Product Datasheet AccelePort(R) Xe Multiport Serial Card Designed to deliver fast, reliable connections for multi-user workgroups, the AccelePort Xe multiport serial card is a cost-effective connectivity solution for terminals, printers, modems and other asynchronous serial peripherals. Features/Benefits * Economical intelligent serial card for connecting multi-user terminals, printers, modems and POS devices * Two, four or eight RS-232 serial ports * Four or eight RS-422 serial ports * On-board processing relieves host CPU of communication bottlenecks * Available for ISA bus platforms Overview Recommended for point-of-sale, data acquisition, factory automation and industrial control applications, the AccelePort Xe is among Digi's most popular selling add-in solutions. Equipped with powerful on-board I/O processing to reduce host CPU utilization, and supplied with full modem control and hardware handshaking, the AccelePort Xe easily accommodates the varying connectivity needs of small to medium sized workgroups. RS-232 models are available in two-, four- or eight-port versions, while the RS-422 models are offered with four or eight ports. The RS-422 solutions enable users to transmit signals over greater distances and at higher speeds than standard RS-232 communications and are generally immune to electrical interference and surges. These benefits make the RS-422 solution a smart choice for industrial and manufacturing applications as well as widespread point-of-sale operations. The AccelePort Xe supports a broad spectrum of operating systems, including SCO(R), Linux(R) and Microsoft(R) Windows(R). Other device drivers can be downloaded from the Digi website. For cost-effective, accurate and dependable multi-user communications, the AccelePort Xe is among the smartest connection that you can make. www.digi.com Features/Specifications FEATURES POWER REQUIREMENTS SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS * 2, 4 or 8 ports with RS-232 interfaces * 4 or 8 ports with RS-422 interfaces * ISA bus support * 64K RAM memory (dual ported) with 8K memory window * Supports 115.2 Kbps on 2 ports; full 57.6 Kbps on 4 or 8 ports AccelePort 2e * +5V +/-5% 1.0 Amps typical * +12V +/-5% 0.80 Amps typical * -12V +/-5% 0.50 Amps typical AccelePort 4e and 8e * +5V +/-5% 1.9 Amps typical * +12V +/-5% 0.11 Amps typical * -12V +/-5% 0.11 Amps typical * 1 16-bit ISA slot * 8K or 32K unused memory address space for static RAM * 1 unused I/O port address SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY * * * * * * * * * REGULATORY APPROVALS CONNECTORS * * * * * * * * AccelePort 2e (RS-232) * 2 DB-9 male connectors AccelePort 4e and 8e (RS-232) * DB-25 or DB-9 fan-out cables * RJ-45 connector box * DB-25 I/O box with 4-foot cable AccelePort 4e and 8e (RS-4222) * DB-9 or DB-25 male fan-out cable options FCC Part 15, Class B ICES-003 Class B EN 55022 Class B EN 50082-2 UL 1950 CSA 22.2 No. 950 EN60950 AS3548 Linux Windows NT(R) Windows 95/98/Me Windows 2000/XP/ServerTM 2003 Novell NetWare(R) OS/2 QNX SCO OpenServerTM SCO UnixWareTM * Drivers ship with product on CD-ROM. Legacy only DIMENSIONS AccelePort 2e * Length: 17.02 cm (6.7 in) * Width: 8.9 cm (3.5 in) * Height: 1.27 cm (0.5 in) * Weight: 0.09 kg (3.25 oz) AccelePort 4e and 8e * Length: 22.1 cm (8.7 in) * Width: 8.9 cm (3.5 in) * Height: 1.27 cm (0.5 in) * Weight: 0.13 kg (4.5 oz) MODEL......................PART NUMBERS Model RS-232 Solutions AccelePort 2e-ISA DB-9 AccelePort 4e-ISA (connector not included, see below) AccelePort 4e-ISA DB-25 Cable AccelePort 8e-ISA (connector not included, see below) AccelePort 8e-ISA DB-25 Cable RS-422 Solutions AccelePort 4e-ISA RS-422 DB-9 Cable AccelePort 4e-ISA RS-422 DB-25 Cable AccelePort 8e-ISA RS-422 DB-9 Cable AccelePort 8e-ISA RS-422 DB-25 Cable Accessories for RS-232 with DB-78 Connector 4-Port DB-25M Straight Fan-Out Cable 4 Port DB-9M Straight Fan-Out Cable 4 Port DB-25M Straight Connector Box with Cable 4 Port RJ-45 Straight Connector Attachment 8 Port DB-25M Straight Fan-Out Cable 8 Port DB-9M Straight Fan-Out Cable 8 Port DB-25M Straight Connector Box with Cable 8 Port RJ-45 Straight Connector Attachment North America International 77000248 77000035 70000737 77000037 70000738 77000248 77000035 70000737 77000037 70000738 70001058 70000939 70001059 70000938 70001058 70000939 70001059 70000938 76000008 76000003 76000030 76000038 76000021 76002042 76000031 76000033 76000008 76000003 76000030 76000038 76000021 76002042 76000031 76000033 ENVIRONMENTAL * Operating temperature: 10 C to 55 C (50 F to 131 F) * Storage temperature: -25 C to 85 C (-13 F to 185 F) * Relative humidity: 5% to 90% non condensing * Altitude: 0 to 3,600 meters (0 to 12,000 feet) * Air movement: 30 CFM forced DIGI SERVICE AND SUPPORT - You can purchase with confidence knowing that Digi is here to support you with expert technical support and a strong five-year warranty. www.digi.com/support Digi International 11001 Bren Road E. 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