4 Port PCI Express RS232 Serial Card with Power Output and 15kV ESD Protection PEX4S553S *actual product may vary from photos DE: Bedienungsanleitung - de.startech.com FR: Guide de l'utilisateur - fr.startech.com ES: Guía del usuario - es.startech.com IT: Guida per l'uso - it.startech.com NL: Gebruiksaanwijzing - nl.startech.com PT: Guia do usuário - pt.startech.com For the most up-to-date information, please visit: www.startech.
FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Table of Contents Introduction.............................................................................................1 Packaging Contents.................................................................................................................................. 1 System Requirements............................................................................................................................... 1 Product Overview......................................................................
Introduction The PEX4S553S 4-Port PCI Express Serial Card lets you add four ESD-Protected (15kV) RS232 ports, with 5V or 12V selectable power output through a PCI Express slot.
Product Overview Power over Serial Enable/Disable jumpers (per-port) Aux Power Source Selector SP4 Aux Power Connector S1~S4 Internal header Connector DB44 External Connector 4-port DB44 to DB9MX4 Breakout Cable Jumper Settings Power over serial Enable/Disable (per-port): PWR S1 S2 S3 S4 Instruction Manual DIS Each port can be individually configured to provide power over Pin 9, or not. “DIS” (far right – factory default) position: Pin 9 will not provide power.
Aux power source selection: X5V X12V X5V: DC5V, from SP4, an SP4 power connection is required I12V X5V X12V X12V: DC12V, from SP4, an SP4 power connection is required I12V X5V X12V I12V (factory default): DC12V, from PCI Express slot, I12V RS232 Pinout Pin 1 DCD Pin 2 RXD Pin 3 TXD Pin 4 DTR Pin 5 GND Pin 6 DSR Pin 7 RTS Pin 8 CTS Pin 9 RI NOTE: Pin 9 of the DB9 connector will output DC power if the corresponding jumper was enabled.
IDC Header Pinout The internal IDC header connectors can be used in place of some / all external ports on this card. They are labeled S1 – S4 and each corresponds to the external port of the same number (marked on the breakout cable). Do not connect the internal and external port of the same number simultaneously.
5. (Optional) Connect an available SP4 power connection from your system power supply to the card if additional power is required. 6. Place the cover back onto the computer case. 7. Connect the 4 Port breakout cable to the large connector on the card. 8.
Verifying Installation 1. Open the Device Manager by right-clicking on Computer, and then select Manage. In the new Computer Management window, select Device Manager from the left window panel (For Windows 8, open the Control Panel and select Device Manager). 2. Expand the Multifunction Adapters and Ports (COM & LPT) sections.
Specifications Host Interface PCI Express Form Factor Standard Profile (Low Profile bracket incl.) Chipset ID ASIX/MOschip - MCS9904 External Connectors 4x DB-9 (9 pin; D-Sub) Supported Protocols RS-232 Maximum Baud Rate 921.6 Kbps ESD Protection 15kV Data Bits 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Parity Even, Odd, Mark, Space, None Stop Bits 1, 1.
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