Abaco Systems / SBS / Greenspring PMC-Octal Pro-232 Serial Communication PMC
The Abaco Systems PMC-Octal Pro-232 is a PMC serial communication module.
- Model
- Abaco Systems / SBS / Greenspring PMC-Octal Pro-232
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $1,899
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- PMC-Octal Pro-232
This unit
The Abaco Systems PMC-Octal Pro-232 is a PCI Mezzanine Card (PMC) that delivers eight asynchronous RS-232 serial communication channels in a compact, high-density form factor. Built around dual Quad UART architecture, this module supports software-configurable baud rates from 50 bps to 460.8 kbps and includes 128 bytes of transmit and receive FIFO buffering per channel. Standard asynchronous baud rates are generated by an on-board 7.3728 MHz oscillator, with an unpopulated oscillator site available for custom frequency implementation.
The PMC-Octal Pro-232 routes serial signals
TxD, RxD, CTS, RTS, DSR, and DTR per channel - to both a front-panel 68-pin connector and the PMC back panel (P4) I/O connector, enabling flexible integration into embedded systems and data communications platforms.
Technical Specifications
- Eight asynchronous RS-232 serial channels via dual Quad UARTs
- Programmable baud rate: 50 bps to 460.8 kbps
- Oscillator: 7.3728 MHz on-board standard; custom oscillator site available
- FIFO buffers: 128 bytes transmit, 128 bytes receive per channel
- Four programmable transmit/receive FIFO interrupt trigger levels
- Programmable bit length, parity, and stop bits
- IEEE P1386.1 PMC standard compliant
Key Features
- Dual 68-pin and PMC back panel connectors for signal routing
- Breakout cables and 68-pin terminal blocks support rapid prototyping
- Full modem control signal support (CTS, RTS, DSR, DTR) per channel
- Independent FIFO interrupt configuration for each transmit/receive pair
Typical Applications
- Embedded systems requiring dense serial port integration
- Data acquisition and telemetry systems
- Industrial control and SCADA networks
- Laboratory instrumentation interfaces
Compatibility & Integration Asynchronous serial drivers are available for Windows NT, VxWorks, and Linux (kernel 2.6.0). The module integrates into any PMC-compatible carrier board supporting the PCI Mezzanine specification.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 7.3728 MHz oscillator (on-board standard) |
Abaco Systems / SBS / Greenspring PMC-Octal Pro-232 — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Abaco Systems / SBS / Greenspring PMC-Octal Pro-232. 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 PMC-Octal Pro-232 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 PMC-Octal Pro-232 price
This Abaco Systems / SBS / Greenspring PMC-Octal Pro-232 is listed at $1,899. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Abaco Systems / SBS / Greenspring PMC-Octal Pro-232 calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Abaco Systems / SBS / Greenspring PMC-Octal Pro-232 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 →
