User`s manual

CA Series User’s Manual Introduction
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Overview
The CA Series PC/104 module is designed to be used with PC/104 CPU modules or CPU cards
with the PC/104 expansion interface. Models are available for RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485, with
2, 4, or 8 ports. The serial ports are accessed through a 20 or 40-pin box header connector on the
module. DIP switches allow you to configure the I/O base address and INT vector of each port.
The industry-standard MOXA UART (16C550 compatible) is fully programmable. Built-in 15 KV
ESD protection protects devices connected to the serial network.
Package Checklist
MOXA performs a careful mechanical and electrical inspection of each module prior to shipping.
Your module should arrive in perfect electrical order, free of any marks or scratches. Please handle
the module by the edges only, since your body’s static charge can damage the integrated circuits.
When the module is not in use, please keep it in the anti-static package provided. You may also
use this package to return the module if it requires repair.
The CA Series module is shipped with the following items:
y CA Series PC/104 multiport serial module
y Documentation and Software CD
y Quick Installation Guide
y 5-year product warranty statement
Note: Please notify your sales representative if any of the above items are missing or damaged.
Product Features
The CA Series module features the following:
y 2, 4, or 8 serial ports (depending on model)
y RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 operation (depending on model)
y 64-byte FIFOs and on-chip flow control
y Up to 921.6Kbps data transmission speed
y Built-in 15 KV ESD protection
y Configurable IRQ and I/O settings
y Onboard Tx, Rx LED indicators for each port
y Optional wide temperature support (-40 to 85°C)