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Multiport Serial Boards
CP-168EL-A
8-port RS-232 PCI Express serial board
Overview
› 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
› Choose from a wide range of connection cables and boxes
› Low profile form factor fits small-sized PCs
› Drivers provided for a broad selection of operating systems,
including the latest Windows and Linux
The CP-168EL-A is a smart, 8-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
Smaller Form Factor
The CP-168EL-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-168EL-A board is no exception. Reliable Windows and Linux/
Specifications
Hardware
Comm. Controller: 16C550C compatible
Bus: PCI Express x1
Connector: VHDCI 68
Serial Interface
Number of Ports: 8
Serial Standards: RS-232
Max. No. of Boards per PC: 4
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
Serial Signals
RS-232: TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, GND
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions: 64.42 x 102 mm (2.54 x 4.02 in)
Driver Support
Windows: Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000, Windows XP/2003/
Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/10 (x86/x64), Windows 2008 R2/2012/2012 R2
(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.
addition, each of the board’s 8 RS-232 serial ports supports a super
fast 921.6 kbps baudrate. The CP-168EL-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.
Unix drivers are provided for all Moxa boards, and other operating
systems, such as WEPOS, are also supported for embedded
integration.
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
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
MTBF (mean time between failures)
Time: 2,351,336 hrs
Standard: Telcordia (Bellcore) TR/SR
Power Requirements
Input Current: 1,225 mA @ 3.3 VDC
Warranty
Warranty Period: 5 years
Details: See www.moxa.com/warranty
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Multiport Serial Boards
Dimensions
21.59 (0.850)
101.38 (3.991)
121.02 (4.765)
18.42 (0.725)
Ordering Information
Available Models
CP-168EL-A: 8-port RS-232 low profile PCI Express x1 serial board
Connection Options (can be purchased separately)
Low Profile Bracket: Bracket for VHDCI connector (1490000008000)
CBL-M68M9x8-100: SCSI VHDCI 68 to 8 x DB9-M cable, 100 cm
CBL-M68M25x8-100: SCSI VHDCI 68 to 8 x DB25-M cable, 100 cm
Optional Connectors (choose one per board)
OPT8-M9+: VHDCI 68 to 8 x DB9-M connection box
OPT8B+: VHDCI 68 to 8 x DB25-M connection box
OPT8A+: VHDCI 68 to 8 x DB25-F connection box
OPT8-RJ45+: VHDCI 68 to 8 x RJ45 (8-pin) connection box
OPT8S+: VHDCI 68 to 8 x DB25-F connection box w/ surge protection
115.37 (4.542)
102.94 (4.053)
59.1 (2.327)
Unit: mm (inch)
51.66 (2.034) 41.46 (1.632)
64.41 (2.536)
Package Checklist
• 1 CP-168EL-A board
• Low profile bracket
• Documentation and software CD
• Quick installation guide (printed)
• Warranty card
OPT8-M9+
DB9 male x 8 (150 cm cable)
OPT8B+
DB25 male x 8 (150 cm cable)
OPT8A+
DB25 female x 8, 150 cm cable
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CBL-M68M9x8-100
DB9 male x 8 (100 cm cable)
CBL-M68M25x8-100
DB25 male x 8 (100 cm cable)
OPT8S+
DB25 female x 8 (150 cm cable)
© Moxa Inc. All rights reserved. Updated Feb. 8, 2017. Specifications subject to change without notice. Please visit our website for the most up-to-date product information.
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
2 RxD
3 TxD
4 CTS
5 RTS
PIN RS-232
5 GND
6 DSR
7 RTS
8 CTS
PIN RS-232
6 DSR
7 GND
8 DCD
20 DTR
PIN RS-232
6 DTR
7 GND
8 DCD
20 DSR
DB9 male
1
6 9
DB25 male
1
14 25
DB25 female
13
25 14
5
13
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