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 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

MX Modules

Operating Mode	RS232		RS422		RS485		20mA CL
Operating Mode	MX232-G	MX232	MX422-G	MX422	MX485G	MX485	MXTTY
Optical Isolation 1000V	✓		✓		✓		✓
Creeping Distance 3.2mm	✓		✓		✓		✓
Short-Circuit Protection			✓	✓	✓	✓
ESD Protection	✓	✓	✓		✓
Burst Protection	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Duplex	Full	Full	Full/Half	Full/Half	Half	Half	Full
Max Baud Rate	115.2kBaud 1M Baud opt.	115.2kBaud 1M Baud opt.	115.2kBaud 1M Baud opt.	115.2kBaud 1M Baud opt.	115.2kBaud 1M Baud opt.	115.2kBaud 1M Baud opt.	19.2kBaud
Modem Control Signals	✓	✓	Optional RTS/CTS (MX422-PEP)
Autom Transmitter Control					✓	✓
Current Consumption	86mA	10mA	46mA	10mA	58mA	10mA	75mA

Physical and environmental conditions

Dimensions:	151 x 99 mm / APCI-7800-3: 175 x 99 mm
System Bus:	PCI 32-bit, 3.3/5V to spec 2.2 (PCISIG)
Place Required:	1 PCI Slot
Operating Voltage:	+5 V, ±5 % from the PC
Current Consumption:	160mA typical / APCI-7800, 220mA
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)
Operating Temperature:	0 to 60 °C (with forced cooling)

APCI-7xxx-3 Connection Details

ST075:	Round shielded cable, 37 to 4 x 9-pin (for APCI-7500-3)
ST074:	Round shielded cable, 37 to 4 x 25-pin (for APCI-7500-3)
ST7809:	Round shielded cable, 78 to 8 x 9-pin (for APCI-7800-3)
ST7825:	Round shielded cable, 78 to 8 x 25-pin (for APCI-7800-3)

Availability: Stock Item

Components / Downloads

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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)	£311.17	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		£343.13	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.		£321.42	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.		£504.27	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)		£300.63	or call us for a quote

MX Modules
MX232-G	MX Module. RS232 mode, optically isolated.		£92.04	or call us for a quote
MX232	MX Module. RS232 mode.		£78.36	or call us for a quote
MX422-G	MX Module. RS422 mode, optically isolated.		£85.99	or call us for a quote
MX422-PEP	MX Module. RS422 mode, optically isolated with RTS/CTS.		£80.92	or call us for a quote
MX422	MX Module. RS422 mode.		£82.70	or call us for a quote
MX485-G	MX Module. RS485 mode, optically isolated.		£86.00	or call us for a quote
MX485	MX Module. RS485 mode.		£82.70	or call us for a quote
MXTTY	20 mA Current Loop mode (active, passive), optically isolated		£98.44	or call us for a quote

Connection Cables
ST075	Shielded round cable, 37 to 4 x 9-pin (for APCI-7500-3)		£109.21	or call us for a quote
ST074	Shielded round cable, 37 to 4 x 25-pin (for APCI-7500-3)		£78.00	or call us for a quote
ST7809	Shielded round cable, 78 to 8 x 9-pin (for APCI-7800-3)		£189.77	or call us for a quote
ST7825	Shielded round cable, 78 to 8 x 25-pin (for APCI-7800-3)		£179.84	or call us for a quote