Application Program Interface
allows developers to create code that works with operating systems, applications and websites.
See Also: API
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PXI DeviceNet Interface Module
Interface
PXI DeviceNet Interface Modules have an onboard microprocessor and optically isolated physical layer to communicate with a DeviceNet network system as a master (scanner) or slave device. The modules ship with a high-level API that provides complete access to a DeviceNet network and features easy access to device data and streamlined explicit messaging. PXI DeviceNet Interface Modules are ideal for prototyping DeviceNet systems, PC-based control, embedded control systems, PC-based human machine interface (HMI), and DeviceNet network management utilities.
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PXI-8512, 1‑Port, High-Speed, Flexible Data Rate PXI CAN Interface Module
780687-01
CAN Interface
1‑Port, High-Speed, Flexible Data Rate PXI CAN Interface Module—The PXI‑8512 is a high-speed Controller Area Network (CAN) Flexible Data-rate (FD) interface for developing applications with the NI‑XNET driver. The PXI‑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, minimize message latency and freeing host processor time for processing complex models and applications.
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USB-8452, 3.3 MHz I2C, 50 MHz SPI I2C/SPI Interface Device
781964-02
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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NI-9853, CAN Interface Module
780178-01
CAN Interface
2-Port, High-Speed C Series CAN Interface Module—The NI‑9853 is a high-speed Controller Area Network (CAN) interface for developing FPGA-based applications with the NI‑RIO driver on CompactRIO. The NI‑9853 is ideal for low-level FPGA‑based control and triggering applications that are programmed using the LabVIEW FPGA Module. The NI‑9853 is ideal for byte-level manipulation of CAN frames using the LabVIEW FPGA Module. The NI‑9853 is only compatible with CompactRIO systems.
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Interface Card
PMC-1553
Interface Card
The PMC-1553 Interface Card and AltaAPI Represent the Latest MIL-STD-1553 32-bit FPGA Protocol Engine Technology with Multi-Layer Software. Ideal for SBCs or carriers for VPX, VME and cPCI (Compact PCI/PCIe or PXI) - Commercial or Rugged/Conduction Cooled Systems. Our Card and Software Packages are Designed for Fast, Portable Integrations.
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FlexRay Interface Device
FlexRay Interface
FlexRay Interface Devices provide two fully functional FlexRay interfaces, allowing an individual engine control unit (ECU) to be connected to the interface when other cold-start nodes are not available. You also can use the interfaces individually to connect two separate FlexRay networks while maintaining full performance on each interface. FlexRay Interface Devices work well in applications such as hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation, rapid control prototyping, bus monitoring, and automation control.
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PCIe and PCI Avionics Interface Cards
Interface
Ballard PCI Express (PCIe) and PCI Avionics Interface Cards enable computers to interface with a variety of avionics databuses for testing, validating and simulating commercial and military avionics equipment and systems.
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*C Series CAN Interface Module
CAN Interface
C Series CAN Interface Modules communicate using onboard transceivers for High-Speed/Flexible Data‑Rate or Low-Speed/Fault Tolerant CAN. C Series CAN Interface Modules are either compatible with NI-XNET or the NI-985x driver, depending on model.Using NI-XNET, you can create applications that require real-time, high-speed manipulation of hundreds of CAN frames and signals. 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. C Series CAN Interface Modules work well in applications such as hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation, rapid control prototyping, bus monitoring, and automation control.
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Multi-Channel 1553 Interface for PCI Express 4 Lane Systems
PCIE4L-1553
Interface Card
Alta Data Technologies’ PCIE4L-1553 interface module is a multi-channel (1-4), ½ size, 4 Lane PCI Express 1553 card supported by 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 hardware and software package provides increased system performance and reduces integration time.
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PXI Express Interface
EMX-2500
Interface
The EMX-2500 is the industry’s first gigabit Ethernet LXI based PXI Express interface. This combines Ethernet's widespread usage and robust architecture with instrumentation-specific functionality, such as wired trigger bus and IEEE-1588-2008 synchronization, and extends it for use in PXI Express mainframes, making it an ideal solution for data acquisition applications.
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USB-232/4, 4-Port, USB, RS232 Serial Interface Device
778473-04
Serial Interface
The USB‑232/4 interface transforms your USB port into a single asynchronous serial port for communication with RS232 devices. You can use a USB‑232/4 port as a standard serial port from your application, including RTS/CTS hardware handshake lines. NI serial interfaces also appear as standard COM ports for compatibility with programs that use serial communications.
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Mini PCI Express Interface Card
MPCIE-1553
Interface Card
The MPCIE-1553 is a mini PCI Express Full-Mini Type 2 Interface Card for MIL-STD-1553 networks. Coupled with AltaAPI Represents the Latest MIL-STD-1553 32-bit FPGA Protocol Engine Technology with Multi-Layer Software - in an amazingly small package.
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Ethernet Bridge Converter for MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC
ENETX-MA4
Ethernet Interface
eNetX-MA4™ is an innovative product for “remoting” 1553 & ARINC-429/717 operations on 10/100/1000 Ethernet local area networks (LAN). eNetX-MA4 is a very small, low-power, rugged device that provides real-time UDP connectivity to for 1-2 dual redundant 1553 (A/B) busses and 4 ARINC channels. Tested to MIL-STD-704F/810G/461F and DO160.
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3U OpenVPX Sensor Interface Unit
SIU32S
Sensor Interface Unit
The SIU32S is a highly configurable Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) rugged system or subsystem ideally suited to support a multitude of Mil-Aero applications that require high-density I/O, processing, communications and Ethernet switching. The SIU32S leverages NAI’s Configurable Open Systems Architecture™ (COSA®) 3U boards and smart function modules to deliver off-the-shelf solutions that accelerate deployment of SWaP-optimized systems in air, land and sea applications.
