- PCI Express x1 Lane serial card
- 4 or 8 ports individually isolated
- 2kV isolation on all ports
- Switchable RS-232/422/485
- Supports full duplex (4 wire), half duplex (2 wire) with auto TxD echo cancellation and multi-drop (4 wire) modes in RS-422/485
- Bi-directional data speeds up to 7.8 Mbps (RS-422/485)
- Port settings can be set up by software
- Slow Slew Rate capability
- Operating temperature range of -40°C to +85°C
PCI Express: BlueStorm/Express Isolated
More Information
An extension to the BlueStorm/Express product family, the BlueStorm/Express Isolated offers dependability and high speed data transfer rates along with 2kV isolation. This protection makes PCI Express cards ideal in environments where harsh conditions may disrupt communications.
Available with 4 or 8 ports of RS-232/422/485 connectivity, these BlueStorm/Express Isolated x1 lane cards are compatible with x1, x4, x8, x16 lane PCI Express slots. Bi-directional data speeds up to 7.8 Mbps (RS-422/485) ensure fast data aquisition and communications. Experience more responsiveness while reducing the load on your network.
Specifications
| Ports | 4 or 8 ports |
|---|---|
| Electrical Interfaces | Hardware selectable RS-232/422/485 |
| Connectors | Board connector: DB-62, Cable: DB-62 to 8 x DB-9, HBD-44 |
| Optical Isolation | 2kV isolation port-to-port through cable (3kV on-board) |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F) |
| Bus | PCI Express |
| Operating System | Linux, QNX, SCO Unix, Solaris, Windows |
| Humidity | 95% non-condensing |
| System Interfaces | Any available x1, x4, x8 or x16 PCI Express slot |
| Regulatory Approvals | FCC Class A |
Downloads for PCI Express: BlueStorm/Express Isolated
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
Comparison Chart
| Part Number | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Ports | 8 ports | 4 ports | 8 ports |
| Electrical Interface | RS-232 | Hardware or software selectable RS-232/422/485 |
Hardware or software selectable RS-232/422/485 |
| Connectors | Board connector: DB-62 Cable: DB-62 to 8 x DB-9 |
HDB-44 | HDB-78 |
| Control Signals | TxD, RxD, DTR, RTS, CTS, DCD | RS-232: TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DCD, DSR, RI RS-422/485: TxD+/-, RxD+/- |
RS-232: TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DCD, DSR RS-422/485: TxD+/-, RxD+/- |
| UART Type | One Exar 17V358 octal UART with up to 256 bytes transmit and receive FIFO buffers for each port | Quad UARTs with up to 256 byte transmit and receive FIFO buffers for each port | Quad UARTs with up to 256 byte transmit and receive FIFO buffers for each port |
| Dimensions | Length: 14.699 cm/5.750” Height: 11.049 cm/4.350” |
Length: 143 mm/5.6” Height: 69 mm/2.7” Low Profile |
Length: 154 mm/6.1” Height: 111 mm/4.4” Standard Height |
| Power Requirements | 0.6 amps @ 3.3V or 2W | 150 mA @ 3.3V, 130 mA @ 12V | 200 mA @ 3.3V, 230 mA @ 12V |
| Software Programmable Settings | Contact for more info | RS-232/422/485, Slow Slew RS-422/485 Termination |
RS-232/422/485 |
Ordering Information
| Main Products | |
|---|---|
| Part Number | Description |
| BDG001 | BlueStorm/Express Isolated, 8 ports, RS-232 |
| BDG001-01 | BlueStorm/Express Isolated, 8 ports, RS-232 with CBG058 cable |
| BBG008 | BlueStorm/Express Isolated, 8 ports, RS-232/422/485 |
| BBG008-01 | BlueStorm/Express Isolated, 8 ports, RS-232/422/485 with CBG143 cable |
| BCG004 | BlueStorm/Express Isolated, 4 ports |
| BCG004-01 | BlueStorm/Express Isolated, 4 ports with CBG105 cable |
| Cables/Accessories | |
| Part Number | Description |
| CBG058 | 8x DB-9 Male, 1.220m length |
| CBG143 | 8x DB-9 Male, 0.305m length |
| CBG105 | 4x DB-9 Male |
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