User Manual

PCI COMM Series

User Manual

Industrial Serial Communication

Cards
Copyright
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Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. Advantech Co., Ltd. reserves the right to
make improvements on the products described in this manual at any time without
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infringements of the rights of third parties, which may result from its use.

Acknowledgments
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Product Warranty (5 years)

Advantech warrants to you, the original purchaser, that this product will be free from
defects in materials and workmanship for 5 years from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not apply to products that have been repaired or altered by per-
sons other than repair personnel authorized by Advantech, nor does it apply to prod-
ucts that have been subject to misuse, abuse, accident, or improper installation.
Under the terms of this warranty, Advantech assumes no liability for consequences
arising from such events.
Because of Advantech's high quality-control standards and rigorous testing, most of
our customers never need to use our repair service. If an Advantech product is defec-
tive, it will be repaired or replaced at no charge during the warranty period. For out-
of-warranty repairs, you will be billed according to the cost of replacement materials,
service time, and freight. Please consult your dealer for more details.
If you believe that you have a defective product, follow these steps:

1. Collect all the information about the problem encountered (e.g., CPU speed,
Advantech products used, other hardware and software used, etc.). Note any-
thing abnormal and list any on-screen messages that appear when the problem
occurs.
2. Call your dealer and describe the problem. Please have your manual, product,
and any helpful information readily available.
3. If your product is diagnosed as defective, obtain a return merchandize authori-
zation (RMA) number from your dealer. This allows us to process your return
more quickly.
4. Carefully pack the defective product, a fully completed Repair and Replacement
Order Card, and proof of purchase date (e.g., a photocopy of your sales receipt)
in a shippable container. A product returned without proof of the purchase date
is not eligible for warranty service.
5. Write the RMA number clearly on the outside of the package and ship it prepaid
to your dealer.

Part No. 2003160004 Edition 5

Printed in Taiwan January 2018

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Declaration of Conformity
CE

This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications. Test conditions
for passing include the equipment being operated within an industrial enclosure. To
protect the product from damage due to electrostatic discharge and EMI leakage, we
strongly recommend using CE-compliant industrial enclosure products.

FCC Class A

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A dig-
ital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated
in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio-frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc-
tion manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of
this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at his or her own expense.

Technical Support and Assistance

1. Visit the Advantech website at www.advantech.com/support for the latest infor-
mation about this product.
2. Should you require additional assistance, contact your distributor, sales repre-
sentative, or Advantech's customer service center for technical support. Please
have the following information ready before you call:
– Product name and serial number
– Description of your peripheral attachments
– Description of your software (OS, version, application software, etc.)
– A complete description of the problem
– The exact wording of any error messages

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Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Warning! Warnings indicate conditions, which if not observed, can cause personal
injury!

Caution! Cautions are included to help you avoid damaging hardware or losing
data.

Note! Notes provide optional additional information.

Document Feedback
To assist us in improving this manual, we welcome your feedback. Please write to
[email protected].

Packing List
Before setting up the system, you should check that the items listed below are
included and in good condition. Please contact your dealer immediately if there is
some discrepancy.
 PCI communication interface board
 Industrial communication driver, utility, and user manual (CD-ROM)

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Safety Instructions
1. Read these safety instructions carefully.
2. Retain the user manual for later reference.
3. Disconnect the equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning. Use a damp
cloth. Do not use liquid or spray detergents.
4. For plug-in equipment, the power outlet socket must be located near the equip-
ment and be easily accessible.
5. Keep the equipment away from humidity.
6. Place the equipment on a stable surface during installation. Dropping it or letting
it fall may cause damage.
7. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection. Protect the equipment
from overheating. Do not cover the openings.
8. Ensure that the power source voltage is correct before connecting the equip-
ment to a power outlet.
9. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it. Do not place anything
over the power cord.
10. Pay attention to any cautions and warnings noted on the equipment.
11. If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the power source
to prevent damage from transient overvoltage.
12. Never pour any liquid into the openings. This may cause fire or electrical shock.
13. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment should be
opened only by qualified service personnel.
14. If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service
personnel:
– The power cord or plug is damaged.
– Liquid has penetrated the equipment.
– The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
– The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it to work according to
the user manual.
– The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
– The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
15. Do not store this equipment in an environment where the temperature may go
below -20°C (-4°F) or above 60°C (140°F). This could damage the equipment.
The equipment should be kept in a controlled environment.
16. CAUTION: The battery may explode if it is incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer, and dis-
card used batteries in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
17. In accordance with IEC 704-1:1982, the sound pressure level at the operator's
position does not exceed 70 dB (A).
DISCLAIMER: These instructions are given in accordance with IEC 704-1. Advan-
tech disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements contained herein.

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Safety Precaution - Static Electricity
Follow these simple precautions to protect yourself from harm and to protect the
equipment from damage:
 To avoid electrical shock, always disconnect the power from your PC chassis
before you work on it. Do not touch any components on the CPU card or other
cards while the PC is on.
 Disconnect the power before making any configuration changes. A power spike
as you connect a jumper or install a card may damage sensitive electronic com-
ponents.

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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction..........................................1
1.1 Description ................................................................................................ 2
1.1.1 PCI Bus......................................................................................... 2
1.2 Features .................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Specifications ............................................................................................ 3
1.3.1 Bus Interface................................................................................. 3
Table 1.1: Transmission Modes .................................................. 3
Table 1.2: Power Consumption ................................................... 4
1.3.2 Ordering Information ..................................................................... 5
Table 1.3: Model List ................................................................... 5
Table 1.4: PCI Communication Card Selection Guide ................ 5

Chapter 2 Hardware Configuration......................7

2.1 Initial Inspection ........................................................................................ 8
2.2 Jumper and Switch Locations ................................................................... 9
2.2.1 PCI-1602B .................................................................................... 9
Figure 2.1 PCI-1602B Silk Screen............................................... 9
2.2.2 PCI-1602C/PCI-1604C ................................................................. 9
Figure 2.2 PCI-1602C/1604C Silk Screen ................................... 9
2.2.3 PCI-1602UP................................................................................ 10
Figure 2.3 PCI-1602UP Silk Screen .......................................... 10
2.2.4 PCI-1612B/PCI-1610B................................................................ 10
Figure 2.4 PCI-1612B/1610B Silk Screen ................................. 10
2.2.5 PCI-1612C/PCI-1610C ............................................................... 11
Figure 2.5 PCI-1612C/1610C Silk Screen ................................. 11
2.2.6 PCI-1622B/PCI-1620A/PCI-1620B ............................................. 11
Figure 2.6 PCI-1622B/PCI-1620A/PCI-1620B Silk Screen........ 11
2.2.7 PCI-1622C .................................................................................. 12
Figure 2.7 PCI-1622C Silk Screen............................................. 12
2.3 Jumper Settings ...................................................................................... 13
2.3.1 How to Set Jumpers.................................................................... 13
Figure 2.8 How to Set Jumpers ................................................. 13
2.3.2 Default Settings........................................................................... 13
2.3.3 Mode Selection by Jumper/DIP Settings .................................... 14
Figure 2.9 PCI-1600 Series RS-232/422/485 Selection ............ 14
Table 2.1: PCI-1600 Series Operating Mode Jump Position..... 14
Table 2.2: Board ID Setting ....................................................... 14
Table 2.3: TX Enable Mode Selection ....................................... 15
Figure 2.10Impedance Selection (for PCI-1600 Series) ............. 16
Table 2.4: PCI-1600 Series Impedance Selection Jumper Position
.................................................................................. 16
2.4 Card Installation ...................................................................................... 17

