Serial Interface Devices

Control external serial hardware over RS232, RS422, RS485, and more with NI serial interface devices

Image of National Instruments' Serial Interface Devices NI serial interface devices offer several options for connecting to serial hardware. Customers can choose from Ethernet, USB, PCI, PCIe, or ExpressCard interfaces to add up to 16 serial ports to a system. Users 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 appear as standard COM ports for compatibility with programs that use serial communications.

Features
  • Up to 16 serial ports per device
  • Supports RS232, RS422, and RS485
  • Industry-standard transfer rates
  • Ethernet, USB, PCI, and PCIe bus connectivity
  • Supports 4- and 2-wire transceiver modes
  • Compatible with programs that use serial communications
Applications
  • Instrument control
  • Automated testing
  • Serial communication

Serial Interface Devices

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityPriceView Details
RS232 INTERFACE USB 2.0778473-02RS232 INTERFACE USB 2.00 - ImmediateSee Page for PricingView Details
RS232 INTERFACE USB 2.0778473-04RS232 INTERFACE USB 2.013 - Immediate$1,318.79View Details
RS485 INTERFACE USB 2.0778475-01RS485 INTERFACE USB 2.085 - Immediate$396.17View Details
RS485 INTERFACE USB 2.0778476-02RS485 INTERFACE USB 2.00 - ImmediateSee Page for PricingView Details
RS485 INTERFACE USB 2.0778476-14RS485 INTERFACE USB 2.04 - Immediate$1,443.59View Details
Published: 2020-08-26