About this product
The Sunix IPC-E2202SL is an industrial 2 port RS422/485 PCI Express serial card with a low-profile bracket and an additional standard bracket for flexible installation. Featuring the SUN2212 chipset, data transfer speeds up to 921.6Kbps, 128 byte hardware FIFO, 128KB software FIFO, automatic RS422/485 switching, and advanced ESD and surge protection, it is designed for reliable industrial serial communications. Buy online today for quick delivery in South Africa.
Overview Summary
Sunix IPC-E2202SL 2 Port RS422/485 PCI Express Serial Card
The Sunix IPC-E2202SL is a professional industrial PCI Express expansion card that adds two high speed RS422/485 serial ports to desktop and industrial computer systems. Its low-profile design, together with the included full-height bracket, allows installation into both compact and standard chassis.
Powered by the SUN2212 16C950 compatible UART controller, the card supports communication speeds up to 921.6Kbps while providing dependable performance through 128 byte hardware FIFO buffering, 128KB software FIFO, automatic RS422/485 switching, and industrial grade surge and ESD protection. It is ideal for factory automation, industrial control, point of sale systems, measurement equipment, and embedded computing applications.
Performance tier: Industrial
Uses: Industrial automation, PLC communication, factory equipment, embedded systems, process control, serial device connectivity, data acquisition, instrumentation
Overview
SUNIX IPC-E2202SL, Industrial 2-port RS-422/485 with Surge PCI-Express Serial Card, allows users to expand two RS-422/485 ports on PC-based system. Each serial port achieves data rates up to 921.6 Kbps and utilizes 16C950 UART with an on-chip 128-bytes hardware FIFO buffer for reliable, high-speed serial I/O.
Description
The Sunix IPC-E2202SL is designed for industrial environments where reliable serial communications are essential. Built around the SUN2212 native PCI Express UART controller, it delivers stable communication over RS422 and RS485 interfaces while maintaining excellent compatibility with modern computer systems.
The card features automatic RS422 and RS485 detection and switching without jumpers or software configuration, simplifying deployment and reducing installation time. Integrated AHDC technology improves RS485 communication reliability while hardware flow control minimizes data loss during continuous high speed operation.
Industrial protection features include 15KV ESD air discharge protection, 8KV contact discharge protection, and 2KV surge protection to help safeguard connected equipment in electrically demanding environments. The included low-profile and standard mounting brackets make the card suitable for a wide variety of industrial computers and workstations.
Features
The IPC-E2202SL combines industrial reliability with simple installation for professional serial communication applications.
- 2 x RS422/485 serial communication ports
- PCI Express 2.0 x1 interface
- Low-profile bracket installed
- Additional standard bracket included
- SUN2212 native PCI Express controller
- 16C950 UART compatible
- Supports baud rates from 50bps to 921.6Kbps
- 128 byte hardware FIFO
- 128KB software FIFO
- Automatic RS422 and RS485 switching
- AHDC communication technology
- Automatic hardware flow control
- 15KV ESD air discharge protection
- 8KV ESD contact discharge protection
- 2KV surge protection
- Plug and Play operation
- Supports Windows, Linux, and DOS
What's in the Box
- 1 x Sunix IPC-E2202SL PCI Express serial card
- 1 x Low-profile bracket
- 1 x Standard full-height bracket
- 1 x Driver and documentation
Specifications
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Specifications and features |
| Product Code | AC-SiE2202SL+S |
| Serial Communication |
| Interface | RS-422/485 |
| Controller | SUNIX SUN2212 |
| (16C950 UART Compatible) |
| BUS | PCI Express 2.0 x 1 (single lan) |
| No. of Port | 2-port |
| IRQ & IO | Assigned by System |
| Signal | RS-422: TxD+, TxD-, RxD+, RxD-, GND |
| 4-wire RS-485: TxD+, TxD-, RxD+, RxD-, GND |
| 2-wire RS-485: Data+, Data-, GND |
| Protection | ±15KV ESD IEC-61000-4-2 Air Discharge |
| ±8KV ESD IEC61000-4-2 Contact Discharge |
| ±4KV ESD IEC61000-4-2 Level 2 Line-to-Linee |
| 2KV Surge IEC61000-4-5 Level 3 Surge Immunity Test |
| PCB Connector | DB44 Female |
| Baud rate | 50bps ~921.6Kbps |
| Stop bit | 1, 1.5, 2 |
| Parity | even, odd, none, mark, space |
| Flow Control | Xon/Xoff (software) |
| FIFO | 128byte Hardware |
| Driver Support |
| Windows Client | XP / Vista / 7 / 8.x / 10 (X86/X64) / 11 |
| Windows Server | 2003 / 2008 / 2012 / 2016 / 2019 / 2022 (X64) |
| Windows Embedded | XP Embedded / POSReady 2009 / POSReady / Embedded System 2009 |
| Linux | Linux 2.x / 3.x / 4.x / 5.x / 6.x |
| DOS | DOS |
| *UNIX | FreeBSD / QNX / SCO OpenServer / SCO UnixWare / Solaris |
| "*" marked as a project supported operating system. Please contact us if you have any further need. |
| Regulatory Approvals |
| Hardware | CE, FCC, VCCI, BSMI |
| Software | Microsoft WHQL Windows |
| Windows Client: XP / Vista / 7 / 8.x / 10 (X86/X64) / 11 |
| Windows Server: 2003 / 2008 / 2012 / 2016 / 2019 / 2022 (X64) |
| Environment |
| Operation Temperature | 0 to 70degreesC (32 to 158degreesF) |
| Operation Humidity | 5 to 95% RH |
| Storage Temperature | -20 to 85degreesC (-4 to 185degreesF) |
| Dimension |
| PCB Dimension | 82 x 68 mm |
| Bracket | Low Profile 80mm / Standard 121 mm |
| Bracket Space | 1 |
FAQ
What is the Sunix IPC-E2202SL used for?
The Sunix IPC-E2202SL is designed to add two industrial RS422 or RS485 serial communication ports to a PCI Express computer.
Does the card support both low-profile and standard PC cases?
Yes. The package includes both a low-profile bracket and a standard full-height bracket for flexible installation.
What is the maximum communication speed?
The card supports serial communication speeds from 50bps up to 921.6Kbps.
Does the card provide surge and ESD protection?
Yes. It includes 2KV surge protection, 15KV air discharge ESD protection, and 8KV contact discharge ESD protection for industrial reliability.
Which operating systems are supported?
The card supports Microsoft Windows, Windows Server, Linux, and DOS operating systems using the official drivers.