User guide

Introduction
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• 4 independent RS-232C compatible ports
• Optional external C584XB box for extending to 4 isolated
RS-232/422/485 ports
• Max. port per system: 8 Ports (2 cards)
♦ Baud rate: Each port can be configured to 50 - 115,200bps
♦ Operation System Compatibility: Windows 98/2000/XP/NT, Linux
♦ Connector: DB37 female connector
♦ Cable: External cable with 4 standard DB9/25 male connector
♦ Operating temperature: 0 to 55 °C
♦ Storage temperature: -20 to 65 °C
♦ Humidity : 10% to 95%, non-condensing
♦ Power consumption: +5V @ 1400mA typical
1.3 C588 Features
The C588 is an enhanced eight-port serial communication PCI card includes
an advanced PGA to support the serial communication controller and a 62-pin
connector. The expansion cable has eight standard DB9/25 connectors and
one DB62 connector to connect to the C588 interface card. User may also use
one DB62 to DB62 cable to connect between one C588 and the C588XB to
provide an 8-channel isolated RS-422/485 interface.
• PCI Rev.2.1 Plug and Play
• Automatic IRQ and I/O address assignments
• 8 communication port intelligent buffers
• Suitable for modems, data display, data collection, telecommunication
• Supports up to 2 cards/16 ports per system
• Supports Windows 98/2000/XP/NT and Linux operation systems
• Optional isolated RS422/485 interface for each port independently
• Single jumper board and COM number assignment design
• Supports surge protector in TXD/RXD signal lines