The NI 780041-01 is a 14-port CAN breakout box that expands connection and analysis capabilities for Controller Area Network bus systems. It provides simultaneous access to multiple CAN devices through seven COMBICON 5-pin screw terminal connectors and seven D-Sub male connectors wired in parallel. The integrated power supply and user-selectable front-panel termination switch (120 Ω, 60 Ω, or none) ensure signal integrity across high-speed, low-speed, single-wire CAN, DeviceNet, and CANopen networks. Desktop or DIN-rail mountable, this 0.64 kg breakout box ships with a protective case.
Technical Specifications
Connectivity
• 14 parallel-wired ports: 7× COMBICON 5-pin female screw terminal, 7× D-Sub male (CiA-DS-102 pinout)
• All ports connect simultaneously to NI CAN hardware
• Compatible with high-speed, low-speed, and single-wire CAN standards
• Supports DeviceNet and CANopen protocols
• Pinout compatibility with all National Instruments CAN cables, interfaces, and accessories
Electrical
• Onboard power supply for V+ pin distribution to CAN transceiver devices
• Termination options: 120 Ω, 60 Ω, or disabled (user-selectable)
Physical
• Weight: 0.64 kg
• Mounting: Desktop or DIN-rail installation
• Supplied with protective case
– Key Features
• Dual connector topology accommodates legacy and current CAN hardware designs
• Parallel architecture allows multi-device network analysis without cascading
• Onboard termination switching eliminates external resistor packs
• Integrated power delivery simplifies transceiver biasing
– Typical Applications
• CAN network development and debugging across automotive and industrial control domains
• Multi-node protocol validation in DeviceNet and CANopen deployments
• Test fixture integration for high-volume production environments
• Signal monitoring and analysis in cabinet-mounted test stations
– Compatibility & Integration
Fully compatible with National Instruments CAN interfaces and accessories. Shares pinout standards across all connection types for transparent integration into existing NI test infrastructure. RoHS3 and REACH compliant with EU and UK Declarations of Conformity.
