SUNIX RS-232 User Guide

USER’S MANUAL

PCI Express

Powered RS-232

Communication Board

English Version

Third Edition, January 2010

SUNIX Co., Ltd.

Tel : +886-2-8913-1987 Fax: +886-2-8913-1986 Http://www.sunix.com.tw info@sunix.com.tw

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PCI Express Powered RS-232 Board

User’s Manual

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Disclaimer

SUNIX shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages resulting from the performance or use of this equipment.

SUNIX makes no representations or warranties regarding the contents of this manual. Information in this manual has been carefully checked for reliability; however, no guarantee is given as to the correctness of this content. In the interest of continued product improvement, this company reserves the right to revise the manual or include change in the specifications of the product described within it at any time without notice and without obligation to notify a ny person of such revision or changes. The information contained in this manual is provided for general use by the customers.

Trademarks

SUNIX is a registered trademark of SUNIX Group.

All other trademarks or registered marks in this manual belong to their respective owners.

Safety Information

1. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.

2. Always read the safety information carefully.

3. Keep this equipment away from direct sunlight, or in humid or damp places.

4. Do not place this equipment in an unstable position, or on vibrating surface before setting it up.

5. Do not use or place this equipment near magnetic fields, televisions, or radios to avoid electronic interface that affects device performance.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction...............................................................................................4

Overview..........................................................................................................5

Package Checklist...........................................................................................5

Product Features.............................................................................................6

Product Specifications.....................................................................................7

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation................................................................................8

Hardware Installation......................................................................................9

Jumper Setting…..........................................................................................11

Pin Assignment.............................................................................................13

Chapter 3 Driver Installation....................................................................................15

Windows Driver Installation…………………………………………..................16

Windows Driver Uninstallation.......................................................................21

Linux Driver Installation.................................................................................22

Verify Installation...........................................................................................24

Chapter 4 Port Configuration...................................................................................25

Configure Serial Port Settings........................................................................26

COM Port Number Settings...........................................................................27

COM I/O Resource........................................................................................27

FIFO Settings................................................................................................28

Advanced Settings……………………………………..................................... 29

Chapter 5 Appendix .................................................................................................30

Troubleshooting.............................................................................................31

Product Family…..........................................................................................33

Contact Information.......................................................................................36

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WHQL Certification Approval

The Designed for Microsoft Windows 32/64-bit operation system WHQL logo identifies products that meet Microsoft’s quality standards, SUNIX I/O products carry with this logo and listed on Windows Catalog. WHQL logo includes below operation system version

Microsoft Windows Client: Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 (X86/X64) Microsoft Windows Server: Windows 2003 / 2008 (X86/X64)

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Introduction

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RS-232 Golden I/O series, a line of PCI Express Multi-port Serial Communication Board, is designed to meet PCI Express Base Specification Ver1.1 (Compliable with PCI Express General 2 Specification). Its can be installed in virtually any available PC system and compatible with all major operating systems. Users do not need to manually set jumpers to configure I/O addresses and IRQ locations. Besides this board supports +5 or +12VDC of power from each serial port via COM 1st and 9th pin output. It's convenient for users connecting serial devices without addition external power supply.

These boards offer independent serial ports for connecting terminals, modems, printers, scanners, cash registers, bar code readers, keypads, numeric displays, electrical scales, data acquisition equipment, and other serial devices for the PC and compatible systems. This board offers a reliable and high performance solution for serial multi-port communications.

The following topics covered in this chapter:

 Overview  Package Checklist  Product Features  Product Specifications

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Overview

Thanks for purchasing SUNIX PCI Express Multi-Port Communication Board; it is compatible with RS-232.V24 standard serial interfaces. User can expand Multi RS-232 ports on PC-based system by installing in PCI Express x1, x2, x4, x8 and x16 lane slots with +5 or +12VDC power output via COM port. Each port has on-chip hardware and software flow control, a built-in 128-byte Tx/Rx FIFO, and WHQL certificated device drivers. This board is designed with SUNIX 16C950 UART controller and as well built with many of SUNIX advanced features and technologies, making it the best solution for commercial and industrial automation applications.

Package Checklist

Please check if the following items are present and in good condition upon opening your package. Contact your vendor if any item is damaged or missing.

1. Hardware: Serial Communication Board:

RS-232 PCI Express Multi-Port Communication Board × 1

Cable: (Depend on what product you bought)

* 4 ports PCI series: DB44M to 4 ports DB9/25 Male Cable × 1

2. CD Driver

3. Quick Installation Guide

4. User's Manual (This document)

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Product Features

 Expands Multi RS-232 serial ports on the system  High performance SUNIX 16C950 compatible UART controller on-board.  Ultra low power consumption design for Green Environment.  Designed to meet PCI Express Base Specification Revision 1.1  Supports x1, x2, x4, x8, x16 (lane) PCI Express Bus connector keys.  Data transmission speeds up to 115.2Kbps (*921.6Kbps Optional).  Optional RS-232 signal or Power output to serial device.  Supports RS-232 serial COM ports with +5 or +12 VDC power output.  On-chip hardware auto flow control to guarantee no data loss.  Built-in ± 15KV ESD protection for all serial signals.  Plug-n-Play, I/O address and IRQ assigned by BIOS.  Certified by CE, FCC, RoHS, and Microsoft WHQL approval.

