The Abaco Systems IP-Serial IndustryPack module delivers two independent channels of RS232/RS422 serial communication for industrial systems demanding reliable, protocol-flexible connectivity. Built around the Zilog Z16C30 Universal Multi-Protocol Serial Controller, this single-wide form factor card supports synchronous and asynchronous operation across multiple communication standards including SDLC, HDLC, BiSync, NRZ, NRZI, and Biphase, plus MIL-STD-1553B protocol support.
Technical Specifications
Controller & Architecture
• Zilog Z16C30 Universal Multi-Protocol Serial Controller (USC)
• Two independent RS232/RS422 serial ports
• Four 32-byte FIFO buffers (both receiver and transmitter)
• Three-character asynchronous receiver FIFO
• Ten-frame deep frame status FIFO for SDLC/HDLC synchronous operation
Data Rate Performance
• Asynchronous: up to 2 Mbps (external clock)
• Synchronous: up to 10 Mb/s (32 MHz IndustryPack bus with DMA)
• Synchronous: up to 4 Mb/s (8 MHz IndustryPack bus with DMA)
• Standard baud rates via on-board 3.6864 MHz oscillator
Clocking & Timing
• On-board 3.6864 MHz oscillator for standard baud rates
• User-supplied oscillator provision for non-standard rates
• Programmable transmit clock (input or output)
• Receive clock input only
• Cross-channel clock capability
• Digital phase-locked loop circuits for clock recovery
Interface & Signaling
• EIA-232 / EIA-422 selectable via shunts
• EIA-485 support available via special order (one channel)
• Full handshake and clock signals per port
• Independent interrupt vectors and controls per channel
• 16- and 32-bit CRC generation and checking
• One to eight bits per character with address/data bit
Power Requirements
• +5 VDC: 390 mA typical
• +12 VDC: 0 mA typical
• -12 VDC: 20 mA typical
Physical Form Factor
• Single-wide IndustryPack, Type II bus
• Dimensions: 1.8″ × 3.9″
• Weight: 0.06 kg (0.1 lb)
– Key Features
• Multi-protocol engine supporting SDLC, HDLC, BiSync, NRZ, NRZI, Biphase, and MIL-STD-1553B
• Dual independent channels with dedicated interrupt handling
• High-speed synchronous operation to 10 Mb/s
• Flexible clocking architecture for standard and custom baud rates
• Minimal power footprint with selective voltage domains
– Typical Applications
Industrial automation, legacy equipment integration, multi-protocol gateway applications, data acquisition systems requiring mixed synchronous/asynchronous serial links.
– Compatibility & Integration
Windows NT driver support. Type II IndustryPack bus compatible.
