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P5488U

UPCI 8-port 4*RS232/422/485 4*RS232 5V only Card
133,00 EUR

inkl. Umsatzsteuer 158,27 EUR

  • Hersteller Rayon
  • Kategorie: 8-Port 5V Single Mixed
  • The Rayon P5488U is a high-performance, intelligent Universal PCI (UPCI) serial communication card designed to provide eight independent serial ports for industrial, commercial, and embedded PC applications. It integrates both fixed and configurable serial interfaces, offering four RS232-only ports and four ports selectable between RS232, RS422, or RS485 modes. The card operates exclusively on a 5V PCI bus and supports a wide range of operating systems, including DOS, Windows (95 through Vista), Linux, and UNIX variants.
- Eight Independent Serial Ports:
Provides 8 asynchronous serial communication channels per card.

- Mixed Interface Configuration:
- Ports A–D: Fixed RS232 interface.
- Ports E–H: Independently selectable RS232, RS422, or RS485 interfaces.

- Universal PCI Compatibility:
Supports both 5V and 3.3V PCI slots (33 MHz), ensuring compatibility with legacy and modern systems.

- Intelligent Serial Controller:
Each port uses a 16550A-compatible UART with 16-byte FIFO buffers, reducing CPU load and improving throughput.

- Auto-Data-Direction-Control (ADDC):
Built-in automatic data direction control for RS485 half-duplex communication eliminates the need for manual RTS signal handling.

- Plug & Play Resource Allocation:
IRQ and I/O address mapping are automatically assigned by the PCI BIOS, simplifying installation and avoiding conflicts.

- High-Speed Communication:
Supports baud rates from 50 bps to 115,200 bps (standard) and up to 921.6 kbps with optional higher-frequency crystal.

- Comprehensive OS Support:
Compatible with DOS, Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP/2003/Vista, Linux, and SCO OpenServer.

- Flexible Connector Options:
Ships with a DB62 male to 8×DB9 male cable (R804) or optional DB62 to 8×DB25 male cable (R801).

- IRQ Sharing Capability:
Supports shared interrupt operation, allowing multiple PCI cards to coexist efficiently.

- Industrial-Grade Reliability:
Designed for continuous operation in environments from 0°C to 55°C with up to 95% relative humidity.

Ursprungsland: Taiwan R.O.C.

Zolltarifnummer: 8473 3020 000

Comprehensive Product Summary – Rayon Technology P5488U Universal PCI 8-Port Serial Communication Card




### 1. Product Overview

Product Name: UPCI 8-Port 4×RS232/422/485 + 4×RS232 5V Only Card
Model Number: P5488U
Series: Rayon PCIPORT Universal PCI Series
Article Number: P5488U
Manufacturer: Rayon Technology Co., Ltd.
Manufacturer Address: 2F, No. 177, Chung-Shan 2 Rd., Lu-Chou City, Taipei Hsien, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Contact:
- Tel: +886-2-82858362
- Fax: +886-2-82857065
- Email: rayon@ms1.hinet.net
- Web: [www.rayontech.com](http://www.rayontech.com)

The Rayon P5488U is a high-performance, intelligent Universal PCI (UPCI) serial communication card designed to provide eight independent serial ports for industrial, commercial, and embedded PC applications. It integrates both fixed and configurable serial interfaces, offering four RS232-only ports and four ports selectable between RS232, RS422, or RS485 modes. The card operates exclusively on a 5V PCI bus and supports a wide range of operating systems, including DOS, Windows (95 through Vista), Linux, and UNIX variants.




### 2. Key Features

- Eight Independent Serial Ports:
Provides 8 asynchronous serial communication channels per card.

- Mixed Interface Configuration:
- Ports A–D: Fixed RS232 interface.
- Ports E–H: Independently selectable RS232, RS422, or RS485 interfaces.

- Universal PCI Compatibility:
Supports both 5V and 3.3V PCI slots (33 MHz), ensuring compatibility with legacy and modern systems.

- Intelligent Serial Controller:
Each port uses a 16550A-compatible UART with 16-byte FIFO buffers, reducing CPU load and improving throughput.

- Auto-Data-Direction-Control (ADDC):
Built-in automatic data direction control for RS485 half-duplex communication eliminates the need for manual RTS signal handling.

- Plug & Play Resource Allocation:
IRQ and I/O address mapping are automatically assigned by the PCI BIOS, simplifying installation and avoiding conflicts.

