Application Program Interface
allows developers to create code that works with operating systems, applications and websites.
See Also: API
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10-CH Pneumatics CAN
YAV90PNE
CAN Interface
The YAV90PNE is a complete “plug & play” pneumatics subsystem controlled by CAN, for ATEs with Virginia Panel receiver. Thanks to this module, pneumatics actuators that are commonly used in the fixture side of an ATE, can be controlled. 10 3-way micro-valves are able to contorl 10 simple effect actuators or else 5 double effect ones. The module includes input for the position sensors. A pressure sensor is also included, so that the system air mains working pressure can be set between a minimum and a maximum.
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Product
Mini USB To 90 Series Interface (2)
J90USBR
Interface
Use in Receiver SideRequired Tripaddle Modules VPC 510104136
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3U CompactPCI 5-Port Serial Ethernet, Optional POE Card
cPCI-A3ETH
Ethernet Interface
- Follow PICMG® CompactPCI® Serial design guide- CompactPCI® Serial, 3U 4HP/8HP- 5x RJ-45 ports support up to 2.5G via Intel® i226IT Ethernet controllers- Optional PoE supported- Operating temperature: -40°C to +85°C- Designed to meet EN50155 standards
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ARINC 429 Multichannel Interface Card for Mini PCI Systems
DAS-429mPCI/RTx
Interface Card
The DAS-429mPCI/RTx is an ARINC 429, multichannel interface card for Mini PCI systems. The card’s small size and suitability for Mini PCI notebook computers, make them a complete solution for developing and testing ARINC 429 interfaces and for performing system simulation of the ARINC-429 bus, both in the lab and in the field.The DAS-429mPCI/RTx is supplied with C drivers, including source code and Mystic application program.
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Product
USB-8486, USB, 1-Port, Fieldbus Interface Device
781160-01
Interface Module
The USB‑8486 is a FOUNDATION fieldbus device for developing applications with the NI‑FBUS driver, NI‑FBUS Configurator, and NI‑FBUS Monitor. FOUNDATION fieldbus is a popular industrial communication standard for process control applications. The NI‑FBUS Configurator features user-friendly multi-window interfaces to provide tools for the complete configuration, programming, and execution schedules of FOUNDATION fieldbus segments. The NI‑FBUS Monitor is a stand-alone application used to monitor, debug, and analyze fieldbus data packets.
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Product
PXI Remote Control Interface Module
41-924-001
Interface
The kit is supplied with a PCIe card which can plug into any PC PCIe slot, this PXI module for insertion into Slot 1 of a PXI chassis and 3m lead to connect the two parts together. The interface uses a single lane PCIe connection from the PC to provide a software transparent link from the PC PCIe backplane to the PXI backplane. The supplied 3m shielded lead ensures the system has robust operation and an adequate separation distance between the PC and the PXI chassis.
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Product
Multi-Channel 1553 Interface for Single Lane PCI Express Systems
PCIE1L-1553
Interface Card
Alta Data Technologies’ PCIE1L-1553 interface module is a multi-channel (1-2), ½ size, Low Profile, One Lane PCI Express 1553 card with the latest software technologies. The PCI Express card is based on the industry’s most advanced 32-bit 1553 FPGA protocol engine, AltaCore™, and by a feature-rich application programming interface, AltaAPI™, which is a multi-layer ANSI C and Windows .NET (MSVS 2005/08/10 C++, C#, VB .NET) architecture. This package provides increased system performance and reduces integration time.
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Product
In-Line 1553 Ethernet Converter
NLINE-E1553
Ethernet Interface
Full BC, RT, and BM 1553 Controls Built-in a Small, Rugged, In-Line package. Control and convert 1553 messages to/from Ethernet in real-time (<20 uSec). Auto-bridge 1553 messages (BM) to UDP Ethernet without any programming.
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Product
C Series PROFINET Interface Module
Interface Module
The C Series PROFINET Interface Module provides two PROFINET interface ports that enable you to reliably connect programmable logic controllers (PLCs), I/O, sensors, and drives over long distances in industrial environments. PROFINET is an application protocol that uses familiar concepts from PROFIBUS that are implemented on the physical layer of Ethernet. The C Series PROFINET Interface Module includes NI-PROFINET driver software for human machine interface (HMI) and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) applications. You can perform PROFINET device automated test using these interfaces.
