Advantech launches a new line of PCI Serial Communication Cards

Nov. 2, 2012 - PRLog -- The Industrial Automation Group of Advantech has launched a new line of serial communication cards, (1, 2, 4 and 8 ports), that use the PCI interface and come with a new low profile form factor and surge, EFT, and isolation protection.

They all have a universal PCI connector that is compatible with both 3.3 V and 5 V signaling.  The serial input speed of the cards reach up to 921.6kbps, with support for any baud rate, and can be manually configured by the user to meet their own needs. Cards with RS-485 also provide Automatic Direction Control for enhanced data transmission.

To give the user a greater confidence, these new PCI cards come with a five year warranty and support operating systems 32/64 bit Windows 2000/XP/ Vista/ 7, Windows CE 5.0/6.0, Linux and QNX.

For more information or to purchase, please contact Advantech directly or your regional Advantech authorized distributor.

Advantech Corporation, Industrial Automation Group – With the theme of Intelligent Automation, Seamless Integration, the Industrial Automation Group (IAG) of Advantech Corporation is a pioneer in intelligent Automation technology. By combining connectivity, flexibility, ruggedness and being at the leading-edge of Internet of Things technology, IAG offers product offerings from Intelligent HMI platforms, Industrial Ethernet, Wireless Communication, Automation Controllers, Automation Software, Embedded Automation Computers, Distributed I/O Modules, Wireless Sensor Network Solutions, Plug-in I/O, and Industrial Communication solutions for a wide array of industries.  With more than 20 years of experience in providing a full range of products to different vertical markets, the Industrial Automation Group is proving to be a global leading Automation Product and Services provider.  US operations for the Industrial Automation Group are based in Cincinnati, OH (800-205-7940). Advantech Corporation, Industrial Automation Group, 11380 Reed Hartman Highway, Cincinnati, OH 45241. Website: www.advantech.com/ea. Email: eAinfo@advantech.com.