Chapter 3 Driver Setup and Installation ............19

3.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 20
3.2 Driver Setup ............................................................................................ 20
3.2.1 Operating System Driver Setup .................................................. 20
3.3 Driver Uninstall........................................................................................ 23

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Appendix 4 ICOM Tools ........................................ 25
4.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 26
4.2 Installation............................................................................................... 26
4.3 ICOM Tools User Interface ..................................................................... 26
4.3.1 Menu Bar .................................................................................... 26
4.3.2 Tool Bar ...................................................................................... 27
4.3.3 Com Port Tab ............................................................................. 28
4.3.4 Port Status .................................................................................. 28
4.3.5 Message Logo ............................................................................ 29
4.3.6 TX Slide Bar................................................................................ 29
4.3.7 Performance Listing Area ........................................................... 29
4.3.8 Status Bar ................................................................................... 30
4.4 Using the ICOM Tools Utility................................................................... 30
4.4.1 Port Selection ............................................................................. 30
Figure 4.1 ICOM Tools Program Window.................................. 30
Figure 4.2 Select Port Dialog Box ............................................. 30
Figure 4.3 Ports Selected Appear in the Selected Ports Field .. 31
Figure 4.4 ICOM Tools User Interface....................................... 31
4.4.2 Configuring a Port....................................................................... 32
Figure 4.5 Test Information on the Performance Listing Area... 32
Figure 4.6 Test Information on the Performance Listing Area... 33
4.4.3 Close Port ................................................................................... 33
4.4.4 Exit the ICOM Tools Utility.......................................................... 33
4.5 Messages on Status Bar and Message Logo Area................................. 33
4.5.1 Status Bar Messages.................................................................. 34
4.5.2 Message Logo Messages........................................................... 34

Appendix 5 Pin Assignments and Wiring ........... 35

5.1 Pin Assignments ..................................................................................... 36
5.1.1 PCI-1602B/C/UP......................................................................... 36
Table 5.1: PCI-1602B/C Male DB9 on Bracket ......................... 36
5.1.2 PCI-1604B/C............................................................................... 36
Table 5.2: PCI-1604C Male DB9 on Bracket............................. 36
5.1.3 PCI-1610B/C............................................................................... 37
Table 5.3: PCI-1610B/C Male DB9 on Cable ............................ 37
Table 5.4: PCI-1610B/C Male DB25 on Cable .......................... 37
Table 5.5: PCI-1610B/C Female DB37 on Bracket ................... 38
5.1.4 PCI-1612B/C............................................................................... 39
Table 5.6: PCI-1612B/C Male DB9 on Cable ............................ 39
Table 5.7: PCI-1612B/C Male DB25 on Cable .......................... 39
Table 5.8: PCI-1612B/C Female DB37 on Bracket ................... 40
5.1.5 PCI-1620A, PCI-1620B and PCI-1622B ..................................... 41
Table 5.9: PCI-1620A, PCI-1620B and PCI-1622B Female DB62
on Bracket ................................................................ 41
Table 5.11: PCI-1620A and PCI-1620B Male DB9 on Cable ...... 42
Table 5.12: PCI-1622B Male DB25 on Cable.............................. 42
Table 5.10: PCI-1622B Male DB9 on Cable................................ 42
5.1.6 PCI-1622C .................................................................................. 43
Table 5.13: PCI-1622C Male DB9 on Cable .............................. 43
Table 5.14: PCI-1622C Female DB78 on Bracket ...................... 44
5.2 Wiring...................................................................................................... 45
5.2.1 RS-232 Signal Wiring ................................................................. 45
Table 5.15: Terminal or PC (DTE) Connections.......................... 45
Table 5.16: Modem Connections ................................................ 45
Table 5.17: Terminal Without Handshake ................................... 46
5.2.2 RS-422 Signal Wiring ................................................................. 46
Table 5.18: RS-422 DB9 Pin Assignment ................................... 46

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 5.2.3 RS-485 Signal Wiring.................................................................. 47
Figure 5.1 RS-485 Wiring Topology .......................................... 47

Appendix A Scale of Connectors ..........................49

A.1 Connector Size Comparison ................................................................... 50
Figure A.1 DB9 Male.................................................................. 50
Figure A.2 DB25 Male................................................................ 50
Figure A.3 DB37 Female............................................................ 50
Figure A.4 DB62 Female............................................................ 51
Figure A.5 DB78 Female............................................................ 51

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 Chapter 1
1 Introduction
1.1 Description
1.1.1 PCI Bus
The PCI Bus is a high-performance bus that provides a processor-independent data
path between the CPU and high-speed peripherals. PCI is a robust interconnect
mechanism designed specifically to accommodate multiple high-performance periph-
erals for serial communication, SCSI, LAN, and so on.
Advantech’s serial communication card leverages the “Plug & Play” capability
defined in the PCI 2.1/2.2 bus specification. The board requires only one PCI slot and
provides independent serial channels. All channels are addressed in a continuous
32-byte I/O block for simplified software access. Furthermore, all channels may
share one PCI interrupt. An interrupt status register is available for determining the
interrupt source.
The Advantech PCI communication card applies the RE-232/422/485 standard,
which provides deeper FIFOs compared to serial ports. These upgraded FIFOs
greatly reduce the CPU overhead and are ideal for heavy multitasking environments.

1.2 Features
PCI Card Features
 PCI Specification 2.1/2.2 compliant
 Speeds of up to 921.6 Kbps for extremely fast data transmission
 Supports any baud rate
 2 x RS-232 or RS- 232/422/485 ports/ XR17V352 UART with 256-byte FIFOs
 4 x RS-232 or RS- 232/422/485 ports/ XR17V354 UART with 256-byte FIFOs
 8 x RS-232 or RS- 232/422/485 ports/ XR17V358 UART with 256-byte FIFOs
 OS support: Windows XP/7/8/10 and Linux (refer to the software release note
for information on the supported OS versions)
 Utility-ICOM tools

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1.3 Specifications

Chapter 1
1.3.1 Bus Interface
The following table shows the bus specifications of the comm. cards.
 Bus Interface  Models
PCI-1602B, PCI-1602C, PCI-1602UP, PCI-1604C, PCI-
PCI Bus Specifications 2.2 1610B, PCI-1610C, PCI-1612B, PCI-1612C, PCI-1620A,
PCI-1620B, PCI-1622B, PCI-1622C