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Product
Digital/Pattern/PE Card
PA32S
Interface Card
The PA32S represents a new level of performance and capabilities for PXI-based digital instrumentation. Based on the proven architecture of the PE32, the PA32S offers high performance pin electronics and an enhanced timing generator in a compact, 3U PXI form factor. Each card can function as a stand-alone digital subsystem or if required, multiple cards can be interconnected, supporting up to 512 bi-directional pins (16 boards). The PA32S also supports deep pattern memory by offering= 32 M of on-board vector memory with dynamic per pin direction control and with test rates up to 33 MHz. With new 32M capture/log memory, PA32S can capture 32 channels fail log.
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USB-C Thunderbolt™ 3 Appliance with Two Independent, Dual Redundant 1553 Busses, Eight ARINC-429/717 Channels, 4 RX/TX & 4 RX
TBOLT-MA4
USB Interface
Full Featured and Native 1553 and ARINC Thunderbolt interface! Full PCI Express interface – same advanced interface as PCIe backplane cards in a small, portable, rugged appliance.
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Product
NI-9860, 2-Port, C Series Vehicle Multiprotocol Interface Module
783703-01
Interface Module
2-Port, C Series Vehicle Multiprotocol Interface Module—The NI‑9860 is a hardware-selectable HS/FD controller area network (CAN) and/or local interconnect network (LIN) interface for developing CAN and/or LIN applications. As part of the NI‑XNET platform, the NI‑9860 works well for applications requiring high-speed manipulation of hundreds of frames and signals while taking other data acquisition measurements in the same CompactDAQ hardware platform or while performing low-level FPGA control and embedded monitoring in the same CompactRIO chassis.
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C Series CANopen Interface Module
CAN Interface
The C Series CANopen Interface Module is a high-speed interface for developing CANopen applications. CANopen is a higher-level communication protocol based on the controller area network (CAN) physical layer. It was designed for motion-oriented machine control networks, but now it is used in a variety of products and applications, including medical equipment, maritime electronics, building automation, and more. The C Series CANopen Interface Module can transmit and receive process data objects (PDOs) and service data objects (SDOs) according to CiA-DS 301. Using the NI-Industrial Communications for CANopen driver, you can batch edit SDOs, configure slave nodes with LSS services support, as well as perform network management (NMT), heartbeat, node guarding, and CANopen synchronization functions.
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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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Interface
RCNIC-A2PAU4
Interface
Abaco Systems' RCNIC-A2PAU4 is a high performance 4-lane PCI Express interface for monitoring, generating or analyzing full-bandwidth AFDX/ARINC 664 protocol traffic. Our exclusive pipeline architecture maximizes packet throughput using parallel controllers and efficient DMA transfers, thereby avoiding the bottlenecks of CPU-based interface solutions.
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USB-8501, 2-Port, Low-Speed/Fault Tolerant, USB CAN Interface Device
786307-01
CAN Interface
The USB-8501 is a low-speed controller area network (CAN) interface for developing applications with the NI‑XNET driver. The USB‑8501 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‑8501 is available with a three‑pin COMBICON synchronization connector for triggering and synchronizing the internal hardware timebase with other devices.
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Product
High Performance PCI-GPIB Interface Card
82350C
Interface
Support fast transfer speeds for high data throughput and easily attach to low-profile PCs.
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Interface
CEI-430/RCEI-430A
Interface
Designed for embedded and development applications, the CEI-430 and RCEI-430A support maximum data throughput on all channels while providing onboard message scheduling, label filtering, multiple buffering options, receive message time-tagging and error detection, and IRIG-B receiver (AM or DC/TTL) and generator (DC/TTL).
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Product
NI-9870, 4-Port, RS232 C Series Serial Interface Module
779891-03
Serial Interface
The NI‑9870 adds RS232 serial ports to CompactRIO systems. The serial ports are accessed directly from the FPGA to offer you flexibility in communicating with serial devices. The module has individual buffers on every port that save FPGA space and simplify programming. The NI‑9870 supports standard start bit, stop bit, and handshaking settings. It uses an external power to provide maximum compatibility and reliability under all serial port conditions.
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sbRIO-9862, Non-Enclosed, 1-Port, High-Speed, Flexible Data Rate C Series CAN Interface Module
785963-01
CAN Interface
Non-Enclosed, 1-Port, High-Speed, Flexible Data Rate C Series CAN Interface Module—The sbRIO‑9862 is a high-speed Controller Area Network (CAN) Flexible Data‑rate (FD) interface for developing applications with the NI‑XNET driver. The sbRIO‑9862 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 sbRIO‑9862 is only compatible with CompactRIO systems. Non-enclosed modules are designed for OEM applications.
