The MOXA CP-168U is a highly reliable PCIe serial card that is designed to extend the scalability and flexibility of industrial communication systems. Perfect for applications that require multiple serial ports, this card offers 8 RS-232 ports on a single card, simplifying expansions and providing robust connectivity solutions.

Key Features:

High Compatibility: The CP-168U is compatible with both new and legacy RS-232 devices, ensuring seamless integration into varied industrial environments.
High Data Transmission Speed: Supports a baud rate of up to 921.6 kbps, enabling rapid data transfer for efficient operations.
128-byte FIFO and On-chip Hardware Flow Control: These features prevent data loss even under heavy loading, enhancing reliability and performance.
Surge Protection: Each serial port is equipped with 15 KV ESD protection, safeguarding the hardware from electrical surges and spikes.
Flexible Driver Support: Compatible with a variety of operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and UNIX, allowing for versatile application across different platforms.

Benefits:

Improved System Performance: By facilitating faster and more reliable data transmission, it enhances the overall efficiency of communication systems.
Extended System Connectivity: Offers the ability to connect multiple serial devices, which is ideal for complex industrial setups that require numerous data points.
Increased System Protection: Advanced surge protection mechanisms extend the lifespan of the card and connected devices, reducing maintenance costs and downtime.
Ease of Integration: Supports a broad range of drivers and operating systems, which simplifies installation and integration into existing systems.

Applications:

Industrial Automation: Essential for control and monitoring systems that require numerous connections to various machinery and sensors.
Transportation Management: Ideal for applications in transportation control systems where multiple data streams need to be managed simultaneously.
Data Acquisition and Management: Perfect for use in data-intensive environments where high-speed data collection and transfer are critical.
Retail and Hospitality: Suitable for back-end systems that need to manage multiple points of service or customer interaction terminals.

The MOXA CP-168U PCIe Serial Card represents a strategic addition to MOXA’s portfolio, designed to meet the rigorous demands of modern industrial operations with its robust functionality and reliable performance.

Specification

Serial Interface	Comm. Controller	MU860 (16C550C compatible)
	Bus	32-bit Universal PCI
	Connector	DB62 female
	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
	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 (x86/x64), Windows 2008 R2/2012/2012 R2/2016/2019 (x64), 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	QNX 6, SCO OpenServer, UnixWare 7, Solaris 10, FreeBSD
Power Parameters	Input Current	180 mA @ 5 VDC
Physical Characteristics	Dimensions	82 x 120 mm (3.22 x 4.72 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)	-40 to 85°C (-40 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
	International Approval	KC
Declaration	Green Product	RoHS, CRoHS, WEEE
MTBF	Time	280,854 hrs
MTBF	Standards	Telcordia (Bellcore) Standard TR/SR
Warranty	Warranty Period	5 years
Warranty	Details	See www.moxa.com/warranty