The MOXA CP-168EL-A is a high-performance PCIe serial card engineered to facilitate efficient communication and connectivity within industrial automation systems. This model is specifically designed to meet the rigorous demands of applications requiring multiple serial port connectivity, making it an ideal choice for industries such as manufacturing, retail, and logistics.

Key Features:

High-Speed Data Transmission: Supports data rates up to 921.6 kbps for rapid, reliable serial communication.
Multiple Serial Ports: Features 8 RS-232 ports, providing robust connectivity options for various devices and systems.
128-byte FIFO: Enhances data flow efficiency between the computer and serial peripherals, minimizing data loss and improving system reliability.
Low Profile Form Factor: Comes in a compact size that fits easily into various computer chassis, including 1U rack-mounted servers.
Easy Installation: Equipped with a plug-and-play interface ensuring hassle-free setup and configuration.

Benefits:

Enhanced System Productivity: Ensures reliable and continuous communication paths, boosting system operations and throughput.
Scalability: Offers the flexibility to expand serial device connectivity, supporting a range of applications and future growth.
Reduced Downtime: Sturdy build and reliable performance reduce maintenance needs and operational interruptions.
Improved Data Integrity: Advanced error-handling features prevent data corruption and ensure accurate information transfer.

Applications:

Industrial Automation: Crucial for managing communication among various serial devices in automated production lines.
Point-of-Sale Systems: Enhances transaction efficiency in retail environments by providing stable connections to scanners, printers, and other POS equipment.
Data Acquisition and Management: Ideal for use in systems that require meticulous data collection and management, such as environmental monitoring and facility management.
Healthcare Equipment: Supports reliable data communication for medical devices, enhancing healthcare delivery and patient monitoring.

The MOXA CP-168EL-A PCIe Serial Card stands as a testament to MOXA’s commitment to providing advanced connectivity solutions that enhance the performance and reliability of industrial systems across various sectors.

Specification

Serial Interface	Comm. Controller	16C550C compatible
	Bus	PCI Express 1.0
	Connector	VHDCI 68
	FIFO	128 bytes
	Max. No. of Boards per PC	8
	No. of Ports	8
	Serial Standards	RS-232
	Baudrate	50 bps to 921.6 kbps (supports non-standard baudrates)
	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
Serial Signals	RS-232	TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, GND
Serial Software Features	Windows Drivers	DOS, Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000, Windows XP/2003/Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/10/11 (x86/x64), Windows 2008 R2/2012/2012 R2/2016/2019 (x64)/2022, Windows Embedded CE 5.0/6.0, Windows XP Embedded
	Linux Drivers	Linux kernel 2.4.x, Linux kernel 2.6.x, Linux kernel 3.x, Linux kernel 4.x, Linux kernel 5.x
	UNIX Drivers	Solaris 10, UnixWare 7, SCO OpenServer 5, SCO OpenServer 6
Power Parameters	Input Current	1,225 mA @ 3.3 VDC
Physical Characteristics	Dimensions	64.42 x 102 mm (2.54 x 4.02 in)
LED Interface	LED Indicators	Built-in Tx, Rx LEDs for each port
Environmental Limits	Operating Temperature	0 to 55°C (32 to 131°F)
	Storage Temperature (package included)	-20 to 85°C (-4 to 185°F)
	Ambient Relative Humidity	5 to 95% (non-condensing)
Standards and Certifications	EMC	EN 55032/35
	EMI	CISPR 32, FCC Part 15B Class B
	EMS	IEC 61000-4-2 ESD: Contact: 4 kV; Air: 8 kV IEC 61000-4-3 RS: 80 MHz to 1 GHz: 3 V/m IEC 61000-4-4 EFT: Power: 1 kV; Signal: 0.5 kV IEC 61000-4-5 Surge: Power: 2 kV IEC 61000-4-6 CS: 150 kHz to 80 MHz: 3 V/m; Signal: 3 V/m IEC 61000-4-8 PFMF
Declaration	Green Product	RoHS, CRoHS, WEEE
MTBF	Time	2,351,336 hrs
MTBF	Standards	Telcordia (Bellcore) Standard TR/SR
Warranty	Warranty Period	5 years
Warranty	Details	See www.moxa.com/warranty