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USB-8506, 1-Port, USB LIN Interface Device
784663-01
LIN Interface
1- or 2-Port, USB LIN Interface Device—The USB‑8506 is a Local Interconnect Network (LIN) interface for developing applications with the NI‑XNET driver. The USB‑8506 is powered over the USB bus and does not require external power. The USB‑8506 excels in applications requiring logging or manipulation of hundreds of LIN frames and signals, such as in-vehicle data logging, bus monitoring, automation control, and more. The NI‑XNET device-driven DMA engine enables the onboard processor to move LIN frames and signals between the interface and the user program without CPU interrupts, minimize message latency, and free host processor time. The USB‑8506 is available with a three‑pin COMBICON synchronization connector for triggering and synchronizing the internal hardware timebase with other devices.
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PXI-8432/ 4-Port, Isolated, RS232 PXI Serial Interface Module
779538-01
Serial Interface
4-Port, Isolated, RS232 PXI Serial Interface Module - The PXI‑8432/4 is a high-performance interface for high-speed, port‑to‑port isolated communication with RS232 devices. It 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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PXI-8516, 2-Port PXI LIN Interface Module
781366-01
LIN Interface
2-Port PXI LIN Interface Module—The PXI‑8516 is a Local Interconnect Network (LIN) interface for developing applications with the NI‑XNET driver.The PXI‑8516 excels in applications requiring real-time, high-speed manipulation of hundreds of LIN 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 LIN frames and signals between the interface and the user program without CPU interrupts, minimize message latency, and free host processor time for processing complex models and applications.
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NI-9861, 1-Port, Low-Speed/Fault Tolerant C Series CAN Interface Module
781962-01
CAN Interface
1-Port, Low-Speed/Fault Tolerant C Series CAN Interface Module—The NI‑9861 is a fault-tolerant Controller Area Network (CAN) interface for developing applications with the NI‑XNET driver. The NI‑9861 is ideal for 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. You can perform this manipulation while taking other data acquisition measurements in the same NI CompactDAQ hardware platform or while performing low-level FPGA control and embedded monitoring in the same NI CompactRIO chassis.
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Product
Multichannel Memory-Mapped ARINC 708/453 Interface Card
EXC-708mPCIe
Interface Card
The EXC-708mPCIe is a multichannel, memory-mapped ARINC 708/453 interface card that supports two ARINC 708/453 channels, each programmable as transmit or receive. Each channel implements a 64K x 16 FIFO and supports polling and/or interrupt driven operation. The card complies with the PCI ExpressTM Mini Card standard. It’s small size and suitability for Mini Card compatible computers make it a complete solution for developing, testing, integrating 708 interfaces and for performing system simulation of the ARINC 708/453 Weather Radar Display databuses, both in the lab and in the field. In Transmit mode, each ARINC 708 word is written to the FIFO as a block of 100 16-bit words. In Receive mode, each ARINC 708 word is stored in the FIFO as a block of 103 16-bit words. The first two words comprise the 32-bit Time Tag, indicating the word’s time stamp. The next 100 words comprise the 1600 bits of the ARINC 708 word, which are followed by the Status Word.The EXC-708mPCIe card comes complete with C drivers including source code.
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PCIe-8430, PCI Express, 16-Port, RS232 Serial Interface Device
780591-02
Serial Interface
The PCIe‑8430/16 is a high-performance interface for high-speed communication with RS232 devices. It 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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Product
Compact-RIO Optical Interface Module
cRIO OPIF 20MBit/s
Interface
Fibre optical interface module for Compact-RIO with the following features:Fibre connection: SC connectorWavelength 820nmData rate: 020MBit/s2 Transmitters2 ReceiversExample SW in LabVIEWField of application of this module:Data communication via fibreOptical isolated data acquisition
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PCI, IEEE 488 GPIB Instrument Control Device for Windows, Low Profile
783007-01
Interface
The PCI‑GPIB is a plug‑and‑play IEEE 488 interface for PCs and workstations with PCI expansion slots. The PCI‑GPIB can sustain data transfer rates of more than 1.5 MB/s using the IEEE 488.1 three‑wire interlocked handshake. It also implements the high-speed IEEE 488.1 noninterlocked handshake (HS488) for benchmarked data transfers at more than 7.7 MB/s. The onboard bus master DMA controller means that there are no microprocessor interruptions in data transfer.
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PCI GPIB (IEEE-488) Interface Card - PCI-GPIB
PCI-GPIB
Interface Card
PCI IEEE-488 interface card (PCI Card for Windows OS)
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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.





























