PCI Express RS422/RS485 Multi-I/O Card

Description

Description

This PCIe RS422/RS485 Multi-I/O card uses the high-performance EXAR 17V352 chipset. It offers dual or quad serial ports with enhanced features including large 256-byte FIFOs, programmable baud rates, and automatic RS485 direction control. With strong EMI protection and long-range support (up to 1.2km), it is ideal for industrial automation, remote access, and POS systems.

Specifications

• Chipset: EXAR 17V352
• PCIe Gen 2.0 x1 (2.5Gbps)
• Supports x1, x2, x4, x8, x16 slots
• RS422/RS485 signals with surge & ESD protection
• Transmission: 300bps–921600bps
• Protection: 15kV ESD, 600W surge, 2500Vrms isolation
• Transmission Range: up to 1.2km
• UART Support: 7/8 data bits, 1/2 stop bits, parity control
• Flow control: hardware/Xon-Xoff/none
• Supports TSN, sleep mode, wake-up indicator

Package Contents

• 1 x PCIe RS422/RS485 Multi-I/O Card
• 1 x User Manual
• 1 x CD Driver
• 1 x DB9 to 5-pin Converter
• 1 x Serial 44-pin to 9-pin Cable

System Requirements

• OS: Windows 2000/XP/7/8/10 (32/64-bit), Linux 2.6+
• PCIe Slot: x1/x2/x4/x8/x16

Applications

• POS Systems
• Remote Access Servers
• Storage Network Management
• Factory Automation

Driver Installation

1. Insert Driver CD and browse to D:\XR17V35X
2. Select appropriate folder (e.g., XR17V352 for 2 ports)
3. Follow on-screen instructions

Verification

After installation, use Device Manager to verify under “Multi-Port Serial Adapters”.