
Multiport Serial Boards
CP-104EL-A
4-port RS-232 PCI Express serial board
› PCI Express x1 compliant
› 921.6 kbps maximum baudrate for super fast data transmission
› 128-byte FIFO and on-chip H/W, S/W flow control
› Low profile form factor fits small-sized PCs
› Drivers provided for a broad selection of operating systems,
including the latest Windows and Linux
› Easy maintenance with on-board LEDs and management software
Overview
The CP-104EL-A is a smart, 4-port PCI Express 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 4 RS-232 serial ports supports a super
Smaller Form Factor
The CP-104EL-A is a low-profile board that is compatible with any PCI
Express slot. The board requires only a 3.3 VDC power supply, which
Drivers Provided for Windows, Linux, and Unix
Moxa continues to support a wide variety of operating systems, and
the CP-104EL-A board is no exception. Reliable Windows and Linux/
Unix drivers are provided for all Moxa boards, and other operating
Specifications
Hardware
Comm. Controller: 16C550C compatible
Bus: PCI Express x1
Connector: DB44 female
Serial Interface
Number of Ports: 4
Serial Standards: RS-232
Max. No. of Boards per PC: 8
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, RTS Toggle (RS-232 only)
Serial Signals
RS-232: TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, GND
fast 921.6 kbps baudrate. The CP-104EL-A provides full modem
control signals to ensure compatibility with a wide range of serial
peripherals, and its PCI Express x1 classification allows it to be
installed in any PCI Express slot.
means that the board fits any host computer, ranging from shoebox to
standard-sized PCs.
systems, such as WEPOS, are also supported for embedded
integration.
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions: 67.21 x 103 mm (2.65 x 4.06 in)
Driver Support
Windows: Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000, Windows XP/2003/
Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/10 (x86/x64), Windows Server 2008 R2/2012/2012
R2/2016 (x64), DOS
Linux: Linux 2.4.x, 2.6.x, 3.x
Unix-like Systems: QNX 6, SCO OpenServer, UnixWare 7, Solaris 10
Note: Please refer to Moxa’s website for the latest driver support information.
Environmental Limits
Operating Temperature: 0 to 55°C (32 to 131°F)
Storage Temperature: -20 to 85°C (-4 to 185°F)
Ambient Relative Humidity: 5 to 95% (non-condensing)
Standards and Certifications
EMC: EN 55032/24
EMI: CISPR 32, FCC Part 15B Class B
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Multiport Serial Boards
EMS:
IEC 61000-4-2 ESD: Contact: 4 kV; Air: 8 kV
IEC 61000-4-3 RS: 80 MHz to 1 GHz: 3 V/m
IEC 61000-4-4 EFT: Power: 1 kV; Signal: 0.5 kV
IEC 61000-4-5 Surge: Power: 2 kV
IEC 61000-4-6 CS: 150 kHz to 80 MHz: 3 V/m; Signal: 3 V/m
IEC 61000-4-8 PFMF
IEC 61000-4-11
Dimensions
63.58 (2.5)
80 (3.15)
CP-104EL-A
MTBF (mean time between failures)
Time: 3,601,447 hrs
Standard: Telcordia (Bellcore) TR/SR
Power Requirements
Input Current: 805 mA @ 3.3 VDC
Warranty
Warranty Period: 5 years
Details: See www.moxa.com/warranty
116.77 (4.6)
103 (4.06)
TX2
Tx3
Tx4
TX1
RX1 RX2
Rx3
Rx4
MUE450
Unit: mm (inch)
54.45 (2.15)
67.21 (2.65)
59.05 (2.33)
Ordering Information
Available Models
CP-104EL-A-DB9M: 4-port RS-232 PCI low profile Express x1 serial board (CBL-M44M9x4-50 cable
included)
CP-104EL-A-DB25M: 4-port RS-232 low profile PCI Express x1 serial board (CBL-M44M25x4-50 cable
included)
Connection Options (can be purchased separately)
Low Profile Bracket: Bracket for DB44 connector (1490000001000)
CBL-M44M9x4-50: M44 to 4 x DB9-M cable, 50 cm
CBL-M44M25x4-50: M44 to 4 x DB25-M cable, 50 cm
CBL-M44M9x4-50
DB44 male to DB9 male x 4 (50 cm cable)
CBL-M44M25x4-50
DB44 male to DB25 male x 4 (50 cm cable)
PIN RS-232
1 DCD
2 RxD
3 TxD
4 DTR
PIN RS-232
2 TxD
3 RxD
4 RTS
5 CTS
PIN RS-232
5 GND
6 DSR
7 RTS
8 CTS
PIN RS-232
6 DSR
7 GND
8 DCD
20 DTR
DB9 male
1
6 9
DB25 male
1
5
Package Checklist
• 1 CP-104EL-A board
• Low profile bracket
• 1 connection cable
• Documentation and software CD
• Quick installation guide (printed)
• Warranty card
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