PCI-1612C-CE 4-port RS-232/422/485 PCI Comm. Card w/

PCI-1612C-CE

$630.00

Main Features:

PCI bus specification 2.2
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)
Universal PCI
2,500 VDC Surge Protection
2,500 VDC Isolation Protection

PDF Document - PCI-16xx Series User Manual

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

PCI-1612C-CE Datasheet (Size: 950.1 KB)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many serial ports does the PCI-1612C-CE have and what protocols do they support?

The PCI-1612C-CE provides 4 ports that can each be configured as RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485. It uses an XR17V354 UART with 256-byte FIFOs and supports baud rates from 50 bps up to 921.6 kbps, plus any custom baud rate setting.

What connector does the PCI-1612C-CE use for its serial ports?

The card uses a single female DB37 connector. A DB37-to-4x-DB9 breakout cable (OPT4A) is used to bring out the 4 individual serial ports, and this cable is included with this series.

What bus type does the PCI-1612C-CE use?

The card uses Universal PCI v2.2.

What is the power consumption of the PCI-1612C-CE?

Typical power consumption is 260 mA at +3.3 V.

What data formats (data bits, parity, stop bits) does the PCI-1612C-CE support?

The card supports data bits of 5, 6, 7, or 8; parity of None, Odd, Even, Mark, and Space; and stop bits of 1, 1.5, or 2.

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

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

What certifications and surge/isolation protection does the PCI-1612C-CE have?

The card is CE and FCC Class A certified. It provides ESD protection of 15KV (air) / 8KV (contact), EFT protection of 1000 V, surge protection of 1000 V, and isolation protection of 3000 VDC.

What operating systems does the PCI-1612C-CE support?

The card supports Windows 7/8/10 and Linux. Refer to the software release note for the exact supported OS versions. Bundled software is ICOM Tools.

What are the physical dimensions of the PCI-1612C-CE?

The card measures 174.65 x 106.67 mm (6.88" x 4.2").

How does the PCI-1612C-CE differ from the PCI-1612B?

Both cards provide 15KV (air) / 8KV (contact) ESD protection, 1000 V EFT protection, and 1000 V surge protection. The PCI-1612C adds 3000 VDC isolation protection, which the PCI-1612B does not have.

How-to Guides

Connect serial devices to the PCI-1612C-CE

Install the PCI-1612C-CE into an available Universal PCI slot on the host system.
Connect the OPT4A cable (DB37 x1 to DB9 x4) to the card's female DB37 connector.
Connect your RS-232/422/485 devices to the individual DB9 connectors on the OPT4A cable.
For applications requiring screw-terminal wiring instead of DB9, use the optional OPT1-DB9E-AE DB9-to-10-pin wiring board.

Install drivers and software for the PCI-1612C-CE

Confirm your operating system is Windows 7/8/10 or Linux.
Install the bundled ICOM Tools software.
Check the software release note to confirm which specific OS version is supported before installing drivers.

Specifications