The Moxa CP-118EL-A is an intelligent 8-port PCI Express serial board designed for industrial automation, POS, and ATM systems. Its compact low-profile design makes it ideal for space-constrained systems, including shoebox PCs and embedded computers.

Each serial port can be independently configured for RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 (2-wire or 4-wire), and supports high-speed data rates up to 921.6 kbps. The board includes a 128-byte FIFO, hardware and software flow control, and full modem signal support, ensuring compatibility with a broad range of serial peripherals. The CP-118EL-A fits any PCIe slot and requires only a 3.3 VDC power supply.

This board is designed for durability and reliability with a high MTBF rating of over 1.3 million hours. Built-in LEDs support easy troubleshooting and monitoring. Broad driver support across Windows, Linux, and UNIX platforms ensures integration flexibility.

Technical Specifications:

Interfaces:

• RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 (2-wire/4-wire)
• Connector: VHDCI 68-pin
• No. of Ports: 8
• FIFO: 128 bytes
• Data bits: 5, 6, 7, 8
• Stop bits: 1, 1.5, 2
• Parity: None, Even, Odd, Space, Mark
• Flow control: RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF, None
• Max. baudrate: 921.6 kbps
• Supports non-standard baudrates
• Modem signals: TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, GND

Software Support:

• Windows: 95 through 10, Server 2019, Embedded CE/XPe
• Linux: Kernel 2.4.x to 5.x
• UNIX: Solaris 10, UnixWare 7, SCO OpenServer 5/6

Power & Physical:

• Input current: 1,285 mA @ 3.3 VDC
• Dimensions: 68.9 x 88 mm
• Form factor: Low Profile
• 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 to -4-8
• EMC: EN 55032/35
• Green compliance: RoHS, CRoHS, WEEE
• MTBF: 1,359,482 hours
• Standard: Telcordia TR/SR

Package Contents:

• 1 x CP-118EL-A serial board
• 1 x Quick installation guide
• 1 x Warranty card

Optional Accessories:

• Cables:
• CBL-M68M9x8-100 (VHDCI 68 to 8 x DB9, 1 m)
• CBL-M68M25x8-100 (VHDCI 68 to 8 x DB25, 1 m)
• Connector:
• Mini DB9F-to-TB (DB9 female to terminal block)
• Connection boxes:
• OPT 8B+, OPT 8A+, OPT 8S+ (with surge protection), OPT8-M9+, OPT8-RJ45+

Warranty:

• 5-year manufacturer warranty