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Connect Tech Echo

8 Port ISA RS-232/422/485 card

Add RS-232 Serial Ports To Your Desktop Or Industrial PC
 
Connect Tech Echo
  
  • Eight asynchronous serial ports
  • RS-232 and/or RS-422/485 interfaces
  • Supports speeds up to 115.2 Kbps
  • ST16C554 UARTs with 64 FIFO
  • IRQ lines 3, 4, 5, 7, 10, 11
  • Choice of DB-9 or DB-25 cable
  • Transfer rates up to 115.2 Kbps.



Datasheet/Manual:

Connect Tech Echo datasheet in PDF format Datasheet in PDF format
Connect Tech Echo manual in PDF format Manual in PDF format
 

Introduction

The Echo ISA adapter offer eight asynchronous RS-232 and/or RS-422/485 serial ports for connecting data collection devices, barcode readers, time clocks, scales and many other serial devices. Echo/ISA adapters provide flexible, industrial strength solutions for control and automation applications using ISA bus compatible computers.

High Performance Communications

Achieve reliable data transfer rates up to 115.2 Kbps. ST16C554 UARTs offer 64 bytes of FIFO buffers.

Hardware Flexibility

Echo/ISA adapters provide the option of RS-232 or RS-422/485 electrical interfaces, including an available 4 RS-232 plus 4 RS-422/485 configuration. Multiple Echo/ISA boards may reside in a computer to accommodate large multi-user or multi-channel I/O requirements. Port addresses and interrupt lines are DIP switch and jumper selectable. You can configure each port's baud rate, parity, data and stop bits independently and various connector options are offered to suit your needs. These features offer more hardware flexibility and adaptability for your application needs.

Software Compatibility

Echo/ISA adapters support the most popular operating systems such as Linux, QNX, Solaris, SCO Unix, Windows 95/98/Me, Windows NT/2000, and Windows XP. This provides you with more software flexibility for your communication needs.

Easy to Use

The Echo/ISA adapter comes ready for simple installation. Included are board, driver software, cable harness and a comprehensive manual.

Diagnostics Tools

The Echo/ISA adapter includes the Windows 95/98/Me software data line analyzer, SeePORT to help you diagnose communication problems and therefore minimize downtime.

Warranty and Service

Connect Tech, an ISO 9001 registered company, has provided high performance communication solutions since 1985, building and testing products to meet high standards of quality and reliability. The Echo/ISA adapter, like all Connect Tech products, is covered by our excellent, no cost customer support and all lifetime warranty.
 
 

Specification
Bus Interface:

ISA bus compatible 8 bit or 16 bit slot
OS Support:

Linux, QNX, Solaris, SCO Unix, Windows 95/98/Me, Windows NT/2000, Windows XP
Data Rate:

50 bps – 115.2 Kbps
Serial Ports Provided:

8 ports
RS-232 and/or RS-422/485
Serial Port Connectors:

DB-9 or DB-25 male cable or connector box (custom connector solutions offered)
Control Signals:

RS-232: RTS, CTS, TxD, RxD, DCD, DTR, DSR, RI
RS-422/485: TxD±, RxD±, CTS±, RTS±
UARTs:

16C554 with 64 byte TxD/RxD FIFO buffers
I/O Addresses:

Eight pre-defined sets of I/O addresses are DIP switch selectable
Requires one set of eight addresses

IRQ:

Interrupts jumper selectable for IRQs 3, 4, 5, 7, 10, 11, 12, 15
Dimensions:

Height: 10.6 cm
Length: 16.4 cm
Width: 1.8 cm
Environment:

Temperature:
. (operating): 0º to 70ºC
. (storage): -60º to 100ºC
Humidity: 5% - 90% non-condensing

System
Requirements:

One half slot and an available hardware interrupt(s)
Power Requirements:

(Typical @ 20°C, +20%, -5% on DC value)
. RS-232:
+5V +/-5% @ 100 mA
+12V +/-10% @ 5 mA (no driver loads) / +12V +/-10% @ 100 mA (all drivers loaded)
-12V +/-10% @ 4 mA (no driver loads) / -12V +/-10% @ 100 mA (all drivers loaded)
. RS-422/485:
+5V +/-5% @ 125mA (no driver loads) / +5V +/-5% @ 445mA (all drivers loaded)
ROHS Status:

This product is lead free/ROHS compliant.

Ordering Details:
Board:

EC001-01 Echo/ISA 8, 8 ports RS-232, c/w male DB-9 cable
EC001-02 Echo/ISA 8, 8 ports RS-232, c/w male DB-9 I/O box
EC001-03 Echo/ISA 8, 8 ports RS-232, c/w male DB-25 cable
EC002-01 Echo/ISA 8, 8 ports RS-422/485, c/w male DB-9 cable
EC002-02 Echo/ISA 8, 8 ports RS-422/485, c/w male DB-9 I/O box
EC002-03 Echo/ISA 8, 8 ports RS-422/485, c/w male DB-25 cable
EC003-01 Echo/ISA 8, 4 ports RS-232, 4 ports RS-422/485, c/w male DB-9 cable
EC003-02 Echo/ISA 8, 4 ports RS-232, 4 ports RS-422/485, c/w male DB-9 I/O box
EC003-03 Echo/ISA 8, 4 ports RS-232, 4 ports RS-422/485, c/w male DB-25 cable

Accessories: N/A
Further Information:

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