StarTech PCI Serial Cards

2 Port PCI RS232 Serial Adapter Card with 16550 UART

Add 2 high-speed RS-232 serial ports to your PC through a PCI expansion slot






 



The adapter card supports IRQ sharing and is perfect for connecting serial modems, POS devices, PDAs, digital cameras, printers, ISDN terminal adapters and more to your system.


With the included standard and low profile/half-height brackets, this PCI serial expansion card suits a broad range of system form factors, and is a perfect addition for connecting RS422/485 serial devices to a host computer. For added versatility, the RS422/RS485 adapter is able to accommodate 3.3 or 5V PCI/PCI-X slots.


The card can be connected in minutes through simple plug and play installation and is backed by a StarTech.com lifetime warranty and free lifetime technical support.




Applications: Manufacturing (CNC machinery, process control equipment, bar code scanners, serial printers)
POS (credit/debit card readers, receipt printers, bar code scanners, cash registers, scales)
Consumer (modems, PDAs, digital cameras, printers)
Security (UPS control, access key panels, video cameras, card readers, modems)
Casino (video lottery terminals, slot machines)
Environmental Control (lighting, temperature, clocks)
Healthcare (patient monitoring equipment, nurses' stations, modems)
Hotel Front Desk (serial printers, bar code scanners, keyboard, mouse, receipt printer, credit/debit card reader)
Hospitality/Restaurant (credit card/debit card reader, serial printers)
ISDN Networking









Features: Supports the RS-232 serial interface
IRQ sharing saves resources and eliminates conflicts
16 byte FIFO buffer ensures fast data transfer while multitasking
5, 6, 7, 8-bit characters selection
Even, odd, no parity, or force parity generations









The StarTech.com Advantage: Compatible with any PC running Windows®, DOS® or Linux® for simple integration into your application
Data transfer rates of up to 115.2 Kbps for efficient serial device performance
Easy to install and use with full step-by-step instruction providing a hassle free serial solution







Ports & interfaces Internal Yes Output interface Serial Serial interface type RS-232 Serial ports quantity 2 Host interface PCI Technical details Chipset ASIX - MCS9835CV FIFO (First In, First Out) 16 B Sustainability certificates RoHS Performance Baud rate 115.2 Kbit/s Chipset ASIX - MCS9835CV FIFO (First In, First Out) 16 B Product colour Green
Design Mean time between failures (MTBF) 6548788 h Internal Yes Product colour Green Certification CE, FCC
Features Baud rate 115.2 Kbit/s Chipset ASIX - MCS9835CV FIFO (First In, First Out) 16 B
Operational conditions Operating temperature (T-T) -10 - 70 °C Storage temperature (T-T) -40 - 85 °C Operating relative humidity (H-H) 5 - 85 %
Weight & dimensions Width 20 mm Depth 120 mm Height 120 mm Weight 61 g
Packaging data Package width 173 mm Package depth 143 mm Package height 34 mm Package weight 152 g Manual Yes Drivers included Yes Mounting brackets included Yes Full specification and details can be found in the

2 Port PCI Low Profile RS232 Serial Adapter Card with 16550 UART

Add 2 high-speed RS-232 serial ports to your low profile/small form factor computer with a PCI expansion slot






 



This 2 Port 16550 Serial Card can be installed in a PCI slot to add two serial ports - a cost-effective solution for connecting any new serial device or old legacy serial device, with data transfer rates of up to 115.2 Kbps. The serial card features a low profile bracket, suitable for installation in low profile/small form factor computer cases.


Perfect for connecting serial modems, POS devices, PDAs, digital cameras, printers, ISDN terminal adapters and more, to your system, the adapter card supports IRQ sharing and operates flawlessly with Windows® 7, Server 2008 R2, Vista, XP, Server 2003, 2000, ME, 98, 95, NT4, 3.1, DOS® and Linux®.


