Moxa CP-118U/138U Series – 8-Port PCI Serial Boards for Industrial and Embedded Systems

The Moxa CP-118U/138U Series delivers high-performance 8-port Universal PCI serial communication with robust hardware for industrial automation, POS, and ATM applications. Offering up to 921.6 kbps baudrate, 128-byte FIFO, and hardware/software flow control, these boards ensure reliable high-speed serial data transfer.

The CP-118U supports RS-232/422/485 interfaces, ideal for mixed serial environments, while the CP-138U is optimized for RS-422/485 networks. Compatible with 3.3 V and 5 V PCI/PCI-X buses and supported across major operating systems including Windows, Linux, and UNIX, this series meets the needs of system integrators and OEMs alike. An extended temperature model (-40 to +85 °C) is available for extreme environments.

Technical Specifications:

General:

• Models:
• CP-118U: 8x RS-232/422/485
• CP-138U: 8x RS-422/485
• Operating Temperature: 0 to 55 °C (Wide Temp: -40 to +85 °C)
• PCI Compatibility: PCI/PCI-X (3.3 V & 5 V)

Interfaces & Performance:

• FIFO: 128 bytes
• Max Baudrate: 921.6 kbps
• Throughput: >700 kbps
• Data Bits: 5, 6, 7, 8
• Stop Bits: 1, 1.5, 2
• Parity: None, Even, Odd, Space, Mark
• Flow Control: Hardware, Software (XON/XOFF)
• Max Boards per System: 8

Connectors:

• Standard: DB62 female
• Industrial Models: DB78 female (CP-118U-I/138U-I)

Driver & OS Support:

• Windows: 95 to 10, Server & Embedded (incl. WEPOS)
• Linux: Kernel 2.4 to 5.x
• UNIX: QNX, SCO, UnixWare, Solaris, FreeBSD

Additional Features:

• Built-in Tx/Rx LED indicators
• Included configuration software
• Certifications: CE, FCC, RoHS, KC, WEEE