The Industrial Automation Group of Advantech introduces the PCM-3614I (4-port) and PCM-3641I (8-port) RS-232/422/485 PCI-104 modules with automatic RS-485 data flow control. A convenient utility software program is supplied with each module that supports multiple operating systems, such as Windows 2000 and XP, WinCE 6.0, and Linux Kernel 2.6, eliminating the need to manually program the modules.

Both modules include TX/RX LED indicators, as well as shared IRQ settings for each of their ports. These ports are standard PC ports that are COM1, COM2, COM3, and COM4 compatible.

Other features: +5V @ 450 mA power consumption, 50 bps ~ 460.3 kbps speed, 0 ~ 65°C (32 ~ 149°F) operating temperature.

To purchase or if you have any questions, please contact Advantech at 1-800-205-7940 or your regional Advantech authorized dealer for more information.