The card can be connected in minutes through simple plug and play installation and is backed by StarTech.com’s lifetime warranty and FREE LIFETIME tech support.




Applications: Manufacturing (CNC machinery, process control equipment, bar code scanners, serial printers)
POS (credit/debit card readers, receipt printers, bar code scanners, cash registers, scales)
Consumer (modems, PDAs, digital cameras, printers)
Security (UPS control, access key panels, video cameras, card readers, modems)
Casino (video lottery terminals, slot machines)
Environmental Control (lighting, temperature, clocks)
Healthcare (patient monitoring equipment, nurses' stations, modems)
Hotel Front Desk (serial printers, bar code scanners, keyboard, mouse, receipt printer, credit/debit card reader)
Hospitality/Restaurant (credit card/debit card reader, serial printers)
ISDN Networking









Features: Supports the RS-232 serial interface
16 byte FIFO buffer ensures fast data transfer while multitasking
IRQ sharing saves resources and eliminates conflicts









The StarTech.com Advantage: Compatible with any PC running Windows®, DOS® or Linux® for simple integration into your application
Data transfer rates of up to 115 Kbps for peak serial device performance







Ports & interfaces Internal Yes Output interface Serial Serial interface type RS-232 Serial ports quantity 2 Host interface PCI Technical details Chipset ASIX - MCS9835CV FIFO (First In, First Out) 16 B Sustainability certificates RoHS Performance Baud rate 115.2 Kbit/s Chipset ASIX - MCS9835CV FIFO (First In, First Out) 16 B Product colour Green
Design Mean time between failures (MTBF) 6548788 h Internal Yes Product colour Green Certification CE, UL, FCC, TAA, REACH
Features Baud rate 115.2 Kbit/s Chipset ASIX - MCS9835CV FIFO (First In, First Out) 16 B
Operational conditions Operating temperature (T-T) -10 - 80 °C Storage temperature (T-T) -20 - 100 °C Operating relative humidity (H-H) 5 - 85 %
Weight & dimensions Width 55 mm Depth 20 mm Height 20 mm Weight 45 g
Packaging data Package width 174 mm Package depth 144 mm Package height 30 mm Package weight 136 g Manual Yes Drivers included Yes Mounting brackets included Yes Full specification and details can be found in the

2S1P PCI Serial Parallel Combo Card with 16550 UART

Add a parallel port and two RS-232 serial ports to your PC through a PCI expansion slot






 



The PCI2S1P PCI Serial/Parallel Combo Card turns a PCI slot into two external 16C550 serial ports and one external EPP/ECP parallel port - an all-in-one solution that gives you both parallel and serial connections while taking up only one PCI slot.


Suitable for installation in a small form factor computer, the PCI serial/parallel card includes an optional low profile/half-height mounting bracket that makes installation easy.


The serial/parallel combo card is PCI plug and play ready and supports IRQ sharing for fast, simple installation. The combo card is supported in virtually any Microsoft Windows operating environment (Windows® 7, Server 2008 R2, Vista, XP, ME, 2000, 98, 95 and NT4), and is backed by a StarTech.com Lifetime Warranty and free lifetime technical support.




Applications: Self service automated machines and kiosks to control serial devices such as scales, touchscreens, magnetic card readers, bar code scanners, receipt printers, label printers
POS retail applications in grocery stores, and any other retail store to control keyboards, cash drawers, receipt printers, card readers / card swipes, scales, and elevated displays on poles
Bank teller workstations in either full profile or low profile versions to control their serial devices such as cash drawers, card readers / card swipes, printers, keypads / pinpads, pen pads
Standard ATM automated teller machines to control keypads, receipt printer, card readers / card swipes, touchscreen LCD's, camera control, etc.
Used to control multiple surveillance / security cameras in a parking structure, office building, etc.









