The Comtrol 30030-4 RocketPort INFINITY and EXPRESS 16-Port DB9M Interface Module delivers 16 software-selectable RS-232/422/485 serial ports, each terminated with DB9 male connectors. This external interface module connects exclusively to RocketPort INFINITY PCI-X and RocketPort EXPRESS PCIe controller cards, enabling high-density serial expansion for legacy device integration and industrial automation environments.
## Technical Specifications
**Serial Ports & Performance**
• 16 ports with software-selectable RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 support
• Baud rates from 300 bps to 460.8 Kbps
• Configurable data bits (5, 6, 7, 8), parity (odd, even, none), stop bits (1, 1.5, 2)
• Flow control: XON/XOFF, RTS/CTS, DTR/DSR
• Ring indicator support
**Protection & Environmental**
• Surge protection: 15 kV @ 200 A for 1 ns
• Operating temperature: 0° to 60°C
• Storage temperature: -20° to 85°C
• Operating humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
• Maximum altitude: 10,000 feet
• MTBF: 31.4 to 35.1 years
**Physical**
• Dimensions: 7.5″ × 5.5″ × 0.9″ (190.5 × 139.7 × 22.9 mm)
• Weight: 23.3 oz (691.73 g)
• Rugged metal housing
## Key Features
• All 16 ports terminate in DB9 male connectors for direct device connection
• Integrated host interface cable connection for controller attachment
• Comprehensive EMI/RFI compliance: FCC Part 15, EN55022, ICES-003, AS/NZS CISPR 22
• ESD, RF, surge, and conducted disturbance immunity per IEC 1000-4 series
• Safety certified to IEC 60950/EN60950 and UL 60950
• RoHS 2 compliant
## Typical Applications
Legacy serial device integration in modern computing environments, industrial control systems, data acquisition networks, and multi-port modem installations requiring software-configurable communication protocols.
## Compatibility & Integration
Exclusive compatibility with RocketPort INFINITY PCI-X and RocketPort EXPRESS PCIe controller cards. Not compatible with older RocketPort ISA, PCI, or uPCI products.
