Advantech PCI-1610 Series 4-port RS232 PCI Serial Port Card

Basic Information

The Advantech PCI-1610 series 4-channel RS232 PCI communication card product specification sheet introduces the hardware specifications, protection levels, interfaces, system support, and model selection of three hardware versions: PCI-1610A, PCI-1610B, and PCI-1610CU, aimed at industrial control serial port acquisition and device communication scenarios.

Overall positioning of the product

PCI-1610 is a standard PCI bus industrial multi serial port card that integrates 4 independent RS232 channels and uses a 16PCI954 high-performance UART chip. Each channel is equipped with a 128 byte transmit receive FIFO cache, greatly reducing CPU usage and suitable for multitasking industrial control, data acquisition, and instrument serial communication; The three versions are classified in terms of PCI bus compatibility and surge/isolation protection, meeting the requirements of ordinary/strong anti-interference and harsh industrial environments.

Comparison of core differences among three models

Model PCI Bus Standard Universal PCI (3.3V/5V compatible) 2500V EFT Electrical Fast Pulse Protection 2500VDC Electrical Isolation

PCI-1610A PCI 2.1 does not support None None

PCI-1610B PCI 2.1 not supported None

PCI-1610CU Universal PCI 2.2 support (3.3V/5V PCI slot universal) Support

Core hardware functions and features

1. Bus and hardware chip

Bus: 1610A/B follows PCI 2.1; 1610CU is a universal PCI 2.2, compatible with new and old 3.3V/5V industrial control motherboard PCI slots;

UART controller: 16PCI954, 4-channel independent, 128 byte transmit/receive FIFO per channel, reducing interrupt frequency and CPU load;

Plug and play: PCI PNP automatically assigns IO addresses and IRQ interrupts without the need for manual dialing;

Hardware interrupt status register to improve batch serial port transmission and reception performance.

2. Complete parameters for serial communication

Channel: 4 independent RS232 channels;

Baud rate range: 50bps~921.6kbps;

Data bits: 5/6/7/8; Stop position: 1/1.5/2; Verification: None/Odd/Even;

Hardware flow control: RTS/CTS; Software flow control: Xon/Xoff;

RS232 complete signal: TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, RI, GND;

Outgoing method: Onboard DB37 female port, standard 30cm adapter cable, branching out 4 DB25 or 4 DB9 serial ports.

3. Classification of Protection Levels (Industrial Anti Interference Core Distinguishing Point)

PCI-1610A: Only basic 16kV ESD electrostatic protection, no pulse/isolation;

PCI-1610B: 16kV ESD+2500V EFT electrical fast pulse group protection, eliminating instantaneous high voltage interference in industrial power grids;

PCI-1610CU: 16kV ESD+2500V EFT+2500VDC electrical isolation, completely eliminating ground loop interference, suitable for strong electromagnetic and multi device common ground harsh environments.

4. Mechanical and electrical power consumption

Connector: Single DB37-F interface for the board, with 4 DB9/DB25 branch lines for matching adapter cables;

Size:

PCI-1610A/B：123 × 92 mm

PCI-1610CU：185 × 100 mm

Power supply (PCI slot power supply):

+12V typically 60mA, maximum 80mA;+5V typically 150mA, maximum 180mA.

5. Environmental tolerance specifications

Working temperature: 0~65 ℃;

Storage temperature: -25~85 ℃;

Working humidity: 5%~95% RH, no condensation;

Certification: CE, FCC Class A industrial electromagnetic compatibility.

Complete model ordering code (distinguishing DB9/DB25 output)

PCI-1610A: 4 × DB25 output, no EFT/isolation

PCI-1610A/9:4 × DB9 output, no EFT/isolation

PCI-1610B: 4 × DB25, with 2500V EFT protection

PCI-1610B/9:4 × DB9, with 2500V EFT protection

PCI-1610CU: 4 × DB252500V EFT+2500V isolated, universal PCI

PCI-1610CU/9:4 × DB92500V EFT+2500V isolated, universal PCI

Standard accessories: 30cm DB37 to 4xDB25/4xDB9 splitter cable.

Software support and operating system support

Supporting tools: ICOM Tools serial debugging tool, convenient for configuring serial port parameters and monitoring data transmission and reception;

Support system:

Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/XP Embedded/Vista、Windows CE 5.0/6.0、Linux；

Drivers and tools can be downloaded online from Advantech’s official website.

Summary of Applicable Scenarios

PCI-1610A: Serial communication for ordinary indoor industrial control and laboratory instruments, without strong electromagnetic interference scenarios;

PCI-1610B: Communication between factory conventional production lines and workshop equipment, resistant to transient pulse interference from the power grid;

PCI-1610CU: Strong electromagnetic workshop, multi device common ground, vehicle/outdoor industrial control, requiring electrical isolation to eliminate ground loops in harsh industrial environments, while compatible with old and new 3.3V/5V PCI industrial control motherboards.