Introduction
 IRQ: All ports use the same IRQ assigned by PCI Plug-and-Play
 Data bits: 5, 6, 7, 8
 Stop bits: 1, 1.5, 2
 Parity: None, Even, Odd, Mark, and Space
 Speed (bps):
Model Criteria Speed (bps)
A level 50~921.6 kbps
PCI Series
B level 50~921.6 kbps
 Data Signals:
Table 1.1: Transmission Modes
BUS Interface Model Name Ports Communication Interface
RS-232 RS-422 RS-485
PCI PCI-1602B 2 V V V
PCI-1602C 2 V V V
PCI-1602UP 2 V V V
PCI-1604B 2 V
PCI-1604C 2 V
PCI-1610B 4 V
PCI-1612B 4 V V V
PCI-1612C 4 V V V
PCI-1610C 4 V
PCI-1620A 8 V
PCI-1620B 8 V
PCI-1622B 8 V V V
PCI-1622C 8 V V V
1. RS-232: TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, RI
2. RS-422: Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-, CTS+, CTS-, RTS+, RTS-
3. RS-485: Data+, Data-
 Dimensions
Size Model
119.91 x 106.67 mm PCI-1602B, PCI-1602C, PCI-1604C
(4.72” x 4.2")
174.65 x 106.67 mm PCI-1610B, PCI-1610C, PCI-1612B, PCI-1612C, PCI-1620A,
(6.88” x 4.2") PCI-1620B, PCI-1622B, PCI-1622C
119.91 x 64.41 mm PCI-1602UP
(4.7" x 2.5")
(low-profile MD1)

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  Power Consumption
Table 1.2: Power Consumption
Model Name Typical Maximum
PCI-1602B 260 mA @ +3.3 V 330 mA @ +3.3 V
PCI-1602C 260 mA @ +3.3 V 450 mA @ +3.3 V
PCI-1602UP 260 mA @ +3.3 V 420 mA @ +3.3 V
PCI-1604C 260 mA @ +3.3 V 450 mA @ +3.3 V
PCI-1610B 260 mA @ +3.3 V 530 mA @ +3.3 V
PCI-1610C 260 mA @ +3.3 V 680 mA @ +3.3 V
PCI-1612B 260 mA @ +3.3 V 530 mA @ +3.3 V
PCI-1612C 260 mA @ +3.3 V 680 mA @ +3.3 V
PCI-1620A 260 mA @ +3.3 V 880 mA @ +3.3 V
PCI-1620B 260 mA @ +3.3 V 880 mA @ +3.3 V
PCI-1622B 260 mA @ +3.3 V 880 mA @ +3.3 V
PCI-1622C 260 mA @ +3.3 V 1250 mA @ +3.3 V
 Operating Temperature: -10~60°C (14~144°F)
 Operating Humidity: 5~95% relative humidity, non-condensing
 Storage Temperature: -25~85°C (-13~185°F)
 Current Value: 20 mA (standard)
 Mode:
RS-232/422: Asynchronous, full duplex
RS-485: Asynchronous, half duplex
 Baud Rate: 50~921.6 Kbps
 Transmission Distance:
RS-232 < 15 m
RS-422/485 < 1000 m

Note! PCI-1602UP uses PI7C8952 as the communication controller.

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1.3.2 Ordering Information

Chapter 1
Table 1.3: Model List
Product Description
PCI-1602B 2-port RS-232/422/485 PCI comm. card w/surge protection
PCI-1602C 2-port RS-232/422/485 PCI comm. card w/surge and isolation protection
PCI-1602UP 2-port RS-232/422/485 low-profile PCI comm. Card w/surge and isolation pro-
tection

Introduction
PCI-1604C 2-port RS-232 PCI comm. card w/surge and isolation protection
PCI-1610B 4-port RS-232 PCI comm. card w/surge protection
PCI-1610C 4-port RS-232 PCI comm. card w/surge and isolation protection
PCI-1612B 4-port RS-232/422/485 PCI comm. card w/surge protection
PCI-1612C 4-port RS-232/422/485 PCI comm. card w/surge and isolation protection
PCI-1620A 8-port RS-232 PCI comm. card
PCI-1620B 8-port RS-232 PCI comm. Card w/surge protection
PCI-1622B 8-port RS-232/422/485 PCI comm. card w/surge protection
PCI-1622C 8-port RS-232/422/485 PCI comm. card w/surge and isolation protection

Table 1.4: PCI Communication Card Selection Guide

Protection
Model Ports Comm. Interface Support
Surge Isolation
B RS-232/422/485 1000 V
PCI-1602 C RS-232/422/485 1000 V 3000 VDC
2
UP RS-232/422/485 1000V 3000 VDC
PCI-1604 C RS-232 1000 V 3000 VDC
B RS-232 1000 V
PCI-1610
C RS-232 1000 V 3000 VDC
4
B RS-232/422/485 1000 V
PCI-1612
C RS-232/422/485 1000 V 3000 VDC
A RS-232
PCI-1620
B RS-232 1000 V
8
B RS-232/422/485 1000 V
PCI-1622
C RS-232/422/485 1000 V 3000 VDC

1.3.2.1 Accessories
 OPT4A-AE: 30-cm male DB-37 to 4 x male DB9 cables
 OPT8C-AE: 1-m male DB-62 to 8 x male DB-25 cables
 OPT8H-AE: 1-m male DB-62 to 8 x male DB-9 cables
 OPT8J-AE: 1-m male DB-78 to 8 x male DB-9 cables
 OPT8HP: 1-m double shield DB-62 to 8 x DB-9 cables
 OPT8AP-AE: 8-port RS-232(DCE) connection box w/(F) DB25 connector

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 Chapter 2
2 Hardware
Configuration
2.1 Initial Inspection
1. PCI comm. card
2. ICOM CD-ROM including:
a. User manual
b. Industrial communication driver
c. Utility tool
We carefully inspect our PCI communication cards mechanically and electrically
before shipping. Your card should be free of marks and scratches and in perfect
working condition upon receipt.

As you unpack, check for any signs of shipping damage (damaged box, scratches,
dents, etc.). Should you find any damage or if the card fails to meet specifications,
please notify our service department or your local sales representative immediately.
The carrier should also be notified. Please retain the shipping carton and packing
material for further inspections by the carrier.

After inspection we will arrange either repair or a replacement.

When you handle the card, hold the rear metal panel when removing it from its pro-
tective packaging. Keep the anti-vibration packaging for later storage should you
need to remove the card from the PC.

Warning! Discharge your body’s static electric charge by touching the back of the
grounded chassis of the system unit (metal) before handling the board.
You should avoid contact with materials that hold a static charge such
as plastic, vinyl, and styrofoam. Handle the board only by its edges to
prevent static from damaging its integrated circuits. Avoid touching the
exposed circuit connectors. We recommend that you use a grounded
wrist strap and place the card on a static dissipative mat whenever you
handle it.

