Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Product Introduction RS-232 I/O series, a line of Universal PCI Multi-port Serial Communication Board, is designed for both 3.3V/5V 32/64-bit PCI Bus with Plug and Play feature. It can be installed in virtually any available PC system and compatible with all major operating systems.
128-bype deep transmit/receive FIFOs Data transfer rate up to 230400bps Optional RS-232 signal or power output to serial device Provides 5VDC or 12VDC power output via pin 1/4/8/9 ±15KV ESD protection on all signal pins ...
Replace the slot bracket’s holding screw to secure the card. Replace the computer cover and reconnect the power cord. Power for the Powered RS-232 DB9 connectors are supplied from 4-pin connector located on the PCB. This connectors allows a PC...
In order to get efficient intake current output, there is one set of 4-pin power connector designed on the board. The 4-pin power set draws both +12VDC and +5VDC power output for powered RS-232 device using. Note: If system’s power supply can not provide the efficient power to serial devices, it will cause your PC system unstable or unexpected reboot.
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You can read below silkscreen print on the PCB. Each COM port has four jumper settings for the 1/4/8/9 pin for DB9 male connector. You can select standard RS-232 signal (system default), +5VDC, or +12VDC power output on the assigned pin.
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COM 1 Port – 4 Normal(DTR) COM 1 Port – 8 Normal(CTS) COM 1 Port – 9 Normal(RI) COM 2 Port – 1 Normal(DCD) MN2000000198 Page 8...
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COM 2 Port – 4 Normal(DTR) COM 2 Port – 8 Normal(CTS) COM 2 Port – 9 Normal(RI) Note: System default setting is normal mode, standard RS-232 pin MN2000000198 Page 9...
The following screen will show up and please click “Install Driver”. Note: If the install program doesn’t run automatically, please locate and double-click on the Autorun.exe file in the CD to launch the install program. Please click “RS-232 PCI Card” to start the installation. MN2000000198 Page 10...
Follow the instructions on screen to install the driver. 2.3.2 Installation for Linux 2.4.x/2.6.x Please refer to the installation guide and driver for Linux 2.4.x & 2.6.x operation system installation within the folder located in the CD driver. :\Driver\PCI\Linux 2.3.3 Installation for Windows CE Please refer to the installation guide and driver for Windows CE 4.2&5.0&6.0 operation system installation within the folder located in the CD driver.
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