Advantech PCM-3612I Installation and operation manual

1 Startup Manual All product specifications are subject to change without notice.
STARTUP MANUAL
PCM-3612I
4-port RS-232/422/485 PCI-104 Module
The PCM-3612I is a PCI-104-compatible 4-port
RS-232/422/485 serial interface module. It works
with PCI-104 CPU modules or CPU cards which
accept PCI-104 expansion modules. It provides four
independent serial interfaces,accessed through the
IDE 40-pin connector(s). The module’s industry-
standard 16C550 asynchronous communication chip
is fully programmable. The module requires no
special commands or control codes if you use the
standard COM1~COM4(PCM-3612I) port address
We carefully inspected the PCM-3612I both
mechanically and electrically before we shipped it.
It should be free of marks and scratches and in per-
fect electrical order on receipt.
Handle the board only by its edges. The static
charge on your body may damage its integrated cir-
cuits. Keep the card in its anti-static package when-
ever it is not installed. You can use this package to
return the card if it should need repair.
• 4 independent RS-232/422/485 serial ports
• Transmission speeds up to 921.6 Kbps
• Supports Windows 7/8/10, and Linux
• LED indicators: TX, RX
• Compatible with standard PC ports:
COM1~COM4
• Automatic RS-485 data flow control
• Bus interface: PCI-104
• Number of ports: 4
• Data bits: 5, 6, 7, 8
• Stop bits: 1, 1.5, 2
• Parity: none, even, odd
• Speed (bps): 50 ~ 921.6K
• Connectors: One IDE 40-pin male
• Signals:
RS-232: TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR,
DCD, RI and GND
RS-422:TxD+,TxD-, RxD+, RxD-,GND,
CTS+, CTS-, RTS+ and RTS-
RS-485:Data+,Data- and GND
• Power requirements:
+3.3V@260 mA (Typical) +3.3V@530 mA
(Max.)
• Operating Temperature: -40~85°C(-40~185°F)
• Storage Temperature: -40~85°C(-40~185°F)
Card Configuration
The max configuration for the PCI bus of PCI-104
modules is FOUR plus the host board. If you stack
more than one PCI-104 module to a host board be
sure to set the modules to different PCI numbers
through SW1.
SW1 Settings
SW2 Settings
CN2-CN5 Impedance Selection
Introduction Specifications
Initial Inspection
Features
Notes
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This startup manual is for PCM-3612I
Part No: 2003M61211 2nd Edition
May 2016
1 2 Expansion Board
OFF OFF 3
OFF ON 2
ON OFF 1
ON ON 0 (default)
Switch Position Mode
ON RS-422_Master
OFF RS-422_Slave/RS-485
CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4
CN2 CN3 CN4 CN5

2 Startup Manual
CN7-CN10 RS-232/422/485 Model Select
Hardware Installation
Installing the Module on a CPU Card:
1. Turn the PC power off. Turn the power off to any
peripheral devices such as printers and monitors.
2. Disconnect the power cord and any other cables from
the back of the computer.
3. Remove the system unit cover
4. Remove the CPU card from the chassis (if necessary)
to gain access to the card’s PCI-104 connector.
5. Screw the brass spacer (included with the module)
into the threaded hole on the CPU card. Do not
tighten too much, or the threads may be damaged.
6. Carefully align the pins of the PCM-3612I with the
PCI-104 connector. Slide the module into the con-
nector, do not push too hard.
7. Secure the module to the CPU card to the threaded
hole in the CPU card using the included screw.
8. Attach any accessories to the PCM-3612I.
9. Reinstall the CPU card and replace the system unit
cover. Reconnect the cables you removed in step 2.
10. Turn the power on.
Connecting to Another PCI-104 Module:
1. Insert the pins of connector CN6 into the piggy-
back connector on the other PCI-104 module.
2. Screw the PCM-3612I to the brass spacer. This com-
pletes the hardware installation
Pin Assignments
The following table and figure shows pin assignments
for the DB9 connector.
Pin Assignment of Male DB9 on cable
CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4
CN7 CN8 CN9 CN10
Warning! Turn off PC whenever you install, remove connect
or disconnect cables to PCM-3612I
Pin RS-232 RS-422 RS-485
1 DCD Tx- Data-
2 RxD Tx+ Data+
3TxD Rx+ -
4DTR Rx- -
5 GND GND GND
6 DSR RTS- -
7RTS RTS+-
8CTS CTS+-
9RI CTS-+
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