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Universal PCI Board Introduction

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Universal PCI

For maximum compatibility with the PCI local bus specification, UPCI boards support both 3.3V and 5V PCI

connector types. The 32/64-bit PCI local bus specification specifies both a 3.3V/5V and 32/64-bit slot.

Operating System Support

Moxa UPCI boards are compatible with most major industrial platforms, including Windows, DOS, and Linux.

Drivers are provided for smoother installation, configuration, and performance. This manual provides separate

sections for the different operating systems that are supported.

Moxa Serial Communication Tools

For application development, Moxa provides a serial communication library for Windows called PComm. This

library can help you develop your own applications in Visual Basic, Visual C++, Borland Delphi, and more.

Utilities are included for debugging, monitoring communication status, terminal emulation, and file transfer.

Applications

UPCI boards are suitable for many industrial applications, including the following:

• Multipoint data acquisition

• Factory automation

• Critical industrial control

• Remote serial device control

• Internet/intranet connections

• Remote access applications

• Multi-user applications

• Industrial automation

• Office automation

• Telecommunications

• PC-based vending machines or kiosk systems

• POS (Point-of-Sale) systems

Package Checklist

UPCI boards are shipped with the following items:

• 1 Moxa UPCI multiport serial board

• Low profile bracket (low profile models only)

• Document & Software CD

• Quick Installation Guide

• 5-year Product Warranty statement

NOTE: Notify your sales representative if any of the above items is missing or damaged. For information on

optional accessories for each model, please refer to Chapter 5.