Ver.2.
20
RS-232C 2ch Serial I/O Board with Isolation
COM-2P(PCI)H
RS-232C 4ch Serial I/O Board with Isolation
COM-4P(PCI)H
This board is a PCI interface board for performing RS-232C serial
communications with external devices.
The < COM-2P(PCI)H > has two RS-232C serial ports per board.
The < COM-4P(PCI)H > has four RS-232C serial ports per board.
You can use the standard COM driver software (COM Setup Disk)
supplied with the board to access the serial ports as standard
Windows or Linux COM ports.
The specification, color, and design of a product may be changed
without a preliminary announcement.
Features
- The communication lines for each channel are electrically isolated from each other and from the PC.
- Maximum communication speed = 921,600bps.
- The baud rate can be set independently for each channel, by software.
- Each channel is equipped with separate 128-byte FIFO buffers for transmit and receive.
- A maximum of 16 boards can be installed as configured in the range COM1 - COM256.
- Driver software is supplied to allow the serial ports to be used as standard Windows or Linux COM ports.
- Surge protection is provided for each RS-232C signal line.
- Uses the same easy-to-use 9-pin D-SUB connectors as a PC. [COM-2P(PCI)H]
Cable & Connector (Option)
RS-232C Straight Cable with D-SUB9P (1.8m) : RSS-9M/F
RS-232C Cross Cable with D-SUB9P (1.8m) : RSC-9F
RS-232C Straight Cable with D-SUB25P (1.8m) : RSS-25M/9F
RS-232C Cross Cable with D-SUB25P (1.8m) : RSC-25F
RS-232C Connection Conversion Straight Cable (25M 9F, 1.8m) : RSS-25M/9F
RS-232C Connection Conversion Straight Cable (25F 9M, 1.8m) : RSS-25F/9M
RS-232C Connection Conversion Cross Cable (25F 9F, 1.8m) : RSC-25F/9F
Connection Conversion Cable (37M 9M x 4, 250mm) : PCE37/9PS
Connection Conversion Cable (37M 25M x 4, 250mm) : PCE37/25PS
D-SUB9P Male Connector Set (5 Pieces) : CN5-D9M
D-SUB9P Female Connector Set (5 Pieces) : CN5-D9F
D-SUB25P Male Connector Set (5 Pieces) : CN5-D25M
D-SUB25P Female Connector Set (5 Pieces) : CN5-D25F
D-SUB37P Male Connector Set (5 Pieces) : CN5-D37M
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specification
Item Specification
Number of channels 2ch
Interface type RS-232C
Isolation Channel Isolation/Bus Isolation
Isolation voltage Channel Isolation: 500VDC, Bus Isolation: 1000VDC
Transfer method Asynchronous serial transfer
Baud rate 2 - 921,600bps *1 *2
Data length 5, 6, 7, 8 bits
1, 1.5, 2 stop bits *1
Parity check Even, Odd, Non-parity *1
Controller chip 162850 or equivalent
(Each channel has 128-byte receive and 128-byte transmit FIFO buffers.)
Connecting distance 15m(Typ.)
Interrupt requests 1 level use *3
I/O address Any 32-byte boundary
Power consumption 5VDC 600mA (Max.)
Operating 0 - 50°C, 10 - 90%RH(No condensation)
temperature
PCI bus specification 32bit, 33MHz, Universal key shapes supported *4
Dimension (mm) 121.69(L) x 105.68(H)
Weight 80g
*1 These items can be set by software.
For the "Driver Library API-PAC(W32)" and the "Standard COM Driver Software COM
Setup Disk" on the supplied CD-ROM, the range is 15 - 921,600 bps.
*2 Data transmission at high speed may not be performed normally depending on the
environment including the type of status of connected material of cable and environment.
*3 The interrupt signals from all channels are connected as a single interrupt signal on the PCI
bus.
*4 This board requires power supply at +5 V from an expansion slot (it does not work on a
machine
with a +3.3V power supply alone).
