UC-257

2 Port RS232 PCI Serial Port Card

Description
Universal PCI providing two RS232 serial ports, with an option of a printer port connected via flylead. Data transfer rates up to 115,200 baud rates and the 128 byte deep transmit and 128 byte receive FIFOS, coupled with 1Mbit/s line drivers deliver uncompromising performance on your PC.Includes drivers for all Windows 32 bit and 64 bit Operating Systems, including Windows 7. Alternate option available with two RS232 serial ports and additional LPT printer port on fly lead (part number UC-257F).
Documents
UC 257 datasheetUC-257-datasheet.pdf (1.2 MB)
UC RS232 PCI range summary English.UC ENUC-RS232-PCI-range-summary-English.UC-EN.pdf (1.5 MB)
UC RS422 485 range summary English.UC ENUC-RS422-485-range-summary-English.UC-EN.pdf (1.5 MB)
Brief Specification
Ports
2
Protocol
RS232
UART
Brainboxes 16C958
Max Baud Rate
115,200
Form Factor
Standard Height
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Port
Ports
2
Protocol
RS232
Connector
DB9 Connector - 9 Pin Male
UART
Brainboxes 16C958
UART Compatibility
16750/16550/16450 backwards compatible as well as an enhanced 950 mode
Tx FIFO Size
128
Rx FIFO Size
128
Operating Distance
EIA - RS232 Standard
Cable
Optional 1 port LPT on fly lead (CC-032)
Port Settings
Max Baud Rate
115,200
Data Bits
5,6,7 or 8
Parity
Odd, Even, None, Mark or Space
Stop Bits
1, 1.5 or 2
Flow Control
RTS/CTS, DSR/DTR, XON/XOFF
Tx/Rx Modes
Point to Point
General
PCB Layers
4
Form Factor
Standard Height
Includes Printer Port
Yes
Opto Isolated
No
Power Consumption
190mA @ 5V, 12mA @ 12V
Product Weight
0.083 kg, 0.18 pounds
Product Dimensions
136(l) x 18(w) x 120(h) mm, 5.35(l) x 0.71(w) x 4.72(h) inches
Packaged Weight
0.184 kg, 0.41 pounds
Packaged Dimensions
150(l) x 40(w) x 145(h) mm, 5.91(l) x 1.57(w) x 5.71(h) inches
GTIN-12
837324000351

Interface

PCI 3.0
PCI 3.0
Peripheral Component Interface
Windows XP 32 bit & 64 bit Editions
Microsoft Windows 2000
Windows Vista 32 bit & 64 bit Editions
Windows Server 2003 32 bit & 64 bit Editions
Windows Server 2008 32 bit & 64 bit Editions
Microsoft Windows 7 32 bit & 64 bit Editions
DOS

Microsoft Hardware

Approuv� pour Microsoft Windows 2000 Windows 2000
Approved for Microsoft Windows XP 32 bit and 64 bit Windows XP 32 bit & 64 bit editions
Approved for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2003 32 bit & 64 bit editions
Approved for Microsoft Windows Vista Windows Vista 32 bit & 64 bit editions
Approved for Microsoft Server 2008 Windows Server 2008 32 bit & 64 bit editions
Approved for Windows 7 32bit & 64bit Windows 7 32 bit & 64 bit Editions

Microsoft Signed Drivers

Approved for Microsoft Windows 2008 32 bit Windows Server 2008 32 bit & 64 bit Editions
Pilotes Sign�s Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Signed Drivers for Windows XP 32 et 64 bit editions Windows XP 32 bit & 64 bit editions
Microsoft Signed Drivers for Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2003 32 bit & 64 bit Editions
Windows Vista Signed Drivers Windows Vista 32 bit & 64 bit editions
Approved for Windows 7 32bit & 64bit Windows 7 32 bit & 64 bit Editions

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The CE marking (also known as CE mark) is a mandatory conformity mark on many products placed on the single market in the European Economic Area (EEA). All Brainboxes products are fully compliant to European requirements which allow them to bear the CE mark. EMC: CE
Brainboxes are able to supply fully RoHS compliant products. To verify supplier declarations on RoHS compliance, fully built products were sent to an external test house for X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) testing on components, using the Fischerscope X-Ray system XDAL. This technique is capable of determining percentages of different elements and is accurate to 0.1% Wt. RoHS
Brainboxes is fully compliant with the WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) 2002/96/EC directives which tackle the increasing waste stream of electrical and electronic equipment and complements European Union measures on Landfill and incineration of waste. WEEE
The IECEE CB Scheme is the world's first truly international system for mutual acceptance of testreports and certificates dealing with the safety of electrical and electronic components, equipmentand products. It is a multilateral agreement among participating countries and certificationorganizations. A manufacturer utilizing a CB test certificate issued by one of the accepted NationalCertification Bodies (NCBs) can obtain certification marks of the latter, within their scope ofadherence, in the countries where the accepted NCBs are located. IEEC CB Scheme
MetLab approval METL
In 2007 Brainboxes received Microsoft Gold Partner status. In recognition of achieving exceptional levels of quality, expertise and service endorsed by customers including Lenovo. Microsoft Certified Gold Partner
TAA refers to the Trade Agreements Act (19 U.S.C. & 2501-2581), which is intended to foster fair and open international trade. Being manufactured in the United Kingdom all Brainboxes products are fully TAA compliant. TAA
Le marquage C-Tick est utilis� pour montrer qu'un produit �lectrique ou �lectronique est conforme � la compatibilit� �lectromagn�tique (CEM). le num�ro d'enregistrement de Brainboxes est N136. C-Tick
The introduction of AEO status is the EC's response to the need to secure international supply chains and the introduction of Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) in the USA and the development of the Safe framework of standards in the World Customs Organisation. Brainboxes is a fully certified AEO (Authorised Economic Operator) organisation. AEO C-TPAT