2 Port RS232/422/485 PCI Serial Adapter
Card ESD Protection
PCI2S232485I
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Manual Revision: 12/08/2011
Table of Contents
Introduction............................................................................................1
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 1
System Requirements.............................................................................................................................. 1
Installation ..............................................................................................1
Hardware Installation .............................................................................................................................. 1
Driver Installation...................................................................................................................................... 2
How to Use ..............................................................................................3
Mode Settings............................................................................................................................................ 3
Transmission Echo .................................................................................................................................... 4
Termination Resistor ............................................................................................................................... 5
Pinout Diagram ......................................................................................6
RS232............................................................................................................................................................. 6
RS422(4-wire)/485 .................................................................................................................................... 6
(4-wire/2-wire)............................................................................................................................................ 6
Specifications..........................................................................................7
Technical Support ..................................................................................8
Warranty Information............................................................................8
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Introduction
The StarTech.com PCI to RS232/422/485 Serial Adapter Card is a universal all-in-one PCI
Serial adapter card that allows you to turn a PCI or PCI-X slot into 2 serial ports capable
of communicating in RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485. Featuring 2,500Vrms Isolation and
15KV ESD protection and two DB9 serial ports that can be independently configured
to support RS-422, RS-485 2-wire, RS-485 4-wire, or RS-232 mode up to a maximum
baud rate of 921.6Kbps per port.
Packaging Contents
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PCI2S232485I adapter card
Driver CD
Instruction Manual
System Requirements
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PCI enabled computer system with available PCI slot
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Microsoft® Windows® XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008 R2/7 (32/64-bit),
or Windows XP Embedded/POSReady 2009/CE 4.x/5.0, or Linux®
Installation
WARNING! PCI cards, like all computer equipment, can be severely damaged by static
electricity. Be sure that you are properly grounded before opening your computer
case or touching your PCI card. StarTech.com recommends that you wear an anti-static
strap when installing any computer component. If an anti-static strap is unavailable,
discharge yourself of any static electricity build-up by touching a large grounded
metal surface (such as the computer case) for several seconds. Also be careful to
handle the PCI card by its edges and not the gold connectors.
Hardware Installation
1. Turn your computer off and any peripherals connected to the computer (i.e.
Printers, external hard drives, etc.). Unplug the power cable from the rear of the
power supply on the back of the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices.
2. Remove the cover from the computer case. Refer to documentation for your
computer system for details.
3. Locate an open PCI or PCI-X slot and remove the metal cover plate on the rear of the
computer case.
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4. Set the jumpers on the card to the desired configuration. See “How to Use”section
for jumper descriptions.
5. Insert the card into the open PCI or PCI-X slot and fasten the card’s bracket to the
rear of the case.
6. Place the cover back onto the computer case.
7. Insert the power cable into the socket on the power supply and reconnect all other
connectors removed in Step 1.
Driver Installation
Windows XP/Server 2003
1. When the Found New Hardware wizard appears on the screen, insert the Driver CD
into your CD/DVD drive. If you are prompted to connect to Windows Update, please
select the “No, not this time”option and click Next.
2. Select the option “Install Drivers Automatically (Recommended)”and then click the
Next button.
3. Windows should now start searching for the drivers. Once this has completed,
click the Finish button.
Windows Vista/Server 2008 R2/7
1. When the Found New Hardware window appears on the screen, click on the “Locate
and install drivers software (recommended)”option. If prompted to search online,
select the “Don’t search online”option.
2. When prompted to insert the disc, insert the Driver CD that came with the card, into
your CD/DVD drive and Windows will automatically proceed to search the CD.
3. If a Windows Security dialog window appears, click the “Install this driver software
anyway”option to proceed.
4. Once the driver is installed, click the Close button.
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How to Use
JP1, JP2 jumpers
DB9 male
connectors
JP4, JP5 jumpers
Mode Settings
There are two jumpers for each port that are used to set its operation mode. JP1/JP2
for Port 1 (S1) and JP4/JP5 for Port 2 (S2).
JP2 (for S1 port) / JP5 (for S2 port) JP1 (for S1 port) / JP4 (for S2 port)
Description
RS485 - 2-wire
(Default)
RS485 4-wire
RS422
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JP2 (for S1 port) / JP5 (for S2 port) JP1 (for S1 port) / JP4 (for S2 port)
Description
RS232
Transmission Echo
This jumper determines if transmission data will be echoed back. The Echo mode is
useful to detect if the RS485 bus has data collision. If the echoed data is not equal to
the transmitted data, then there is collision. This setting only affects the RS485 2-wire
mode. It doesn’t affect RS485 4-wire, RS422 or RS232 modes.
JP2 (for S1 port)/JP5 (for S2 port)
Description
No data echo.
(Default)
Transmission data will be echoed
back
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Termination Resistor
This jumper enables/disables the 120 Ohm termination resistor between DATA+ and
DATA- of the RS485 transceiver:
JP2 (for S1 port)/JP5 (for S2 port)
Description
Termination Resistor Disabled
(Default)
Termination Resistor Enabled
NOTE: All other headers and jumpers on the card that are not documented, should not
be altered/used.
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Pinout Diagram
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5
6
9
RS232
RS422(4-wire)/485
(4-wire/2-wire)
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Specifications
PCI revision 2.2
(3.3/5V slot connector)
Bus Interface
Form Factor
Full Profile
Oxford OXuPCI952
2 x DB9 male
Chipset ID
Connectors
Supported Protocols
Maximum Data Transfer Rate
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Humidity
RS232/422/485
921.6Kbps
0°C ~ 55°C (32°F ~ 131°F)
-20°C ~ 85°C (-4°F ~ 185°F)
5 ~ 95% RH
Dimensions (LxWxH)
Weight
121.0mm x 74.0mm x 18.0mm
100g
Windows XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server
2008 R2/7 (32/64-bit),
Compatible Operating Systems
CE 4.x/5.0, Linux
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Technical Support
StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to
provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit
documentation, and downloads.
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a lifetime warranty.
In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials
and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase.
During this period, the products may be returned for repair, or replacement with
equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and labor costs only.
StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from
misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their
officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,
special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits, loss of business,
or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the
actual price paid for the product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions
contained in this statement may not apply to you.
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