4-port RS-232/422/485 PCI Comm. Card w/S

PCI-1612B-DE

$270.00

Main Features:

PCI bus specification 2.1 compliant
Speeds up to 921.6 kbps
4-port RS-232/422/485
16PCI954 UARTs with 128-byte FIFOs standard
I/O address automatically assigned by PCI Plug & Play
OS supported: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP, Linux
Interrupt status register for increased performance
Space reserved for termination resistors
Automatic RS-485 data flow control
Powerful and easy to use utility (ICOM Tools)
2,500 VDC Surge Protection

PDF Document - PCI-16xx Series User Manual

PCI-16xx Series User Manual (Size: 1.8 MB)

PCI-1612B-DE Datasheet (Size: 950.1 KB)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many ports does the PCI-1612B have and what interfaces do they support?

The PCI-1612B is a 4-port PCI communication card. Each port supports RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485, selectable via onboard jumpers.

What connector does the PCI-1612B use?

The PCI-1612B uses a female DB37 connector on the bracket. An optional cable (OPT4A-AE) breaks this out to 4 x male DB9 connectors.

What is the power consumption of the PCI-1612B?

Typical power consumption is 260 mA @ +3.3 V, with a maximum of 530 mA @ +3.3 V.

What is the operating temperature and humidity range for the PCI-1612B?

The operating temperature range is -10 to 60°C (14 to 140°F). Operating humidity is 5-95% RH, non-condensing. Storage temperature is -25 to 85°C (-13 to 185°F).

What certifications does the PCI-1612B have?

The card is CE and FCC Class A certified.

What surge and isolation protection does the PCI-1612B provide?

The PCI-1612B provides 1000 V surge protection and 15KV (air) / 8KV (contact) ESD protection. Note that the PCI-1612B does not include isolation protection; the PCI-1612C variant adds 3000 VDC isolation protection.

What operating systems and drivers are supported?

The card supports Windows 7/8/10 and Linux. Refer to the software release note for specific supported OS versions. The included ICOM Tools utility is used for driver setup, port testing, and configuration.

What are the dimensions of the PCI-1612B card?

The PCI-1612B measures 174.65 x 106.67 mm (6.88" x 4.2").

What is the maximum data speed and transmission distance supported?

The card supports baud rates from 50 bps to 921.6 kbps. Transmission distance is less than 15 m for RS-232 and less than 1000 m for RS-422/485.

Does the PCI-1612B support termination resistors for RS-422/485?

Yes. Onboard jumpers (CN5-CN8) allow selection of termination resistors for impedance matching in RS-422/485 mode. Termination resistors should not be set when using RS-232 mode.

How-to Guides

Install the PCI-1612B card

Install the driver first (see driver setup instructions) before installing the hardware.
Turn off the computer and all peripheral devices.
Disconnect the power cord and any other cables from the back of the computer.
Remove the PC cover.
Ground yourself by touching the metal chassis of the computer before touching the board.
Install the PCI-1612B card into an available PCI bus slot.
Replace the PC cover and reconnect the cables disconnected earlier.
Turn the computer on. The driver will install automatically.
Test the COM ports using the ICOM Tools utility to verify normal operation.
Refer to the pin assignment chart and cabling information when wiring devices.

Select RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 mode via jumpers

Locate the mode-selection jumpers at connectors CN1, CN2, CN3, and CN4 (one connector per channel, CH1-CH4).
Use a jumper clip to close or open the pins to select the desired mode for each channel.
The default setting for each channel is RS-232, with Tx Enable Mode set to Auto.
If configuring RS-422/485, also review the Tx Enable Mode DIP switch (SW2): set to ON for RS-422 Master mode (Tx always enabled), or OFF for RS-422 Slave/RS-485 mode (auto direction control).

Set termination resistors for RS-422/485 mode

Locate the impedance-selection jumpers at CN5, CN6, CN7, and CN8 (one per channel, CH1-CH4).
Close the jumper on the corresponding connector to enable the termination resistor for that channel.
Ensure both ends of the RS-485 bus have termination resistors set for stable communication in electrically noisy environments.
Do not set termination resistors when operating in RS-232 mode.

Install and configure the driver on Windows

Insert the driver DVD into your drive.
If AutoPlay does not launch the setup program automatically, run autorun.exe from the DVD using Windows Explorer or the Run command.
Click Continue on the setup screen, then click Installation to view installation options.
Choose the driver you want to install and click the corresponding hyperlink.
To remove the driver later, click Uninstall in the Start Menu folder and follow the prompts.

Set the Board ID for multi-card installations

Locate the DIP switch SW1 used for setting the board ID.
Configure switch positions 3, 2, 1, and 0 (BID3-BID0) according to the desired board ID value, using the ON/OFF combinations listed in the Board ID Setting table.
The default board ID value is 0 (disabled).
Once COM ports are created, the port number stays linked to the board ID even if the card is moved to a different PCI slot, which helps with maintenance and mass-production identification.

Specifications