Description
The National Instruments AT-FBUS Foundation Fieldbus Device, with part number 777281-01, is designed for high-quality, transformer-isolated fieldbus connections and is compatible with the NI-FBUS software package. Engineered to work seamlessly with Windows 2000/NT/XP operating systems, this device facilitates robust communication and system integration.
Additionally, the AT-FBUS is designed to operate in conjunction with FP-3000 Fieldbus I/O Controller and Fieldbus benchtop power supply, thereby enabling the creation of a minimal Fieldbus control system. Supporting both single port (AT-FBUS) and dual port (AT-FBUS/2) configurations, the device offers flexibility in network setup and expansion.
As a removable interfacing device, it uses the Foundation Fieldbus H1 protocol and is designed to slot into a 16-bit ISA slot on personal computers. Furthermore, the device boasts shared memory capabilities, ensuring efficient data handling and a transfer rate that meets the H1 specifications of up to 31.25 Kb/s.
The AT-FBUS is supported by various software including the NI-FBUS Configurator, LabVIEW, Lookout, and NI-FBUS CM, offering versatile application development and system management tools. Lastly, it comes equipped with a DB-9 male D-SUB connector, ensuring reliable and easy physical network connections.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Name | National Instruments AT-FBUS Foundation Fieldbus Device |
| Manufacturer | National Instruments |
| Part Number | 777281-01 |
| Software Compatibility | NI-FBUS software package |
| Connection Type | Transformer-isolated fieldbus connection |
| Operating System Compatibility | Windows 2000/NT/XP |
| Compatible Hardware | FP-3000 Fieldbus I/O Controller, Fieldbus benchtop power supply |
| Communication Port Type | Single port (AT-FBUS), Dual port (AT-FBUS/2) |
| Interface Type | Removable interfacing device |
| Protocol | Foundation Fieldbus H1 |
| ISA Slot | 16-bit |
| Memory Option | Shared memory |
| Transfer Rate | Up to 31.25 Kb/s (H1 specifications) |
| Software Support | NI-FBUS Configurator, LabVIEW, Lookout, NI-FBUS CM |
| Connector Type | DB-9 male D-SUB |
Question 1: What are the operating system compatibility and the necessary hardware components for integrating the National Instruments AT-FBUS Foundation Fieldbus Device, part number 777281-01, into a minimal Fieldbus control system?
Answer 1: The National Instruments AT-FBUS Foundation Fieldbus Device with part number 777281-01 is engineered to work with Windows 2000/NT/XP operating systems and is compatible with the NI-FBUS software package, including the NI-FBUS Configurator, LabVIEW, Lookout, and NI-FBUS CM for application development and system management.
Question 2: What are the system requirements and software compatibility for the National Instruments AT-FBUS Foundation Fieldbus Device, part number 777281-01?
Answer 2: The National Instruments AT-FBUS Foundation Fieldbus Device is compatible with the NI-FBUS Configurator, LabVIEW, Lookout, and NI-FBUS CM software, which offer versatile application development and system management tools.
Question 3: What types of software are compatible with the National Instruments AT-FBUS Foundation Fieldbus Device to offer versatile application development and system management?
Answer 3: The National Instruments AT-FBUS Foundation Fieldbus Device, part number 777281-01, offers high-quality, transformer-isolated fieldbus connections that are enhanced by the NI-FBUS software package for seamless communication and system integration; when used in conjunction with FP-3000 Fieldbus I/O Controllers and Fieldbus benchtop power supplies, it enables the creation of a minimal but robust Fieldbus control system, providing a reliable and efficient interface solution for various industrial applications.
Question 4: What are the system requirements and compatible software packages for the National Instruments AT-FBUS Foundation Fieldbus Device with part number 777281-01?
Answer 4: The National Instruments AT-FBUS Foundation Fieldbus Device, part number 777281-01, requires a 16-bit ISA slot on personal computers running Windows 2000/NT/XP operating systems and is compatible with the NI-FBUS software package, which includes NI-FBUS Configurator, LabVIEW, Lookout, and NI-FBUS CM for application development and system management.
Question 5: What are the benefits of using the National Instruments AT-FBUS Foundation Fieldbus Device with part number 777281-01 in combination with the NI-FBUS software package and how does it integrate with FP-3000 Fieldbus I/O Controllers and Fieldbus benchtop power supplies?
Answer 5: The National Instruments AT-FBUS Foundation Fieldbus Device, part number 777281-01, is compatible with Windows 2000/NT/XP operating systems and requires the FP-3000 Fieldbus I/O Controller and a Fieldbus benchtop power supply for integration into a minimal Fieldbus control system.
