StarTech.com PCI2S485LP User manual

PCI2S485LP
PCI2S485LP15
2 Port Low Prole PCI RS-422/485 Card
Packaging Contents
1 x PCI2S485LP/15 PCI Card•
1 x Driver CD•
1 x User Manual•
System Requirements
Available PCI or PCI-X port•
Microsoft Windows• ®2000/XP/Vista, Linux®
Installation
WARNING! PCI cards, like all computer equipment,
can be severely damaged by static electricity. Be sure
that you are properly grounded before opening your
computer case or touching your card. StarTech.com
recommends that you wear an anti-static strap when
installing any computer component. If an anti-static
strap is unavailable, discharge yourself of any static
electricity build-up by touching a large grounded metal
surface (such as the computer case) for several sec-
onds. Also, be careful to handle the card by its edges
and not the gold connectors.
Hardware Installation
Turn your computer off and any peripherals connected1.
to the computer (ie. Printers, external hard drives, etc.).
Unplug the power cable from the rear of the power supply
on the back of the computer.
Remove the cover from the computer case.2.
Locate an open PCI or PCI-X slot and remove the metal3.
cover plate on the rear of the computer case.
Insert the card into the open PCI or PCI-X slot and screw4.
the bracket to the rear of the case.
Place the cover back onto the computer.5.
Insert the power cable into the socket on the power6.
supply.
Dip Switch Conguration
Mode Switch 1 Switch 2 Switch 3 Switch 4
RS-485 ON ON OFF OFF
RS-422 ON ON ON ON
Driver Installation
Windows 2000/XP
When the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click1.
Next to continue.
Insert the Driver CD (included) into the CD/DVD-ROM2.
drive. Select Search for the best driver for your device
(recommended) then click on Next.
Select Specify the location... and type d:\Win2K/XP3.
(where d:\ designates the location of the CD/DVD-ROM
drive). in the text box provided, and click Next.
Click on Next, then Finish.4.
Remove the Driver CD from the CD/DVD-ROM drive and5.
re-start the computer when prompted.
Windows Vista
Once the computer has rebooted:
Insert the Driver CD (included) into the CD/DVD-ROM1.
drive. At the Found New Hardware window, click on Lo-
cate and install driver software (recommended), and click
Next on the screen that follows
When a message appears indicating that the publisher of2.
the driver cannot be verified, please click on Install this
driver software anyways.
Once installation is complete, you will be notified that3.
NetMos 98xx PCI Multi-I/O Controller has been installed
successfully. Please repeat steps 2 and 3 as necessary.

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 instruc-
tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.•
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.•
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver•
is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.•
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Warranty Information
This product is backed by a lifetime warranty.
In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase. During this period, the products may
be returned for repair, or replacement with equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and labor costs only. StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or
damages arising from misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive,
incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits, loss of business, or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the actual price paid for the product. Some
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions contained in this statement may not apply to you.
Please note: This card supports optional auto echo mode.
If enabled, data sent to the RS-485 transmitter will be
mirrored and simultaneously sent to the receiver, allowing
the echoed data to be verified for collisions and resent if
necessary.
Please note: This card supports 4-wire RS-422 mode.
In this mode, data is sent and received independently. As
such, cross-over, twisted pair cable is required.
RS-485 (Transmitter is controlled automatically by ATTATM
Hardware)
RS-422
Specications
PCI2S485LP
PCI2S485LP15
Bus Interface PCI (5V) / PCI-X (3.3V)
Chipset Moschip MCS9835CV
Number of Ports
1 x DB15F
2 x DB9M (via DB15 to DB9
breakout cable)
Max Data Transfer Rate 115.2 Kbps
Bits Data Framing Support 5/6/7/8/9
Supported Operating Systems Windows®2000/XP/Vista,
Linux®
Wiring Conguration
4-Wire Twisted
Pair Cable
2-Wire Twisted
Pair Cable