Description
The 198850F-01L is a product within the Industrial Communication Interfaces category, identified by the model NI-9870. This device is described as an NI 9870, SERIAL, RS232, 4 PORT unit, indicating its functionality and port configuration.
It features 4 RS232 DTE ports, allowing for multiple connections. The power consumption of this device is exceptionally low, with a maximum active consumption of 0.5 W and a sleep mode consumption of just 50 μW. However, it requires an external power supply, which should be within the range of 8 to 28 VDC.
The device supports baud rates of up to 921.6 kbit/s per port, with a UART FIFO of 64 B per port, ensuring efficient data handling. Furthermore, it boasts a data transfer rate of up to 2 Mbit/s to CompactRIO, making it suitable for high-speed applications. The maximum cable length supported is equivalent to 250 pF.
Software compatibility is broad, including support for NI-RIO driver, LabVIEW, Visual C#, and Visual C++, providing flexibility in programming environments. The device weighs 5.4 oz and can operate within a temperature range of -40 °C to 70 °C, with a storage temperature range of -40 °C to 85 °C. This wide temperature range ensures reliability in various environmental conditions.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 198850F-01L |
| Category | Industrial Communication Interfaces |
| Model | NI-9870 |
| Description | NI 9870, SERIAL, RS232, 4 PORT |
| Ports | 4 RS232 DTE ports |
| Power Consumption | 0.5 W (max active), 50 μW (sleep mode) |
| External Power Supply | Required (8 to 28 VDC) |
| Baud Rates | Up to 921.6 kbit/s per port |
| UART FIFO | 64 B per port |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 2 Mbit/s to CompactRIO |
| Maximum Cable Length | 250 pF equivalent |
| Software Compatibility | NI-RIO driver, LabVIEW, Visual C#, Visual C++ |
| Weight | 5.4 oz |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 °C to 70 °C |
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 °C to 85 °C |



