The CP-112UL is designed to be used by industrial automation system integrators for long distance, multi-point, PC-based data acquisition applications. On-chip Automatic Data Direction Control for precision RS-485 communication requires precise timing control for enabling and disabling the line driver. The Moxa Turbo Serial Engine chip that powers the CP-112UL comes with on-chip ADDC, which makes RS-485 as easy to use as RS-232. The boards come with 2 RS-422/485 serial ports, each of which can achieve data rates up to 921.6 Kbps. In RS-485 mode, the serial port can connect up to 31 daisy-chained RS-485 devices within a range of 1.2 km. For long distance RS-485 communication, 2 KV optical isolation protection is available to prevent equipment damage. Wide temperature models are also available.
Windows and Linux/Unix OS drivers
Reliable Windows COM Overviewand Linux/Unix TTY drivers are provided for all Moxa serial boards. Other operating systems, such as WEPOS, are also supported for embedded integration.