Features: Two 16C550 serial ports with data transfer up to 115.2 Kbits/sec
One EPP/ECP parallel port with data transfer up to 1.5 Mbits/sec
Includes optional low profile/half-height mounting bracket
Parallel port supports EPP, ECP, SPP and BPP
IRQ sharing eliminates conflicts between multiple cards









The StarTech.com Advantage: Guaranteed compatibility with any PC running Windows®, DOS® or Linux® for simple integration into your application
All three ports share only one IRQ, minimizing system resources required for the card
Easy to install and use with full step-by-step instruction providing a hassle free serial solution







Certifications, Reports and Compatibility:

 



Ports & interfaces Internal Yes Output interface Parallel, Serial Serial interface type RS-232 Serial ports quantity 2 Parallel ports quantity 1 Host interface PCI Expansion card form factor Low-profile Technical details Chipset ASIX - MCS9835CV FIFO (First In, First Out) 32 B Sustainability certificates RoHS Performance Baud rate 115.2 Kbit/s Chipset ASIX - MCS9835CV FIFO (First In, First Out) 32 B Product colour Green
Design Internal Yes Product colour Green Certification CE, FCC, UL, TAA, REACH
Operational conditions Operating temperature (T-T) -10 - 80 °C Storage temperature (T-T) -20 - 100 °C Operating relative humidity (H-H) 5 - 85 %
Weight & dimensions Width 20 mm Depth 120 mm Height 120 mm Weight 66 g
Packaging data Package width 174 mm Package depth 145 mm Package height 32 mm Package weight 200 g Manual Yes Mounting brackets included Yes Drivers included Yes Cables included Serial Full specification and details can be found in the

4 Port PCI RS232 Serial Adapter Card with 16550 UART

Add 4 high-speed RS-232 serial ports to your PC through a PCI expansion slot






 



The PCI4S550N 4-port PCI Serial card turns an available PCI slot into four RS232 serial ports - a cost-effective solution for connecting any new or old serial peripheral, with support for data transfer rates of up to 115Kbps.


The PCI Serial card is a perfect solution for connecting serial modems, POS devices, PDAs, digital cameras, printers, ISDN terminal adapters and more, to your system without having to upgrade your peripheral devices for compatibility with newer standards (e.g. USB).


Saving time and hassle, the Serial PCI card is plug-and-play ready, and can be installed in minutes, supporting Windows® 7, Server 2008 R2, Vista, XP, ME, 2000, 98, 95, NT4, 3.1, DOS® and Linux® operating systems. Plus, the serial card offers IRQ sharing to help ensure stability and consistent performance, guaranteeing convenient, hassle-free connections.


Backed by a StarTech.com lifetime warranty and free lifetime technical support.




Applications: Manufacturing (CNC machinery, process control equipment, bar code scanners, serial printers)
POS (credit/debit card readers, receipt printers, bar code scanners, cash registers, scales)
Consumer (modems, PDAs, digital cameras, printers)
Security (UPS control, access key panels, video cameras, card readers, modems)
Casino (video lottery terminals, slot machines)
Environmental Control (lighting, temperature, clocks)
Hospital (patient monitoring equipment, nurses' stations, modems)
Hotel Front Desk (serial printers, bar code scanners, keyboard, mouse, receipt printer, credit/debit card reader)
Hospitality/Restaurant (credit card/debit card reader, serial printers)
ISDN Networking









Features: Supports the RS-232 serial interface
Includes drivers for Linux and all versions of Windows
IRQ sharing saves resources and eliminates conflicts
16 byte FIFO buffer ensures fast data transfer while multitasking
5, 6, 7, 8-bit characters selection
Even, odd, no parity, or force parity generation









The StarTech.com Advantage: Guaranteed compatibility with any PC running Windows®, DOS® or Linux® for simple integration into your application
Data transfer rates of up to 115.2 Kbps for efficient serial device performance
Easy to install and use with full step-by-step instruction providing a hassle free serial solution







