StarTech.com 2 Port PCI RS422, RS485 Serial Card

PCI2S1P Dual Serial/Parallel PCI Card

The PCI2S1P PCI Serial/Parallel Combo Card turns a PCI slot into two external 16C550 serial ports and one external EPP/ECP parallel port - an all-in-one solution that gives you both parallel and serial connections while taking up only one PCI slot.

Suitable for installation in a small form factor computer, the PCI serial/parallel card includes an optional low profile/half-height mounting bracket that makes installation easy.

The serial/parallel combo card is PCI plug and play ready and supports IRQ sharing for fast, simple installation. The combo card is supported in virtually any Microsoft Windows operating environment (Windows® 7, Server 2008 R2, Vista, XP, ME, 2000, 98, 95 and NT4), and is backed by a StarTech.com Lifetime Warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Features & Benefits

• Two 16C550 serial ports with data transfer up to 115.2 Kbits/sec
  One EPP/ECP parallel port with data transfer up to 1.5 Mbits/sec
  Includes optional low profile/half-height mounting bracket
  Parallel port supports EPP, ECP, SPP and BPP
  IRQ sharing eliminates conflicts between multiple cards
  Guaranteed compatibility with any PC running Windows®, DOS® or Linux® for simple integration into your application
  All three ports share only one IRQ, minimizing system resources required for the card
  Easy to install and use with full step-by-step instruction providing a hassle free serial solution

Applications

• Self service automated machines and kiosks to control serial devices such as scales, touchscreens, magnetic card readers, bar code scanners, receipt printers, label printers
  POS retail applications in grocery stores, and any other retail store to control keyboards, cash drawers, receipt printers, card readers / card swipes, scales, and elevated displays on poles
  Bank teller workstations in either full profile or low profile versions to control their serial devices such as cash drawers, card readers / card swipes, printers, keypads / pinpads, pen pads
  Standard ATM automated teller machines to control keypads, receipt printer, card readers / card swipes, touchscreen LCD's, camera control, etc.
  Used to control multiple surveillance / security cameras in a parking structure, office building, etc.

What’s in the package?

• PCI 2S1P Card
  DB9 Ribbon Cable
  Low Profile Brackets
  Driver CD
  Instruction Manual

FAQ

Will this PCI card fit into my PCI-X slot?

It depends on your motherboard. This PCI card is keyed for 5V PCI and PCI-X slots. If your motherboard's PCI or PCI-X slots are keyed for 5V, this will work. If it is keyed for 3.3V, it will not. You can tell which your motherboard is keyed for by the location of the notch on the slot. To confirm whether this PCI card will fit into your PCI-X slot, refer to your motherboard's documentation.

Chipset Manufacturer

ASIX

Chipset Model

MCS9835CV