The NI 183286A-08 is an 8-inch serial conversion cable engineered for VXIpc systems. This cable enables reliable serial communication between VXIpc controllers and serial devices, delivering dependable data transfer in demanding test and measurement environments.
Technical Specifications
• Cable Length: 8 inches (20.32 cm)
• Cable Type: Serial Conversion Cable
• System Interface: VXIpc serial communication
• Operating Humidity: 5 to 95%, noncondensing (IEC-60068-2-56)
• Storage Temperature Range: -20 to 70 °C (IEC-60068-2-1, IEC-60068-2-2)
• Operating Shock: 30 g peak, half-sine, 11 ms pulse (IEC-60068-2-27)
• Operating Vibration: 5 to 500 Hz, 0.3 g_rms
• Non-Operating Vibration: 5 to 500 Hz, 2.4 g_rms (IEC-60068-2-64)
– Key Features
• Compact 8-inch form factor for space-constrained VXIpc installations
• Tested to IEC 60950-1, EN 60950-1, UL 60950-1, and CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1 safety standards
• EMC compliance: EN 61326, EN 55011 (Group 1, Class A), FCC Part 15 (Class A), C-Tick, and ICES
• CE marked under Low-Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) and Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (89/336/EEC)
• Rated for wide temperature operation from -20 to 70 °C storage range
• Mechanical durability verified against shock (30 g, 11 ms) and vibration profiles (0.3 to 2.4 g_rms across 5–500 Hz)
– Typical Applications
• VXIpc controller-to-device serial communication
• Test system interconnects requiring short cable runs
• Laboratory and production test environments
– Compatibility & Integration
This cable integrates directly with National Instruments VXIpc controllers and systems requiring serial communication interfaces. The 8-inch length suits compact test racks and dense instrument arrangements without excess cable slack.
