The NI PXI-8431/8 interface board module is a high-performance data communication module developed by National Instruments (NI). It provides multiple functions aimed at achieving reliable data communication and control applications. The following are the main features of the product:
Multiple communication protocol support: PXI-8431/8 supports multiple commonly used communication protocols, including RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485. This makes it suitable for a wide range of applications, such as serial device control, data acquisition, and data communication.
High speed data transmission: the interface board module provides high-speed data transmission capability, which can reach the highest Baud of 921.6 kbps. This enables it to handle a large amount of data and achieve real-time data transmission requirements.
Flexible multi-channel design: PXI-8431/8 provides 8 independent serial channels that can handle communication between multiple devices simultaneously. Each channel has independent hardware control, making it easy to perform multiple communication tasks simultaneously.
Hardware flow control: This module supports hardware flow control function, which can ensure reliability and stability during data transmission. It can automatically control the sending and receiving of data, and perform flow control through RTS/CTS or DTR/DSR lines.
Flexible software programming interface: PXI-8431/8 provides rich software programming interfaces, allowing developers to easily develop and integrate applications. It supports multiple programming languages, including LabVIEW, C, C++, and Python.
PXI bus compatibility: This interface board module complies with the PXI bus standard and can be seamlessly integrated with other PXI modules to build complex testing and measurement systems. It is also integrated with NI's software platform, providing comprehensive testing, measurement, and automation functions.