Memory

512 KBytes of RAM

CPU

50MHz AMD 80C186ER CPU

Compliance

Compliant with PCI v2.1 specification

Configuration

Auto-configured by PCI BIOS

Host addressing

64k memory window

Power

+5 volts @ 1A; & optional RS232 power booster

Environment

 - Operating temperature range 10° to 50° C
 - Non-operating temperature range -2° to 60° C
 - Humidity non-condensing 5% to 95%

Regulatory Approvals

FCC Class A, EN55022/EN50082-1, CE

Compliance

Compliant with PCI v2.1 specification

Configuration

Auto-configured by PCI BIOS
Interrupt line (INTA) may be shared by host adapters

Host addressing

 - Occupies 256 bytes of I/O space, 8-bit I/O mapped interface
 - Posting buffers support full speed PCI transfers

Power

+ 5V @ 200 mA.

Environment

 - Operating temperature range 10° to 33° C
 - Non-operating temperature range -2° to 60° C
 - Humidity non-condensing 20% to 80%

Regulatory Approvals

FCC Class A.-FCC Class B, CE

Serial Port Modules

Module configurations

 - 8 port asynchronous module RS232 using DB25s
 - 8 port asynchronous module RS232 using RJ45s
 - 16 port asynchronous module RS232 using DB25s
 - 16 port asynchronous module RS232 using RJ45s
 - 8 port asynchronous dual interface module (RS232 and RS422/RS485) using DB25s

Adapter capacity

4 modules per adapter, allowing:
 - 32 ports maximum on each EasyConnection 8/32 adapter
 - 64 ports maximum on each EasyConnection 8/64 adapter

Footprint

Small footprint metal enclosures

Port/module interface

1.5M mini DB50 cable from board to module
Modules click together with latched mini DB50s

Character processing

Signetics SC26C194/8 Intelligent Quad/Octal UART- 36 MHz operation:
 - Automatic flow control (software and hardware).
 - Automatic identification of highest priority interrupt.
 - Automatic character recognition.
 - Up to 512 bytes of FIFO buffering per module

Data rate/port

50 bps to 145 Kbps (standard); 460 Kbps (XP modules)

Electrical interface

Extended RS-232-D (V.24) operation:
 - Low capacitance cable supports 500ft, must have good earthing
 - Full modem and hardware flow control on all ports

Optional port-selectable RS-232, RS-422-A (V.11) and RS-485

Signaling

TXD, RXD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DCD, SG (DTE configuration)

Surge protection

TXD and RXD on all ports, optionally on all signals

Connector type

RJ45 8 wire, DB25 socket

Certification

FCC Class A and B, EN55022/EN50082-1, CE

Environment

Operating temp 10 to 33° C
Non-operating temp: -2 to 60° C
rel. humidity 20-80% non-condensing

Power

8 port async: + 5V @ 300mA, +-12V @ 125mA
16 port async: + 5V @ 300mA, +12V @ 75mA, -12V @ 100mA
8 port RS422/485: + 5V @ 350mA, +-12V @ 175mA

Regulatory Approvals

FCC Class A  - FCC Class B, VDE B, CISPR 2 - verified

Dimensions

8 port modules: 200mm wide x 140mm deep x 45mm high
16 port modules: 200mm wide x 220mm deep x 45mm high

Operating systems

SCO 3.2v4 and later, SunSoft Solaris x86 and Interactive, BSDI, SVR 4.x, Linux, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows 95/98, WinFrame, NetWare, OS/2, DOS