Item Specification
Number of channels 4ch
Interface type RS-232C
Isolation Channel Isolation/Bus Isolation
Isolation voltage Channel Isolation: 500VDC, Bus Isolation: 1000VDC
Transfer method Asynchronous serial transfer
Baud rate 2 - 921,600bps *1 *2
Data length 5, 6, 7, 8 bits
1, 1.5, 2 stop bits *1
Parity check Even, Odd, Non-parity *1
Controller chip 162850 or equivalent
(Each channel has 128-byte receive and 128-byte transmit FIFO buffers.)
121.69(L)
Connecting distance 15m(Typ.)
Interrupt requests 1 level use *3
I/O address Any 32-byte boundary
105.68(H)
Power consumption 5VDC 1000mA (Max.)
Operating 0 - 50°C, 10 - 90%RH(No condensation)
temperature
PCI bus specification 32bit, 33MHz, Universal key shapes supported *4
Dimension (mm) 121.69(L) x 105.68(H) [mm]
The standard outside dimension (L) is
Weight 90g the distance from the end of the board
*1 These items can be set by software. to the outer surface of the slot cover.
For the "Driver Library API-PAC(W32)" and the "Standard COM Driver Software COM
Setup Disk" on the supplied CD-ROM, the range is 15 - 921,600 bps.
*2 Data transmission at high speed may not be performed normally depending on the
environment including the type of status of connected material of cable and environment.
*3 The interrupt signals from all channels are connected as a single interrupt signal on the PCI
bus.
*4 This board requires power supply at +5 V from an expansion slot (it does not work on a
machine
with a +3.3V power supply alone).
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Support Software
You should use CONTEC support software according to your purpose and development environment.
Standard COM Driver Software COM Setup Disk COM Setup Disk (Bundled)
The purpose of this software is to allow the CONTEC serial communication boards to be used under Windows or Linux in the same way as the
standard COM ports on the PC. By installing additional boards, you can use COM ports in the range COM1 - COM256.
The boards can be used for all types of serial communications such as for remote access service (RAS) and uninterruptible power supply (UPS)
applications.
Under Windows, the serial ports can be accessed using the standard Win32 API communication routines (CreateFile( ), WriteFile( ), ReadFile( ),
and SetCommState( ), etc.) The serial ports are also compatible with the Visual Basic communication control (MSComm).
Under Linux, the serial ports are compatible with the operating system's standard tty driver. The standard routines including open( ), close( ),
read( ), write( ) are supported.
< Operating environment >
OS Windows XP, 2000, NT, Me, 98, Linux etc..
The maximum number of COM ports able to be used depends on the configuration of your OS.
Driver library API-PAC(W32) (Available for downloading (free of charge) from the CONTEC web site.)
API-PAC(W32) is the library software that provides the commands for CONTEC hardware products in the form of Windows standard Win32
API functions (DLL). It makes it easy to create high-speed application software taking advantage of the CONTEC hardware using various
programming languages that support Win32 API functions, such as Visual Basic and Visual C/C++.
It can also be used by the installed diagnosis program to check hardware operations.
CONTEC provides download services (at http://www.contec.com/apipac/) to supply the updated drivers and differential files.
For details, visit the CONTEC's Web site.
< Operating environment >
OS Windows XP, 2000, NT, Me, 98, etc..
Adaptation language Visual C/C++, Visual Basic, Delphi, Builder, etc..
OthersEach piece of library software requires 50 megabytes of free hard disk space.
This library provides local routines that are specific to CONTEC (SioOpen( ), SioWrite( ), SioRead( ), SioStatus( ), etc.). These are not
compatible with the standard Win32 API communication routines (CreateFile( ) and WriteFile( ), etc.).
External Connection
When connecting directly from the connector on the board to the external device, use the appropriate cable which can be purchased separately. If
making your own cable, use a CN5-D9F or similar connector which can be purchased separately.