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2.2 Jumper and Switch Locations

Chapter 2
2.2.1 PCI-1602B

Hardware Configuration
Figure 2.1 PCI-1602B Silk Screen

2.2.2 PCI-1602C/PCI-1604C

Figure 2.2 PCI-1602C/1604C Silk Screen

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2.2.3 PCI-1602UP

Figure 2.3 PCI-1602UP Silk Screen

2.2.4 PCI-1612B/PCI-1610B

Figure 2.4 PCI-1612B/1610B Silk Screen

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2.2.5 PCI-1612C/PCI-1610C

Chapter 2
Hardware Configuration
Figure 2.5 PCI-1612C/1610C Silk Screen

2.2.6 PCI-1622B/PCI-1620A/PCI-1620B

Figure 2.6 PCI-1622B/PCI-1620A/PCI-1620B Silk Screen

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2.2.7 PCI-1622C

Figure 2.7 PCI-1622C Silk Screen

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2.3 Jumper Settings

Chapter 2
This section details the possible jumper configurations for your card.

2.3.1 How to Set Jumpers

Configure the card to match the needs of your application by setting the jumpers. A
jumper is the simplest type of electric switch. It consists of two metal pins and a small
metal clip (typically protected by a plastic cover) that slides over the pins to connect
them. To “close” a jumper, connect the pins with the clip. To “open” a jumper, remove
the clip. You may find a pair of needle-nose pliers useful for setting the jumpers.

Hardware Configuration
If you have any doubts about the best hardware configuration for your application,
contact your local distributor or sales representative before making any changes.

Figure 2.8 How to Set the Jumpers

2.3.2 Default Settings

The card is shipped with default settings. If you need to change these settings,
please refer to the following sections.

PCI-1600 Series Communication Card Settings

Tx
Default
Model Specifications Enable Remarks
Setting
Mode
PCI-1602B/1602C RS-232/422/485 RS-232 Auto *Jumpers are pro-
PCI-1604C RS-232 RS-232 N/A vided for terminator
use and packed
PCI-1610B/1610C RS-232 RS-232 N/A
in the PE bag along
PCI-1612B/1612C RS-232/422/485 RS-232 Auto with
PCI-1620A/PCI-1620B RS-232 RS-232 N/A the card
PCI-1622B/1622C RS-232/422/485 RS-232 Auto
PCI-1602UP RS-232/422/485 RS-232 Auto

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2.3.3 Mode Selection by Jumper/DIP Settings
2.3.3.1 RS232/422/485 Selection (PCI-1602B/1602C/1612B/1612C/1622B/1622C)
Should you wish to configure the PCI communication card to operate in the RS-232
or RS422/RS-485 mode, you will locate jumpers at CNX to make connection as
shown below.

Figure 2.9 PCI-1600 Series RS-232/422/485 Selection

Table 2.1: PCI-1600 Series Operating Mode Jumper Position

Model CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8
PCI-1602B CN1 CN3
PCI-1602C CN1 CN3
PCI-1612B CN1 CN2 CN3 CN4
PCI-1612C CN1 CN2 CN3 CN4
PCI-1622B CN10 CN11 CN12 CN13 CN14 CN15 CN16 CN17
PCI-1622C CN1 CN2 CN3 CN4 CN5 CN6 CN7 CN8
PCI-1602UP CN1 CN3

2.3.3.2 Board ID Function (SW1)

The comm. cards feature a built-in DIP switch for defining the card’s board ID. When
multiple cards are installed, the board ID switch is useful for identifying the device
number of each card.
After setting each COM card, you can identify each card installed in the system
according to their device numbers. The default board ID value is 0 (disabled). To
adjust the board ID value, configure SW1 according to Table 2.2.
After COM ports have been created, the COM port number will be linked to the board
ID even if the card is moved to a different PCI/PCIE slot. This is a useful function for
maintenance and mass production applications.
(PCI-1620A/PCI-1620B/PCI-1622B are SW2)

Table 2.2: Board ID Setting

SW Position 3 Position 2 Position 1 Position 0
BoardID BID3 BID2 BID1 BID0
0 ON ON ON ON
1 ON ON ON OFF
2 ON ON OFF ON
3 ON ON OFF OFF
4 ON OFF ON ON
5 ON OFF ON OFF
6 ON OFF OFF ON
7 ON OFF OFF OFF
8 OFF ON ON ON
9 OFF ON ON OFF
10 OFF ON OFF ON

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Table 2.2: Board ID Setting
11 OFF ON OFF OFF
12 OFF OFF ON ON
13 OFF OFF ON OFF
14 OFF OFF OFF ON
15 OFF OFF OFF OFF
Note: On: 0, Off: 1

2.3.3.3 Tx Enable Mode Selection (SW2)

Hardware Configuration
Tx Enable Mode is set by two, four, or eight position DIP switches (one for each port).
If a switch is set to “On,” the driver of the corresponding port will always be enabled,
and the COM port will change to RS-422 master mode, which means that the Tx out-
put is always enabled. If a switch is set to “OFF,” the driver will be in Auto Direction
Control Mode. You must select a mode before beginning any RS-422 applications.
(PCI-1620A/PCI-1620B/PCI-1622B are SW1)

Table 2.3: Tx Enable Mode Selection

Mode Switch Position Description
RS-422_Master ON Tx always enabled
RS-422_Slave/RS-485 OFF Auto direction control enabled

Note! Do not set termination resistors in RS232 mode.

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2.3.3.4 Termination Setup (for PCI-1602B/1602C/1612B/1612C/1622B/1622C)
If necessary, you can set termination resistors to match the impedance. Each signal
line (Tx, Rx) has a separate resistor.

Note! Especially in fields with serious electric noise, setting termination resis-
tors is helpful to stabilize communications. Ensure that both sides of the
RS-485 bus have termination resistors. See Sections 5.2.2 and 5.2.3 for
further details.

Termination is recommended for when designing an RS-422 interface. RS422 Mode

with a terminator resistor is 120 Ω under standard conditions. However, the transmis-
sion condition is affected by the impedance of the cable length.

Figure 2.10 Impedance Selection (PCI-1600 Series)

Table 2.4: PCI-1600 Series Impedance Selection Jumper Position

Model CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8
PCI-1602B CN2 CN4
PCI-1602C CN2 CN4
PCI-1612B CN5 CN6 CN7 CN8
PCI-1612C CN5 CN6 CN7 CN8
PCI-1622B CN2 CN3 CN4 CN5 CN6 CN7 CN8 CN9
PCI-1622C CN9 CN10 CN11 CN12 CN13 CN14 CN15 CN16
PCI-1602UP CN2 CN4

Note! Do not set termination resistors under RS232 mode.

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2.4 Card Installation

Chapter 2
Note! We strongly recommend that you install the software driver before installing the
hardware. This will guarantee a smooth and trouble-free installation process.
Turn off your PC’s power supply whenever you install or remove the PCI comm.
card or its cables. Static electricity can easily damage computer equipment.
Ground yourself by touching the chassis of the computer (metal) before you
touch any boards. See the static warning in Chapter 2.