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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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CAN/FlexRay/Differential Bus PXI Fault Insertion Switch - 8 Channel
40-200-008
CAN Interface
This PXI Fault Insertion module is designed to simulate common faults on two wire communication interfaces such as CAN Bus. This module supports 4 or 8-channels of two wire serial interfaces. Each channel can simulate an open fault in either or both wires, a short between both wires or a short to one of eight externally applied fault connections, such as a battery connection or ground, via four fault buses. Each channel can support up to 0.3A and is rated to handle up to 100V between the wire pairs. The wire pairs have controlled transmission line impedance suited to most differential pair signalling systems, including fast CAN Bus interfaces and RS232. Each fault bus is capable of carrying 2A allowing multiple channels to be connected to the same fault condition. Additionally, each fault bus features a changeover relay to allow the user to connect alternative fault conditions to the fault buses.
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Interface
R15-EC
Interface
The R15-EC card provides the highest level of performance and density for MIL-STD-1553A/B in an ExpressCard form factor. The R15-EC card provides 1 or 2 channels integrated with powerful API software that provides instant access to all 1553 databus functionality and data. Standard features include real-time bus playback (with ability to edit out RTs), aperiodic message insertion, error injection/detection, conditional BC branching, 64-bit, 25 nanosecond message timetagging, and “Oneshot” BC operation. The Bus Monitor mode provides 100% bus monitoring of a fully loaded 1553 bus. IRIG-B Receiver (AM or DC/TTL) Generator (DC/TTL) optionally available.
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FPGA UDP Packet Interface Connnecting 3-4 Channels of MIL-STD-1553 to Ethernet in Real-Time
ENETX-1553
Ethernet Interface
ENETX-1553™ is an innovative product that provides “remoting” of 1553 operations on 10/100/1000 Ethernet IP/UDP local area networks (LAN). ENETX-1553 is a small, low-power, rugged device that provides real-time Ethernet connectivity to for three or four dual redundant 1553 (A/B) buses (channels). Ideal for remoting 1553 connections for in-field applications or point-point lab usage. AltaAPI provides and highly portable BSD SDK and National Instruments LabVIEW and LabWindows. ENET products are unique in the market as they have a hardware, FPGA real-time UDP engine – no OS or IP stacks – provides maximum throughput and ultimate virus protection.
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Low-Profile High-Performance IEEE488 GPIB Interface for PCI Bus
LPCI-3488A
Interface
ADLINK LPCI-3488A GPIB controller interface card, fully compatible with the IEEE 488 instrumentation control and communication standard, is capable of controlling up to 14 stand-alone instruments via IEEE 488 cables. It is designed to meet the requirements for high performance and maximum programming portability. The built-in 2KB FIFO and a block transfer mode provide up to 1.5 MB/s GPIB transfer rate. With the APIs that are compatible with NI-488.2* and VISA support, the LPCI-3488A provides the greatest compatibility with your existing applications and instrument drivers. (* NI-488.2 mentioned here is the trademarks and properties of National Instruments Corporation.)
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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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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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USB-485/4, 4-Port, USB, RS485/RS422 Serial Interface Device
778476-44
Serial Interface
The USB‑485/4 interface transforms your USB port into a single asynchronous serial port for communication with RS485 and RS422 devices. You can use a USB‑485/4 port as a standard serial port from your application, including RTS/CTS hardware handshake lines. NI serial interfaces also appear as standard COM ports for compatibility with programs that use serial communications.
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PXIe-8431/16, 16-Port, RS485/RS422 PXI Serial Interface Module
781473-02
Serial Interface
The PXIe‑8431/16 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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PCI Mezzanine Card
PNIC1G
Ethernet Interface
Each Ethernet interface supports 10, 100 and 1000 Mbits transmission rates with auto-negotiation for full duplex operation; 10 and 100 Mbit/s transmissions for half duplex operation, and is equipped with a 32 Kbit Serial EEPROM.
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Interface
RPCC-D1553
Interface
This dual channel card is RoHS-compliant and is a direct drop-in replacement for the PCC-D1553 card which it replaces. The RPCC-D1553 comes with all necessary cables for operation. Cables designed for the PCC-1553 card will not work with the RPCC-D1553 card. The RPCC-D1553 provides 1 or 2 channels integrated with powerful API software providing instant access to all MIL-STD-1553 databus functionality and data.
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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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Interface
RP-708
Interface
The RP-708 is a two-channel ARINC 708 weather radar display data bus PMC module interface, supporting variable frame sizes for embedded applications, simulation and test. Abaco Systems provides integrated support for this module on PCI, PCIe, CompactPCI, VME, VXI and native PMC platforms. Each RP-708 channel can be configured as two transmit channels, two receive channels, or one transmit channel and one receive channel simultaneously.
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Mini USB To 90 Series Interface
J90USBI
Interface
Use in ITA SideRequired Tripaddle Modules VPC 510108126
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PXI-8431/2 , 2-Port, RS485/RS422 PXI Serial Interface Module
778984-01
Serial Interface
2-Port, RS485/RS422 PXI Serial Interface Module - The PXI‑8431/2 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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Avionics PXI Express (PXIe) Interface Card - Multi-Channel, Multi-Protocol, 1553, ARINC, WMUX Interface for PCIe
Interface Card
Alta Data Technologies’ PXI Express interface modules offer a wide range of MIL-STD-1553, ARINC and WMUX configuration options using Alta’s PMC cards on a single-slot PXI Express 3U carrier. The cards are based on the industry’s most advanced 32-bit FPGA protocol engines, AltaCore™, and by a feature-rich application programming interface, AltaAPI™ (with LabVIEW SDK).
