CI-132 Industrial Serial Board

Quick Installation Guide

First Edition, December 2004

1. Overview

CI-132 is a 2-port RS-422/485 ISA serial board that is ideal for connecting a wide range of serial devices—including terminals, modems, printers, scanners, cash registers, bar code readers, keypads, numeric displays, electronic scales, and data acquisition equipment—to a PC. The board’s well-designed device drivers make full use of the

16-byte Tx/Rx FIFO and on-chip H/W and S/W flow control, which allow data transmission at speeds of up to 921.6 Kbps.

2. Package Checklist

Before installing the CI-132 board, verify that the package contains the following items:

!1 CI-132 2-port serial board

!Documentation and Software CD

!Quick Installation Guide

Notify your sales representative if any of the above items is missing or damaged.

3. Hardware Installation Procedure

The CI-132 board MUST be installed in the PC before installing the driver. The following directions explain how to install the board in the PC.

STEP 1: Power off the PC.

STEP 2: Insert the CI-132 control board firmly into an ISA slot.

STEP 3: Fasten the holding screw to fix the control board in place.

STEP 4: Short Jumper JP1.

STEP 5: Power on the PC.

STEP 6: Execute io-irq.exefrom DOS mode, entry 0xA700.

STEP 7: Configure the I/O address, IRQ, INT vector, etc., and then press F10 to save the configuration.

STEP 8: Power off the PC, open Jumper JP1, and power on the PC.

STEP 9: Enter the BIOS to reserve a specific IRQ.

STEP 10: Restart the PC.

P/N: 18020013211

4. Software Installation Information

The board MUST be plugged in before installing the driver. See the previous section for instructions on how to install the board in your PC. Refer to the CI-132 User’s Manual for detailed instructions on installing the drivers for this board.

Windows 2003/XP Driver Installation

1.After powering on your PC, log into Win 2003/XP as Administrator.

2.Insert the CI-132 software CD in your CD-ROM drive.

3.Select Add/Remove Hardware from Control Panel.

4.Select Add a device.

5.Select Add new device.

6.Select No, I want to select the hardware from a list.

7.Select Multi-port serial adapters.

8.Select Have Disk, and then use the browse button to navigate to the CD’s CI-132\Software\Win2K-XP-2003folder.

9.Select the CI-132 driver.

10.Start the installation.

11.Click Yes in response to any admonitions that the software doesn’t contain a Microsoft digital signature.

12.Click Finish to complete the driver installation.

13.If your ISA board configuration is not set as the default, you will need to change the driver settings to match the hardware configuration. Use the Device Manager to check if I/O, IRQ, INT vector, etc. are correct.

Windows 2000 Driver Installation

1.After powering on your PC, log into Win 2000 as Administrator.

2.Insert the CI-132 software CD in your CD-ROM drive.

3.Select Add/Remove Hardware from the Control Panel.

4.Select Add a device.

5.Select Add new device.

6.Select No, I want to select the hardware from a list.

7.Select Multi-port serial adapters.

8.Select Have Disk, and then use the browse button to navigate to the CD’s CI-132\Software\Win2K-XP-2003folder.

9.Select CI-132 driver.

10.Start the installation.

11.Click Yes in response to any admonitions that the software doesn’t contain a Microsoft digital signature.

12.Click Finish to complete the driver installation.

13.If your ISA board configuration is not set as the default, you will need to change the driver settings to match the hardware configuration. Use the Device Manager to check if I/O, IRQ, INT vector, etc. are correct.

Windows 95/98 Driver Installation

1.After powering on your PC, log into 95/98 as Administrator.

2.Insert the CI-132 software CD in your CD-ROM drive.

3.Run Setup95.exe for both Windows 95 and Windows 98. In both cases, be sure to install the driver from the CD’s CI-132\Software\Win9x\Windows.95folder.

4.After the board has been installed, the installation wizard will open the port configuration window.

5.Configure the I/O, IRQ, INT vector, etc.

6.Restart the OS

Windows NT Driver Installation

1.After powering on your PC, log into NT as Administrator.

2.Copy the folder CI-132\Software\WinNT\Windows.nt to your hard drive.

3.Open the Control Panel, click on the Network icon, and select the Adaptors tab.

4.Click the Add button, and then Have Disk… in the Select Network Adapter window.

5.Specify the exact path to the folder created in Step 2 above.

6.Select MOXA Smartio/Industio Family multiport board in the Select OEM Option window, and then click on OK to start installing the driver.

7.When the Moxa Smartio/Industio Configuration Panel dialog box appears, click on Add to open the Property window to modify port settings and advanced FIFO configuration done automatically by the system.

8.Configure the I/O, IRQ, INT vector, etc.

9.Restart the OS.

Linux Driver Installation

1.Execute the following commands from the Linux prompt:

#mount /dev/cdrom /mnt/cdrom #cd /

#mkdir moxa #cd moxa

#cp /mnt/cdrom/<driver directory>/mxser.tgz . #tar xvfz mxser.tgz

2.#cd mxser

#make clean; make install

3.#cd /moxa/mxser/driver #./msmknod

4.Install the module driver at the I/O address that you configured. E.g., if the I/O address is 0x180, then execute the following command:

#modprobe mxser ioaddr=0x180

5.You can use the Moxa diagnostic utility to verify the driver status:

#cd /moxa/mxser/utility/diag #./msdiag

6.You can use the Moxa terminal utility to test the tty ports:

#cd /moxa/mxser/utility/term #./msterm

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CI-132 specifications

Moxa Technologies has established itself as a leader in the field of industrial networking, and the CI-132 is a prime example of its commitment to delivering cutting-edge devices that meet the demanding needs of modern industries. The CI-132 is a robust serial device server designed to facilitate seamless communication between serial devices and Ethernet networks, making it an invaluable tool for a wide range of applications in sectors such as manufacturing, transportation, and energy.

One of the main features of the CI-132 is its dual serial ports that support both RS-232 and RS-422/485 communication protocols. This flexibility allows users to connect various devices, from legacy equipment to more contemporary machines, ensuring compatibility and enhancing operational efficiency. The device also supports data transmission rates of up to 115.2 kbps, which enables rapid communication, critical for real-time applications.

Another key characteristic of the CI-132 is its ability to support a variety of network protocols, including TCP/IP, UDP, and even SNMP for network management. This makes the device versatile and capable of integrating into existing networks without requiring significant changes to infrastructure. Its built-in web-based management interface simplifies configuration and monitoring, allowing users to manage their networks more effectively and reduce downtime.

The CI-132 is designed with reliability in mind. It boasts an operating temperature range of -40 to 75 degrees Celsius, which makes it suitable for deployment in harsh environments. Additionally, the device adheres to various safety and EMC standards, providing peace of mind for users regarding data integrity and equipment protection.

Moxa's CI-132 also features advanced security options, including SSH and SSL encryption, to safeguard communication between connected devices and network infrastructure. This is essential in an era where cybersecurity threats are rampant, and protecting sensitive data is paramount.

In summary, the Moxa Technologies CI-132 is an efficient, reliable, and feature-rich serial device server that meets the demands of modern industrial applications. With its robust communication capabilities, wide-ranging protocol support, and strong security features, it enables industries to bridge the gap between legacy systems and contemporary networking demands, ensuring a future-proof solution for seamless device integration.
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