1. Install the driver (see Sections 3.1 and 3.2 for reference).

Hardware Configuration
2. Turn off the computer and all peripheral devices.
3. Disconnect the power cord and any other cables from the back of the computer.
4. Remove the PC cover (refer to the user manual if necessary).
5. Install the PCI comm. card into your PCI bus.
6. Replace the PC cover and reconnect the cables disconnected at Step 3.
7. Turn the computer on.
8. The the PCI comm. card driver will install automatically (see Sections 3.3~3.5).
9. Test the COM port and verify normal operation (see Chapter 4).
10. Refer to the pin assignment chart and cabling information (see Chapter 5).

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 Chapter 3
3 Driver Setup and
Installation
3.1 Introduction
This chapter describes the driver installation, configuration, and uninstall procedures
for Windows. We strongly recommend installing the software driver before the hard-
ware. This will guarantee a smooth and trouble-free installation process.

3.2 Driver Setup

Windows supports up to 256 serial ports (COM1~COM256). To fully utilize the
advanced features of Windows (e.g., multiprocessing and multithreading), Windows
7/8/10 (and other versions) device drivers that are provided with the PCI comm. card
all conform to the COMM API standard.

3.2.1 Operating System Driver Setup

Follow these steps to install your PCI comm. card driver on Windows:
1. Insert the DVD into your drive.
2. The driver setup program will launch automatically. If the AutoPlay function is
not enabled on your system, use Windows Explorer or the Windows Run com-
mand to execute autorun.exe on the DVD.
3. After the setup program is launched, the following screen will appear:

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4. Click Continue and the catalogue select page will appear. Click Installation to

Chapter 3
view the installation options.

Driver Setup and Installation

5. Choose the driver you want to install, then click the corresponding hyperlink.

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3.3 Driver Uninstall

Chapter 3
1. To remove the ICOM driver, click Uninstall inside the Start Menu folder and fol-
low the prompts.

Driver Setup and Installation

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 Chapter 4
4 ICOM Tools
4.1 Introduction
Advantech ICOM Tools provide a convenient utility to help you test the performance
of ICOM cards through analyzing the port status. They feature a user-friendly GUI
with testing options available via menu commands and toolbar buttons.
Advantech ICOM Tools are applicable to all series of Advantech ICOM cards, and
may even be used with third-party ICOM cards. It is included on the companion DVD
with all Advantech industrial communication cards.

4.2 Installation
To begin installation, double-click the ICOM_Tools.exe icon in the Tools folder or
click the Advantech ICOM Utility hyperlink in the installation window to launch the
ICOM Tools setup program. The setup program will copy the program files to a spec-
ified destination folder or the default installation path (i.e. C:\Program Files\Advan-
tech\ICOM Tools). A program folder will be created in your Start/Programs menu (you
can access the program through Start/Program/Advantech PCI Comm Tools/COM
Examine Tool).

4.3 ICOM Tools User Interface

4.3.1 Menu Bar

The menus contain various commands for port testing. You can also use short-cut
keys.

Port

Select: Select the ports you want to configure

Setup: Setup the configuration of a specific port
Close: Close a specific port
Run: Run the test on a specific port
Stop: Stop the test on a specific port

All Ports

Setup: Setup the configuration of all ports

Run: Run the test on all ports
Stop: Stop the test on all ports

Help
This menu allows you to access online help.

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4.3.2 Tool Bar

Chapter 4
The toolbar icons are described as follows:

Port Select: Selects the port(s) you want to perform testing on

Port Setup: Sets up configuration of the port you have selected

ICOM Tools
Port Close: Closes the port you have selected

Port Run: Runs the port test on the port you have selected

Port Stop: Stops the port test on the port you have selected

All Ports Setup: Sets up the configuration of all ports not running tests

All Ports Run: Runs the test on all ports

All Ports Stop: Stops the test on all ports

Clear Message: Clears messages in the Message Logo panel and the Rx
length information in the Performance Listing panel

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4.3.3 Com Port Tab
Each COM tab represents a specific port you have selected for testing and configura-
tion. Each tab contains a Transfer Mode, Port Status, and Message Logo panel.

Transfer Modes
You can specify the transfer mode to be Normal, Loopback (Active), or Loopback
(Passive).
Normal: This setting enables simultaneous data transmission/reception. The data
signalling rate is helpful for identifying the performance of a communication card
installed on your system.
Loopback (Active)/Loopback (Passive): In loopback mode, a series of transmitted
data are expected to appear with the same structure on the receiving end. Using
loopback mode, you can check the integrity of the received data and determine
whether a transmission error has occurred. Active and passive loopback work in tan-
dem; under active loopback mode, a port will send data first and then receive data
later, whereas under passive mode, a port will take data received on the Rx line and
retransmit it via the Tx line. These two modes form a logical loop.

4.3.4 Port Status

The port status labels are defined as follows:

 DTR: Data terminal ready
 DSR: Data set ready
 RTS: Request to send
 CTS: Clear to send
 CD: Carrier detect
For RS-232 specifications, DTR and RTS are for output signals and can be toggled
on/off by double-clicking the corresponding labels. However, if you are using RTS/
CTS for flow control to run the test, you will notice that RTS appears in black. This
indicates that the RTS can no longer be toggled on/off since it is controlled by the
driver.

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4.3.5 Message Logo

Chapter 4
The Message Logo panel displays relevant messages about the port(s) you have
selected. See Section 4.5 for information on the messages that are shown in this

ICOM Tools
panel.

4.3.6 Tx Slide Bar

The Tx slide bar gives you control of the overall system loading. With this, the trans-
mission rate of your port(s) can be set from 0% to 100%.

4.3.7 Performance
The Performance panel displays information on the Rx length (received packet byte
length), transmission rate (B/s), and last abnormal status of each port being tested.

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4.3.8 Status Bar

The status bar displays current information on the selected port. It indicates whether
a port is ready, running, busy, stopped, or not applicable. It also shows the baud rate,
data bit, stop bit, parity bit, and flow control (e.g., 1200 N 8 1 NONE), with the test
duration shown in hh:mm:ss format on the right. See Section 4.5 for information on
the messages that appear in this panel.

4.4 Using the ICOM Tools Utility

To launch the ICOM Tools Utility, access Start/Programs/Advantech PCI Comm
Tools/COM Examine Tools.

4.4.1 Port Selection

Follow these steps for port selection:
1. Launch ICOM Tools. The program window is shown in Figure 4.1. The window
will be blank if you have not yet selected a port.

Figure 4.1 ICOM Tools Program Window

2. There are two ways to select ports: 1) on the Port menu, click Select; or 2)
press the Port Select button on the toolbar. This will open the Select Port
dialog box (Figure 4.2).

Figure 4.2 “Select Port” Dialog Box

Choose which port(s) you want to test by selecting the checkbox or double-clicking
the port name(s) (you can do the same to deselect a port). The ports you select will
immediately appear in the Selected Port panel (see Figure 4.3).

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 Chapter 4
ICOM Tools
Figure 4.3 “Selected Port” Panel
Click OK to view the ICOM Tools user interface (Figure 4.4).

