The APCIe-7xxx communication boards are configured by inserting SI modules which the board identifies automatically. The serial interfaces can be configured through modules in the following modes: RS232, RS422, RS485 (with or without optical isolation) and current loop (with optical isolation).
The SI modules with optical isolation allow a protection of up to 1000 V for the use in noisy environments where earth loops can occur.
The I/O lines are protected against short-circuits, fast transients, electrostatic discharge and high-frequency EMI. The interface is supported through a 128-byte FIFO buffer for sending and receiving data and guarantees reliable operation at high transfer rates.
