General Information
Manual Documentation Number 3PCIoUx-1008
Chapter 1
7
Specifications
OS Supported
Windows 98, ME, NT 4.0, 2000, 2003 Server, XP, Vista and Linux 2.4
Bus
Slot
PCI bus (33MHz/32-bit) PCI Bus specification
Requires one PCI slot (3.3V or 5V signaling)
Baud Rates
Maximum:
Up to 460.8 kbps (RS-232/422/485)
Typical:
75, 110, 134, 150, 300, 600, 1200, 1800, 2400, 4800,
7200, 9600, 14.4k, 19.2k, 38.4k, 57.6k, 115.2k,
230.4k,
460.8k
UARTs
XR17D15x (16C550 compatible) with 64 byte FIFO buffers
Character Length
Parity
Stop Bits
5, 6, 7 or 8 bits
Even, odd, none, space or mark
1, 1.5 or 2
Optical Isolation
(3PCIOU1,
3PCIOU2,
3PCIOU4 only)
2000 VDC minimum on all lines
Ports are isolated from the PC power and ground, as well as other ports
on the same card.
Connectors
3PCIOU1:
1 – DB-9 male
3PCIOU2:
2 – DB-9 male
3PCIOU4:
2 – DB-9 male (RS-232/422/485 ports)
2 – DB-9 male via ribbon cable on 2
nd
expansion slot
bracket
(RS-422/485
ports)
3PCIU2:
2 – DB-9 male
3PCIU4:
1 – DB-37 female with DB-37 to 4 x DB-9 male
cable
3PCIU8:
1 - DB-78 female with DB-78 to 8 x DB-9 male
cable (4 x RS-232/422/485 and 4 x RS-232)
Data Signals
RS-232:
TD, RD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, RI and GND
(TD, RD, RTS, CTS, GND only on 3PCIOU4)
RS-422:
TD(A)-, TD(B)+, RD(A)-, RD(B)+ and GND
RS-485:
Data(A)-, Data(B)+ and GND
Environmental
Operating temperature range: 0º to 50ºC minimum
Operating humidity: 5% to 95%, non-condensing
Dimensions
4.8 x 3.8 in (12.2 x 9.6 cm) card edge
(Mounting bracket, 1.2 x 12.1 x 0.9 cm)
Accessories
Software:
Driver CD-ROM disc for Windows 98, ME, NT,
4.0, 2000, 2003 Server, XP, Vista, and Linux 2.4
Manual:
Instruction Manual Contained on CD ROM
Figure 4. MIport Serial Card Specifications
