National Instruments Corporation USB-8486, 1-Port FOUNDATION Fieldbus Interface
- H1 (31.25 kbits/s) interface for USB 2.0
- Runs as Link Master or Basic Device
- Includes NI-FBUS Communications Manager software for Windows
- Also supports NI-FBUS Configurator, NI-FBUS Monitor, and LabVIEW graphical programming
- Includes OPC 2.0-compliant server
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The National Instruments USB-8486 is a 1-port FOUNDATION Fieldbus interface device designed for connecting PCs to FOUNDATION Fieldbus networks via a USB port. It enables communication, configuration, and monitoring of Fieldbus devices, supporting FTT-10 signaling and providing power to the Fieldbus segment. The USB-8486 is compatible with NI-FBUS software for configuration and diagnostics, and is suitable for use in laboratory, development, and maintenance environments. The device is bus-powered, compact, and portable, making it ideal for field and desktop applications requiring reliable Fieldbus connectivity.