Universal Blue Heat/PCI RS-422/485

Applications
Universal Blue Heat/PCI RS-422/485 adapters offer up to eight asynchronous RS-422/485 and Rs-232 serial ports for data collection devices, barcode readers, time clocks, scalesamd other industrial automation equipment. Universal Blue Heat/PCI RS-422/485 adapters are idel industrial strength solutions for control and automation applications requiring single node or ,ulti-drop communications over short or long distances using 3.3V or 5V PCI bus compatible computers. Features

• Eight asynchronous serial ports in various electrical interface configurations.
• Supports data communications speeds up to 921.6 Kbps.
• 16C864 UARTs control each port providing 128 bytes of TxD/RxD FIFO buffers
• Supports three RS-422/485 modes:
• Full Duplex with RTS/CTS flow control.
• Half Duplex with auto TxD echo cancellation.
• Multi-drop Slave offers four-wire full duplex communications of multi-drop devices.
• Independent port configuration with baud rates from 50 bps to 921.6 Kbps; data bits of 5, 6, 7 or 8; stop bits of 1, 1.5, or 2, and odd, even, or stick parity
• A choice of a DB-9 or DB-25 fan-out cable, DB-9 external connector box or RJ-45 module (custom connector solutions offered as well)
• Multi-strike surge protection; IEC1000-4 compatible on all signals, all,ports
• Easy installation with no DIP switches or jumpers to set - full Plug and Play

High Speed, High Performance Communications
Achieve rapid data transfer rates up to 921.6 Kbps. State of the art 16C864 quad UARTs wit 128 bytes of transmitand receive FIFO buffers offload interrupt handling and buffering from the main CPU, thus improving overall system performance.

Hardware Flexibility
Universal Blue Heat/PCI RS-422/485 offers hardware flexibility and adaptability for your application. You can configure each ports baud rate, parity, data and stop bits independently and various connector options are offered to suit your needs. Universal Blue Heat/PCI RS-422/485 supports three RS-422/485 modes: Full Duplex with RTS/CTS flow control; Half Duplex with auto TxD echo cancellation; and Multi-Drop Slave for four-wire full duplex communications of multi-drop devices. Models with a combination of RS-232 ports are also available.

Hardware Reliability
Universal Blue Heat/PCI RS-422/485 adapters provide IEC1000-4 compatible surge supression on all signals, all ports. Protection against electrical disturbances, spikes and surges means fewer failures, less downtime

Software Compatibility
Universal Blue Heat/PCI RS-422/485 boards with dual mode interrupt scheme offer compatibility with existing standard serial drivers for many of the most popular operating systems such as: Linux, QNX,SCO Unix, Solaris and Windows 95/98/Me/XP/NT/2000 and Windows 2003. This provides you with more software flexibility for your communication needs.

Easy to Use
To get you up and running in no time, Universal Blue Heat/PCI RS-422/485 adapters come ready for simple installation with no DIP switches or jumpers to set. Included are board, cable assmbly, driver software and a comprehensive manual.

Warranty and Service
Connect Tech, an ISO 9001 registered company, has provided high performance communication solutions since 1985, building and testing products to meet high standards of quality and reliability. Universal Blue Heat/PCI RS-422/485 adapters are covered by our excellent no cost customer support and a lifetime warranty.

	Universal Blue Heat/PCI RS-422/485
Number of ports	8
Electrical Interface	8 ports RS-422/485 model 4 ports RS-232 & 4 ports RS-422/485 model
Connectors	Choice of: DB-9 or DB-25 male fan-out cable DB-9 external connector box RJ-45 module (custom connector solutions offered as well)
Control Signals	RS-232: DTR, DSR, RTS, CTS, RI, TxD, RxD, DCD RS-422/485: TxD±, RxD±, CTS±, RTS±
Baud Rates	50 bps - 921.6 Kbps
I/0 Adresses	Plug and Play resources require two 256 byte I/O spaces
Interrupts	Plug and Play resources require one interrupt
Memory Addresses	Plug and Play resources require a megabyte of memory address space
Surge Suppression	IEC 1000-4 compatible on all signals, all ports
UART Type	16C864 quad UARTs with 128 byte TxD/RxD FIFP buffers
Dimensions	Height: 10.60 cm./4.17 in. Length: 15.30 cm./6.02 in. (includes bracket) Width: 1.50 cm. /0.59 in. Weight: 0.06 kg./2.12 oz.
Power Requirements	+3.3V or +5V
Environmental Requirements	Temperature:	(operating): 0º to 70ºC (storage): -65º to 150ºC
	Humidity:	5 - 95% non-condensing
Bus	32 bit 33 MHz PCI
Regulatory Approvals	FCC Prt 15 Class A ICES-003 Class EN 55022 Class A EN 55024
Software Compatibility	Linux, QNX, SCO Unix, Solaris, Windows 95/98/Me/CE, Windows XP/2000 and Windows 2003 (contact SWD for most current list)
System Requirements	One available 3.3V or 5V PCI slot