**DISCONTINUED** This board is discontinued. Possible substitutes are found on this page.
The MSC-201B1, manufactured by Antaira Technologies, is a RS-422/485 card that adds one port of serial communication for desktops, servers and industrial computers with a PCI Express slot. It functions as a client or server to connect serial based equipment like instruments, meters, sensors, and other peripherals. It has one DB-9 front panel connector, and it supports 2-wire and 4-wire RS-422/485 connections.
MSC-201B1, no surge and isolation protection
MSC-201B1-SI, surge protection of 15 kV and isolation protection 2,500 Vrms
The MSC-201B1 software supports Windows and Linux. With the PCI plug-and-play wizard found on the CD, it’s easy to install. The wizard will recognize the board and install the device driver software automatically. You’ll be up and running in no time.
Technology | |
Category | Serial Connectivity |
Total Ports | 1 |
Operating System Support | Windows 2000, XP, 2003, 2008, Vista, Win 7, and Linux |
Camera Sensor | |
Type | PCI and PCIe Boards |
Serial Interface | |
Category | PCI and PCIe Boards |
Serial Ports | 1 RS-422/485 |
Baud Rate | Up to 921.6 Kbps |
Data Bits | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 data frames |
Parity | None, Odd, Even |
Signals | 3 selectable modes: 4-wire RS-422 (TXD+/-, RxD+/-); 2-wire RS-485 (TxD+/-, RxD+/-); 2-wire RS-485 (Data+/-, Data+/-) |
Power | |
Surge Protection | Optional 15KV ESD Protection (-SI version) |
Isolation Protection | 2,500 Vrms |
Mechanical | |
Connector Type | DB9 male connector |
Ratings | |
Operating Temperature | 0 to 55°C (32 to 131°F) |
Storage Temperature | -40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F) |
Humidity | 5 to 95% non-condensing |
Warranty | 5 Years |
Download Name | File Size |
MSC-201B1 Datasheet | 2.85MB |
MSC-201B1 Quick Start Guide | 511.18KB |
Image | Model | Product Name | Price | |
AD-DB9F-TB5P35 | DB-9 to 5-pin Terminal Block RS-422/485 Adapter, AD-DB9F-TB5P35 | $16.00 |