National Instruments ENET-232-4

The National Instruments ENET-232/4 is a robust Ethernet interface featuring four ports for RS-232 communication, facilitating serial data exchange between peripheral devices and computers over standard Ethernet networks. It supports 10/100Base-T Ethernet connections, enabling seamless integration with 100 MB/s or 10 MB/s networks to communicate with asynchronous serial devices. The interface operates on two different power input configurations: the part number 778064-04 supports a US 120 VAC power supply, while the part number 778064-54 is designed for a North America 240 V input.

Engineered for efficiency, the ENET-232/4 has a maximum serial transfer rate of 230.4 kbits/s and utilizes an RJ-45 connector for Ethernet and a 9-pin D-Sub (DB-9) connector for serial communication. It typically consumes 6.5 W, with a maximum requirement of 9 W, and requires 2 MB for installation of the National Instruments Serial Server Software. This interface is compatible with various operating systems, including Windows and Linux, and works with programming environments such as LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, and Visual Basic, thanks to the NI-SDS and NI-VISA driver software that provides extensive library functions for users. The unit is housed in a durable hard plastic enclosure with a metal base plate, weighing 394g. It is backed by a 2-3 year warranty, and user and maintenance manuals are available for download. For pricing information, please contact a sales representative.