- High-Speed Communication:
Supports baud rates from 50 bps to 115,200 bps (standard) and up to 921.6 kbps with optional higher-frequency crystal.

- Comprehensive OS Support:
Compatible with DOS, Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP/2003/Vista, Linux, and SCO OpenServer.

- Flexible Connector Options:
Ships with a DB62 male to 8×DB9 male cable (R804) or optional DB62 to 8×DB25 male cable (R801).

- IRQ Sharing Capability:
Supports shared interrupt operation, allowing multiple PCI cards to coexist efficiently.

- Industrial-Grade Reliability:
Designed for continuous operation in environments from 0°C to 55°C with up to 95% relative humidity.




### 3. Technical Specifications

System Architecture:
- Intelligent PCI serial communication controller card.
- External expansion cable with eight standard DB9 or DB25 connectors.
- ASIC-based PCI interface compliant with PCI Local Bus Specification Rev. 2.1.

Serial Communication Controller:
- Type: 16550A-compatible UART with programmable FIFO.
- Clock Frequency: 1.8432 MHz (standard).
- Optional: Supports up to 14.7456 MHz for higher baud rates.

Port Configuration:
- Total Ports: 8
- Port A–D: RS232 only
- Port E–H: RS232/RS422/RS485 selectable
- Baud Rate Range: 50–115,200 bps (standard)
- Connector Type: DB9M or DB25M via external cable
- Signal Support: TXD, RXD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, RI (depending on interface mode)

Electrical & Bus Interface:
- PCI Bus: 32-bit, 33 MHz
- Voltage: 5V signaling (supports 3.3V slot mechanically)
- Power Requirement: Single 5V supply
- IRQ: One shared interrupt assigned by PCI BIOS
- I/O Mapping: One 64-byte and one 8-byte I/O region assigned by BIOS

Physical Characteristics:
- Card Dimensions: 6.0 × 4.2 inches (152 × 107 mm)
- Weight: Approx. 120 g (card only)
- Cable Length: 0.5–1.0 m (depending on model)

Environmental Conditions:
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 55°C
- Storage Temperature: 0°C to 65°C
- Operating Humidity: 10–95% RH (non-condensing)
- Storage Humidity: 5–95% RH (non-condensing)

Materials:
- PCB: Multi-layer FR-4 industrial-grade board
- Connectors: Gold-plated contacts for durability
- Enclosure: Bare PCB with optional bracket for standard PCI slot




### 4. Functionality

The P5488U functions as a multi-port serial communication interface card that expands a PC’s serial connectivity. It is ideal for industrial automation, data acquisition, instrumentation, and communication server applications.

Operation Principle:
Each port operates independently, managed by a 16550A UART. The card communicates with the host system via the PCI bus, using plug-and-play resource allocation. The RS485 ports feature automatic data direction control, allowing seamless half-duplex communication without software intervention.

Use Cases and Applications:
- Industrial control systems (PLC, SCADA, HMI)
- POS and kiosk systems
- Data logging and acquisition
- Serial device networking (modems, sensors, barcode scanners)
- Communication servers and terminal concentrators
- Embedded systems requiring multiple serial channels

Compatibility:
- Hardware: Works with any PC/AT-compatible system with a 5V or 3.3V PCI slot.
- Software: Drivers available for DOS, Windows (95–Vista), Linux, SCO, and UNIX.
- Supports up to two P5488U cards per system, providing up to 16 serial ports.




### 5. Components & Accessories

Included Components:
- 1 × P5488U PCI interface card
- 1 × DB62 male to 8×DB9 male cable (R804)
- 1 × User manual and driver diskette/CD
- Optional: DB62 to 8×DB25 male cable (R801)

Optional Accessories:
- TB485: DB9 female to RS485 terminal block converter kit
- RS4232-8 Box: External isolation box for converting RS232 to isolated RS422/RS485
- R803 Cable: DB62 male-to-male cable for connecting to RS4232-8 box
- R802 Cable: DB62 to 8×DB25 female cable (alternative connector option)

Connector Pinouts:
- DB62 (on card): Connects to expansion cable
- DB9/DB25 (on cable): Standard serial pin assignments per EIA/TIA-232/422/485 standards




### 6. Installation & Setup

System Requirements:
- PC/AT-compatible system with available PCI slot (5V or 3.3V)
- Supported OS: DOS, Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP/2003/Vista, Linux, SCO OpenServer
- Minimum one available IRQ (shared mode supported)

Installation Procedure:
1. Power off the system.
2. Insert the P5488U card into an available PCI slot.
3. Connect the DB62 expansion cable to the card.
4. Power on the system.
5. The PCI BIOS automatically assigns I/O and IRQ resources.
6. Install the appropriate driver for your operating system.