Ports & interfaces Internal Yes I/O ports 4 - DB9 M Output interface Parallel Serial interface type RS-232 Serial ports quantity 4 Host interface PCI Technical details Chipset MosChip MCS9845 FIFO (First In, First Out) 32 B Sustainability certificates RoHS
Design Internal Yes Certification CE, FCC, RoSH
Features Connectivity technology Wired Supported data transfer rates 921000 Kbits/S Mac compatibility Yes Compatible operating systems DOS, Windows 95/ 98SE/ 2000/ XP(32/64bit)/ Server 2003(32/64bit)/ Vista(32/64bit)/ 7(32/64bit)/ Server 2008 R2, Linux, & Mac OS 10.4.x & Windows XP Embedded/ POS Ready 2009/ Embedded System 2009 OS/ CE 5.0/ CE 6.0 I/O ports 4 - DB9 M Chipset MosChip MCS9845
Operational conditions Operating temperature (T-T) 0 - 70 °C Storage temperature (T-T) -40 - 85 °C Operating relative humidity (H-H) 5 - 85 %
Weight & dimensions Width 20 mm Depth 120 mm Height 120 mm Weight 204 g
Packaging data Package width 173 mm Package depth 143 mm Package height 31 mm Package weight 193 g Full specification and details can be found in the

2 Port PCI RS422/485 Serial Adapter Card with 161050 UART

Add two RS422/485 serial ports through a standard or low profile PCI expansion slot






 



The PCI2S4851050 2-Port PCI Serial Adapter Card (RS422/RS485) with 161050 UART adds two DB9 RS422/RS485 serial ports, using a single PCI expansion slot.


The PCI serial card offers a high performance 16C1050 UART and supports both 2-wire and 4-wire RS485 modes. The card delivers an efficient single-chip design and a large 256-byte transit/receive FIFO buffer that work together to provide high-speed serial communication while reducing the overall load on the system CPU.


With the included standard and low profile/half-height brackets, this PCI serial expansion card suits a broad range of system form factors, and is a perfect addition for connecting RS422/485 serial devices to a host computer. For added versatility, the RS422/RS485 adapter is able to accommodate 3.3 or 5V PCI/PCI-X slots.


Backed by a StarTech.com lifetime warranty and free lifetime technical support.


Product Diagram:

 






Applications: Add RS422 and RS485 (2 or 4-wire) support to a Desktop, Server or Embedded system
For use in industrial environments with serial networking devices, high speed modems, monitoring equipment, long distance communication devices and printers
Ideal for commercial and industrial applications such as POS networks, ATMs, bank teller stations, and CNC based production lines
Works for industrial process control and factory automation applications









Features: Supports maximum data transmission rate of 128Kbps
16C1050 UART with 256-byte Deep FIFO
Supports 2-wire and 4-wire RS485 modes
Jumper pins for RS422/485 toggling
Supports Hardware and Software flow control
Supports PCI Power Management 1.1
Compliant with PCI Local Bus Specification 2.3









The StarTech.com Advantage: Much larger FIFO buffer than standard serial cards (256 byte vs. 32 or 64 byte) minimizes data loss and optimizes host efficiency
A simple jumper change allows you to select either RS422 or RS485 serial interface formats specific to your application
Standard and low profile/half-height bracket included, ensuring easy installation into almost any system