Figure 4.4 ICOM Tools User Interface

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4.4.2 Configuring a Port
You can choose to configure a specific port before running your test. Simply click the
corresponding port tab (COM1, COM2, etc.) and then press the Port Setup button
on the toolbar or click Setup on the Port menu. To configure all ports, press the
All Ports Setup button on the toolbar or click Setup on the All Ports menu. This
will open the Configure Port dialog box (Figure 4.5).

Figure 4.5 Test Information on the Performance Listing Area

In the Configure Port dialog box, you can configure the baud rate, data bits, parity,
stop bits, and flow control mode for the specified port (or for all ports). Once you have
configured the ports, click OK to apply the configuration.

Note! When setting up all ports, you must stop any ports that are running the
test or they will not be configured. In other words, you can configure only
those ports that have been stopped.

Run the Test

After the ports have been configured, you can start the test on the selected port by
pressing the Run button on the toolbar or by clicking Run on the Port menu. Sim-
ilarly, to run the test on all ports, press the All Ports Run button on the toolbar or
click Run on the All Ports menu. Once the test has started, information on port per-
formance will be shown in the Performance panel.

Figure 4.6 “Performance” Panel

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 The columns in the Performance panels are explained briefly as follows:

Chapter 4
Port COM port number
Rx Length Received packet length (in bytes)
(Bytes/Sec.) Transmission rate
Last Abnormal Status Last abnormal status
Stop the Test

To stop the test on a specific port, press the Port Stop button on the toolbar or
click Stop on the Port menu. To stop the test on all ports, press the All Ports Stop

ICOM Tools
button on the toolbar or click Stop on the All Ports menu. You can restart the test
by pressing the Run button on the toolbar or by clicking Run on the Port menu. To
run all ports at once, press the All Ports Run button on the toolbar or click Run
on the All Ports menu.

4.4.3 Close Port

If you want to close a port, go to the tab for the com port you wish to close and press
the Port Close button or click Close on the Port menu.

4.4.4 Exit the ICOM Tools Utility

To exit the ICOM Tools utility, click Exit on the Port menu or press the Close button.

4.5 Status Bar and Message Logo Panel Messages

Messages appearing in the Status Bar and Message Logo panels give specific
information on your system settings and performance.

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4.5.1 Status Bar Messages
BUSY: The port is currently used by another application.
FAIL: The configuration parameters are not accepted by the port.
N/A PORT: The port is not available in the system.
READY: The port is ready to run or to be configured.
RUNNING: The test is running on the port.
STOPPED: The test running on the port has been manually stopped.

4.5.2 Message Logo Messages

Port Opened: The port has been manually opened.
Port Setup Fail: The port configuration parameters are incorrect or unsupported.
Port Running: The port is running a test.
Port Stopped: The test has stopped on the port.
Tx Starting/Tx Stopped: Transmission has started/stopped.
Rx Starting/Rx Stopped: Reception has started/stopped.
Break Error: A break event has been detected on the port.
Framing Error: A timing error (i.e., from the start bit to the stop bit) has been
detected on the port.
Port I/O Error: An incorrect I/O event has been detected on the port.
Rx Overrun: Received data have been overwritten before being processed.
Rx Buffer Full Error: The buffer on the receiving end is full, meaning that newly
arrived data will be ignored.
Tx Buffer Full Error: The buffer on the transmitting end is full, meaning that data
transmitted by applications will be ignored.
LB Error - %d: Data error detected in loopback.
LB Rx Pending: Loopback mode is waiting for incoming data.
Data Setup Error: Parameter errors in the port configuration.
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 Chapter 5
5 Pin Assignments and
Wiring
5.1 Pin Assignments
5.1.1 PCI-1602B/C/UP
The following table shows the pin assignments of two male DB9 connectors on the
bracket for the PCI-1602B/C/UP in RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 modes.
Table 5.1: PCI-1602B/C/UP Male DB9 (Bracket)
Pin RS-232 RS-422 RS-485
1 DCD Tx- Data-
2 RxD Tx+ Data+
3 TxD Rx+ N/A
4 DTR Rx- N/A
5 GND GND GND
6 DSR RTS- N/A
7 RTS RTS+ N/A
8 CTS CTS+ N/A
9 RI CTS- N/A

5.1.2 PCI-1604C
The following table shows the pin assignments of two male DB9 connectors on the bracket for
the PCI-1604C.

Table 5.2: PCI-1604C Male DB9 (Bracket)

Pin RS-232
1 DCD
2 RxD
3 TxD
4 DTR
5 GND
6 DSR
7 RTS
8 CTS
9 RI

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5.1.3 PCI-1610B/C

Chapter 5
The following tables show the cable pin assignments for connecting a female DB37
connector (bracket) to a male DB9/DB25 connector for PCI-1610B cards.
Table 5.3: PCI-1610B/C Male DB9 (Cable)
Pin RS-232
1 DCD
2 RxD
3 TxD

Pin Assignments and Wiring

4 DTR
5 GND
6 DSR
7 RTS
8 CTS
9 RI

Table 5.4: PCI-1610B/C Male DB25 (Cable)

Pin RS-232
2 TxD
3 RxD
4 RTS
5 CTS
6 DSR
7 GND
8 DCD
20 DTR
22 RI

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 Table 5.5: PCI-1610B/C Female DB37 (Bracket)
Pin RS-232 Pin RS-232
1 - 20 3_RI
2 3_DCD 21 3_DTR
3 3_GND 22 3_DSR
4 3_CTS 23 3_RTS
5 3_RxD 24 3_TxD
6 4_RI 25 4_DCD
7 4_DTR 26 4_GND
8 4_DSR 27 4_CTS
9 4_RTS 28 4_RxD
10 4_TxD 29 2_RI
11 2_DCD 30 2_DTR
12 2_GND 31 2_DSR
13 2_CTS 32 2_RTS
14 2_RxD 33 2_TxD
15 1_RI 34 1_DCD
16 1_DTR 35 1_GND
17 1_DSR 36 1_CTS
18 1_RTS 37 1_RxD
19 1_TxD

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5.1.4 PCI-1612B/C

Chapter 5
The following tables show the cable pin assignments for connecting a female DB37 connector
(bracket) to a male DB9/DB25 connector for the PCI-1612B/C cards in RS-232, RS-422 and
RS-485 modes.