Jumper Configuration:
- JP1: Card number selector
- ON = First card
- OFF = Second card (for multi-card systems)

Driver Installation:
- Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7: Plug & Play detection; specify driver path (A:\WIN2000 or CD:\UPCI_card\P588U\WIN7_2000_XP_2003_Vista).
- Windows NT4: Manual installation via Control Panel → Network → Add Adapter → “Other” → specify driver directory.
- Windows 95/98/ME: Automatic detection; specify A:\WIN95 directory.
- DOS: Run `PCIPORT.EXE` from driver diskette.
- Linux: Install via `/etc/rayon/Install` script; rebuild kernel module.
- SCO OpenServer: Use `/etc/custom` or `/etc/pciport/build` to install driver.

Multi-Card Installation:
- Up to two P5488U cards per system.
- Assign one card as “first” (JP1 ON) and the other as “second” (JP1 OFF).
- IRQ sharing supported under Windows and Linux; separate IRQs required under SCO.




### 7. Performance & Capabilities

Communication Performance:
- Baud Rate: 50–115,200 bps (standard), up to 921,600 bps with optional crystal
- Data Bits: 5, 6, 7, or 8
- Stop Bits: 1 or 2
- Parity: None, Even, Odd, Mark, Space
- Flow Control: Hardware (RTS/CTS) and Software (XON/XOFF)
- FIFO: 16-byte transmit and receive buffers per port
- Latency: Reduced CPU interrupts via buffered UART design

Throughput & Efficiency:
- Optimized for high-speed, low-latency serial communication.
- PCI bus interface ensures minimal CPU overhead.
- Auto-direction control in RS485 mode enhances half-duplex efficiency.

Limitations:
- Maximum of two cards per system (16 ports total).
- RS485 mode supports half-duplex only.
- Requires 5V PCI slot power (no external power input).
- No onboard isolation (use RS4232-8 box for galvanic isolation).




### 8. Standards & Compliance

Electrical & Interface Standards:
- RS232C (EIA/TIA-232)
- RS422 (EIA/TIA-422-B)
- RS485 (EIA/TIA-485-A)
- PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.1

Software & OS Compliance:
- Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility (legacy systems)
- Linux kernel module support (source-based installation)
- SCO OpenServer driver integration

Environmental & Safety Compliance:
- Designed for industrial operating conditions
- RoHS-compliant manufacturing (lead-free PCB and connectors)
- CE and FCC Class A (industrial environment) compliance (typical for Rayon PCIPORT series)




### 9. Additional Information

Warranty:
- Standard 1-year limited warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship.
- Excludes damage from misuse, electrical surges, or unauthorized modifications.
- Out-of-warranty repairs available at flat-rate service charge.

Support & Service:
- Taiwan Service Center: rayon@ms1.hinet.net
- European Support (Acceed GmbH, Germany): rayon@acceed.com
- Online Resources: [www.acceed.com/rayon](http://www.acceed.com/rayon)

Maintenance:
- No periodic maintenance required.
- Avoid static discharge during handling.
- Keep connectors clean and dry.

Firmware & Driver Updates:
- Updated drivers available for Windows 7 and later (using Windows 2000/XP/Vista driver set).
- Linux source drivers maintained for kernel 2.4.x and later.
- QNX 6.0 and later systems can use built-in `devc-ser8250` driver with manual I/O and IRQ configuration.

Repair & RMA Procedure:
- Obtain RMA number before returning products.
- Provide model, serial number, and failure description.
- Contact Rayon or authorized distributor for return authorization.




### Summary

The Rayon P5488U Universal PCI 8-Port Serial Card is a robust, flexible, and cost-effective solution for expanding serial communication capabilities in industrial and embedded PC environments. With its combination of fixed RS232 and configurable RS232/RS422/RS485 ports, automatic resource allocation, and broad OS compatibility, it provides a versatile platform for multi-protocol serial communication. Its intelligent design minimizes CPU load, supports high-speed data transfer, and ensures reliable operation across diverse applications—from factory automation to data acquisition and communication servers.




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