Ports & interfaces Internal Yes Output interface Serial Serial interface type RS-422, RS-485 Serial ports quantity 2 Host interface PCI/PCI-X Technical details Chipset SystemBase -SB16C1052PCI FIFO (First In, First Out) 256 B Sustainability certificates RoHS Performance Stop bits 1, 1.5, 2 Data bits 5, 6, 7, 8 Baud rate 128 Kbit/s Chipset SystemBase -SB16C1052PCI FIFO (First In, First Out) 256 B Flow control support Yes
Design Internal Yes Certification CE, FCC
Features Stop bits 1, 1.5, 2 Data bits 5, 6, 7, 8 Baud rate 128 Kbit/s Chipset SystemBase -SB16C1052PCI FIFO (First In, First Out) 256 B Flow control support Yes
Operational conditions Operating temperature (T-T) -10 - 80 °C Storage temperature (T-T) -20 - 100 °C Operating relative humidity (H-H) 5 - 85 %
Other features Data transfer rate 0.128 Mbit/s Compatible operating systems Windows 7 (32/64bit)/ Vista(32/64)/ XP(32/64), Windows Server 2008 R2/ 2003(32/64)/ 2000, Linux 2.4.x/ 2.6.x Chipset SystemBase -SB16C1052PCI Flow control support Yes
Weight & dimensions Width 15 mm Depth 120 mm Height 45 mm Weight 58 g
Packaging data Package width 145 mm Package depth 175 mm Package height 32 mm Package weight 152 g Manual Yes Drivers included Yes Full specification and details can be found in the

2 Port RS232/422/485 PCI Serial Adapter Card w/ ESD Protection

Control and communicate with two serial devices even with mixed RS-232 & 485 protocols






 



The PCI2S232485I PCI Serial Adapter Card lets you turn a PCI or PCI-X slot into 2 serial ports capable of communicating in RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 operating modes, at baud rates up to 921.6 Kbps.


This universal serial adapter not only features two DB9 serial ports that can be independently configured, but also supports nearly any configuration including: RS-422, RS-485 2-wire, RS-485 4-wire, or RS-232 modes. Designed for reliability, this 2-port PCI Serial card also features built-in ESD (Electro-Static Discharge) protection to ensure that your connected serial devices remain protected.


For added versatility, the PCI RS232 card is compatible with a broad range of operating systems, including Windows®, Windows Server, Windows Embedded and Linux platforms, for simple installation into mixed environments.


Backed by a StarTech.com lifetime warranty and free lifetime technical support.




Applications: Add RS232, RS422, and RS485 support to a Desktop, Server, or Embedded system
Ideal for lab environments where serial requirements may change
Communicate with two different serial modes from the same PCI card









Features: Supports RS232, RS422, RS485 2 wire, and RS485 4 wire modes
Each port can be set independently
Built-in ESD (Electro-Static Discharge) protection
Compliant with PCI Rev. 2.2 specifications
PCI Power Management Rev. 1.1 compliant
921.6Kbps maximum baud rate per port
Jumper configuration for mode, echo, and termination setting
WHQL drivers









The StarTech.com Advantage: Communicate with multiple devices over mixed protocols with RS232, RS422 and RS485 compatibility
Install on many different operating systems with broad OS support including embedded and POS systems







Ports & interfaces Internal Yes Output interface Serial Serial interface type RS-232/422/485 Serial ports quantity 2 Host interface PCI/PCI-X Expansion card standard PCI 2.2 Technical details Chipset PLX/Oxford - OXuPCI952 FIFO (First In, First Out) 128 B Sustainability certificates RoHS Performance Data bits 5, 6, 7, 8 Baud rate 921.6 Kbit/s Chipset PLX/Oxford - OXuPCI952 FIFO (First In, First Out) 128 B Flow control support Yes Product colour Yellow
Design Mean time between failures (MTBF) 234450 h Internal Yes Product colour Yellow Certification CE, FCC
Features Data bits 5, 6, 7, 8 Baud rate 921.6 Kbit/s Chipset PLX/Oxford - OXuPCI952 FIFO (First In, First Out) 128 B Flow control support Yes
Operational conditions Operating temperature (T-T) 0 - 55 °C Storage temperature (T-T) -20 - 85 °C Operating relative humidity (H-H) 5 - 95 %
Weight & dimensions Width 74 mm Depth 121 mm Height 18 mm Weight 100 g
Packaging data Package width 147 mm Package depth 212 mm Package height 41 mm Package weight 200.26 g Manual Yes Drivers included Yes Full specification and details can be found in the