Moxa - CP-132UL/UL-I 2-port RS-422/485 PCI Board
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Features and Benefits
- Over 800 Kbps data throughput for top performance
- 921.6 Kbps maximum baudrate for super fast data transmission
- ADDC® provides automatic data direction control for RS-485 signals
- Transmit data up to 1.2 km with RS-422/485
- 128-byte FIFO and on-chip H/W, S/W flow control
- Compatible with 3.3/5V PCI and PCI-X
- Drivers provided for Windows (Vista, 2003, XP, 2000, 98, ME), WinCE 5.0, Linux, and Unix
- 15 KV ESD protection on the board
- MD1 low profile form factor fi ts small-sized PCs
Overview
The Moxa CP-132UL and CP-132UL-I 2-port universal PCI boards are designed for industrial automation applications that require a long distance, multi-point, PC-based data acquisition solution.
On-chip Automatic Data Direction Control for precision RS-485 communicationRS-485 communication requires precise timing control to enable and disable the line driver. The Moxa Turbo Serial Engine™ chip that powers the CP-132UL/UL-I boards comes with on-chip ADDC®, which makes RS-485 as easy to use as RS-232.
RS-485 multidrop for up to 31 devices within 1.2 kmThe Moxa CP-132UL/UL-I universal PCI boards have 2 RS-422/485 serial ports, each of which can achieve data rates up to 921.6 Kbps. In RS-485 mode, the board can connect up to 31 daisy-chained RS-485 devices within a range of 1.2 km. For long distance RS-485 communication, choose the CP-132UL-I model, which comes with 2 KV optical isolation protection to prevent equipment damage.
Top Serial Performance
Moxa’s 20-plus years of experience in serial board design is now concentrated in a new high performance serial data transmission chip. The Turbo Serial Engine™ chip provides serial boards with a 128-byte FIFO, on-chip hardware and software flow control, and burst data mode. Thanks to the Turbo Serial Engine™, Moxa is able to offer the world’s best performing smart serial boards.
Drivers Provided for Windows, Linux, and Unix
Moxa continues to support a wide variety of operating systems, and the CP-132UL/UL-I boards are no exception. Reliable Windows COM and Linux/Unix TTY drivers are provided for all Moxa boards, and other operating systems, such as WEPOS, are also supported for embedded integration.
| • Hardware | |
| Comm. Controller | MU860 (16C550C compatible) |
| Bus | 32-bit Universal PCI |
| Connector(s) | DB25 female |
| • Serial Interface | |
| Serial Standards | RS-422/485 |
| Number of Ports | 2 |
| Number of Boards | 4 per PC (max.) |
| Serial Line Protection | ESD Protection: 15 KV on the board |
| • 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-422 | TxD+(B), TxD-(A), RxD+(B), RxD-(A), RTS+(B), RTS-(A), CTS+(B), CTS-(A), GND |
| RS-485-4w | TxD+(B), TxD-(A), RxD+(B), RxD-(A), GND |
| RS-485-2w | Data+(B), Data-(A), 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 |
| • Physical Characteristics | |
| Dimensions | 64.5 x 120 mm (2.53 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 | CP-132UL: 120 mA @ +5 V CP-132UL-I: 490 mA @ +5 V |
| • Warranty | |
| Warranty Period | 5 years |
| Details | See www.moxa.com/warranty |
| Ordering Info | Model No. | Introduction |
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CP-132UL |
2-port RS-422/485 Board |
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CP-132UL-I |
2-port RS-422/485 Board with 2 KV Isolation Protection |
| Ordering Info | Model No. | Introduction |
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CBL-M25M9x2-50 |
DB25(M) to 2 x DB9(M) Cable |



