User`s manual

Universal PCI Board User’s Manual Introduction
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ESD and Isolation Protection
Certain models include TVSS (Transient Voltage Surge Suppressor) technology to help prevent
damage due to lightning or high potential voltage. Optical isolation (2000V) and embedded surge
protection (max. ESD of 16 KV, max. EFT of 2 KV) are also available with certain models. These
features help provide protection in critical or harsh factory-type environments.
PCI Solution
UPCI boards comply with PCI Spec. 2.1 and do not require switches or jumpers. IRQ and I/O
address is automatically assigned by the PCI BIOS. This means that the board must be physically
installed in the computer first before the driver software is installed.
Universal PCI
For maximum compatibility with the PCI local bus specification, UPCI boards support both 3.3V
and 5V PCI connector types. The 32/64-bit PCI local bus specification specifies both a 3.3V/5V and
32/64-bit slot.
Operating System Support
MOXA UPCI boards are compatible with most major industrial platforms, including Windows,
DOS, and Linux. Drivers are provided for smoother installation, configuration, and performance.
This manual provides separate sections for the different operating systems that are supported.
MOXA Serial Communication Tools
For application development, MOXA provides a serial communication library for Windows called
PComm. This library can help you develop your own applications in Visual Basic, Visual C++,
Borland Delphi, and more. Utilities are included for debugging, monitoring communication status,
terminal emulation, and file transfer.
Applications
UPCI boards are suitable for many industrial applications, including the following:
z Multipoint data acquisition
z Factory automation
z Critical industrial control
z Remote serial device control
z Internet/intranet connections
z Remote access applications
z Multi-user applications
z Industrial automation
z Office automation
z Telecommunications
z PC-based vending machines or kiosk systems
z POS (Point-of-Sale) systems