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GPIB-ENET/1000, Ethernet GPIB Instrument Control Device - Korea 220VAC
781630-09
GPIB Controller
The GPIB‑ENET/1000 is an IEEE 488 controller device for computers with an Ethernet port. You can use this device to share a single GPIB system among many networked users or to control several test systems from a single networked host. The GPIB‑ENET/1000 features a password-protected web interface for easy configuration. It can also control IEEE 488 devices from anywhere on an Ethernet‑based (LAN) TCP/IP network (Gigabit, 100BASE‑TX, 10BASE‑T). Each device interfaces to and shares up to 14 GPIB devices from several network hosts, and you can control up to 100 GPIB‑ENET/1000 interfaces with a single computer. The device includes a license for the NI‑488.2 driver software, providing maximum reliability for connecting to third-party instruments with GPIB.





























