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APCI-7xxx-3 Communication Boards

Quick Overview

Communication board (1, 2, 4 or 8-port serial interface), 3.3 V / 5 V, modular mounting with MX-modules RS232/RS422/RS485/CL-20 mA current loop, with or without optical isolation, software configuration, 128-Byte FIFO buffer Installation under Windows XP/2000/NT as standard COM port.

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Features

Asynchronous communication adapter
PCI 3.3 V or 5 V
Modular mounting through MX modules: 1 socket for 1-port serial interface (APCI-7300-3); 2 sockets for 2-port serial interface (APCI-7420-3); 4 sockets for 4-port serial interface (APCI-7500-3 and APCI-7500-3/4C); 8 sockets for 8-port serial interface (APCI-7800-3)
Can be configured as RS232, RS422, RS485 with/without optical isolation, 20 mA Current Loop (active, passive), with optical isolation through separate MX modules
Automatic addressing through BIOS
Automatic module identification
128-byte FIFO buffer for sending and receiving data
Programmable transfer rate
5, 6, 7 or 8-bit character
1, 1½ or 2 stop bits
Parity: even, odd or none
Automatic transmitter control for RS485 and transmitter control through FIFO level
Common interrupt

Safety features

MX modules available with optical isolation 1000 V
Creeping distance IEC 61010-1 (VDE411-1)
Protection against fast transients (Burst)
Short-circuit protection for RS422 and RS485
Detection of false start bits
Internal diagnostic possibility, break, parity, overrun and framing error

Applications

Industrial serial communication
Data acquisition
Industrial process control
Multi-user systems
PLC interface
Modem and printer control
Multidrop applications
Weighting devices

Specifications

Serial interface: 1-port, 2-port, 4-port, 8-port
Mode: RS232, RS422, RS485, 20 mA Current Loop (active, passive) with or without optical isolation through separate MX modules.
Transmission mode: Asynchronous, full or half duplex (MX modules)
Addressing: Automatic through BIOS
Memory: 128-byte FIFO buffer for transmitter and receiver
Transfer rate: Programmable up to 115.2 kBaud. Baud rate up to 1 MBaud on request
Protocol: 5-, 6-, 7- or 8-bit character 1,1½ or 2 stop bits
Parity: Even, odd, none, mark, space
Interrupt lines: Automatic configuration through BIOS

Physical and environmental conditions

Dimensions: 151 x 99 mm / APCI-7800-3: 175 x 99 mm
System bus: PCI 32-bit, 3.3 V/5V acc. to spec. 2.2 (PCISIG)
Space required: 1 PCI slot
Operating voltage: +5 V, ± 5 % from the PC
Current consumption (without modules): 160 mA typ. / APCI-7800: 220 mA
Front connector:       9-pin SUB-D male connector (APCI-7300-3)
                           2 x 9-pin SUB-D male connector (APCI-7420-3)
                           4 x 9-pin SUB-D male connector on separate bracket (APCI-7500-3/4C)
                               37-pin SUB-D male connector (APCI-7500-3)
                               78-pin SUB-D female connector (APCI-7800-3)
Temperature range: 0 to 60 °C (with forced cooling)

Availability: Stock Item

Components / Downloads

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REF	DESCRIPTION	DOWNLOADS	PRICE	ORDER ITEM

Communication Boards
APCI-7300-3	Communication board (1-port serial interface), 3.3 V / 5 V, modular mounting with MX-modules RS232/RS422/RS485/CL-20 mA , with or without optical isolation, software configuration, 128-Byte FIFO buffer Installation under Windows XP/2000/NT as standard COM port	Datasheet Size: (413.16 KB)	£165.50	or call us for a quote
APCI-7420-3	Communication board (2-port serial interface), 3.3 V / 5 V, modular mounting with MX-modules RS232/RS422/RS485/CL-20 mA, with or without optical isolation, software configuration, 128-Byte FIFO buffer Installation under Windows XP/2000/NT as standard COM port		£207.35	or call us for a quote
APCI-7500-3	Communication board (4-port serial interface), 3.3 V / 5 V, modular mounting with MX-modules RS232/RS422/RS485/CL-20 mA, with or without optical isolation, software configuration, 128-Byte FIFO buffer Installation under Windows XP/2000/NT as standard COM port.		£284.47	or call us for a quote
APCI-7800-3	Communication board (8-port serial interface), 3.3 V / 5 V, modular mounting with MX-modules RS232/RS422/RS485/CL-20 mA, with or without optical isolation, software configuration, 128-Byte FIFO buffer Installation under Windows XP/2000/NT as standard COM port.		£466.53	or call us for a quote
APCI-7500-3/4C	Communication board (4-port serial interface), 3.3 V / 5 V, modular mounting with MX-modules RS232/RS422/RS485/CL-20 mA, with or without optical isolation, software configuration, 128-Byte FIFO buffer Installation under Windows XP/2000/NT as standard COM port. incl. 4 x 9-pin SUB-D male connector on separate bracket (incl. ribbon cable)		£278.15	or call us for a quote

MX Modules
MX232-G	MX Module. RS232 mode, optically isolated.		£93.60	or call us for a quote
MX232	MX Module. RS232 mode.		£72.51	or call us for a quote
MX422-G	MX Module. RS422 mode, optically isolated.		£93.60	or call us for a quote
MX422-PEP	MX Module. RS422 mode, optically isolated with RTS/CTS.		£71.17	or call us for a quote
MX422	MX Module. RS422 mode.		£76.51	or call us for a quote
MX485-G	MX Module. RS485 mode, optically isolated.		£94.91	or call us for a quote
MX485	MX Module. RS485 mode.		£76.51	or call us for a quote
MXTTY	20 mA Current Loop mode (active, passive), optically isolated		£114.99	or call us for a quote

Connection Cables
ST075	Shielded round cable, 37 to 4 x 9-pin (for APCI-7500-3)		£98.81	or call us for a quote
ST074	Shielded round cable, 37 to 4 x 25-pin (for APCI-7500-3)		£72.17	or call us for a quote
ST7809	Shielded round cable, 78 to 8 x 9-pin (for APCI-7800-3)		£175.58	or call us for a quote
ST7825	Shielded round cable, 78 to 8 x 25-pin (for APCI-7800-3)		£166.39	or call us for a quote