Startech PCI4S954PW User Manual

4 Port RS232 PCI Serial Card with Power

PCI4S954PW

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Manual Revision: 03/20/2012

FCC Compliance Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver

is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Table of Contents

Introduction ............................................................................................1

Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 1

System Requirements ..............................................................................................................................1

Installation ..............................................................................................2

Jumper Conguration ............................................................................................................................. 2

Hardware Installation ..............................................................................................................................4

Driver Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 5

Verifying Installation ................................................................................................................................ 6

Specications ..........................................................................................7

Technical Support ..................................................................................8

Warranty Information ............................................................................8

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Introduction

The PCI4S954PW 4-Port PCI Serial Card (with Power Output) turns a PCI slot into 4 RS232 (DB9) serial connections and enables compatible devices to draw power from the serial ports.

Suitable for many RS232-powered serial applications, this PCI serial card oers a selectable 5V or 12V power option capable of power output using pin 1, 4, 8 or 9, allowing you to congure the card to suit the requirements of your powered RS232 devices.

A exible solution for adding serial ports to full-sized, or small form factor systems, the 4-port serial card includes both low and full prole brackets while the included breakout cable helps to avoid cluttered connections.

Packaging Contents

• 1 x PCI Serial Card

• 1 x 4 Port DB9 Breakout Cable

• 1 x Low Prole Bracket

• 1 x Driver CD

• 1 x Instruction Manual

System Requirements

• PCI enabled computer system with available PCI expansion slot

• Computer power supply with available LP4 Molex power connector

• Microsoft® Windows® XP/ Server 2003/ Vista/ Server 2008 R2/ 7 (32/64-bit) /

8 (32/64-bit) or Windows CE 5.0, or Linux® kernel 2.4.x/ 2.6.x

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Installation

WARNING! PCI cards, like all computer equipment, can be severely damaged by static electricity. Be sure that you are properly grounded before opening your computer case or touching your PCI card. StarTech.com recommends that you wear an anti-static strap when installing any computer component. If an anti-static strap is unavailable, discharge yourself of any static electricity build-up by touching a large grounded metal surface (such as the computer case) for several seconds. Also be careful to handle the PCI card by its edges and not the gold connectors.

Jumper Conguration

Each serial port has a set of jumpers that are used to congure the voltage and on which pin the power is output. The ports can also be congured to not output any power and function as a standard serial port.

Port 1

Pin Normal 12V 5V

Pin Description

1 DCD

2 RxD

3 TxD

4 DTR

5 GND

6 DSR

7 RTS

8 CTS

9 RI

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J17

12V

J17

12V

Port 2

Pin Normal 12V 5V

12V

J18

12V

J18

12V

J18

12V

J18

12V

J18

12V

J18

12V

J18

Port 3

Pin Normal 12V 5V

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J10

J11

J12

J10

J11

J12

J19

12V

J10

J11

J12

J18

J19

12V

Port 4

Pin Normal 12V 5V

J13

J14

J15

J16

J13

J14

J15

J16

J20

12V

J13

J14

J15

J16

J20

12V

Hardware Installation

1. Turn your computer o and any peripherals connected to the computer (i.e. Printers, external hard drives, etc.). Unplug the power cable from the rear of the power supply on the back of the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices.

2. Remove the cover from the computer case. Refer to documentation for your computer system for details.

3. Locate an open PCI or PCI-X slot and remove the metal cover plate on the rear of the computer case.

4. Gently insert the card into the open PCI or PCI-X slot and fasten the card’s bracket to the rear of the case.

NOTE: If installing the card into a small form factor/low prole system, replacing the pre-installed full prole bracket with the included low prole installation bracket may be necessary.

5. OPTIONAL: If using power over serial, connect an LP4 Molex power connector from the computer power supply to the LP4 Molex connector on the card.

6. Place the cover back onto the computer case.

7. Connect the 4 Port breakout cable to the large connector on the card.

8. Insert the power cable into the socket on the power supply and reconnect all other connectors removed in Step 1.

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Driver Installation

Windows XP/ Server 2003/ Vista/ Server 2008 R2/ 7 / 8

1. Upon starting Windows, if the “Found New Hardware” wizard appears on the screen, cancel/close the window and insert the included Driver CD into the computer’s CD/ DVD drive.

2. On the CD browse to the folder “PCI_IO\ PCI_IO\OXuPCI952_954\Windows”

3. Run Setup.exe and install the drivers

4. Restart computer to complete the installation.

Windows CE

Refer to Installation Guide located on CD

Linux

Refer to Installation Guide located on CD

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Verifying Installation

Windows XP/ Server 2003/ Vista/ Server 2008 R2/ 7 / 8

From the main desktop, right-click on “My Computer” (“Computer” in Vista/7), then select Manage. In the new Computer Management window, select Device Manager from the left window panel.

*screenshots for reference only

Double-click on the “Ports (COM & LPT)” option. Additional COM ports should be listed under this category.

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Specications

Host Interface PCI v3.0 (32-bit, 3.3/5V)

Form Factor Full/Low Prole

Chipset ID PLX OXuPCI954

External Connectors 4 x 9-pin DB9 male (via breakout cable)

Internal Connectors 1 x 4-pin LP4 Molex male

Supported Protocols RS-232

Maximum Data Transfer Rate 460.8 Kbps

Data Bits 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Parity None, Odd, Even, Space, Mark

Stop Bits 1, 1.5, 2

Flow Control None, Xon/Xo, RTS/CTS, DSR/DTR

Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 50°C (32°F ~ 122°F)

Storage Temperature -20°C ~ 60°C (4°F ~ 140°F)

Humidity 5% ~ 85% RH

Dimensions 57.0mm x 19.0mm x 120.0mm

Weight 95g

Compatible Operating Systems

Windows XP/ Server 2003/ Vista/

Server 2008 R2/ 7 (32/64-bit) / 8 (32/64-

bit), Windows CE 5.0, Linux

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Technical Support

StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit www.startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools, documentation, and downloads.

For the latest drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/downloads

Warranty Information

This product is backed by a lifetime warranty.

In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase. During this period, the products may be returned for repair, or replacement with equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and labor costs only. StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.

Limitation of Liability

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