Overview of RocketPort Products: The RocketPort INFINITY and EXPRESS are advanced multiport serial adapters designed by Comtrol. These cards utilize the Unity chip to enhance serial performance and offer high port density options, ranging from 4 to 32 ports, suitable for connecting various serial devices like printers, scanners, and cameras.

Industrial Applications: These cards are applicable in diverse industrial settings, including factory systems, SCADA systems, point-of-sale systems, digital signage, and more.

Key Highlights: The INFINITY cards support 32 or 64 Bit 3.3 or 5 Volt uPCI or PCI-X connectivity, while the EXPRESS cards support PCI Express x1 to x16 lane connectivity. They are compatible with both low-profile and standard height servers and support RS-232/422/485 communication modes. The cards offer high performance with speeds up to 921 Kbps and are RoHS2 compliant.

Hardware Specifications: Each system can support up to 4 cards, with each card offering 4, 8, 16, or 32 ports. The baud rate is 921 Kbps for cabled cards and 460 Kbps for interface cards. The cards support various data configurations, including different data bits, parity, and stop bits.

Interfaces and Conditions: The INFINITY cards support 3.3 or 5 Volt uPCI, PCI-X, and the EXPRESS cards support PCI-E lanes. They operate within a temperature range of 0 to 60°C and can function at altitudes up to 10,000 feet. The cards have a mean time between failures (MTBF) ranging from 48.7 to 187.2 years, depending on the model.

Physical and Electrical Specifications: The dimensions for Quad/Octa and 8-/16-/32-port cards are 4.7” (L) x 2.6” (H). The INFINITY cards consume a maximum of 1.8 Watts, while the EXPRESS cards consume up to 3.1 Watts.

Agency Approvals and Supported Operating Systems: The cards meet various international standards, including Canadian EMC requirements, FCC Part 15, and European EMC requirements. They are compatible with multiple operating systems, including Linux, Windows, FreeBSD, SCO OpenServer, and QNX.