IBM ARTIC186 manual Product Description, Highlights, Specifications, Physical, Environment

Chapter 1. Product Description

The IBM ARTIC186 8-Port Adapter8-po t (adapter) provides up to eight serial communications links through optional cables. It can be installed in any computer with an ISA bus.

The 8-port adapter has its own microprocessor and memory, allowing it to perform communi functions independent of the system operation.

Highlights

The 8-port adapter provides:

Ÿ An 80C186 microprocessor

Ÿ 1 MB of dynamic random-access memory (RAM)

Ÿ 16 KB of read-only memory, providing power-on self-test and diagnostic functions

Ÿ Installation of more than one 8-port adapter

ŸEight communications ports using RS-232 and RS-485 interfaces through optional cables. T

adapter	supports	a	single port		operating	at a maximum of 38 400 bps duplexed or e
operating	at up	to	9600 bps	duplexed.
Note: Applications		programmed		for	an RS-422	interface can use the RS-485 interface.

Specifications

Physical

Length: 340.4 millimeters (13.4 inches)

Width: 17.5 millimeters (0.7 inches)

Height: 106.7 millimeters (4.2 inches)

Weight: 230 grams (8.0 ounces)

Environment

Air temperature:

Operating: 0 to 60°C (32 to 140°F)

Non-Operating: 0 to 60°C (32 to 140°F).

Humidity:

Operating: 5% through 90%.

Electrical
Optimum		Voltages:				Maximum	Current:
+4.8	V	dc	to	+5.25	V	dc	1.50	A
–5.5 V dc to –4.525 V dc							0 mA
+11.3 V dc to +12.7 V dc							175	mA
–10.8	V	dc	to	–13.2	V	dc	150	mA

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