Screw nut:UNC#4-40(inch screw) 1 DCD1 Data Carrier Detect
Data Set Ready DSR1 6
6 1 2 RxD1 Receive Data
Request to Send RTS1 7
CN1 3 TxD1 Transmit Data
Clear to Send CTS1 8
9 4 DTR1 Data Terminal Ready
5 Ring Indicator RI1 9
5 SG1 Signal Ground
1
6 CN1
CN2
9 1 DCD2 Data Carrier Detect
5 Data Set Ready DSR2 6
- Connector used
DELC-J9PAF-20L9 (mfd. by JAE, Male)equivalent 2 RxD2 Receive Data
Request to Send RTS2 7
3 TxD2 Transmit Data
- Applicable connector Clear to Send CTS2 8
17JE-13090-02(D8C) (mfd. by DDK, Female) 4 DTR2 Data Terminal Ready
CN5-D9F (mfd. by CONTEC, Female) (Five connector set) Ring Indicator RI2 9
5 SG2 Signal Ground
CN2
RS-232C Straight Cable with D-SUB9P (1.8m) : RSS-9M/F
RS-232C Cross Cable with D-SUB9P (1.8m) : RSC-9F
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When using a COM-4P(PCI)H, an alternative to connecting an external device directly to the connector on the board is to use a connection
conversion cable.
Use a PCE37/9PS connection conversion cable (purchased separately) to connect to external devices after dividing into four 9-pin D-SUB male
connector channels.
Use cable suitable for use with 9-pin D-SUB connectors (purchase separately) with the four divided connectors.
CH
- Cable 1
9-conductor shielded cable SG 1 5
Cable length : 250mm 9 RI 1
DTR 1 4
Conductor size : AWG#28 8 CTS 1
- Connector used CH1 TxD 1 3 7 RTS 1
37-pin D-SUB, male connector RxD 1 2 6 DSR 1
Thumb screw : DCD 1 1
UNC #4-40 (inch screw)
CH2 .
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.
CH3 CH
4
SG 4 5 9 RI 4
DTR 4 4 8 CTS 4
CH4 TxD 4 3 7 RTS 4
RxD 4 2 6 DSR 4
DCD 4 1
- Connector used
9-pin D-SUB, male connector
Thumb screw : UNC#4-40(inch screw)
- Applicable connectors
17JE-13090-02(D8C) (mfd. by DDK, Female)
Connection Conversion Cable (37M 9M x 4, 250mm) : PCE37/9PS
RS-232C Straight Cable with D-SUB9P (1.8m) : RSS-9M/F
RS-232C Cross Cable with D-SUB9P (1.8m) : RSC-9F
Use a PCE37/25PS connection conversion cable (purchased separately) to connect to external devices after dividing into four 25-pin D-SUB
male connector channels.
Use cable suitable for use with 25-pin D-SUB connectors (purchase separately) with the four divided connectors.
CH1
- Cable
9-conductor shielded cable N.C. 13
Cable length : 250mm 25 N.C.
N.C. 12
Conductor size : AWG#28 24 N.C.
CH1 N.C. 11
- Connector used 23 N.C.
N.C. 10
37-pin D-SUB, male connector 22 RI 1
N.C. 9
Thumb screw : 21 N.C.
DCD 1 8
UNC #4-40 (inch screw) 20 DTR 1
CH2 SG1 7
19 N.C.
DSR 1 6
18 N.C.
CTS 1 5
17 N.C.
RTS 1 4
CH3 16 N.C.
RxD 1 3
15 N.C.
TxD 1 2
14 N.C.
N.C. 1
CH4 .
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.
