Moxa - CP-168U 8-port universal PCI board
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Features and Benefits
- Over 700 Kbps data throughput for top performance
- 921.6 Kbps maximum baudrate for super fast data transmission
- 128-byte FIFO and on-chip H/W, S/W flow control
- Choose from a wide range of connection cables and boxes
- Compatible with 3.3/5V PCI and PCI-X
- Drivers provided for Windows (Vista, 2003, XP, 2000), WinCE 5.0, Linux, and Unix
- 15 KV ESD protection on the board
Overview
The Moxa CP-168U is a smart, 8-port universal PCI board designed for POS and ATM applications. It is a top choice of industrial automation engineers and system integrators, and supports many different operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and even Unix. In addition, each of the board's 8 RS-232 serial ports supports a super fast 921.6 Kbps baudrate. The CP-168U provides full modem control signals to ensure compatibility with a wide range of serial peripherals, and works with both 3.3V and 5V PCI buses, allowing the board to be installed in virtually any available PC server.
| • Hardware | |
| Comm. Controller | MU860 (16C550C compatible) |
| Bus |
32-bit Universal PCI |
| Connector(s) | DB62 female |
| • Serial Interface | |
| Serial Standards | RS-232 |
| Number of Ports |
8 |
| Number of Boards | 4 per PC (max.) |
| Serial Line Protection | 15 KV on the board |
| Optical Isolation Protection | 500 V with connector Opt8F (must be purchased separately) |
| • Performance | |
| Baudrate |
50 bps to 921.6 Kbps |
| • Serial Communication Parameters | |
| Data Bits | 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Stop Bits |
1, 1.5, 2 |
| Parity |
None, Even, Odd, Space, Mark |
| Flow Control | RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF |
| I/O Address | Assigned by BIOS |
| IRQ | Assigned by BIOS |
| • Serial Signals | |
| RS-232 |
TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, GND |
| • Driver Support | |
| Operating Systems | Windows (2000, XP/2003/Vista x86/x64, 9X/ME/NT), Windows CE 5.0, Windows XP Embedded, DOS, Linux 2.4/2.6, FreeBSD 4/5, QNX 6, SCO Open Server 5/6, UnixWare 7 |
| • Physical Characteristics | |
| Dimensions | 82 x 120 mm (3.22 x 4.72 in) |
| • Environmental Limits | |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 55°C (32 to 131°F) |
| Operating Humidity | 5 to 95% RH |
| Storage Temperature |
-20 to 85°C (-4 to 185°F) |
| Regulatory Approvals | EN55022, EN55024, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, IEC61000-4-2, IEC61000-4-3, IEC61000-4-4, IEC61000-4-5, IEC61000-4-6, IEC61000-4-8, IEC61000-4-11, FCC Part 15 Class B |
| • Power Requirements | |
| Power Consumption |
180 mA @ +5 V |
| • Warranty | |
| Warranty Period | 5 years |
| Details | See www.moxa.com/warranty |
Universal PCI Boards
| Ordering Info | Model No. | Introduction |
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CP-168U |
8-port RS-232 Universal PCI Smart Multiport Serial Board |
Desktop Connection Modules
| Ordering Info | Model No. | Description |
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Opt8S |
DB62(M) to 8 x DB25(F) RS-232 Connection Box w/ Surge Protection |
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Opt8-M9 |
DB62(M) to 8 x DB9(M) RS-232 Connection Box |
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Opt8-RJ45 |
DB62(M) to 8 x RJ45 (8-pin) RS-232 Connection Box |
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Opt8B |
DB62(M) to 8 x DB25(M) RS-232 Connection Box |
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Opt8Z |
DB62(M) to 8 x DB25(F) RS-422 Connection Box |
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Opt8K |
DB62(M) to 8 x DB25(F) RS-422/485 Connection Box |



