- Flexibility: x1 Lane PCI Express card compatible with any available x1, x4, x8 or x16 PCI Express slot
- Speed: Bi-directional 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
- Protection: 3kV of optical isolation on each port
PCI Express: BlueStorm/Express Opto
More Information
An extension of Connect Tech’s PCI Express product family, the BlueStorm/Express Opto offers dependability and high speed data transfer rates along with 3kV optical isolation. This added protection makes PCI Express Opto cards ideal in environments where harsh conditions may disrupt communications.
Available with four ports of RS-232/422/485 connectivity, these PCI Express x1 lane cards are compatible with x1, x4, x8, x16 lane PCI Express slots. Upgrading a PCI system to the more efficient PCI Express requires a hardware change only as your new PCI Express system is backwards compatible with PCI software.
Bi-directional data speeds up to 1.8432 Mbps ensure fast data acquisition and communications. PCI Express lets you experience more responsiveness while reducing the load on your network.
All Connect Tech PCI Express cards are FCC certified and CE marked.
Specifications
| Ports | 4 ports |
|---|---|
| Electrical Interfaces | Hardware selectable RS-232/422/485 |
| Connectors | RJ-45 to DB-9 cables |
| Control Signals | RS-232: TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, 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 | Length: 14.699 cm/5.775" Height: 11.049 cm/4.350" |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to +70°C (+32°F to +158°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to +105°C (-40°F to +221°F) |
| Humidity | 5 to 95% non-condensing |
| Bus | PCI Express |
| Operating System | Linux, QNX, SCO Unix, Solaris, Windows |
| Optical Isolation | 3kV optical isolation |
| System Interfaces | Any available PCI Express slot |
| Power Requirements | +12V DC @ 180mA, +3.3V DC @ 200mA |
| Regulatory Approvals | FCC Class A |
Downloads for PCI Express: BlueStorm/Express Opto – BBG
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 |
| BBG001 | BlueStorm/Express Opto, 4 ports |
| BBG001-01 | BlueStorm/Express Opto, 4 ports with CAGRJ4509 cable |
| BBG003 | BlueStorm/Express Opto, 8 ports |
| BBG003-01 | BlueStorm/Express Opto, 8 ports with CAG08FXDX cable |
| Cables/Accessories | |
| Part Number | Description |
| CAGRJ4509 | 1x RJ-45, DB-9 |
| CAG08FXDX | 8x DB-9 Male |
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