Advantech PCM-3641I Startup Manual

PCM-3641I/3642I
4/8-port RS-232 Modules
Introduction
The PCM-3641I/3642I is a PCI-104-compatible
4/8-port RS-232 serial interface module. It works
with PCI-104 CPU modules or CPU cards which
accept PCI-104 expansion modules. It provides four
and eight independent serial interfaces, accessed
through the IDC 40-pin connector(s). The module's
industry-standard 16C550 asynchronous
communication chip is fully programmable. The
module requires no special commands or control
codes if you use the standard COM1~COM4
(PCM-3641I) or COM1~COM8(PCM-3642I)
port addresses.
Initial Inspection
We carefully inspected the PCM-3641I/3642I both
mechanically and electrically before we shipped it.
It should be free of marks and scratches and in per-
fect electrical order on receipt.
Handle the board only by its edges. The static
charge on your body may damage its integrated cir-
cuits. Keep the card in its anti-static package when-
ever it is not installed. You can use this package to
return the card if it should need repair.
Notes
For more information on this and other Advantech
products, please visit our websites at:
http://www.advantech.com
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This startup manual is for PCM-3641I/3642I.
1 Startup Manual
1st Edition
January 2008
All product specifications are subject to change without notice.
Features
• 4/8 independent RS-232 serial ports
• Transmission speeds up to 460 Kbps
• Supports Windows 2000/XP
• LED indicators: TX, RX
• Compatible with standard PC ports:
COM1~COM4 (PCM-3641I)
COM1~COM8 (PCM-3642I)
• Shared IRQ settings for each port
• Complete RS-232 Modem-control signals
Specifications
• Bus interface: PCI-104
• Number of ports: 4/ 8
• Data bits: 5, 6, 7, 8
• Stop bits: 1, 1.5, 2
• Parity: none, even, odd
• Speed (bps): 50 ~ 460.3K
• Connectors: One IDC 40-pin male
• Data signals: TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR,
DCD, RI, GND
• Power requirement:+5V@200 mA (Typical)
+5V@ 250 mA (Max.)
• Clock input: 14.7456 MHz
• Operating Temperature: 0 ~ 65° C
(refer to IEC-68-1-1, 2)
• Storage Temperature: -25 ~ 80° C