The Moxa CP-116E-A is a high-performance 16-port PCI Express serial board supporting RS-232/422/485 interfaces, designed for industrial automation, POS/ATM systems, and high-density serial communication applications. It offers a maximum baudrate of 921.6 kbps and features a 128-byte FIFO with both hardware and software flow control for stable and efficient data handling.

One of its standout features is the 4 kV surge protection on signal lines, ensuring robust operation in demanding industrial environments. Moxa’s Intelligent RS-485 with One-Click Installation and Troubleshooting simplifies setup and diagnostics of complex serial networks.

Fully compliant with PCI Express 1.0 x1, the CP-116E-A can be installed in any PCIe slot and supports a wide range of operating systems including Windows, Linux, and UNIX. It is also compatible with various optional connection cables and breakout boxes.

Technical Specifications:

Interfaces:

• 16 serial ports (RS-232, RS-422, RS-485)
• Connector: VHDCI 68
• Baudrate: 50 bps to 921.6 kbps (non-standard supported)
• Data bits: 5, 6, 7, 8
• Stop bits: 1, 1.5, 2
• Parity: None, Even, Odd, Space, Mark
• Flow control: None, RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF
• FIFO: 128 bytes
• Controller: 16C550C compatible
• Max. boards per PC: 4
• Surge protection: 4 kV on signal lines

Software Support:

• Windows: DOS through Windows 10, Server 2019, Embedded CE/XPe
• Linux: Kernel 2.4.x to 5.x
• UNIX: Solaris 10, UnixWare 7, SCO OpenServer 5/6

Power and Physical:

• Input current: 2,733 mA @ 3.3 VDC
• Dimensions: 97.9 x 88.9 mm
• LED Indicators: Tx, Rx per port

Environmental Conditions:

• Operating temperature: 0 to 55 °C
• Storage temperature: -20 to 85 °C
• Humidity: 5–95% (non-condensing)

Certifications and Standards:

• EMI: CISPR 32, FCC Part 15B
• EMS: IEC 61000-4-2 through -4-8
• MTBF: 310,993 hrs (Telcordia TR/SR)
• Green compliance: RoHS, CRoHS, WEEE

Package Contents:

• 1 x CP-116E-A board
• 1 x Quick installation guide
• 1 x Warranty card

Optional Accessories:

• Cables:
• CBL-M68M25x8-100 (VHDCI to 8 x DB25 male)
• CBL-M68M9x8-100 (VHDCI to 8 x DB9 male)
• CBL-F9M9-150 / -20 (DB9 extension cables)
• Connection Boxes:
• OPT 8B+, OPT 8A+, OPT8-M9+, OPT8-RJ45+, OPT 8S+ (with surge protection)

Warranty:

• 5-year manufacturer warranty