Abaco Systems / SBS / Greenspring IP-OctalPlus485 IndustryPack Module
The IP-OctalPlus485 is an IndustryPack (IP) module from Abaco Systems (formerly SBS and Greenspring) providing eight independent RS-485 serial communication ports.
- Model
- Abaco Systems / SBS / Greenspring IP-OctalPlus485
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $450
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- IP-OctalPlus485
This unit
The Abaco Systems IP-OctalPlus485 is a single-wide Type I IndustryPack module that provides eight independent RS-485 serial communication ports for embedded systems requiring expanded asynchronous serial connectivity. Built around the Signetics SCC2698B octal UART, the module integrates 3-character receiver FIFO buffers per channel to reduce interrupt handling latency and improve system responsiveness. Programmable baud rates, bit lengths, parity, and stop bits allow configuration across diverse communication protocols and legacy serial interfaces.
Technical Specifications
- Form Factor: Single-wide Type I IndustryPack
- IndustryPack Standard: ANSI/VITA-4 compliant
- Serial Ports: 8 independent asynchronous RS-485 channels
- UART Chipset: Signetics SCC2698B
- Signaling: DX+, DX–, GND per channel
- Baud Rates: Programmable in 18 steps, maximum 38.4 kbps
- Receiver FIFO: 3 characters per channel
- Transmitter FIFO: None
- Independent Timers: 4 × 16-bit
- Interrupt Sources: 32, maskable, vectored
- Dimensions: 1.8 inches × 3.9 inches
- Weight: 0.06 kg (0.1 lb)
- Power: +5 VDC, 285 mA typical
- Operating Temperature: +10 to +50 °C
- Storage Temperature: –40 to +85 °C
- Humidity: 5 to 95% non-condensing
Key Features
- Eight independent RS-485 communication channels
- FIFO buffering on receiver side for reduced interrupt latency
- Four independent 16-bit timers for protocol timing and synchronization
- 32 maskable, vectored interrupt sources
- Programmable serial parameters (baud, bits, parity, stop bits)
- Low power consumption at 285 mA typical
- Compact footprint suitable for space-constrained embedded platforms
Compatibility & Integration The module complies with ANSI/VITA-4 IndustryPack standards and integrates into compatible carrier systems. Transition modules are available offering rack-mountable and 6U configurations with DB9, 25D, RJ45, and RJ11 connector options. Note: Systems requiring interrupt vector use with carriers lacking ID PROM write capability (such as MVME162) will consume IndustryPack memory space.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Voltage / Current Range | '+5 VDC, 285 mA typical |
Abaco Systems / SBS / Greenspring IP-OctalPlus485 — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Abaco Systems / SBS / Greenspring IP-OctalPlus485. Calibration covers analog input channel accuracy and offset at all gain settings, analog output accuracy, digital I/O logic threshold verification, sample rate and timing accuracy, and trigger and synchronization bus functional verification. NI CompactRIO and PXI chassis also undergo backplane trigger line integrity check.. All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Common Abaco Systems / SBS / Greenspring IP-OctalPlus485 faults: power supply failure (cRIO-9073/9074), C-series slot connector wear, PXI chassis fan failure, GPIB interface failure on VXI controllers, BIOS/EEPROM corruption. NI CompactRIO most common faults are power supply failure on older cRIO-9073/9074 chassis and C-series module slot connector wear from repeated hot-swap cycles. PXI chassis fan failure is the most common wear item — chassis fans are field-replaceable. VXI embedded controllers most commonly develop EEPROM corruption and GPIB interface failure.
Abaco Systems / SBS / Greenspring IP-OctalPlus485 price
This Abaco Systems / SBS / Greenspring IP-OctalPlus485 is listed at $450. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Abaco Systems / SBS / Greenspring IP-OctalPlus485 calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Abaco Systems / SBS / Greenspring IP-OctalPlus485 is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Calibration for this instrument covers analog input channel accuracy and offset at all gain settings, analog output accuracy, digital I/O logic threshold verification, sample rate and timing accuracy, and trigger and synchronization bus functional verification. NI CompactRIO and PXI chassis also undergo backplane trigger line integrity check.. Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