Table 5.6: PCI-1612B/C Male DB9 (Cable)

Pin RS-232 RS-422 RS-485
1 DCD Tx- Data-
2 RxD Tx+ Data+
3 TxD Rx+ -

Pin Assignments and Wiring

4 DTR Rx- -
5 GND GND GND
6 DSR RTS- -
7 RTS RTS+ -
8 CTS CTS+ -
9 RI CTS- -

Table 5.7: PCI-1612B/C Male DB25 (Cable)

Pin RS-232 RS-422 RS-485
2 1_TxD 1_RxD +
3 1_RxD 1_TxD+ 1_Data+
4 1_RTS 1_RTS+ -
5 1_CTS 1_CTS+ -
6 1_DSR 1_RTS- -
7 1_GND 1_GND 1_GND
8 1_DCD 1_TxD- 1_DATA-
20 1_DTR 1_RxD -
22 1_RI 1_CTS -

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 Table 5.8: PCI-1612B/C Female DB37 (Bracket)
Pin RS-232 RS-422 RS-485 Pin RS-232 RS-422 RS-485
1 - - - 20 3_RI 3_CTS- -
2 3_DCD 3_TxD- 3_Data- 21 3_DTR 3_RxD- -
3 3_GND 3_GND 3_GND 22 3_DSR 3_RTS- -
4 3_CTS 3_CTS+ - 23 3_RTS 3_RTS+ -
5 3_RxD 3_TxD+ 3_Data+ 24 3_TxD 3_RxD+ -
6 4_RI 4_CTS- - 25 4_DCD 4_TxD- 4_Data-
7 4_DTR 4_RxD- - 26 4_GND 4_GND 4_GND
8 4_DSR 4_RTS- - 27 4_CTS 4_CTS+ -
9 4_RTS 4_RTS+ - 28 4_RxD 4_TxD+ 4_Data+
10 4_TxD 4_RxD+ - 29 2_RI 2_CTS- -
11 2_DCD 2_TxD- 2_Data- 30 2_DTR 2_RxD- -
12 2_GND 2_GND 2_GND 31 2_DSR 2_RTS- -
13 2_CTS 2_CTS+ 32 2_RTS 2_RTS+ -
14 2_RxD 2_TxD+ 2_Data+ 33 2_TxD 2_RxD+ -
15 1_RI 1_CTS- - 34 1_DCD 1_TxD- 1_Data-
16 1_DTR 1_RxD- - 35 1_GND 1_GND 1_GND
17 1_DSR 1_RTS- - 36 1_CTS 1_CTS+ -
18 1_RTS 1_RTS+ - 37 1_RxD 1_TxD+ 1_Data+
19 1_TxD 1_RxD+ + - - - -

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5.1.5 PCI-1620A, PCI-1620B and PCI-1622B

Chapter 5
The following tables show the cable pin assignments for connecting a female DB62
connector (bracket) to a DB9 connector for the PCI-1620A, PCI-1620B, and PCI-
1622B.
Table 5.9: PCI-1620A, PCI-1620B and PCI-1622B Female DB62 (Bracket)
Pin RS-232 RS-422 RS-485 Pin RS-232 RS-422 RS-485
1 1_TX 1_RX+ - 32 GND GND GND
2 1_DTR 1_RX- - 33 5_TX 5_RX+ -
3 2_RX 2_TX+ 2_Data+ 34 5_DTR 5_RX- -

Pin Assignments and Wiring

4 2_DSR - - 35 6_RX 6_TX+ 6_Data+
5 2_DCD 2_TX- 2_Data- 36 6_DSR - -
6 3_TX 3_RX+ - 37 6_DCD 6_TX- 6_Data-
7 3_DTR 3_RX- - 38 7_TX 7_RX+ -
8 4_RX 4_TX+ 4_Data+ 39 7_DTR 7-RX- _
9 4_DSR - - 40 GND GND GND
10 4_DCD 4_TX- 4_Data- 41 8_TX 8_RX+ -
11 5_RX 5_TX+ 5_Data+ 42 8_DTR 8_RX- -
12 5_DSR - - 43 1_CTS - -
13 5_DCD 5_TX- 5_Data- 44 1_RTS - -
14 6_TX 6_RX+ - 45 GND GND GND
15 6_DTR 6_RX- - 46 2_CTS - -
16 7_RX 7_TX+ 7_Data+ 47 2_RTS - -
17 7_DSR - - 48 3_CTS - -
18 7_DCD 7_TX- 7_Data- 49 3_RTS - -
19 8_RX 8_TX+ 8_Data+ 50 GND GND GND
20 8_DSR - - 51 4_CTS - -
21 8_DCD 8_TX- 8_Data- 52 4_RTS - -
22 1_RX 1_TX+ 1_Data+ 53 5_CTS - -
23 1_DSR - - 54 5_RTS - -
24 1_DCD 1_TX- 1_Data- 55 GND GND GND
25 2_TX 2_RX+ - 56 6_CTS - -
26 2_DTR 2_RX- - 57 6_RTS - -
27 3_RX 3_TX+ 3_Data+ 58 GND GND GND
28 3_DSR - - 59 7_CTS - -
29 3_DCD 3_TX- 3_Data- 60 7_RTS - -
30 4_TX 4_RX+ - 61 8_CTS - -
31 4_DTR 4_RX- - 62 8_RTS - -

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 Table 5.10: PCI-1622B Male DB9 (Cable)
Pin RS-232 RS-422 RS-485
1 DCD TX- Data-
2 RxD TX+ Data+
3 TxD RX+ -
4 DTR RX- -
5 GND GND GND
6 DSR - -
7 RTS - -
8 CTS - -
.
Table 5.11: PCI-1620A and PCI-1620B Male DB9 (Cable)
Pin RS-232
1 DCD
2 RxD
3 TxD
4 DTR
5 GND
6 DSR
7 RTS
8 CTS
9 RI

Table 5.12: PCI-1622B Male DB25 (Cable)

Pin RS-232 RS-422 RS-485
1 - - -
2 TxD RX+ -
3 RxD TX+ Data+
4 RTS - -
5 CTS - -
6 DSR - -
7 GND GND GND
8 DCD TX- Data-
20 DTR RX- -

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5.1.6 PCI-1622C

Chapter 5
The following table shows the cable pin assignments for connecting a female DB78
connector (bracket) to a DB9 connector for the PCI-1622C in RS-232, RS-422, and
RS-485 modes.
Table 5.13: PCI-1622C Male DB9 (Cable)
Pin RS-232 RS-422 RS-485
1 DCD Tx- Data-
2 RxD Tx+ Data+
3 TxD Rx+ N/A

