- Flexibility: x1 Lane PCI Express card compatible with any available x1, x4, x8 or x16 PCI Express slot.
- Speed: Bidirectional data communication speeds up to 1.8432 Mbps (RS-422/485) and 921.8Kbps (RS-232)
- Performance: Each port has up to 64 bytes of transmit and receive FIFO buffers, automatic hardware and software flow control for your PCI Express applications
- Protection: Surge suppression and optical isolation options
PCI Express: BlueStorm/Express
More Information
BlueStorm/Express provides reliable, high speed data transfer for PCI Express systems. These x1 lane PCI Express serial cards offer two, four, eight or 16 ports of RS-232/422/485 connectivity and are compatible with any PCI Express slot. Bidirectional data speeds up to 1.8432 Mbps (RS-422/485) ensure fast communications for your industrial and embedded applications.
BlueStorm/Express supports three RS-422/485 modes: full duplex (four wire) with RTS/CTS flow control, half duplex (two wire) with auto TxD echo cancellation and multi-drop (four wire) communications.
All Connect Tech PCI Express products are FCC certified and CE marked.
Specifications
| Ports | 2, 4, 8 or 16 ports |
|---|---|
| Electrical Interfaces | Hardware selectable RS-232/422/485 |
| Connectors | DB-25 cables, DB-9 cables, DB-9 external I/O box |
| Control Signals | RS-232: TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, RI, DTR, DSR, DCD, RS-422/485: TxD+/-, RxD+/-, RTS+/-, CTS+/- |
| Baud Rate | RS-232: 50 bps to 921.6 Kbps, RS-422/485: 50 bps to 1.8432 Mbps |
| Interrupts | Assigned by Plug and Play resources |
| Memory Addresses | Assigned by Plug and Play resources |
| UART Type | Dual UARTs with up to 64 bytes transmit and receive FIFO buffers for each port |
| Dimensions | 2 and 4 port models: Length: 10.86 cm/4.275" Height: 10.92 cm/4.300", 8 and 16 port models: Length: 14.699 cm/5.775" Height: 11.1125cm/4.375" |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to +70°C (+32°F to +158°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -55°C to +105°C (-67°F to +221°F) |
| Humidity | 5 to 95% non-condensing |
| Bus | PCI Express |
| Operating System | Linux, QNX, SCO Unix, Solaris, Windows |
| Surge Suppression | IEC 1000-4 compatible on all signals, all ports (optional) |
| System Interfaces | One PCI Express x1 card edge |
| Power Requirements | +3.3V DC @ 400mA (typical) |
| Regulatory Approvals | FCC Class A |
Downloads for PCI Express: BlueStorm/Express
Drivers for BlueStorm/Express
| Operating System | Driver Information | Resources |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 | Name: winctipu-v101-w10.zip Version: v101-w10 Released: 02.23.2018 |
Download Driver Install Guide |
| Windows 8, Windows 8 64-bit, Windows 7, Windows 7 64-Bit, Windows Vista, Windows Vista 64-Bit, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 64-Bit | Name: winctipu-v101.zip Version: v101 Released: 02.23.2018 |
Download Driver Install Guide |
| Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 64-Bit, Windows XP, Windows XP 64-Bit, Windows 2000 | Name: winctipu-v101.zip Version: v101 Released: 02.23.2018 |
Download Driver Install Guide |
| Windows XP Embedded | Name: winctipu-v101.zip Version: v101 Released: 02.23.2018 |
Download Driver Install Guide |
| Windows CE 5.0 | Name: ctice500_1_0_0_0.zip Version: 1.0.0.0 Released: 10.20.2006 |
Download Driver Install Guide |
| Linux (3.9.x +) | Name: cti_serial_146.tgz Version: 1.46 Released: 04.16.2021 |
Download Driver Install Guide |
| Linux (2.6.39, 3.8.x) | Name: cti_serial_125a.tgz Version: 1.25 Released: 08.11.2014 |
Request Driver Install Guide |
| Linux (2.6.18 to 2.6.38) | Name: cti_serial_113a-2.6.38.tgz Version: 1.13a-2.6.38 Released: 08.11.2014 |
Request Driver Install Guide |
| Linux 2.4 | Name: ctipu-24-1.12.tar.gz Version: 1.12 Released: 12.09.2008 |
Download Driver Install Guide |
| QNX 7 | Name: ctipuiq7-1v224.tar Version: 2.24v7 Released: 2022.07.05 |
Download Driver Install Guide |
| QNX 6 (Neutrino) | Name: ctipuiq6v221_65.tgz Version: 2.21v65 (QNX6.4+) Released: 03.02.2017 |
Download Driver Install Guide |
| QNX 4 | Name: BL-QNX4_120.tar Version: 1.20 Released: 10.27.2011 |
Download Driver Install Guide |
| Solaris 10 (32-bit) | Name: ctiblsolpkg2.12.gz Version: 2.12 Released: 03.28.2008 |
Download Driver Install Guide |
| SCO Unix/Openserver | Name: bhblbe-sco-v400-install.tar Version: 4.00 Released: 12.06.2006 |
Download Driver Install Guide |
Drivers support:
BlueStorm/Express: BEG001, BEG002, BEG002-01, BEG002-02, BEG005, BEG005-01, BEG005-02, BEG005-03, BEG006, BEG006-01, BEG006-02, BEG006-03
BlueStorm/Express Opto: BBG001, BBG001-01, BBG003, BBG003-01
BlueStorm/Express LP: BFG001, BFG001-01, BFG002, BFG002-01, BFG002-02, BFG002-03, BFG002-04, BFG005, BFG005-02, BFG005-03
BlueStorm/Express LP Opto: BCG001, BCG001-01, BCG003, BCG003-01
BlueStorm/Express Isolated: ONLY BDG001-01
BlueStorm/Express 8/16 RS-232: BEG011, BEG011-01
BlueStorm/SP RJ-11: BTG008, BTG008-01
Mini PCI Express Serial: MPG001, MPG002, MPG003, MPG004
Ordering Information
| Main Products | |
|---|---|
| Part Number | Description |
| BEG001 | BlueStorm/Express, 2 ports |
| BEG002 | BlueStorm/Express, 4 ports |
| BEG002-01 | BlueStorm/Express, 4 ports with CAG04DX cable |
| BEG002-02 | BlueStorm/Express, 4 ports with CAG04DB25 cable |
| BEG005 | BlueStorm/Express, 8 ports |
| BEG005-01 | BlueStorm/Express, 8 ports with CBG009 cable |
| BEG005-02 | BlueStorm/Express, 8 ports with CBG026 cable |
| BEG005-03 | BlueStorm/Express, 8 ports with IOBG08BLV1 I/O Box |
| BEG006 | BlueStorm/Express, 16 ports |
| BEG006-01 | BlueStorm/Express, 16 ports with CBG009 cable |
| BEG006-02 | BlueStorm/Express, 16 ports with CBG026 cable |
| BEG006-03 | BlueStorm/Express, 16 ports with IOBG08BLV1 I/O Box |
| BEG012 | BlueStorm/Express, 2 ports (BEG001 Next Generation) |
| BEG013 | BlueStorm/Express, 4 ports (BEG002 Next Generation) |
| Cables/Accessories | |
| Part Number | Description |
| CAG04DX | 4x DB-9 Male |
| CAG04DB25 | 4x DB-25 Male |
| CBG009 | 8x DB-9 Male |
| CBG026 | 8x DB-25 Male, 0.305m length |
| IOBG08BLV1 | 8x DB-9 Male I/O Box, 1.220m length |
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