- Connector used CH4
25-pin D-SUB, male connector
Thumb screw : UNC#4-40(inch screw) N.C. 13
25 N.C.
- Applicable connectors N.C. 12
24 N.C.
17JE-13250-02(D8C) (mfd. by DDK, Female) N.C. 11
23 N.C.
N.C. 10
22 RI 4
N.C. 9
21 N.C.
DCD 4 8
20 DTR 4
SG 4 7
19 N.C.
DSR 4 6
18 N.C.
CTS 4 5
17 N.C.
RTS 4 4
16 N.C.
RxD 4 3
15 N.C.
TxD 4 2
14 N.C.
N.C. 1
Connection Conversion Cable (37M 25M x 4, 250mm) : PCE37/25PS
RS-232C Straight Cable with D-SUB25P (1.8m) : RSS-25M/9F
RS-232C Cross Cable with D-SUB25P (1.8m) : RSC-25F
RS-232C Connection Conversion Straight Cable (25F 9M, 1.8m) : RSS-25M/9F
RS-232C Connection Conversion Cross Cable (25F 9F, 1.8m) : RSS-25F/9M
RS-232C Connection Conversion Cross Cable(25F 9F, 1.8m) : RSC-25F/9F
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If connecting an external device directly from the connector on the board, use a CN5-D37M or equivalent connector.
19 TxD1 CH1 Transmit Data 1
Screw nut:UNC#4-40(inch screw) CH1 Receive Data 1 RxD1 37 18 RTS1 CH1 Request to Send 1
CH1 Clear to Send 1 CTS1 36 17 DSR1 CH1 Data Set Ready 1
CH1 Signal Ground 1 SG1 35 16 DTR1 CH1 Data Terminal Ready 1
CH1 Data Carrier Detect 1 DCD1 34 15 RI1 CH1 Ring Indicator 1
37 19 CH2 Transmit Data 2 TxD2 33 14 RxD2 CH2 Receive Data 2
CH2 Request to Send 2 RTS2 32 13 CTS2 CH2 Clear to Send 2
CH2 Data Set Ready 2 DSR2 31 12 SG2 CH2 Signal Ground 2
- Connector used CH2 Data Terminal Ready 2 DTR2 30 11 DCD2 CH2 Data Carrier Detect 2
37-pin D-SUB, male connector CH2 Ring Indicator 2 RI2 29 10 TxD4 CH4 Transmit Data 4
Thumb screw : CH4 Receive Data 4 RxD4 28 9 RTS4 CH4 Request to Send 4
UNC #4-40 (inch screw) CH4 Clear to Send 4 CTS4 27 8 DSR4 CH4 Data Set Ready 4
CH4 Signal Ground 4 SG4 26 7 DTR4 CH4 Data Terminal Ready 4
CH4 Data Carrier Detect 4 DCD4 25 6 RI4 CH4 Ring Indicator 4
CH3 Transmit Data 3 TxD3 24 5 RxD3 CH3 Receive Data 3
20 1 CH3 Request to Send 3 RTS3 23
- Connector used 4 CTS3 CH3 Clear to Send 3
37-pin D-SUB, female connector CH3 Data Set Ready 3 DSR3 22 3 SG3 CH3 Signal Ground 3
DCLC-J37SAF-20L9 (mfd. by JAE, Female)equivalent CH3 Data Terminal Ready 3 DTR3 21 2 DCD3 CH3 Data Carrier Detect 3
CH3 Ring Indicator 3 RI3 20 1 N.C.
- Applicable connector
17JE-23370-02(D8C) (mfd. by DDK, Male) CN1
FDCD-37P (mfd. by Hirose, Male)
DC-37P-N (mfd. by JAE, Male)
CN5-D37M (mfd. by CONTEC, Male) (Five connector set)
Types of Cable and Example Connections
When using an RS-232C interface, different cables are required depending on the type of device to which you are connecting (computer or modem,
etc.). Check the requirements of the external device and select either a straight-through or crossed (null modem) cable as appropriate. If special
treatment of the signal lines in the connector is required, ensure that this is done in accordance with the specifications.
TxD TxD (Transmit Data) TxD TxD
RxD RxD (Receive Data) RxD RxD
RTS RTS (Request to Send) RTS RTS
CTS CTS (Clear to Send) CTS CTS
DTR DTR (Data Terminal Ready) DTR DTR
DSR DSR (Data Set Ready) DSR DSR
SG SG (Signal Ground) SG SG
External device External device
TxD TxD
RxD RxD
RTS RTS
CTS CTS
DTR DTR
DSR DSR
SG SG
External device
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