Pin Assignments and Wiring

4 DTR Rx- N/A
5 GND GND GND
6 DSR RTS- N/A
7 RTS RTS+ N/A
8 CTS CTS+ N/A
9 RI CTS- N/A

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 Table 5.14: PCI-1622C Female DB78 (Bracket)
Pin RS-232 RS-422 RS-485 Pin RS-232 RS-422 RS-485
1 8_GND 8_GND 8_GND 40 8_DCD 8_TxD- 8_Data-
2 8_DSR 8_RTS- - 41 8_RxD 8_TxD+ 8_Data+
3 8_RTS 8_RTS+ - 42 7_GND 7_GND 7_GND
4 7_DSR 7_RTS- - 43 7_DCD 7_TxD- 7_Data-
5 7_RTS 7_RTS+ - 44 7_RxD 7_TxD+ 7_Data+
6 6_DSR 6_RTS- - 45 6_DCD 6_TxD- 6_Data-
7 6_RTS 6_RTS+ - 46 6_RxD 6_TxD+ 6_Data+
8 - - - 47 5_GND 5_GND 5_GND
9 5_DSR 5_RTS- - 48 5_DCD 5_TxD- 5_Data-
10 5_RTS 5_RTS+ - 49 5_RxD 5_TxD+ 5_Data+
11 4_DSR 4_RTS- - 50 4_DCD 4_TxD- 4_Data-
12 4_RTS 4_RTS+ - 51 4_RxD 4_TxD+ 4_Data+
13 - - - 52 3_GND 3_GND 3_GND
14 3_DSR 3_RTS- - 53 3_DCD 3_TxD- 3_Data-
15 3_RTS 3_RTS+ - 54 3_RxD 3_TxD+ 3_Data+
16 2_DSR 2_RTS- - 55 2_DCD 2_TxD- 2_Data-
17 2_RTS 2_RTS+ - 56 2_RxD 2_TxD+ 2_Data+
18 - - - 57 1_GND 1_GND 1_GND
19 1_DSR 1_RTS- - 58 1_DCD 1_TxD- 1_Data-
20 1_RTS 1_RTS+ - 59 1_RxD 1_TxD+ 1_Data+
21 8_CTS 8_CTS+ - 60 8_TxD 8_RxD+ -
22 8_RI 8_CTS- - 61 8_DTR 8_RxD- -
23 7_CTS 7_CTS+ - 62 7_TxD 7_RxD+ -
24 7_RI 7_CTS- - 63 7_DTR 7_RxD- -
25 - - - 64 6_GND 6_GND 6_GND
26 6_CTS 6_CTS+ - 65 6_TxD 6_RxD+ -
27 6_RI 6_CTS- - 66 6_DTR 6_RxD- -
28 5_CTS 5_CTS+ - 67 5_TxD 5_RxD+ -
29 5_RI 5_CTS- - 68 5_DTR 5_RxD- -
30 - - - 69 4_GND 4_GND 4_GND
31 4_CTS 4_CTS+ - 70 4_TxD 4_RxD+ -
32 4_RI 4_CTS- - 71 4_DTR 4_RxD- -
33 3_CTS 3_CTS+ - 72 3_TxD 3_RxD+ -
34 3_RI 3_CTS- - 73 3_DTR 3_RxD- -
35 - - - 74 2_GND 2_GND 2_GND
36 2_CTS 2_CTS+ - 75 2_TxD 2_RxD+ -
37 2_RI 2_CTS- - 76 2_DTR 2_RxD- -
38 1_CTS 1_CTS+ - 77 1_TxD 1_RxD+ -
39 1_RI 1_CTS- - 78 1_DTR 1_RxD- -

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5.2 Wiring

Chapter 5
5.2.1 RS-232 Signal Wiring
Since the RS-232 interface is not strictly defined, many devices have their own con-
nection methods, and these may ignore some signal lines or lines reserved for other
functions. It is best to refer to the user manual of your device for installation instruc-
tions. You may find the following helpful.
In general, data terminal equipment (DTE) refers to a device that communicates with
data circuit-terminating equipment (DCE). DTE examples include PCs, terminals,

Pin Assignments and Wiring

and some printers; whereas DCE examples include modems, digital service units
(DSUs), printers, and lab/factory equipment.
In some situations you may be able to get by with just three lines: data on TxD, a sig-
nal ground, and a handshaking line. Examples where this would work are printer or
plotter connections, troubleshooting, and situations where you require only one-wire
communication.
Table 5.15: Terminal or PC (DTE) Connections
DB-25 Male DB-25 Male or Female: Terminal
Pin Signal Pin Signal
2 TxD 3 RxD
3 RxD 2 TxD
4 RTS 5 CTS
5 CTS 4 RTS
6 DSR 20 DTR
7 GND 7 GND
20 DTR 6 DSR
8 DCD 8 DCD

Table 5.16: Modem Connections

DB-25 Male Modem (DCE)
Pin Signal Pin Signal
2 TxD 3 RxD
3 RxD 2 TxD
4 RTS 5 CTS
5 CTS 4 RTS
6 DSR 20 DTR
7 GND 7 GND
20 DTR 6 DSR
8 DCD 8 DCD

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 For DTE to DCE connections, use a straight-through cable (i.e., you do not need to reverse
Lines 2 and 3, Lines 4 and 5, or Lines 6 and 20 since, in general, DCE RS-232 interfaces are
reversed themselves).

Table 5.17: Terminal Without Handshake

DB-25 Male Terminal, PC (DTE)
Pin Signal Pin Signal
2 TxD 3 RxD
3 RxD 2 TxD
4 RTS
5 CTS
7 GND 7 GND
6 DSR
20 DTR
8 DCD
Therefore, if you are not using CTS, RTS, DSR, DTR, or DCD signals, short Pins 4 and 5
together, and short Pins 6, 8, and 20 together.

5.2.2 RS-422 Signal Wiring

The RS-422 interface wiring is based on the one-on-one principle. The transmit lines
on one side connect to the receive lines on the other side (and vice versa). With RS-
422, you can transmit and receive data simultaneously (full duplex). The connections
are as follows:

Table 5.18: RS-422 DB9 Pin Assignment

DTE (Male DB-9) Terminal DTE
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 TxD- 1 RxD-
2 TxD+ 2 RxD+
3 RxD+ 3 TxD+
4 RxD- 4 TxD-
5 GND 5 GND
6 RTS- 6 CTS-
7 RTS+ 7 CTS+
8 CTS+ 8 CTS+
Termination Resistors Setup
Termination resistors are onboard and can be selected by using a jumper for 120 or
300 Ω. Each pair of signal lines has a separate resistor (RxD+/-, TxD+/-).

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5.2.3 RS-485 Signal Wiring

Chapter 5
The RS-485 standard supports half-duplex communication. This means that just two
wires are needed to transmit and receive data. Handshaking signals, such as
request-to-send (RTS) are normally used to control the direction of the data flow and
to switch the transmission accordingly. In RS-485 mode, PCI-1602/1612/1622 cards
automatically sense the direction of the data flow and switch the transmission direc-
tion, meaning that no handshaking is necessary. Thus, you can build an RS-485 net-
work with only two wires. This RS-485 control is completely transparent to the user.
The software written for half-duplex RS-485 works without modification.

Pin Assignments and Wiring

Figure 5.1 RS-485 Wiring Topology
Termination Resistor Setup
Termination resistors are onboard and can be selected by using a jumper for 120 or
300 Ω.

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 Appendix A
A Scale of Connectors
A.1 Connector Size Comparison

Figure A.1 DB9 Male

Figure A.2 DB25 Male

POSITION A B C
37 Pin 55.42 63.50 69.32

Figure A.3 DB37 Female

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 Appendix A Scale of Connectors
POSITION A B C D E F
62 Pin 55.42 63.50 69.32 1.98 8.36 12.55

Figure A.4 DB62 Female

POSITION A B C D1 D2 E F
78 Pin 67.16±0.38 61.11±0.25 52.40±0.20 2.41 2.08 10.72±0.25 14.1±0.25

Figure A.5 DB78 Female

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