 Support Microsoft Windows, Linux, and DOS.

Note:

SUNIX High Speed RS-232 Card (H Version) baud rate setting supports

921.6Kpbs, and please refers to the Chapter5 Appendix, Product Family for

detail.

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Product Specifications

Serial Communication

Interface RS-232 Signal

Controller BUS PCI Express one lane (x1) Stop bit 1, 1.5, 2

No. of Port 2/4/8/16-port Parity even, odd, none, mark, space IRQ & IO Assigned by System FIFO 128byte Hardware Connector DB9 Male

Protection ±15KV ESD protection for each signal Human Body Model (HBM)

SUNIX SUN1999 (16C950 UART Compatible)

Baud rate

Flow Control

TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, RI, GND 50bps ~115.2Kbps (921.6Kpbs Optional)

None, Xon/Xoff, RTS/CTS

Driver Support

Microsoft Client Microsoft Server Microsoft Embedded XP Embedded / POS Ready 2009 / Embedded System 2009 Linux Linux 2.4.x / 2.6.x DOS DOS FreeBSD FreeBSD 5.3~5.5 / 6.0~6.4

XP / Vista / 7 (X86/X64) 2000 / 2003 / 2008 (X86/X64)

QNX QNX 6.3.2 / 6.4.0 IBM OS/2* WARP 3 / WARP 4 SCO UnixWare* UnixWare 7.1.3 / 7.1.4 Open Server 5.0.7 / 6.0 Sun Microsystems* Solaris 10

Note : “ * “ Supported by special inquiry.

Regulatory Approvals

Hardware

Software

EN55022 Class B, EN55024, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, FCC Part 15 Class B, RoHS Microsoft WHQL Windows Microsoft Client: XP / Vista / 7 (X86/X64) Microsoft Server: 2000 / 2003 / 2008 (X86/X64)

Environment

Operation Temperature Operation Humidity Storage Temperature

0 to 60°C (32 to 140°F) 5 to 95% RH

-20 to 85°C (-4 to 185°F)

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Hardware Installation

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This chapter includes information about hardware installation for RS-232 PCI Express Multi-Port Communication Board. The following topics are covered:

 Hardware Installation  Jumper Settings  Pin Assignments

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Hardware Installation

The hardware installation of PCI Express serial boards is easy to carry out. Before inserting the card into the PCI Express bus, please follow the detailed steps given below to install the PCI Express serial board in your computer.

Safety First

Step 1: Turn your PC’s power off, and shut off the power to any peripheral. Step 2: Remove the power plug from the plug socket.

To avoid damaging your system and boards, make sure your PC’s power is turned off before installing PCI card.

Step 3: Remove the cover from the computer case. Step 4: If fitted. Remove the metal cover plate on the rear of a free PCI-E slot. Step 5: Insert PCI Express Multi-Port Communication Board into the free PCI

Express slot and screw it firmly on the bracket side.

Step 6: Place the cover back onto the computer. Step 7: Insert the plug into the plug socket.

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1. To avoid damaging, make sure to disconnect power connection before wiring or disposing the Powered RS-232 Board.

2. In order to output enough power to your device, we strongly recommend using 250W or above power supply in your system.

3. 4-pin power set should be plugged by power cable.

4. Does NOT use power Y-cable or sharing cable connect to 4-pin power

set on board; we strongly recommend connecting two 4-pin power sets by independent power cables directly from power supply.

SAFTY FIRST

Power for the Powered RS-232 DB9 connectors are supplied from 4-pin connector located on the PCB. This connectors allows a PC floppy type power supply connector to provide the higher currents required by the power peripherals.

In order to get efficient intake current output, there is one set of 4-pin power connector designed on the board. The 4-pin power set draws both +12VDC and +5VDC power output for Powered RS-232 device using.

The Powered RS-232 Board supports +12VDC @ 2A, and +5VDC @ 2A maximum total 34W using sustained with 200W system power supply.

Note: If system's power supply can not provide the efficient power to serial devices, it will cause your PC system unstable or unexpected reboot.

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Jumper Settings

This Powered RS-232 Board supports DC power output to device feature. User can select +5V or +12VDC power output to serial device over DB9 1st and 9th pin. Please follow the jumper setting before using for each COM port.

CAUTION

1. Be sure to confirm your serial device power voltage sourcing and pin number to prevent any further problem.

2. Before plugging this board into your system, please carefully check the power output jumper setting and hardware installation steps to prevent any damages.

3. Wrong operation damages connected serial device. SUNIX is NOT responsible for user’s wrong operation, including power voltage selected mistake, wrong jumper settings, or carelessness cable wiring.

4. Do NOT cross the jumper settings over different pin define. Below setting is WRONG.

User can read below silkscreen printing on the PCB. Each COM port has two jumper sets for the first and ninth pin for DB9 male connector. User can select standard RS-232 signal (system default), +5VDC, or +12VDC power output on the assigned pin.

COM 1 1st-pin COM 1 9th-pin

The First pin option on COM ONE The Ninth pin option on COM ONE

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